Glock G17 Gen6
Glock Ges.m.b.H. · Pistol · In Production · 2026
Also known as: Glock 17 Gen 6, G17 Gen6
Overview
The Glock G17 Gen6 is the sixth and latest generation of the iconic Glock 17 full-size service pistol, announced at SHOT Show 2026 and shipping to dealers from January 20, 2026. The Gen6 represents the most significant ergonomic overhaul in Glock's history, featuring a new flat-face trigger with a 5.5-pound pull weight, a redesigned frame based on scanning hundreds of user hand profiles for an optimized palmswell, and a factory optics-ready slide with three included polymer mounting plates supporting RMR, Shield/DeltaPoint/Holosun K, and C-More pattern footprints. The optic bed sits deeper into the slide for a lower height-over-bore axis. The Gen6 reverts to a simpler Gen3-style single recoil spring assembly, replacing the dual-spring RSA used in Gen4 and Gen5. Despite the extensive upgrades, the Gen6 retains compatibility with most existing Glock 17 holsters and maintains the same proven Safe Action system, nDLC finish, and legendary reliability that made the platform the world's most widely adopted service pistol.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 600 g (21.2 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 890 g (31.4 oz) |
| Overall Length | 202 mm (7.95") |
| Barrel Length | 114 mm (4.49") |
| Height | 139 mm (5.47") |
| Width | 34 mm (1.34") |
| Sight Radius | 169 mm (6.65") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Flat Face Safe Action |
| Trigger Pull | 26 N (5.8 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 17 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 375 m/s (1230 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 519 J (383 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1800 m (1968 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 250 mm (9.84") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | NDLC |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary · 9mm NATO — also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO, 9x19mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Trigger Safety, Firing Pin Safety, Drop Safety
- Features: Optics Ready, Flat Face Trigger, Ambidextrous Slide Stop, Reversible Mag Release, Flared Mag Well, Accessory Rail, Marksman Barrel, Rough Textured Frame, No Finger Grooves, Front Slide Serrations, Single Recoil Spring, Modular Optic Plates, Improved Ergonomic Frame
Base model
Service history
Operators
- Austrian Armed Forces
- U.S. Law Enforcement Agencies
Production
Production years: 2026-present
Gen6 production began January 2026. Over 20 million Glock pistols of all models have been produced since 1982.
Origin
Country of origin: Austria
Designer: Gaston Glock
Notes
Gen6 launched at SHOT Show 2026 in G17, G19, and G45 configurations. MSRP is $745, comparable to the Gen5 MOS models despite including optics capability as standard. All Gen6 models ship optics-ready with three polymer adapter plates. The single recoil spring assembly is a deliberate design regression from the Gen4/Gen5 dual-spring setup, which Glock determined was no longer needed. The new palmswell design was developed using hand-scan data from hundreds of Glock users. Weight without magazine is 600g (21.16 oz), lighter than the Gen5 at 625g.
Background
When Glock finally unveiled the Gen6 at SHOT Show 2026, the reaction was 'this is the Glock we've been waiting for.' The flat-face trigger, factory optics plates, and ergonomic frame were long-requested features that competitors had offered for years. By building them into the standard package at the same price point as the Gen5 MOS, Glock acknowledged the market had moved while demonstrating that sometimes the best strategy is to let others innovate first, then execute better.