Glock G17 Gen4
Glock Ges.m.b.H. · Pistol · In Production · 2010
Also known as: Glock 17 Gen 4, G17 Gen4
Overview
The Glock G17 Gen4 is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, produced by Glock Ges.m.b.H.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 625 g (22.0 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 915 g (32.3 oz) |
| Overall Length | 202 mm (7.95") |
| Barrel Length | 114 mm (4.49") |
| Height | 139 mm (5.47") |
| Width | 32 mm (1.26") |
| Sight Radius | 165 mm (6.50") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Safe Action |
| Trigger Pull | 28 N (6.3 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 | Tenifer |
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: Polymer Frame, Safe Action Trigger, Hexagonal Rifling, Accessory Rail, Modular Backstrap System, Dual Recoil Spring, Rough Textured Frame, Reversible Mag Release
Base model
Service history
Operators
- Austrian Armed Forces
- U.S. Law Enforcement Agencies
Production
Production years: 2010-present
Gen4 production began in 2010 and continues alongside Gen5 and Gen6 models in some markets.
Origin
Country of origin: Austria
Designer: Gaston Glock
Notes
The Gen4 was introduced at SHOT Show 2010 and initially suffered from some early production issues with the dual recoil spring assembly, which Glock resolved with a revised spring. The modular backstrap system includes two additional backstraps (medium and large) beyond the default small configuration. The reversible magazine release was a major improvement for left-handed shooters. Gen4 magazines have a notch on both sides to accommodate the reversible catch and are not fully interchangeable with Gen3 magazines when the release is swapped.
Background
Founded in 1963, Glock Ges.m.b.H. has built a reputation in the firearms industry through consistent innovation and quality, earning the trust of shooters who demand reliability in their chosen defensive and sporting firearms.