Glock G17 Gen5
Glock Ges.m.b.H. · Pistol · In Production · 2017
Also known as: Glock 17 Gen 5, G17 Gen5
Overview
The Glock G17 Gen5 is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, produced by Glock Ges.m.b.H.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 630 g (22.2 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 945 g (33.3 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 | 165 mm (6.50") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | 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: Polymer Frame, Safe Action Trigger, Marksman Barrel, Accessory Rail, Ambidextrous Slide Stop, Flared Mag Well, No Finger Grooves, NDLC Finish, Front Slide Serrations
Base model
Service history
Operators
- Austrian Armed Forces
- U.S. Law Enforcement Agencies
- British Armed Forces
Production
Production years: 2017-present
Gen5 production began in 2017 and continues as Glock's primary full-size offering alongside the newer Gen6.
Origin
Country of origin: Austria
Designer: Gaston Glock
Notes
The Gen5 was announced at SHOT Show 2017 and initially launched without front slide serrations, which were added to later production runs (sometimes referred to as 'Gen5 FS'). The nDLC finish is significantly more durable than the previous Tenifer treatment. The Glock Marksman Barrel uses a more conventional rifling profile than earlier generations while maintaining polygonal characteristics. The Gen5 is slightly heavier than the Gen4 (630g vs 625g without magazine) and wider (34mm vs 32mm) due to the redesigned frame. Early Gen5 models had a half-moon cutout at the base of the grip which was later removed.
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.