Glock G17L
Glock Ges.m.b.H. · Pistol · In Production · 1988
Also known as: Glock 17L, G17L, Glock Long
Overview
The Glock G17L is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, produced by Glock Ges.m.b.H.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 675 g (23.8 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 960 g (33.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 242 mm (9.53") |
| Barrel Length | 153 mm (6.02") |
| Height | 139 mm (5.47") |
| Width | 33 mm (1.30") |
| Sight Radius | 205 mm (8.07") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Safe Action |
| Trigger Pull | 24 N (5.4 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 17 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 395 m/s (1296 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 581 J (429 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 55 m (60 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, Long Slide, Extended Sight Radius, Competition Trigger, Lightened Slide
Base model
Service history
Operators
- IPSC/USPSA Competitors
Production
Production years: 1988-present
Produced in lower volume than the standard G17, primarily for the competition market.
Origin
Country of origin: Austria
Designer: Gaston Glock
Notes
The G17L was introduced in 1988 as Glock's first purpose-built competition pistol. The 'L' designation stands for 'Long.' The slide has lightening cuts on top to reduce reciprocating mass and improve cycling speed. Despite the longer barrel and slide, the G17L uses the same G17 frame and accepts all standard G17 magazines. The extended sight radius is the primary accuracy advantage, providing approximately 24% more distance between front and rear sights compared to the standard G17. The lighter 24N trigger pull aids in precision shooting.
Background
The G17L was Glock's answer to competitors who dismissed polymer pistols as unsuitable for precision shooting. By stretching the slide and barrel, Glock proved that their Safe Action system could deliver competition-grade accuracy. The G17L became a favorite in production-class competitive shooting and demonstrated that the Glock platform was far more versatile than its detractors claimed.