Im having a fairly frustrating problem with a brand new glock 17 gen 4. I believe there still is a demand for gen 1, i would hate to ruin the value or prestige. Difference between glock gen1, glock gen2, glock gen3. See the pic of my nos, unfired since it left the factory in jan 1994 2nd gen g19. No problems with the exception of the replaced ejector on the g26. There are a couple factors in play that make this a hard choice between the two. Aug 30, 2016 the glock 17 gen 4 incorporates a dual recoilspring assembly which is intended to increase spring life and reduce recoil the result is a firearm that is even more manageable to fire than the original glock 17 which had already made shooting a breeze. All of the sudden everyone is a gen expert as just saying gen 3, gen 4 makes it appear you know detailed differences on the long term development of. Its widespread success in gun games such as uspsa and idpa or its selection as a. I was thinking about picking one up at my lgs, and wasnt sure what its value was, and if they were possibly collectors items now. Our image is of an unshaven outlaw infidel in sweaty camos, with a kalashnikov rifle on his shoulder and a glock stuck in his pants, teaching civilians how to do nasty things without asking for fingerprints, who obeys mans law only out of convenience, prizes freedom over order, and swings kettlebells for. Oct 10, 2011 ive got a wellbattered gen2 glock 17 thats giving me some trouble. It was my first glock, bought it brand new and did not see much use.
After seventeen weeks of daily carry and more than 200 hours of range time, what do i think of the gen4 g17. Ga team got their hands on the new glock 19 and glock 17 gen 5. The glock 17 gen 4 introduces revolutionary design changes to the worlds most popular pistol. Discussion in handguns started by buster bodine, jan 12. The slide locks back even if the magazine is not empty. I got my 1st gen s2k in december of 2012 right after obama. Glock oem magazine mf10017 10 round 9mm for glock 17 34 list price.
Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. The 17 had the old style and i never had any problems with it, but i replaced it anyway. When dry firing the trigger has a welldefined 1st stage that stops at an obvious wall. The glock is a series of polymerframed, short recoiloperated, lockedbreech semiautomatic pistols designed and produced by austrian manufacturer glock ges. We really didnt even get to beat on it because it choked so fast that we went into baby mode trying to get it to work. Factory box, 2 mags and papers are for sale by gunsellr on gunsamerica 956365405.
Now if i could just find a good price on a gen 1 g17. The new gen 4 g17 is having similar problems and guess what one of the fixes glock has been working on. In fact, the entire first generation of glock pistols was literally the glock 17 only. The gen 4 magazine catchrelease is enlarged and stands out a bit more. Keep an eye on aim surplus, they have police trade ins in 9, 40 and. Glock mod 22 gen 1 the firearms forum the buying, selling. If you want to use a factory glock barrel, you can do that as well.
Safariland, bianchi roll out holster fits for glock gen5. I have never upgraded anything on it besides a crimson trace laser sight. The french preferred the glock 17 gen 5 over the hs2000 and cz p10 offerings that also made it to the final selection phase. Eventually i has either going to go with the xdm or the glock 17 gen4. For those of you who are fans of the combat tupperware, the wait is over. You are loosening your grip after the 1st round and just pulling the trigger with more of a limp hold, wrist. I traded a gen 4 17 for the gen 4 34 that i have now. Of course ill never get rid of that pistol, but i wouldnt mind making it my home defense pistol. Glock 17 gen 1 the leading glock discussion forum glock forum. And it is only different if you swap the mag release to the operate left handed.
I like the fell of the glock better than the xdm and it felt quicker in the hand. Because of its unsurpassed reliability, aboveaverage magazine capacity of 17 rounds in the standard magazine, and its low weight, it is trusted by law enforcement officers around the globe. Aug 07, 2017 the trigger on my glock 17 appears to be of good quality and has just about everything i look for in a trigger. I recently looked at some glocks at a local dealer, decided the model 17 gen4 was what i liked best. New gen 4 glock 17 magazine problems help and input wanted if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Ive got a wellbattered gen2 glock 17 thats giving me some trouble. Glock gen 14 magazines lz means that this product is capable of being laser engraved for personalization. That 2nd gen with the checkering is not even now considered first generation correctly, no matter how old it is. I was thinking of doing some trigger work and sights etc. I dont know about new york, they may still have a law on the books. Havent posted in a while, but i have been reading and keeping up with things here. Generation 1 glock 17 will have varied rail lengths identified by pebble stone grip.
Ive always been a glock fan since i started carrying the 17 as my secondary in iraq in 2006. The slide seems to lock back 5075% of the time after a round is fired. Mine is a baby dove because it like to keep the peace. Designed for professionals, the glock 17, in 9x19, is the most widely used law enforcement pistol worldwide. Especially the first 1,000 or so to hit the streets. Show only guns show only with pictures show only nonguns. The glock 17 gen 4 and g43 are my first choices for edc every day carry.
If its a gen 2, theres plenty of those self included that see those as more pure and hardcore than gen 3s and 4s. Old glocks are like baby pidgeons, you never see them. Springfields warranty is written to be only for the original purchaser, but they seem to take care of everyone, i would expect glock does the same. I have a question for all the glock users out there in regards to my first handgun. This one here is from a gen 4 glock, which will work in a gen 3 slide. What is the value of a first gen g17 with serial number ec117us.
The g17 is not only the top selling model to local law enforcement groups in the states, but its also the top seller internationally. Handguns typically arrive within 23 business days and long guns within 45 business days. I bought a glock 17 gen4 just a couple of months after they hit the gun store. I have a gen 1 glock 17 that i have had for a long time. The armorers manual only shows third generation guns, by the way. Glock is now offering the fourth generation of its landmark pistol design, and to understand what makes gen4 pistols different, and. I use this for my range gun but keep it cleaned and shoot good amunition out of it. It does have the cutouts on the sides, but it will function as a regular glock 17. It was a very early model that included the rear sight which extended over the back of the slide was recalled for a free sight upgrade but i kept it all original. Keltec sub 2000 9mm glock 17 page 2 shooting sports forum. The french armed forces faf in 2020 began replacing their mac mle 1950 and to a lesser extent their pamas g1 pistols with glock 17 gen 5 models specifically made for the faf. I also have a couple other glocks and some rugers that i enjoy shooting. The firearm entered austrian military and police service by 1982 after it was the top performer in reliability and safety tests.
Brownells is your source for glock 17 magazine at brownells parts and accessories. New gen 4 glock 17 magazine problems help and input wanted. Friend of mine has a 21 that he is thinking about trading. It doesnt take a genius to realize that the glock is a very shootable pistol. It was only a matter of time before holster makers rolled out fits for the new glock gen5 pistols, with the first company to get in on the action being safariland and its bianchi brand working closely with glock, safariland and bianchi are now offering a variety of holsters for the glock gen5, from safarilands traditional thermal formed holsters, the 7ts collection and the gls profit. Be confident your glock pistol will perform to factory standards each and every time with genuine glock factory magazines.
Sell your glock gen 1 for free today on gunsamerica. Glocks are famous for their reliability, and i doubt if any single model of glock has been put through more torture tests than the glock 17. It had been suggested that the frame is removed from the form too early, allowing the dust cover to warp slightly upward. The first glock pistol emerged in 1984, with the glock 17.
Nothing major just cant leave well enough alone i guess. The glock 17 gen 4 incorporates a dual recoilspring assembly which is intended to increase spring life and reduce recoil the result is a firearm that is even more manageable to fire than the original glock 17 which had already made shooting a breeze. Glock has made at least 4 different ones to get the problem fixed so yes the recoil spring will give you those problems and yes replacing the recoil springs is the first step in fixing your gen. I really only wanted the 27, but he talked me into buying both. I am not a fan of the gen 4 version but only because the grip texture is too sharp and can be rough on the hands if you target shoot for any length of time.
Same goes for the pistol, just two mags is fine, since they have 40 rounds between them, and id only use the pistol for close upback up anyway. Regarding reported glock 17 gen4 jamming i am expecting to make my first semiauto handgun purchase soon, so i have no experience with semiautos. Nothing fits better into my hand than that old slick grips of the first generations. I have a gen i 17 and have been to three armorers courses since 1995. I have the opportunity to choose from a police trade in glock 19 or glock 22. My group and i recently tortured a gen 4 glock 17 and it was ugly. Esentially the form used to shape the frame is not quite correct.
This is a 1st generation pistol with austrian proof marks. Glock 17 gen 4 9mm semiauto handgun w 3 17 rd mags and. The modular backstrap design lets the user to adapt the grip to hand size, and the frame surface exhibits the scientificallydesigned gen 4 rough textured technology. Based on my experience with them, i purchased a gen5 blue label back in august. Not only are the glocks different because they are semiautomatics but. I did alot of research on guns and handled alot of guns before i made up my mind. Other than the upgrade kit glock came out with in the early 90s and some minor magazine changes, i dont think there was much difference internally. I am not sure of its condition but i know he keeps all his guns in great shape they get cleaned after they have been fired. Btw, i got to handle a pebble grip 19 at a federal academy at quantico about 18 years ago. The firing process and lack of kick when shooting feels incredible, and despite its 9mm.
I dont care if i fall as long as someone else picks up my gun and keeps on shooting. I have the original tupperware box and i beleive the old preban 17 round mags 2 good ones and one that is cracked. Does anyone know what a decent price is for a gen 1 glock 17. All models include round count indicator on rear face of magazine body and standard factory baseplate. Hey guys, i just wanted some input and figured this would be the best place for it. I sold 4 xd pistols and now own 4 glock pistols, all gen 2. You are loosening your grip after the 1st round and just pulling the trigger with more of a.
Aside from some cosmetic changes and few functional changes, they function just as we come to expect from glock flawlessly. Aside from some cosmetic changes and few functional changes, they function just as we come to expect. Not bad its a first gen s2k 9mm glock 17 compatible. There are only a few 1st gen glock 19s and they are rarer than hens teeth. The dualrecoil spring assembly substantially increases the life of the system, and the enlarged reversible magazine. There is only the smallest hint of creep and then the trigger has a positive and distinct break. If you take the glock 17 price into consideration, you will find that it is the cheapest of the semiautomatic pistols that you can find in the market with similar features. If you have used a glock 17 or the newer gen 4, or if you would like more knowledge of them, please leave a comment below.
The latest buzz words around the glock word is gen. Apparently this is fairly humorous to watch, and the small halfcircle marks on my forehead after shooting are sort of funny, but altogether. He said it was a first generation and that kind of makes me interested since its 1st gen but then again i dont really know if its worth getting it since its older. These guns sold in great number, but are becoming somewhat rarer as fewer are in circulation, but are out there. Select firearms are now able to be ordered online and shipped to your local bass pro shops. One, it has a nasty habit of pelting my forehead with shell casings.
Heres a pic of the 1st generation glock 17, the original. Manufactured to glock specifications in austria by glock. Oct 01, 2012 i have a gen 1 glock 17 that i have had for a long time. Problem with gen5 glock 19 so, i own a number of other glocks from gen2s through gen4s, and every single one of them have been solid performers.
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