Gen 5 Glock 17 & 19 Available August 30th

JoeCorrado · Aug 28, 2017

I don't understand why Glock isn't including the forward cocking serrations on the slide or the metal sights. I figured they would be included on the latest generation. Rather have a Sig 320 or P10c... I actually like the finger grooves too.

SAWMAN · Aug 28, 2017

I was told at one point why no fwd cocking serrations.
The only two Glock endorsed meathods of cocking the gun are: 1. Overhand . . . and Glock wants you to make sure your hand stays aft on the slide and away from the muzzle . . . . . and 2. the slingshot meathod. In both cases,that is why the serrations are aft on the slide.
Personally,I would rather have the "fish gills" aft. Works mo-bedda . . but fuglie . . ---- SAWMAN

JoeCorrado · Aug 28, 2017

Fish gill slides look cool to me, but I've read that they don't work that well for their intended purpose. I've never owned a Glock with them so I don't have first hand experience. It's just weird that the majority of other pistol manufacturers have serrations on the slide and Glock isn't following suit. Or did so for a short time, not sure if they're continuing to produce the Gen4 with the forward serrations or not.

Dan1612 · Aug 28, 2017

Gen 5 Glock 17 & 19 Available August 30th

Just to string you along...
Is a woman in charge? Lol!

Ross7 · Aug 28, 2017

JWlineman · Aug 28, 2017

Just cause...

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Stagman · Aug 28, 2017

I'm ordering a G17 as soon as they are available. Hopefully they won't have any bugs to work out, I guess I will take a chance on that.

Big Shrek · Aug 29, 2017

SAWMAN said:
Just watched thst vid in post #12.
There is NOTHING new about the Gen5 that would make me want one. I will keep my eyes open for some Gen3's or possibly a MOS. --- SAWMAN

Check out that barrel again...
Marlin-style button-rifled.
Should reduce groups at least 1/2" from the average person's usual.

FUPAGUNT · Aug 29, 2017

Nevermind...

ChrisC · Sep 5, 2017

CESwartz07 said:
Anyone know of a local place taking Blue Label preorders?

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Just got my G5 G19 from Enforcement Firearms at Defuniak Springs. I like it! a few things I noticed are, the lack of finger grooves actually helps with the "Glock Knuckle" as your fingers are free-er. not only is the flared magwell fast, it also has a good feel to it. it fills the bottom part of my hands. the wider and deeper rear sight notch is good. faster to acquire the front sight. Trigger is better out of the box and will get better with more use. the beveled front of slide makes a big difference in aesthetics (IMO). The front strap cutout for magazine stripping plus the redesigned magazine base pad is very effective in its intended purpose. I have not shot it yet so no comment on accuracy. I did noticed from handling both G17 and G19 that the G17 has a tighter slide to frame fit and almost no slide movement when the striker drops. the G19 is looser and I see the rear of the slide dips when staging the trigger. just my observation. I do plan on leaving it in factory configuration and I look forward to shooting it ALOT

Glock31c · Sep 5, 2017

ChrisC said:
Just got my G5 G19 from Enforcement Firearms at Defuniak Springs. I like it! a few things I noticed are, the lack of finger grooves actually helps with the "Glock Knuckle" as your fingers are free-er. not only is the flared magwell fast, it also has a good feel to it. it fills the bottom part of my hands. the wider and deeper rear sight notch is good. faster to acquire the front sight. Trigger is better out of the box and will get better with more use. the beveled front of slide makes a big difference in aesthetics (IMO). The front strap cutout for magazine stripping plus the redesigned magazine base pad is very effective in its intended purpose. I have not shot it yet so no comment on accuracy. I did noticed from handling both G17 and G19 that the G17 has a tighter slide to frame fit and almost no slide movement when the striker drops. the G19 is looser and I see the rear of the slide dips when staging the trigger. just my observation. I do plan on leaving it in factory configuration and I look forward to shooting it ALOT

Can you take off one of the slide stop to make it one sided. That's the only thing I don't like about the gen5.

TennJeep1618 · Sep 5, 2017

Glock31c said:
Can you take off one of the slide stop to make it one sided. That's the only thing I don't like about the gen5.

Nope, it's a single piece. I didn't think I would like it, but it honestly doesn't seem to get in the way.

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Glock31c · Sep 5, 2017

Ok it just seem like it would get in the way of my fat hand.

TennJeep1618 · Sep 5, 2017

Glock31c said:
Ok it just seem like it would get in the way of my fat hand.

I tend to have a really high grip. So much so that I can rarely use frame mounted ambi safeties. But this slide stop hasn't gotten in the way yet. I plan to put many more rounds through it in the coming weeks, so I'll let you know if anything changes.

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Glock31c · Sep 5, 2017

Ok ill keep checking. Cause I want a 17 for Xmas or my birthday.

Red · Sep 5, 2017

Good on Glock for innovating and incorporating some changes. Time and round counts will tell if they are worth it. Remember the brass to face issues with the Gen4 G19s? I will likely pick up a Gen5 just cause the LE/MIL discount, but I will wait a while in case there are kinks to work out. I doubt I will fire it much if any. Will never buy a Sig firearm again, just my opinion. Personally I am still on the look out for a Gen2 G19. Most reliable pistol I have had to pleasure to work with has been a HK USP. Over the beach, mud, dirt, water, whatever I put that thing in, it still ran every round. Not saying I am a fanboy just been my experience with them.

JoeCorrado · Sep 5, 2017

I don't see the innovation in the Gen5 at all. To me, the FS model from the summer with metal sights was step in the right direction. Neither the forward serrations or metal sights were incorporated. Some may say I'm picky but that's my preference. I've owned a bunch of Glocks, still own 7 right now and plan on buying a few more. I just don't get it. Then again, I'm trying to get into a P10C or the Gen4 FS 19 so maybe at a later date I'll buy a Gen5. For now I'll pass. I'm curious to know what Glock's thinking is on going back to a 2 pin design similar to the 42 and 43 along with the different take down spring. Any Glock armorer's have any insight?

A16 · Sep 6, 2017

Gen 5 Blue Label should be 398.20 according to Glock. Jimmy's will be 419.00, which is an increase from their "standard frame" price. There is a waiting list as well.

TK5o · Sep 6, 2017

Can you take some pics of the sights. Id like to see the differences over a gen3. Thanks

TennJeep1618 · Sep 6, 2017

TK5o said:
Can you take some pics of the sights. Id like to see the differences over a gen3. Thanks

The Gen 5 sights are the same as Gen 3's, as far as I can tell.

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