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This is the
pistol that started it all. The GLOCK 17
9mm polymer framed pistol. The original first generation guns
were superb and through the third generation remain the excellent,
dependable and seemingly supernaturally durable pistols that they have
been from the start.
The frame of
this gun is the same frame that the GLOCK 22 is built on, consequently
most accessories for the G22 fit the G17. Sights and
holsters in particular are abundant and all fit either gun.
The G17 fits
easily in my average sized hand, and is easy to aim, get on target and
get
Back on target
once the shot is fired. The gun has a low bore axis and
points and aims naturally. It is also a full size handgun
which makes it a particularly soft shooter of the 9mm load.
My GLOCK 17 is
currently unmodified and is great right out of the box. The
gun is very accurate (more accurate than I am capable of taking
advantage of) and has the potential to make a "rescue shot"
with the factory sights in hands capable of pulling that off.
This G17 is
moderately priced like all GLOCKS and is one of the best values in the
gun market, not only for the gun which will outlast most owners, but
also for the economical 9mm ammo it shoots.
Like all third
generation GLOCKS it has an accessory rail for a flashlight, though for
the life of me, I never have figured out why anybody would mount
something on their gun that would show their enemy where to shoot at
night.
GLOCK 17's are
one of the most popular guns in stock pistol divisions of both IDPA and
IPSC because of their high capacity and soft shooting accuracy.
And by the way,
if you want to carry it. Go ahead. Sure it's a full size
pistol but it carries comfortably in an inside the waistband holster
under casual clothes in any weather.
CONCLUSION: If
you're looking into the purchase of a 9mm pistol, there is really no
reason not to buy a GLOCK. It will serve you well for decades
of shooting and serve you in a variety of ways including recreation,
competition and self defense.
NOTICE: My
finger on the trigger in many pictures on this site is not an oversite
or disregard for safety. It is to illustrate how a handgun
grip fits in my hand when ready to shoot.
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