Greetings all,

 

Was at Bullet Hole 2 weekends ago doing some pistol shooting. I had a Gen2 G17, Sig P226 9mm (yes, of course the older all German w/ folded sheet metal slide) and an M&P40 using an M&P 9mm barrel and mag. A couple of guys in the port next to me were shooting their new Gen4 G17's. They were kind enough to let me shoot a few rounds through it and I really thought it was a noticeable difference for the better as compared to my old G17.

 

I'm giving thought to selling off my Gen2 for a Gen4, but have heard numerous horror stores related to 9mm Gen4 Glocks. Anyone have any time on the Gen4 G17? Preferably w/ higher round counts as I understand the potential Gen4 9mm Glock problems tend to show up after 2000 or so rounds.

 

Gotta say, assuming reliability is equal to the older ones, Glock really did a nice job w/ the Gen4. Recoil impulse is noticeably different. The pulse is quicker but softer and overall the pistol feels like it's more precision in all its movements. I can't prove it, but I do think they are a bit more mechanically accurate as well. Also, with the new frame w/out backstrap attached, I found I'm not getting as much lateral wobble in my sight picture as compared to the older model.

I have a Gen 4 G17 with just over a 1000 rounds through it and haven't experienced a single malfunction. I purposely waited until I had over 1000 rounds through the gun before cleaning it just to see if I could get it to malfunction... No such luck. I honestly can't see how you can go wrong with the Glock platform or the Gen 4 for that matter.

 

I also own a G19 and G23 Both Gen 4 BTW.

Haven't shot a G4 17 yet, but I did shoot a 19. The stock trigger was an absolute abomination... much worse than Gen3.

 

I've never been a fan of ANY stock Glock trigger, so take my opinion FWIW. Worked triggers are another story all together.

 

If you ever get a chance to fire a stock Steyr M9 or M9A1, you will feel how good a factory striker-fired gun can be. Steyr had a very shi++y US marketing program with these guns... which is why they never caught on.

Haven't shot a G4 17 yet, but I did shoot a 19. The stock trigger was an absolute abomination... much worse than Gen3.

 

I've never been a fan of ANY stock Glock trigger, so take my opinion FWIW. Worked triggers are another story all together.

 

If you ever get a chance to fire a stock Steyr M9 or M9A1, you will feel how good a factory striker-fired gun can be. Steyr had a very shi++y US marketing program with these guns... which is why they never caught on.

 

While the Glock trigger is..... an acquired taste, I find that they do have very positive attributes. The 1st time I shot a Glock was a Gen2 G23 in the early/mid 90's and DID NOT like it. I was coming from a Beretta 92FS and Sig P226. Quite a difference in trigger feel. I've learned to appreciate the Glock trigger for what it is though.

 

So far, the best triggers I've found on a polymer pistol

 

Striker Fired = Walther PPQ

DA/SA = Sig P2022

 

Have not handled/shot a broken in Steyr.

I have Gen 4 G17 with just over a 1000 rounds and haven't experienced a single malfunction. I purposely waited until I had over 1000 rounds through the gun before cleaning it just to see if I could get it to malfunction... No such luck. I honestly can't see how you can go wrong with the Glock platform or the Gen 4 for that matter.

 

I also own a G19 and G23 Both Gen 4 BTW.

 

Excellent to hear your pistol is running well.

 

How do you like it?

 

Have you fired earlier generations of G17, or other Glocks, and how do you find they compare?

Love my gen4 G17. Period.

 

 

Excellent to hear your pistol is running well.

 

How do you like it?

 

Have you fired earlier generations of G17, or other Glocks, and how do you find they compare?

 

I'm extremely pleased with my Gen 4 G17. My experience with my collection of Gen 4 models in general has made me a big fan of the Glock platform. True to their reputation, my Gen 4 17 has been extremely reliable and seems to require very little in terms of maintenance. As far as improving on perfection goes... The only mod I can see making to the gun in the future is swapping out the stock trigger connector for a 4.5LB Glock factory connector. I personally wouldn't want to change the trigger take up or reset but wish the break was just a tad lighter.

 

Sorry, my prior exposure to the glock platform is limited to briefly handling a 1st Gen G17 a while ago. I'm also curious to see for myself Just how much of a design evolution the Gen 4 is from the original and plan on shooting some of the previous Gen guns as soon as the opportunity presents itself.

 

 

Very pleased with my gen 4 model 17. My first Glock. I love the break like glass trigger, grip texture/angle & lightness. Also its no frills. (no unneeded buttons, latches, levers etc)