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Posted: 5/22/2024 11:35:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I couldn’t pass up the blue label pricing at GT dist. They have them in stock so I picked one up. This will be my third or fourth 17L I sold them all but I make myself keep this one. Also bought a 43x that I’m going to send to shield arms to get chopped. I just found it on GT's web site. $493.40. |
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Posted: 5/23/2024 1:34:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I just found it on GT's web site. $493.40. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I couldn’t pass up the blue label pricing at GT dist. They have them in stock so I picked one up. This will be my third or fourth 17L I sold them all but I make myself keep this one. Also bought a 43x that I’m going to send to shield arms to get chopped. I just found it on GT's web site. $493.40. Not sure what they will sell for when they hit the stores but I figured $500 was a good deal. |
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Posted: 5/23/2024 11:20:13 PM EDT
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I was quoted $705
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Posted: 5/26/2024 9:24:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I was quoted $705 That makes me happy since I only charge $650. |
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Posted: 5/27/2024 2:20:12 PM EDT
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Nice price! I was about to buy a gen 3, decided to buy now, thinking of the days I longed for one when they were not in production. It will be my 1st gen5, i figure if it's not my favorite platform, it's a Glock - won't lose much if I need to sell to make room in the safe. I had an equivalent I built from LWD slide, barrel, etc. I sold several firearms when folks were happy to bid to the sky a couple years ago, that was among them. Would prefer a threaded barrel, to see how it performs suppressed w/ 158 gr.
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Posted: 5/27/2024 5:57:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Nice price! I was about to buy a gen 3, decided to buy now, thinking of the days I longed for one when they were not in production. It will be my 1st gen5, i figure if it's not my favorite platform, it's a Glock - won't lose much if I need to sell to make room in the safe. I had an equivalent I built from LWD slide, barrel, etc. I sold several firearms when folks were happy to bid to the sky a couple years ago, that was among them. Would prefer a threaded barrel, to see how it performs suppressed w/ 158 gr. I’ll definitely be buying a threaded barrel whenever they come out. |
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Posted: 5/28/2024 6:47:37 PM EDT
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Mine will be here on Thursday.
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Posted: 5/28/2024 10:23:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Mine will be here on Thursday. Congrats, let us know how it turns out when it arrives. |
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Posted: 5/29/2024 1:37:12 PM EDT
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Not a Glock fan, but that would be interesting to own.
Long barrels are just plain cool. |
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Posted: 5/29/2024 8:09:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Nice price! I was about to buy a gen 3, decided to buy now, thinking of the days I longed for one when they were not in production. It will be my 1st gen5, i figure if it's not my favorite platform, it's a Glock - won't lose much if I need to sell to make room in the safe. I had an equivalent I built from LWD slide, barrel, etc. I sold several firearms when folks were happy to bid to the sky a couple years ago, that was among them. Would prefer a threaded barrel, to see how it performs suppressed w/ 158 gr. @Furioso They're definitely long as shit once you mount a can...  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/29/2024 11:17:51 PM EDT
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Holy Moley, what can is that? I have a SiCo 9k in mind. Picked up my 17L today, barely handled it. Not nearly as unwieldy as I expected. I enjoy the 40 and 41, also (or whatever the long-slide .45 and 10mm are, I think that's correct #'s), I suppose I anticipated less from this, no reason, maybe my previous assembly w/ aftermarket parts. Definitely lighter than I recall the 'equivalent' I built with a LWD slide/ (threaded) barrel, and that had a cut out...also a steel dustcover, I likely had a stainless steel guide rod in it, too. Grip seems small (comes w backstraps). I like the adjustable rear sight (plastoc, though). Haven't even tried the trigger, I'm a die-hard snap cap user. Far better balanced at first feel (front-heavy w/ empty mag) than I imagined.
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Posted: 5/30/2024 7:57:49 AM EDT
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It's a 15+ year-old YHM Cobra-9.
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Posted: 5/30/2024 9:54:22 PM EDT
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I got mine in today. This is my first Gen 5 and my third 17L. I have sold all the 17Ls over the years cause I really had no use for them and the Gen 3 frame did me no favors in the comfort department. The Gen 5 frame is much more ergonomic for me.
I was hoping for a better trigger in the 17L but I bought a 43x too and the triggers seem very similar. The 43x might be a little heavier but it’s more crisp. It’s been awhile since I have shot a gen 3 17L but I remember them not really pointing or shooting that well. This one feels pretty light and nimble. But it could be that new gun effect where you are trying to justify your purchase to yourself. I should be able to get out and shoot tomorrow so we will see how it performs on paper. It definitely needs a better trigger, red dot, and a threaded barrel for a suppressor. Hopefully barrels will come out soon I’m guessing you can’t use gen 3 barrels in a gen 5? Picture of today’s new guns. I’m going to send the 43x to shield arms to get their grip chop service.  Attached FileShoots pretty well. Just slow fire at 7 yards.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/31/2024 10:51:28 PM EDT
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Did some dry-firing...the trigger seems about like all stock Glock triggers (I tend to change them out - Vanek are my favorite). I forgot the frame/ grip was no-nubs, I was surprised how comfortable it felt, i generally put the biggest backstrap on 'em, preferring a grip about the size of 12 oz can. Can't recall the last Glock 17L I handled, only one I ever owned was a LWD slide, this is far better balanced in my hand.
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Posted: 6/1/2024 7:24:41 AM EDT
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Can you show us how that plastic dustcover thing attaches? I like both gen 3's and Gen 5's so I'm tryin to decide. I don't really like the slide cutout on the gen 3 but I'm not sure if I like the plastic dustcover on the 5.
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Posted: 6/1/2024 8:32:48 AM EDT
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I have a weird desire to SBR a 17L...
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Posted: 6/1/2024 2:32:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Can you show us how that plastic dustcover thing attaches? I like both gen 3's and Gen 5's so I'm tryin to decide. I don't really like the slide cutout on the gen 3 but I'm not sure if I like the plastic dustcover on the 5. It doesn’t move around and it clicks in hard. After taking it out once it removed all the worries I had about it. It definitely a weird design choice but it’s nothing to be concerned about. I’m curious what the aftermarket will do to it. |
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Posted: 6/3/2024 6:58:35 PM EDT
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LWD used a steel insert dust cover on its similar length slide, I wasn't ultra impressed with that design, np particularcreason, just seemed odd to have one more part. I supppse manufacturing the slide requires it?
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Posted: 6/6/2024 8:36:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have a weird desire to SBR a 17L... Same. What stock or chassis would you use for it? |
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Posted: 6/6/2024 9:14:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Same. What stock or chassis would you use for it? Recover 20/20 for mine.  Attached File |
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Posted: 6/7/2024 6:50:38 AM EDT
[#21]
 New Glock 17L Gen 5 First Shots: Now This Is Interesting |
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Posted: 6/8/2024 8:40:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Recover 20/20 for mine. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/196752/IMG_1120_jpeg-3233765.JPG |
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Posted: 6/17/2024 8:11:29 PM EDT
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Saw one in person today. I thought I wouldn’t like the front serrations but didn’t mind them at all. Looked good. I forget the exact price, around $800. Didn’t want one that bad.
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Posted: 6/17/2024 10:42:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That was going to be my route as well but was concerned about POA/POI. Please share your results. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I ordered a 10-8 rear sight and an ameriglo red tritium front. I'm hoping the poi will be OK.. 250 rear and .240 front. I have a few other front sights in the parts bin I can play with. That was going to be my route as well but was concerned about POA/POI. Please share your results. Sorry for the late response. Poa/poi is dead on for me at 25yds. I use a 6 o'clock hold. Regarding the plastic dust cover. If there any metal that holds the recoil spring? Or does it rest on the plastic dust cover? |
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Posted: 6/18/2024 12:48:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Sorry for the late response. Poa/poi is dead on for me at 25yds. I use a 6 o'clock hold. Regarding the plastic dust cover. If there any metal that holds the recoil spring? Or does it rest on the plastic dust cover? It rests on the removable polymer dust cover. |
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Posted: 6/20/2024 1:00:22 PM EDT
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I picked up a Blue Label 17L Gen 5 today at GT Distributors in GA. I traded my 17L Gen 3 for it, with some cash thrown in by me. Now I need to get an RMR and find time to play with it.
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Posted: 6/21/2024 6:31:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Same. What stock or chassis would you use for it? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I have a weird desire to SBR a 17L... Same. What stock or chassis would you use for it? All I need now is an RMR and a threaded barrel...  Attached FileThat's actually my 17 Gen 5 MOS lower. I swapped the uppers to see how the 17L looked in the Flux brace set up. Once I do have an RMR and threaded barrel, I may very well install the Flux kit on the 17L Gen 5 and use it as my PDW. |
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Posted: 6/22/2024 8:44:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: All I need now is an RMR and a threaded barrel... https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/242045/Flux_17L_jpg-3247386.JPG That's actually my 17 Gen 5 MOS lower. I swapped the uppers to see how the 17L looked in the Flux brace set up. Once I do have an RMR and threaded barrel, I may very well install the Flux kit on the 17L Gen 5 and use it as my PDW. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: I have a weird desire to SBR a 17L... Same. What stock or chassis would you use for it? All I need now is an RMR and a threaded barrel... https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/242045/Flux_17L_jpg-3247386.JPG That's actually my 17 Gen 5 MOS lower. I swapped the uppers to see how the 17L looked in the Flux brace set up. Once I do have an RMR and threaded barrel, I may very well install the Flux kit on the 17L Gen 5 and use it as my PDW. Awesome setup |
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Posted: 6/22/2024 9:16:36 AM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I’d go for a Gen 5 MOS 17L I'd go for one if Safariland made a 7 series duty holster for it. Jay |
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Posted: 6/22/2024 9:19:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What’s needed is a gen5 longslide 10mm! Glock 40 Jay |
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Posted: 6/22/2024 7:01:59 PM EDT
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Hmmmm. Couple of people have posted that they have had issues with the feeding on this Glock 17L. Comments are good to read.
 Glock 17L Gen 5 Problems |
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Posted: 6/22/2024 7:20:14 PM EDT
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Saw a couple at range today
Owners said they liked them and I didn't see any issues with my limited exposure I want one! |
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Posted: 6/26/2024 12:09:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Hmmmm. Couple of people have posted that they have had issues with the feeding on this Glock 17L. Comments are good to read.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J325SdAKzwQI have a new 17L and have seen the same failures. Ammunition has been all factory at this point (Blazer brass 115, AE 124, Fiocchi 124 and 147). Failures generally occur with the 10rnd mags included with the gun, but did occur with older 17/34 mags as well. My modifications included a DPP Titanium plate, Holosun507 and talon grip. I made sure I used the smallest screws to avoid interference problems. Reliability in mine was best with 124 grain. I MIGHT have 200 rnds through it so far so more break-in may help. The armor at the GSSF match changed the follower on one of the mags so I will see if that helps. My thoughts are that issue is with the recoil system and friction on the rails. It appears that lower impulse loads do not generate enough force to fully retract the slide, as evidenced by no extraction (twice) and failure to lock open on empty (x3) as well as the feeding issue shown. The gun has proven to be the most accurate factory Glock I have fired so I will try some more break-in before the next match or before I send it in. SRM |
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Posted: 6/26/2024 9:34:28 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/28/2024 6:59:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have a new 17L and have seen the same failures. Ammunition has been all factory at this point (Blazer brass 115, AE 124, Fiocchi 124 and 147). Failures generally occur with the 10rnd mags included with the gun, but did occur with older 17/34 mags as well. My modifications included a DPP Titanium plate, Holosun507 and talon grip. I made sure I used the smallest screws to avoid interference problems. Reliability in mine was best with 124 grain. I MIGHT have 200 rnds through it so far so more break-in may help. The armor at the GSSF match changed the follower on one of the mags so I will see if that helps. My thoughts are that issue is with the recoil system and friction on the rails. It appears that lower impulse loads do not generate enough force to fully retract the slide, as evidenced by no extraction (twice) and failure to lock open on empty (x3) as well as the feeding issue shown. The gun has proven to be the most accurate factory Glock I have fired so I will try some more break-in before the next match or before I send it in. SRM Rather then ammo, I'd just hand cycle the slide of the new 17L 300x (in sets of 30-50) to help break in the recoil spring and smooth out any rough spots, then leave the slide locked back over night. I did this with my G44 prior to shooting it, and it was dead reliable from day 1. Agree the 17L is very accurate. My Gen 3 will stack cheap steelcase right on top of one another at 15yd when I do my part (which admittedly is not as often as I'd like). |
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Posted: 6/28/2024 9:11:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Saw one in person today. I thought I wouldn’t like the front serrations but didn’t mind them at all. Looked good. I forget the exact price, around $800. Didn’t want one that bad. I don’t care about the price but the front serrations kill the deal for me. I’ll watch for a retro model to come out. I hope Glock sales listens. |
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Posted: 6/29/2024 1:58:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I don’t care about the price but the front serrations kill the deal for me. I’ll watch for a retro model to come out. I hope Glock sales listens. @Shadyman the gen 3 and gen 1 classic reissue are both available now. |
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Posted: 6/29/2024 10:59:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @Shadyman the gen 3 and gen 1 classic reissue are both available now. 17L? Where? |
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Posted: 6/29/2024 10:09:38 PM EDT
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Quoted: 17L? Where? type either into google |
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Posted: 6/29/2024 11:21:16 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: 17L? Where? Gen1 classic 17rd, in stock $595 Gen3 (17rd & 10rd are showing out of stock) |
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Posted: 6/30/2024 11:36:29 PM EDT
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Just an update...Dryfired it a fair amount over the last week or so. Today I loaded some mags with 50 124gr Blazer brass and had zero malfunctions. Not 100% sure but I am gaining confidence in the 17L.
And, today, fired 50 115 gr Blazer brass with zero malfunctions. It appears a bit of a breakin period is required (at least in my case). |
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