Glock pistol 17 was first produced in 1982, starting what would become a revolution in the gun and military industry and forever changing the world of modern combat pistols.

Number of Glock 17s on hand civilians, police departments and army units, is stunning and second only to its little brother Glock 19. And for good reason: in the absence of a classic spirit and style, the Glock 17 pistol is a workhorse that will serve you faithfully for a lifetime.

With such a story, I can freely use the term "long-term operation". And I can guarantee that to this day, the first generation samples are used, thirty years old and hundreds of thousands of shots fired.

My third generation pistol has only 7000-8000 shots in five years. And again, there is nothing outstanding in these numbers, but I cannot remember what else I carried with me almost every day for five years and what other of my pistols can boast of such a record.

Comfort and appearance

Manufactured in 2009, this Glock 17 features a Tenifer finish, widely known for its corrosion resistance and surface hardness. Sometime in 2012, Glock switched to using a nitride coating on their guns, which drew criticism from some fans who claimed it wore out faster and was less resistant to corrosion than the Tenifer. But even with the well-proven Tenifer coating, my Glock 17 still has holster scuffs on the slide edges.

I would probably be disappointed if there were no individual marks left on my pistol: this is a tool, not a sample from a display case.

The resin frame, aside from my choice of dot-knurled overlay, is nearly flawless. Although I have always been good with my pistol (I am not a SWAT operator), he has seen different climate, from the dry and dusty plains of Colorado to hot and humid summers in New England. But there are no signs of fading, cracking or deformation on the frame.

The guides and internal parts of the gun are also in perfect condition. It will be difficult for you to distinguish this sample from the one that left for last week assembly line in Smyrna.

A cursory examination of the chamber and rifling also reveals nothing out of the ordinary, except that I should be more diligent in cleaning. This barrel will outlive me and will continue to serve.

Functioning

After 7000+ shots, I can honestly say that this Glock 17 never failed.. And we, who carry weapons every day, sometimes take this quality on faith, but we should not. If your trust and hopes are tied to any mechanism, its reliability must be supported by real (and personal) evidence.

Basically, my pistol was on a constant diet of Winchester Ranger 147gr JHP, Federal HST 124gr and 147gr JHP, and Army +P FMJs. This Glock 17 is truly omnivorous when it comes to ammo types and has yet to choke on anything.

Perhaps the most controversial feature of Glock pistols is their trigger. I can guarantee that the trigger of the Glock 17 doesn't even come close to the smooth action of a redesigned trigger. And rightfully so, since the Safe Action System used by Glock negates the need for external fuses.

That being said, I like the Glock trigger; it's crisp and has a distinctly felt reset that allows for quick and accurate bursts of shots. Of course, trigger pull and feel is a matter of personal preference, but for myself I still haven't found a trigger that's as comfortable as the Glock trigger. with a force of 2.49 kg.

The second controversial point in Glock pistols is the angle of the handle. And here I will be softer and agree that the criticism of the handle is quite legitimate. The curvature (and angle) of the handle is quite steep. Many owners, when shooting Glock pistols for the first time, hit a little higher, slightly lifting the muzzle when aiming. Having to lower the muzzle of the gun down makes me tense my wrist and makes the stance stiffer and more stable.

Being completely open, I decided to switch to professional grips from Business End Customs, which will allow me to more comfortably position my giant palms around the handle. But I wouldn't have to do that if I bought a fourth generation Glock 17 with interchangeable rear grips.

The longer length, added weight of a larger pistol, and 9x19 caliber make the Glock 17 a reasonably stable pistol, with very little muzzle flip even when firing in rapid bursts. There is nothing unusual for me in three accurate hits three well-aimed shots, with the pistol drawn from its holster, in less than two seconds. I am not an athlete, but this is a decent indicator for a similar series when firing full power cartridges.

Wearing a Glock 17

I don't think the Glock engineers were thinking about concealed carry when they created the G17. It was designed for open wear and official use, mainly due to the length of the bolt and handle. Although with the right holster and the right build, the Glock 17 is very comfortable for concealed carry.

And if you're a bit petite, the equally popular Glock 19 is a better fit, as it's 2.5 centimeters shorter in both dimensions. My pistol is even bigger due to the built-in flashlight, the Surefire x300, which, in my opinion, is a must-have on any combat pistol.

The entire life of my Glock 17 has been spent in a Raven Concealment Phantom holster, with the exception of rare trips in the open hip Safariland. There are hundreds of holster options on the market now, but Raven is still at the top of the list and is a great fit for the Glock 17. Someday I will talk about Raven products, because they are really high-quality things.

Aside from the large size of the pistol, the Glock 17 is an excellent choice to carry as a self-defense weapon. With a standard capacity of 17 plus one in the chamber, I rarely feel the need to carry a spare magazine with me.

And in my case, the Taran Tactical Innovations (TTI) magazine heel adds two or three more rounds. This is great ammo for a concealed carry pistol. And another advantage of TTI heels is their smooth aluminum surface, which will not cling to a shirt or jacket.

conclusions

I strongly believe that there is no perfect pistol for self-defense. Each shooter will have their own priorities, and each will have to compromise based on their life situations. For me, the Glock 17 is probably the all-time favorite. This opinion is based on the feeling of confidence when you pick up a Glock 17 or just know that it is strapped to your hip.

In any case, this is a classic pistol with a good reputation and every weapon fan should have one in their arsenal, no matter if it will be used every day.

Take care of yourself!

Characteristics:

Price: $539+

Caliber: 9×19

Length: 20.3 cm

Height: 13.7 cm

Width: 2.99 cm

Weight (unloaded): 710 grams

Weight (charged): 910 grams

Magazine capacity: 17 rounds

Descent force: 2.49 kg

Modifications/Accessories:

Sights: Trijicon Night

Handle pads: Business End Customs

Shop heels: Taran Tactical Innovations

First generation Glock 17 pistol

second generation Glock 17 pistol

third generation Glock 17 pistol

fourth generation Glock 17 pistol

Glock 18 pistol (automatic)

9mm Glock pistols. The .357 and .40 families of weapons look the same and have similar dimensions

.45 caliber Glock pistols

9x17 caliber Glock pistols (.380)

Glock 17 pistol on x-ray. All bright, contrasting details are made of steel, and only the plastic frame and trigger are visible as a faint outline.

TTX pistolsglock caliber9x19

	Glock 17	Glock 19	Glock 26	Glock 34
	with hammer preload
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performance characteristicspistolsglock caliber9×17

performance characteristicspistolsglock caliber.357SIG

performance characteristicspistolsglock caliber.40S&W

	Glock 22	Glock 23	Glock 27	Glock 35
	with hammer preload
	40S&W (10x22mm)
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Barrel length, mm
Capacity, rounds

performance characteristicspistolsglock caliber10mm Auto

TTX pistolsGlock caliber .45gap

performance characteristicspistolsglock caliber.45ACP

	Glock 21	Glock 30	Glock 36	Glock 41
	with hammer preload
	45ACP (11.43×25)
Length, mm
Barrel length, mm
Capacity, rounds

In 1980, due to the moral and physical obsolescence of the pistols in service in Austria, a competition was announced for a new army pistol called the Pistole 80. Pistols from such experienced manufacturers as Beretta, Heckler-Koch, Steyr took part in the competition, but in 1982 the Austrian The army officially adopted the pistol of the hitherto practically unknown company Glock model 17 under the designation P80. Before the start of the competition, Glock was known mainly as a manufacturer of army knives and sapper shovels. Its ambitious owner, Gaston Glock, recruited a team of experienced gunsmiths specifically to participate in the competition and gave them the opportunity to create a pistol “with clean slate', and they succeeded. Using a few unorthodox, but in principle not new ideas, the Glock team managed to create an exceptionally simple, reliable and inexpensive pistol to manufacture.
Building on the existing positive experience the use of polymers in the creation of small arms in pistols (VP-70 of the German company Heckler-Koch) and assault rifles(AUG of the Austrian company Steyr) Glock engineers created a pistol with a polymer frame. This decision made it possible to reduce the cost of production, increase survivability and corrosion resistance, and lighten the weapon. To ensure the most simple handling of weapons, the Austrians abandoned manual fuses, leaving only automatic fuses. USM striker design with pre-cocking drummer was inherited from the Austrian pistol Roth-Steyr model 1907, automatic safety on the trigger - from German pistol Sauer 1930, modified Browning barrel locking system - from the SIG-Sauer P220 pistol. The total number of parts of the new pistol, including the magazine, was only 33.

For 30 s extra years Since the appearance of the first Glock model 17 pistol, the company has created several dozen models on its basis in all the most popular pistol calibers(9x17, 9x19, .357SIG, .40SW, .45ACP) and even tried to create her own cartridge .45GAP (Glock Auto Pistol), which turned out to be not so successful. Glock pistols have gained worldwide popularity as an army weapon (they are in service not only in Austria, but also in the UK, Sweden and many other countries). In addition, these pistols are popular as police weapon(particularly in the USA), as well as civilian weapons for self defense and sports.

Over the years of the release of Glock pistols, they have changed four generations of models.

The first generation of Glock pistols consisted of the Glock 17 / P80 pistol itself, which had smooth handles with fine corrugation “in a circle”.

The second generation of Glock pistols, which appeared in 1988, additionally included the first compact Glock 19 model and was distinguished by the presence of larger notches on the front and back of the handle.

The third generation of Glock pistols, which appeared in 1998, received a guide for attaching a lantern or laser sight under the barrel, notches for fingers and a “shelf” for thumb on the handle of the weapon and a new ejector, which additionally serves as an indicator of the presence of a cartridge in the chamber.

Fourth generation of Glock pistols, launched in a series in 2010 and produced in parallel with the 3rd generation models, received pistol grips of a reduced cross section with interchangeable pads on the back of the handle, allowing you to adapt the weapon to shooters with the most different sizes palms. In addition, the 4th generation pistols received an enlarged magazine ejection button, which can be rearranged on both sides of the weapon, and a number of smaller design improvements.

Standing apart from this entire line of weapons is the Glock 18 automatic pistol. Designed for law enforcement, this pistol was never commercially available and was produced in small numbers.

As mentioned above, the main advantages of Glock pistols are ease of construction and use, high reliability, significant resource, and relatively low weight. The disadvantages of these pistols are usually not the most convenient shape of the handle (corrected in the current 4th generation of pistols), as well as the absence of any manual safety catches, which, with insufficient user training, periodically leads to accidental shots.
Widely exaggerated in the media mass media the "plastic" design of the Glock pistol, allegedly leading to the fact that the pistol is invisible in x-rays and is not detected by metal detectors is nothing more than a fabrication of the press. In fact, any Glock pistol consists of metal for more than half of its mass and is perfectly detected by any special means.

The automation of all pistols of the Glock series (except pistols of models 25 and 28 in 9x17 caliber) is based on the Browning scheme with a short stroke of the barrel and a rigid locking of one protrusion in the breech breech behind the window for ejecting cartridges in the bolt. The skew of the breech for its unlocking and locking is carried out by the interaction of the figured tide under the barrel with a steel insert in a polymer frame. The gates are made of steel by precision casting and have a special coating highly resistant to external influences. Trunks have polygonal rifling. The trigger mechanism is a striker, with a preliminary cocking of the mainspring and its additional cocking by the shooter's muscular strength at the moment the trigger is pressed. To pre-cock the mainspring, it is enough to pull the bolt back about 15mm and release it. The gun does not have non-automatic (manual) fuses. The system of automatic fuses (safeaction) includes a safety on the trigger (blocking its movement if it is pressed incorrectly), blocking the drummer when the trigger is not pressed and blocking the drummer from breaking off the sear when strong blows. The frame of the pistol is made of high-impact plastic in black or (more recently) olive green. Steel guides for the slide are integrated into the frame when it is cast, as well as a small metal plate on which the serial number of the weapon is engraved. In front of the frame of modern pistols there is a guide for attaching a combat flashlight or a laser designator. Sights are open, with white contrasting or luminous inserts. Glock pistols with the index "C" after the model number have a barrel toss compensator, made in the form of upward holes in the muzzle of the barrel and the shutter casing. On the frame above the trigger guard on both sides there are sliders, when pressed down, incomplete disassembly pistol (removing the barrel, return spring and bolt from the frame). Cartridges are fed from box-shaped double-row plastic magazines with cartridges exiting in one row (with the exception of the most compact models 36 and 42, which have single-row magazines).

The Glock 18 automatic pistol differs from the basic Glock 17 model by the presence of a fire mode translator on the left on the shutter. For this pistol, extended magazines with a capacity of 33 rounds have been developed and are being produced, also compatible with 9mm Glock pistols models 17, 19 and 26.

In the 80s of the 20th century, the Austrian military department announced a competition for the creation of a new pistol model. The new weapons were supposed to be more practical and better in all respects than the old weapons. Important criteria were reliability and ease of use.

appearance pistol Glock-17

Several large arms companies took up the right to fulfill the departmental order. When demonstrating various models of small arms, the Glock GmbH company provided a model of its Glock-17 pistol for public viewing and, by the 82nd year, it was recognized as the best of the best, and subsequently adopted by law enforcement agencies.

Peculiarities firearms

Small arms were so well thought out that they contained all the qualities necessary for the defense department. home distinguishing feature are the materials used. The frame of the pistol with a handle was made of a polymer material that could withstand temperatures of 200 degrees Celsius, and was also not afraid of physical impact. All this gave the firearms the necessary margin of safety, despite its low weight.

A design feature of the Glock-17 is the presence of a special valve in the chamber from below. Thanks to him, in the event of excessive pressure, due to the influence of powder gases, they are removed through the pistol grip. Design feature casing - U-shape designs.

On the surface of the gun there are the following factory markings:

on the casing - shutter and frame on the right on the casing - shutter on the left

A standard firearm magazine holds 17 rounds of . They are arranged in two rows in a checkerboard pattern. There are modifications of magazines for 33 or 10 ammunition. The latch that holds the magazine at the base of the handle is located at the point where the trigger guard and the handle of the weapon join.

Glock-17 firearms do not have a standard system fuse. Safety when using a pistol is ensured by a special system that has three independent automatic type fuses. The entire system is turned off during the application of force on the trigger. There are several types of fuses in the security system:

• trigger;
• combat;
• shockproof.

Used as an aiming system in small arms open type sight, the main elements of which are fixed on the flat surface of the shutter. The sighting system consists of a front sight and an interchangeable sight. The front sight has a special luminous marker, the slot in the sight also has a pleasant illumination.

The main performance characteristics of the Glock-17 pistol are presented in the table

As mentioned earlier, the frame of the firearm and the outer part of the body is made of a special polymer material - plastic, which can have different color shades. As a rule, the main color is black. However, it can be replaced with other colors. In places of heavy load, special iron inserts are mounted in the body of the pistol, which increases the strength of small arms.

The work of parts and mechanisms of weapons inevitably leads to the formation of unique traces of a shot on the ammunition. Traces characteristic of the Glock-17 pistol are presented below:

trace: 1 - reflector, 2 - the edges of the window in the shutter under the striker, 3 - ejector hook,
4 - striker (shape - rounded rectangle)

On the one hand, an additional dynamic trace from the tip of the striker adjoins the striker trace, which is displayed in the form of traces, the specified trace is formed when the barrel swings in a vertical plane.

Advantages and disadvantages of firearms

In assembly, the Glock-17 uses a large number of polymer parts, which avoids the adverse effects of corrosion. Also, the barrel undergoes a special processing technology. Polymer parts make it possible to achieve smoothness during firing, which, of course, increases accuracy.

The characteristics of the material make it easy to apply weapon in any climatic conditions, with the exception of the far north and areas with sharp temperature fluctuations.

The weight of the Glock-17 is slightly less than that of short-barreled weapons of a similar class. This makes the new weapon a bargain, practical and easy to handle. The process of disassembling the gun does not require special tools.

The disadvantages include the fact that the ingress of various debris between parts of the mechanisms can lead to jamming of the gun during firing. Some experts do not consider the probability of jamming due to small debris to be too great. In order to avoid this, it is enough to periodically clean small arms.

The characteristics stated high rates of temperature effects on the Glock-17 pistol. However, at -40 degrees, small arms become brittle. And at a temperature of more than 200 degrees - parts and mechanisms can be deformed.

Taurus 25-08-2012 23:58

Good day to all present!
What a day, I'm trying to find drawings of the Glock 17 (in detail with all sizes).
I looked in your branch, I did not find it (maybe I was not looking for it). Recently I started to master SolidWorks, for work it is necessary that I independently create the most reliable 3D model of this particular pistol.
Employees of the "authorities" please do not worry - everything is within the law.
I would be very grateful for your help!

technic6 27-08-2012 14:52

But the Colt M1911 won’t fit at all? .. This kind of goodness in bulk ...
I'm afraid that it's unrealistic to find the blueprints for the Glock 17, it's better to switch to something more accessible: STEN, Parabellum, whatever else is there, everything will fit for training ...
Ask around here: people are working, measuring ... Of course, these are not factory drawings, but without fish ... it's good that at least there is ... Maybe they will help in some way ...

Taurus 27-08-2012 15:56

quote: Originally posted by technic6:

find blueprints for Glock 17

Any other Glock model will do (I mentioned the seventeenth only because of its greatest prevalence).
The goal is not to build a 3D model of any pistol, but to master all the nuances of the Glock design (freely navigate in all sizes of all parts).
There are two ways to do this;
1. Making a pistol completely in iron with your own hands (of course, my hands), but this scenario is unrealistic due to the laws of the Russian Federation.
2. Create 3D models of all parts (I will own all sizes), create an assembly (I will know all the nuances of the interaction of parts when the gun is working).

technic6 02-09-2012 16:24

quote: Originally posted by Taurus:
Any other model of Glock will do.

It is unlikely that there will be drawings of any Glock "and (as well as any other modern pistol(and not only...))...
(Across the Internet, a scheme for converting Glock "and to full auto (similar to Glock 18) roams, but there is only a part of the dimensions necessary for conversion, for domestic cars there are some drawings with dimensions in manuals and repair and maintenance manuals, but still Not all...)
Basically, drawings of military models that were produced at many different enterprises (from whose archives all this floated away) or trophy documents spread across the network ... Plus drawings created by enthusiasts (for which HUGE thanks to them!) By measuring samples ... Most of the models created from photographs (by those who could not use the original), the accuracy of such models leaves much to be desired, but ... Well, and reengineering, of course ...
The only way out is if some kind soul takes it upon himself to measure his device and post the drawings (or 3D model)...

quote: ... master all the nuances of the Glock design (freely navigate in all sizes of all parts).

Meaning???...
To study the device and the interaction of parts, the exact dimensions of all parts are optional (reengineering will be more useful) Then create what: Copy?.. Analogue?..
Making a pistol completely in iron with your own hands unrealistic not by virtue of the laws of the Russian Federation, but because of the completely inadequate material costs for equipment, tools, tooling ... We consider: CNC lathe and milling machines, universal grinding, honing (or honing head), horizontal rotational forging machine (with a mandrel) (well, let there will be a trellis, but it also needs to be done), an injection molding machine with a manipulator (and a mold for it (and it needs to be done)), bending and punching dies for inserting and USM parts (and, accordingly, a press), well, springs can be wound on lathe, heat treatment equipment plus coatings... However...
Getting the Glock itself, and any model, will cost much less, and even in compliance with the laws of the Russian Federation (I think your awarding the selected Glock model "and on behalf of foreign country will cost an order of magnitude less than all of the above) ...

legendary pistol Glock is of increasing interest in Russia, it is used both for sports (without the ability to take a pistol home from a shooting range) and by special services. As we try to match current trends, then we consider it necessary to tell about four very interesting models of this pistol Glock 17, Glock 19, Glock 26, Glock 34- all these models are structurally very similar, many of their spare parts are interchangeable, and the caliber for all is 9x19 Parabellum.

Studying the awareness of our fellow citizens about this wonderful pistol, we noticed that Glock 17 is often confused with Glock 19, and very few people have heard about models 26 and 34. In this article, we will collect information on Glocks 17, 19, 26, 34 in one place, see how the pistols differ and which one was originally designed for what.

Glock 17 was developed by Glock specifically for the Austrian army, later the pistol was adopted by the armies of several more countries, entered the FBI, the police and was put on sale among citizens of countries where the COP was legalized.

Video diagram of the Glock 17

Generations (generations) of the Glock 17 pistol

Since the pistol was launched into the series in the early 80s, and the requirements for weapons have been constantly increasing since then, the company had to periodically make changes to the design to keep up with the times. Total in currently there are 4 generations of Glock 17, moreover, now in the wide sale of zero Glocks (not secondary) there are pistols of only 3 and 4 generations, that is, Glock 17 Gen3 and Glock 17 Gen4. Let's take a closer look at what's happening with generations.

Glock 17 Gen1

The main consumer of the first generation Glock 17 was the Austrian army. Pistols were produced until 88. The main visual difference of the 1st generation can be considered a handle without recesses for fingers and the absence of corrugation on the back and front of the handle.

Glock 17 Gen2

Corrugation appeared on the front and back parts handles, pistols began to actively enter the FBI, the Finnish police and some European armies. Later, subfinger recesses appeared on the handle - this is also the second generation.

Glock 17 Gen3

If the first generation differed slightly from the second, then Gen3 introduced a bar for flashlights or a laser pointer, an additional pin that holds in place a part installed in a frame that interacts with the barrel. In addition, depressions appeared on the top of the handle, which allow you to better hold the gun. Guns Gen 3 can be found both standard and with a notch on the handle type RTF2 (Rough Textured Frame). This notch increases the confidence of holding the pistol with wet hands, but causes discomfort when wearing the pistol while wiping clothes.

Glock 17 Gen4

Visually, Glock Gen 4 differs from Gen 3 primarily in the inscription on the shutter “GEN4”, the RTF surface (large dots, rarely stand) and not RTF2 (small dots, often stand), and interchangeable “backs” of the handle: the back is thin from the factory, for those who are uncomfortable, they take a thicker or very thick back from the kit and put it on themselves. Besides Glock 17 Gen4 has an extended magazine reset button that can be rearranged to the other side (finally by the 4th generation they thought about lefties). After moving the magazine reset button to the right side, magazines from previous generations no longer fit. Instead of one bolt return spring, two springs are put on the rod, which increases the resource of each of the springs and reduces the pistol toss after firing.

The Glock 17 model is, as it were, the base one, many Glocks of various calibers have been developed on this basis, but we will talk about the Glock 19, Glock 26, Glock 34 in 9x19 caliber.

Glock 19

In fact Glock 19 is a more compact version of the Glock 17 pistol, the barrel has been reduced (102 mm instead of 114 mm for 17) and the handle, which is standardly designed for a 15-round magazine (instead of 17 for Glock 17). Otherwise, the pistol is almost completely identical to the Glock 17. It is popular with the police, special services, and citizens. It is a very balanced model in the sense that it is quite convenient to carry it hidden, but it has sufficient accuracy and power: that is golden mean between a military pistol and something subcompact.

Glock 26

A sub-compact pistol based on the Model 17, but more stripped down than even the Model 19: the barrel Glock 26 88 mm long, and a 10-round magazine is standardly placed in the handle. It was developed for the civilian market, but is also in some demand among employees. This pistol is so short that a telescoping recoil spring had to be developed. The rest of the design is the same Glock 17.

Glock 34

Version of the Glock 17 with an elongated barrel and a cutout in the front upper part of the bolt. The barrel length is 135 mm, which is 21 mm more than the base model 17, the bolt and return mechanism have been changed accordingly. Otherwise, the pistol is identical to the Glock 17. Pistol Glock 34 was created for sports, but also came in handy in the armies and special forces of Malaysia, the USA and Chile.

In the following materials, we plan to talk about tuning Glock 17, Glock 19, Glock 26, Glock 34:

Fortunately, a huge number of tuning kits are suitable for all these pistols, because they are developed on the same basis.