Glock 17 Gen3
Classic full-size duty pistol with the original Glock accessory rail
- Price
- $599
- Weight
- 1 lb 8.9 oz
- Calibers
- 9mm
- Rail
- picatinny
- Best For
- home defenserange training
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Key Highlights
- •Proven reliability
- •Massive aftermarket
- •Gen3 parts compatibility
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Overview
The Glock 17 Gen3 represents the classic full-size Glock that defined modern striker-fired duty pistols. With its proven Safe Action trigger system and durable polymer frame, the Gen3 served as the baseline for decades of law enforcement and civilian use. The Gen3 retains the iconic Glock ergonomics while adding the accessory rail that opened the door to weapon lights and lasers.
The Gen3's simplicity and massive aftermarket make it a favorite for customization, training, and home defense. Parts compatibility is excellent, with countless slides, barrels, triggers, and sights available. For shooters who want the original Glock feel and the widest compatibility with legacy parts, the Gen3 remains a timeless choice.
Key Features
- Original Glock accessory rail
- Safe Action trigger system
- Proven polymer frame durability
- 17+1 standard capacity
- Massive aftermarket support
- Simple field stripping
- Low bore axis for controllability
Capability Profile
0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes
Pros
- +Legendary reliability
- +Huge parts availability
- +Excellent training pistol
- +Lightweight for size
- +Simple manual of arms
- +Widely supported holsters and mags
Cons
- −Older ergonomics and texture
- −No factory optics-ready slide
- −Non-ambidextrous controls
- −Factory sights are basic
- −Less refined trigger than Gen5
Detailed Specifications
- caliber
- 9mm
- Barrel Length
- 4.49 inches
- Overall Length
- 8.03 inches
- width
- 1.26 inches
- weight
- 22.05 oz without magazine / 24.87 oz with empty magazine
- capacity
- 17+1
- trigger
- Safe Action, ~5.5 lb pull
- barrel
- Polygonal rifled
- sku
- PI1750203
- msrp
- $599
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