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- Upgraded barrel design for increased accuracy.
- Improved aesthetics for slide and barrel.
- No more finger grooves.
- Ambidextrous design for slide stop lever.
- Enlarged magazine well.
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1. nDLC Coating on Slide and Barrel
Glock put a lot of time and research into making their fifth generation a step above the rest, so it’s only natural to assume that they want your gun looking razor sharp at all times as well. In the past, were you a little too cautious with your Glock so that you don’t cause any cosmetic damage to the slide? Well, with the new line of Glocks, being overly protective is a thing of the past thanks to a new nDLC finish that’s added to the barrel and slide of every new G17 and G19 model.
2. Improved Barrel Design
One of the more major upgrades to grace the Gen5 is the improved barrel design known as the Glock Marksman Barrel. According to Glock, this new barrel system continues using the same HEX rifling that made other Glock models accurate, but there’s a slight difference. The GMB design has tighter tolerances when compared to other Glock models, which is believed to help increase the gun’s accuracy. It should also be noted that Gen5 barrels don’t appear to be interchangeable with any of their predecessors. And as of now, it doesn’t look like Glock has any plans on making threaded barrels for their new G17s and G19s. So all of you shooters who’re itching to mount a suppressor on your flashy Gen5 might have to wait until aftermarket manufacturers catch up. If you’re not sold yet, consider the following: Glock engineers claim that the new barrel system will allow shooters to shoot better than four-inch groupings from 50 yards away. Provided that you’re already a crack shot, of course.3. Adios Finger Grooves
Let’s face it, there’s always going to be complaints about Glock’s grip. It’s probably the main thing that the company has struggled to master, even after grips have come a long way from the ugly, boxy designs of the older generations. With that said, I like how Glock removed finger grooves from Gen5 models. For people who had the perfect hand size to make use of the grips, this may be mildly infuriating, but for everyone else, grooveless Glocks tend to be much easier to hold.
4. Upgraded Slide Stop Lever
I’ve got great news for all of the southpaw shooters out there. One of the upgrades included in Gen5 Glocks is an ambidextrous slide lever that is accessible from both the right and left side of the gun. And while it may not seem like much, for left-handed gun owners, this does a great job making the G17 and G19 easier to handle.
5. Easier Magazine Changes
Just like their predecessor, Gen5 Glocks come with a reversible magazine release button that works from right and left-handed grips. But with the Gen5, Glock decided to up the ante and make reloading even easier by modifying the magazine well by giving it a slight bevel and flare.
Everything Else There Is to Know
Along with those major changes we’ve covered, there are also a few tweaks here and there that Glock included to ensure that the Gen5 lives up to the Glock standard of excellence. For starters, when choosing sights for their brand new Gen5 Glock, customers have the option between the brand’s traditional plastic sights or AmeriGlo night sights. In other good news, Glock has opted to keep the dual recoil spring system that was part of the Gen4’s major performance upgrade. They also scrapped their Locking Block Pin in favor of their two-pin system that was present in earlier generations. While there doesn’t seem to be any major performance changes associated with the modified pin system, it does reduce the number of working parts within the Glock, which means there are fewer parts that could malfunction.
The Verdict
For Glock lovers, the idea of being able to take an already excellent gun and turn it into something better sounds unfathomable. For everyone else, Glocks are usually seen as great guns that have a few features that can be annoying or inconvenient. It’s these people who Glock primarily appealed to when coming up with the Gen5, which is why most of the changes you see with the new generation have to do with comfort and convenience. So, what’s the final word on the Gen5? It’s a mighty fine gun. Regardless of your handgun preferences and if you’re a Glock person or not, there’s going to be something about this gun that you like – be it the gun’s improved design or its ability to spit out a case of rounds without any issues. If you’ve already got your hands on a Gen5 Glock, be sure to tell us what you like or don’t like about it in the comments. Wanna see our favorites? Check out our list of the best Glocks!
$630
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Prices accurate at time of writing
Prices accurate at time of writing
Available Coupons
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I bought a Gen 5 G22 about two months ago and all I can say is I LOVE THIS GUN!
Gen 5 is a definite step up in an already great gun.
Bought a Gen 5 34MOS. Put my KKM barrel in it from my Gen 3 34. Took 20 minutes to get it apart to see why it didn't operate. All the reading I've done didn't mention that Gen5 barrels have recoil lug locations that are unique to Gen 5's. I'll see how well the OEM barrel groups. Otherwise, it's going to be another $165 to get a KKM to put in it.
I got my 34 g5 mos about 2 weeks ago. This is by far the best shooting 9mm I have ever owned! The controls are easily reached, it's lite when carrying with a fully loaded magazine inserted and shoots accurately ! What's not to like.
I bought myself a Glock 34 Gen 5 MOS. something that's bothering is some of the internals is changed compared to the Gen 4's.
I wished Glock had smoothed out the mag well cut out on the 19 to get rid of sharp corners. I wished Glock had tapered the frame to match the end of slide.
Would be nice to have ideal Glock 19 only like Gen 5 with front serration and the changes I commented about.
I"ve got about 500 rounds through my Gen 5 glock 19. I really like the ameriglo sights. I put them on my Glock 21 and 42. The gun has been flawless, its very comfortable and I even hit what I'm aiming at.. I have no complaints.
Hey guys, Jose from the free state of Arizona (Phoenix) I have owned a Gen5 since its release into the market and I have a highly favorable opinion of this later gen5. First of all , I am lefty, so having a slide stop in the correct side is very, very good. The barrel certainly helps with accuracy (of course, you still have to do your homework to get the fundamentals in place) The stippling of the grip is very good and you really get a positive grip in this baby. since this is my fighting gun, I train with it and the supposedly new coating of the slide being better did not stand the test of hard training. My gen5 has already several scratches on the slide, which doesn't bother me a bit because being this a fighting weapon, I train with and I fight with it (if case arises) it is not a safe queen. it is a fighting, working gun. But to the point, the new coating is not any better than older models. The beveled mag well is good, but definitely is something that it doesn't make a real difference. All in all, the Glock Gen5 isa superb gun. It is what I carry everyday. I am a happy camper!
For us Californians, it is way to expensive. Because Gen5 is not on the Cali approved list, only legal way to buy it is a private transfer. People who are exempt can buy it for themselves, and then they sell it for double price. I have seen one GM17 Gen5 couple of days ago - $1250. Insane!