Glock 17 Gen5 "Full Review" by Airgun Detectives

We are featuring the new Umarex Glock 17 Gen-5 .177 Cal Co2 Pellet pistol. This features a full "Blowback" system and a 21-round magazine. These are powered by one 12 gram, Co2 cartridge. We give you a close-up look and show you the performance. #staytunedforairgundetectives
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[@reevessairgunningreviews5572]

I have the PPQ M2 with the original 21 pellet belt. I had a problem with the slide blowing off at the rear travel which I fixed by upgrading the recoil spring. I contacted Umarex on this problem, so I hope they fixed it with the Glock and the two new Q models. It’s definitely fun to shoot and Umarex do mention the lubrication of the belt. Mine does around three full magazines, 63 shots which is good, and it is accurate for a plinker. Like your Glock it has plenty of grunt, hitting cans out to 20 Metres, once you master the trigger. Excellent review JC. Take care.🇺🇸🇬🇧👍

[@AirgunDetectives]

I appreciate you watching, and thank you for the personal insight 😉👍🏻

[@anthonyprice5596]

Best review of this gun, everyone I've seen couldn't hit the side of a bus from four feet with this gun. Your clearly a very good marksman very impressive.

[@johne1972]

Received my Glock today! Also received a little wound opening the ridiculous packaging! However it was worth it, I’m really enjoying my Glock! Took your advice with the silicone spray. Thanks again for the video

[@athought2256]

Really excellent video, thank you. A great addition would be the trigger pull weight after your fix.

[@shanepitzer4126]

Great review, thanks for sharing! I've been carrying/shooting Glocks for a while (most of mine are Gen2), and this looks like a nice way to get in some presentation drills in the backyard.

[@AirgunDetectives]

It's always nice to be able to practice in the backyard. Thank you for watching 😉 👍🏻

[@bobpratt4816]

Thanks for a great review, nicely done. I have sold my collection of five guns just to buy this Glock and your review convinces me I did the right thing. Just a few more euros needed and my order goes in.

[@nlmeireles5109]

Hi JC, great review and fantastic performance. Glad to see you shooting so well with those co2 replicas. That model around here is marketed in a cardboard box. I like this model, very realistic and well built. Too bad the heavy trigger. But that silicone oil tip you suggest makes all the difference. Have a good weekend Buddy.Happy Shooting!

[@AirgunDetectives]

He Buddy, thanks for your dedicated support. I always look forward to seeing your comments. My best to little Nitro and his brother and sisters! Happy Shooting 👍🏻👍🏻😉

[@johne1972]

Great review, I have ordered the Glock gen 5, I was aware of the trigger problem before I purchased it but, I think the silicone spray is a great idea! By the way, I hate the packaging, and you didn’t make any lucky shots when you were plinking! You’re just very talented👍 thanks again

[@AirgunDetectives]

Thank you for watching, and I appreciate you leaving comments. 👍🏻😉

[@robertlisternicholls]

Excellent review as always.

[@guypaice9546]

Great review, and some great shootin, keep up the great work. 👍👍

[@AirgunDetectives]

I really appreciate you watching, and thank you for leaving your comments. 👍🏻😉

[@s_greezy7431]

Hey J. I purchased my first airgun a couple weeks ago. (Umerex Apx beretta). I purchased a few others since. But I recently discovered your channel and actually referred to your review on the Colt M45 cqcb before buying it. 😅 Definitely making this channel my go to guide for future purchases. Thanks and keep up the good reviews. P.s. Agree with you about the plastic packaging. Sucks. 😅

[@AirgunDetectives]

Welcome! I really appreciate you watching and subscribing! Happy Shooting!😉

[@andymaines3301]

Hi JC Thanks again for another really informative and enjoyable review, I have got the 17 Gen 4 and very nice it is too. The 17 Gen 4 T4E is also a very nice gun with an exceptional build quality according to the reviews that I have seen, I have actually got the Walther PPQ M2 T4E which is really well built. Thanks again for the reviews, I know there is a lot of hard work involved in producing these. Cheers Andy (from the UK)

[@cullensanner8823]

A heavy trigger is not a bad thing if you’re using this to train for using your real Glock. It’ll make the real Glock trigger feel like nothing

[@chrisblaney5365]

Let me know when yours breaks down. I had two and both had the same failures.

[@alejoalvis8376]

Nice review, thanks!

[@AirgunDetectives]

I appreciate you watching!👍🏻😉

[@rickatkins1789]

Stiff trigger or not that is good off hand shooting on small objects at ten yards. I have the Umarex Walther PPQ M2, which has the same magazine belt system. I put lubricant on the belt and it does improve the trigger. Thanks

[@AirgunDetectives]

Thanks for watching 👍🏻😉

[@WalnutandSteel]

Morning JC!

[@AirgunDetectives]

Good morning, and thank you for watching 😉👍🏻

[@brorjordas1979]

Sweet!

[@joseglenn20]

Damm it's got the Upgraded non break ammo belt too my PPQ belt broke 2 weeks after I bought mine juas as I Modded for more Power and broke in the Trigger.

[@brorjordas1979]

This surely ain't a bad pellet blowback pistol.. But, I personally want the Walther PPQ Q5 Match instead for myself -'or the Q4. Just preferring the Walthers myself, while knowing I can't afford buying all airguns that I'd really just would like to own.😂 But this surely was another great episode of Airgun Detectives, as usual. Lubing up that belt definitely is a thing to do. Just spraying - or then taking the belt out and totally giving it a bath in silicone oil..😁

[@AirgunDetectives]

I like the look and feel of the Walther 😉👍🏻

[@brorjordas1979]

@@AirgunDetectives Yes. I've wanted an airgun PPQ Q5 Match ever since watched my very first video of a PPQ Q5 Match firearm review... *POOF!* And just like that - Umarex gave me their answer to my airgun desire..♥️😁

[@evasions936]

Thanks !

[@narayankirk2036]

You would really like the Glock 17 dual ammo. would be so interested to see what you get on the Chrony as it kicks a litttle harder. very heavy trigger though but the blowback does cock the striker

[@lostagain2992]

But you didn’t measure the poundage on the trigger after the silicone🤔

[@halfabee]

Blow back action does not do much if the trigger is turning the pellet belt.

[@paulynotshore7006]

Nice!

[@AirgunDetectives]

Pauly....thanks for watching 😉👍🏻

[@OLDGRIZZ]

Nice Shootin “ TEX “ .

[@motoman5023]

It looks like it has only half blowback when you are cycling it. During the shooting tests you could not see the slide move. Unlike the 1911 tests with full blowback.

[@AirgunDetectives]

Actually, it is classified as "3/4" blowback. It's very crisp and solid and resets the trigger. You also get much higher velocity out of the "3/4" blowback. Happy Shooting 😉👍🏻

[@GovtWatchdog]

I’ve always loved the format of your reviews. Thorough and consistent which helps when comparing one airgun to the next 👍🏻

[@atticusbro3601]

good review, would it be decent for very small game as in shooting bullfrogs?

[@Phantom12309]

I would say based on quality and ease of use don’t get a Glock like this for that, for killing small game like bullfrogs if you want a really good quality pellet gun get a beretta 92fs for about $200 but if you don’t want something that expensive get a sig p226 for $120, when going and shooting small fast game like that get that because of the amazing co2 system for fast co2 replacement but definitely get extra magazines for when you run out of pellets

[@SWJarek]

I would love to if we increase the group to 10 shots. Because you don't see much of a difference between the guns when shoot 5 times. But maybe 5 is enough, just wondering. Based on your experience, if you increase the number of shots to 10, there would be a bigger difference in gruoping between those airguns guns? Considering co2 powered ones. The plinking session completes this test quite well and there are always more than 5 shots which i like :) Lucky you're a good shooter, so we can rely on it :) By the way, your reviews are great!

[@AirgunDetectives]

Thank you for watching! There are a few reasons for 5 shots. Most guns I test don't have the capacity to shoot 10 rounds. It also takes twice as long to film shoot more rounds, so time is an issue in editing the overall video. Also, in Co2 guns, after each shot, the gun cools, and the fps decreases. So you show the best accuracy with 5 shots. I appreciate your comments 👍🏻😉

[@SWJarek]

@@AirgunDetectives Thanks for explanation :)

[@RaytheReviewer]

Im noticing the upper rear of the magazine being nearly identical to the .43 t4e Glock 17.these are shown to be modified with a simple installation of a lighter tension spring in the valve chamber, Thus, Alot More Velocity..ill be looking into doing the mod in the coming weeks and eventual chronographing of the shots..id say the alloy pellets will be pushing well over 500 fps with the modification and bb's also..wonder why no one has mentioned the possibility of doing this? Me, id prefer much higher velocity and less shots per co2...

[@AirgunDetectives]

Keep me posted on your results. [e-mail] 👍🏻😉

[@Reviewerhn]

Do you have a video on the Beretta PX4 pellet pistol?

[@back2backjack1]

Hey JC did U carry a Glock on duty??? I carried a 19 since 1992. We were one of the first depts. to go to Glock. Of-course that was a retirement ago. How bout a review o the Umarex Notos?? Just got mine and It may not best the best PCP that I own, but the quietest. Very impressed.

[@AirgunDetectives]

The Notos review is already uploaded and coming soon. As far as duty weapons, I carried a Sig 226 for many, many years until we were approved for 45 cal, then I carried a Para Ordinance 14/45. I went to investigations for the last 15 years and carried a Para Carry 45. I also occasionally carried my Springfield XDX .45 cal. I could go on since I have a variety of off-duty CCW guns, or shall I say retirement carry. My favorite thus far is the Sig 365. Ironically, I only owned one Glock in .40 cal and sold it 10 plus years ago. I think they are fantastic pistols. I just have too many guns as it is🤣👍🏻

[@pril250]

Nice review, does the slide lock back after last shot, I expect not but worth a mention.

[@ViceMightBeTaken]

It doesnt but you can manually lock it back

[@RaytheReviewer]

Ya figure that rear sight can be removed or replaced?? Ive read it could be and the dovetail utilized for a red dot holo type sight or replace rear sight with oem adjustable glock sight off Amazon.. Also just watched a video on how to take the slide off..that front lower pin comes out from right to left..then pull back and lift up on slide..fyi

[@RaytheReviewer]

Yeah, been looking at that rear sight, dont know if it can be removed,but I did disassemble the pistol last night and it's as I messaged..

[@AirgunDetectives]

@@RaytheReviewer Thank you for the 411. Happy Shooting!

[@kestio3416]

Do a review on Glock 17 Gen 4 co2 BB gun. Im thinking to get it for Christmas.

[@theodorebebonis846]

Hello , very good and accurate review .Just want tο ask a question .Does the slide lock ?? I mean manually .I 've seen a lot of complaints saying that the slide lock lever does not function at all , and the slide does not lock

[@AirgunDetectives]

Yes, it does lock back manually. It actually functions quit well. 😉👍

[@theodorebebonis846]

@@AirgunDetectives thank you very much

[@theodorebebonis846]

Because I own the PPQ M2 with the same belt mechanism , do you think that the 2 pistols are identical ??? Does it worth to get the Gen 5 as well ??? Do the differ somehow ???

[@AirgunDetectives]

@theodorebebonis846 the trigger appears a bit lighter on the PPQ. Plus, the overall feel is different. If you like the Glock model, you might like this. Just make sure you use silicone spray on that belt. Happy Shooting 😉

[@theodorebebonis846]

Appreciate your advise .Thankyou again

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

Thanks JC … I don’t like glocks had the real ones in 9 and 40 . This pellet version shoots well though I have the mag system on my Walther and know silicone trick 😉

[@BigD50070]

Hey great review as always. I'm considering purchasing this over the previous gen4 pellet for the belt magazine. I haven't seen anyone mention it in any other reviews but is that rear sight removable? As in it can be slid out to the side like the real steel one so you can put the mounting plate and a red dot on it? I know you can get sight mounts that wrap over from the picatinny under barrel mount but that restricts holsters. Just curious if you would take a look at if the rear site slides out to the side? I have seen that it does on the gen5 paintball version umarex makes so I'm hoping their tooling is consistent.

[@joseglenn20]

I'm sold and i'm Pretty sure it will do 400+ fps. once the Valve is broken in .

[@GamerTv-it9yd]

Can you plz review one of the t4e training pistols

[@AirgunDetectives]

The M&P or the Walther?

[@GamerTv-it9yd]

@@AirgunDetectives the Walther Plz

[@AirgunDetectives]

@@GamerTv-it9yd I will put it on the list👍🏻😉

[@GamerTv-it9yd]

⁠@@AirgunDetectives Thanks man you rock

[@bigmarkthe1]

My belt is too tight

[@darkwangel26]

ive seen people saying online that jams. can you do a review of umarex .43 .50 and .68 airguns?

[@rickpadgett1999]

Do I hear a double click creep in trigger bf you fire?

[@tommy4244]

It’s a shame that the slide doesn’t lock open on last round, but not a bad little gun.

[@dakotahrickard]

Can't tell from the video: is this partial or full blowback? Is this fieldstrippable like some previous offerings or not?

[@weaponcraze452]

can you please do a review on crosman p1 full auto co2 pistol

[@halfabee]

It is possible to purchase adjustable sights for the real Glock 17 Gen 5 is it possible to change the sights on the pellet Glock 17 Gen 5?

[@dingzac1988]

Is there a rattling problem with this pistol?

[@PrivateCitizen84]

Thing about guns they are also beautiful works art. I never really liked the boxy basic look of a Glock. I look at a 1911 and I think artful beauty. I look at a glock and think boring & ugly.

[@AirgunDetectives]

I can not argue that point! Especially since I am a huge 1911 fan! Thanks again for watching 👍🏻😉

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

Me to

[@andersgrassman6583]

I also find the boxy look if Glocks incredibly ugly - but a lot of people like the Glock style! And a pellet replica with this kind of acuracy is a real nice thing! However, I'm hardly going to shoot as well as our Airgun Detective does. But I like to know when I'm at fault not hitting, compared to most replicas, that scatter like a shotgun. There is a versin with rotary magazines as well. I wonder if the triiger is equaly heavy? The best BB gun I have is the Umarex Race Gun, which has really decent accuracy. Way better than anything else I've tried, especially if you use the supplied dot sight. Because it doesn't mount on the slide (corect term in English?), instead it actually technically mounts to the frame. And the barrel is supported at the front. The soft air version is used for airsoft IPSC competitions (a big thing in Asia), so it's actually strictly speaking not a replica.it has the look of a custom 1911. Also it is a very affordable model - a bit surprising.

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

I’m a Sig fan loved my p229 and p 220 , My les ber custom in 1911 as well at lass they are all gone and my hearing getting better now .

[@chriswedgworth]

You are a great shot

[@airgunsanonymouslesslethal1904]

_I live minutes from Sonoma._ ;-]

[@cullensanner8823]

I’m getting way more than 40 shots. I’m getting closer to 80+

[@unknownjp7889]

Question, do you know what pellet pistol would be stronger or better for rodents like rats. I’m stuck between the glock 17 gen 5 in this video and the SIG Sauer M17 P320 ASP that you also had on your other video. So which one would you recommend, and any other recommendations for a different pellet pistol ?

[@isaacmendez4810]

I don’t have the Glock but I do have the m17 pellet gun I wouldn’t say it would be the best but it will definitely get rid of pest that you don’t want around.

[@patrickmurphy5887]

I likeo details

[@PRINCE_175]

I’m sorry but blowback is slow as hell😂 Crosman Phantom bb pistol clocks in at 477fps consistently as we chronograph it… Blow backs are just cool as hell, but I am in into power…Hell by the time that pellet gets to what ever rat,bird, squirrel or snake,it or they will be gone 😂

[@bigmarkthe1]

I say 3 stars

[@jasonb7870]

350 fps is not good they should be stronger by now

[@Gary-lj7pi]

Yep .. Trigger and the belt feed .. That's what makes umarex Suck .. Like these knock offs .. Very realistic .. Thanks JC ..

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

Gary get the Umarex SA10 you will like it

[@johnligetfalvy9265]

I own it and am considering getting sex gel for smooth operation. Even put some on the projectiles.

[@drodriguez3935]

I can see you’re running out of things to review 😂

[@drodriguez3935]

@ezkstoolstechtoys6969 kids toys I can’t put down a rabbit, squirrel, coyote with a 1.77 co2 powered BB gun my friend 🇺🇸

[@MegaFrank1960]

Coyotes ?? Yikes ! I think you're watching the wrong channel....😂

[@drodriguez3935]

@@MegaFrank1960 although he doesn’t review, High Powered air rifles,such as an Air Force Texan LLS ( cause it’s a backyard range) which can put down coyotes however, I’ve been a subscriber to Airgun detectives for years now and quite enjoy the reviews he does magnum springer’s not too fond of the BB guns but that’s just my opinion🇺🇸

[@andersgrassman6583]

@@drodriguez3935 Yes, BB guns are made for playful plinking in the garden. You don't have to go to a range, and they are not noisy. Try shooting a hunting rifle in your garden, and I'm sure your neighbours are going to love you - not.

[@johnligetfalvy9265]

How about sex gel to loosen the belt? LOL No seriously!

[@kingtacoz4]

Buying this bad boy so I can shoot the rats and mice from my home great video

[@andersgrassman6583]

It's a bit low on power for that, don't you think? Twice the power and in .22 feels better suited I think.

[@jasonbonvillain341]

I. Bout. Of. Thouse. I. Would. Like. Know. It. Strong. Enough. To. Kill. Snakes. And. Posums.

[@georgeslecarboulec2325]

You should have demonstrated how to charge de magazine.

[@Light_357]

No promises but of course never a miss or a flier during grouping. Bro you could film one and only one review and basically insert every gun you’ve ever done into that one template as they are literally all the same review. I still watch though. Lol. 👍

[@aleksandrovichkonstantin]

I'd rather have my Glock 17 3, it looks like an old Hamer, with sharp corners, and not the one they make today - rounded and doesn't look like a fighting machine