Glock17 Gen4 vs Gen5 Comparisons - which one is better?

[@thelastlighter-9059]

Im starting to feel like im one of the only people left in the world that actually like the blocky square look glock had 😒

[@DogesWorldYT]

Me too

[@matonio877]

Same

[@devonrodych2268]

Me aswell boss

[@majorchange9675]

I stay with my Gen 3 G17 the original look works for me

[@darkavenger234]

You ain’t alone Lmaoo I love that look one of my main reason I like them don’t like the looks of the gen 5 at all

[@gregdunn6040]

I like the Gen4, because of the finger grooves and the backstrap inserts, they actually fit my hand. The Gen5 brought back the things I didn't like about Glock grip for the Gen 1-2 guns. I like Gen4 only out of all the Glocks.

[@DinoTheDinosaurROAR]

Exactly

[@MaxReckless99]

same

[@thefalconwithlazers]

The gen 5 was a godsend for my left handedness! Slapped some taran tatical sights and trigger springs into it and it's my favorite gun

[@flintymcduff5417]

I've owned Gen 3, 4 and 5. Now just Gen 5. I prefer the 5 all around. To each their own.

[@TheRealSwampOperator]

I perfer the 5 too.

[@Gieszkanne]

Why?

[@wooddawg4868]

It’s not an issue of weather the gen4 is better than the gen5. The issue is what the gen5 brings to the table and improved upon, and so far the gen5 has not disappointed.

[@biffdanielson2820]

Gen 6 is coming with finger grooves, no front serrations and a smaller trigger guard.

[@thomaskennedy3395]

Hmmm interesting to see how that will be

[@shog4267]

Right! Hahaha

[@fredfred3624]

Good one. 🤣

[@elijahrotger778]

When was that confirmed ? I feel really late 😭!

[@NBWDOUGHBOY]

😂

[@GymKatt]

Right handed and fully happy with my gen4

[@vaporiiz]

I originally wanted a 19x, but ended up going with a 17 gen 5. They had a regular g19 in the store and it felt terrible in my hand compared to the 17 grip. Which i believe is what was on the 19x.. but i realized i dont mind the slightly longer barrel of the 17. We'll see how the extra size feels for everyday carry once i get my CCL in a few days!

[@rezboy4]

I love that gun. G17 Gen 5 🤑

[@makhishoffner6598]

Glock 45 is the same you might be able to get it cheaper than a 19 x

[@TheFreelanceCowboy]

The Glock 45 has the G17 grip, with the shorter G19 slide.

[@matthewblankenship7968]

I own both gen 4 and gen 5 and the gen 5 is hands down better ..✌️🇺🇸

[@Travelingforlife]

Love to hear reasons why.

[@Coolhand69]

Is there any particular reasons?

[@ahmadjoseph7946]

Gen 5 couldn't have been more suited for me if I had designed it myself!.... great video.

[@leoguy1609]

If you have the Glock 17 Gen 4 you don't need a Gen 5. Not any significant changes to justify a new purchase in my opinion. Been a collector of firearms since 1983 and why it's in my collection. Most that I buy I don't shoot they are NIB.

[@solomonmarcus5496]

Wow what a thorough review!

[@metatronmen2431]

I hated Glocks a lot, im old dude I was a MP in the Air Force and I being trained with 1911 pistols and Berettas, I carry full size guns only and like I said I hated Glocks really until I carried one OWB, night and day difference in weight compared with any other of my pistols, since I carry OWB mid ride and flush to the body holsters, man I can carry a G17 all day and I dont even notice is in my belt, totally love it, grip angle, trigger or even sights never being a problem for me all I carry is a Glock 17 or G22.

[@KSkrode]

I hear you. I'm a 1911 guy and I always hated the way Glocks feel in the hand...then I got my gen 4 G17

[@metatronmen2431]

@@KSkrode If you carry OWB try the Glock combat, is a Glock brand holster, is like $20, flush to your body, discrete, and fits like a glove, buy the full size, the half gun model is not that good.

[@danleeeckstein6112]

I’m left handed and have the gen 5. Love it.

[@raemonedward8168]

It's a left-handers dream. 🖐🏼

[@uno3863]

I highly agree(raising my left hand✋)

[@maxmccain8950]

I live in California where we can only buy Gen3’s. The Gen4’s and 5’s are not on the “approved” list. I know, I need to move, but I’m pretty well stuck here.

[@antwyanbelford2157]

Got my G17 gen 5 3 days ago and loving it cant complain

[@loooii8816]

I own a Glock 17 Gen 5 and it’s a very accurate handgun

[@noyb0217]

I bought a gen 5 for the specific purpose of them not having finger grooves. To me its a modern day Gen 2 and I love retro guns, so it works out perfect. A steel guide rod that helps with muzzle flip is a plus also.

[@bruceesterline3170]

Fast forward to 2023 and you can't find a Gen 4 but Gen 3 G17 are here to stay.

[@Catgat37]

Actually, I heard that Glock is discontinuing the Glock 17. I actually found a new Gen 4 yesterday that had a very interesting finish from the factory. The top, front, and rear of the slide were the matte grey 2 tone color that Glock does. But the sides of the slide are a mirror polish.

[@MinhVu-in9iz]

That’s because California only allows Glock gen 3 to be sold !

[@noaught5825]

Very well made video, was very informative for me, thanks for the vid!

[@cecilwilliams8709]

I'll only use the gen 3. All it needs is steel sights, and extended slide stop, and range practice.

[@skeltonjosue1284]

Very INFORMATIVE and a great video! Still going with the Gen 4 PERIOD!

[@ColdGhost01]

Actually I like the blocky look, it makes for the character of a Glock, and I also like the slide smooth in the front with only one set of serrations in the back. Only things I like about the Gen 5 is the finish, the grip without grooves and the feeling of the trigger. If could have that with the esthetics of a Gen 4 I would be happy.

[@thegunstoreguy]

I ended the argument and got both (Both gen 5's). Better that way.

[@sawboss5794]

I love the look of the gen 4 but I hate finger grooves.

[@chug2138]

I love this channel! But I also think you should get ALL your handguns in a single video, and go over the many different shades and aesthetics of (black, midnight, onyx, noir, charcoal, shadow, ink, ebony, dusk, crow, raven, oil, dark graphite, soot, obsidian, gun powder, grease...and so on and so forth!) I have a suspicion any youtuber who has admitted to having legal SBR’s (yes plural), also has dozens of handguns that qualify in that “color” spectrum. Seriously, do it, your channel is so incredibly substantive, that well... (forgive my criticism), it’s needs a boost in popularity. This could be a million view idea, maybe. Cheers.

[@alexanderelizalde7214]

Gen 5 is great and nice looking. Feels amazing also

[@Darkmattersfrank]

I wonder if the heavier trigger pull affected the point of impact with the Gen 5

[@rtaggs8178]

At least for me, it does not.

[@jacolbilewis8864]

I hve G19 Gen5 , and wen i tell ya it feel so good in hand wen ya shoot it!

[@blackspider992]

As a active LEA Glock is the simpliest striker pistol ever made, making it simply the best for me🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@jhk8396]

G17 Gen 5 is my favourite gun of all time! ...If I lived in a country with guns.

[@chrisaaron2159]

You just have to break in the gen 5 trigger that’s why it’s so stiff

[@serega4087]

I measured barrel walls and it’s definitely thicker on gen 5 than gen 4. I assume it’s should hold higher pressures and hotter rounds and less prone to kabooms.

[@VK-zt6sw]

Nice review - thank you!

[@NBWDOUGHBOY]

Its all subjective. I personally like the Finger Grooves of the gen 3 & 4. The front serrations are a great addition on the gen 5. Im right handed so I don't care about the ambi slide stop. I personally don't see the Gen 5 being a Huge Improvement over the gen 3 or 4 to me personally.

[@GETOFFMYPORCHYOUFUCKINGTOMATO]

Can't wait to get my 17

[@rezboy4]

Glock 17 Gen 5 is highly recommended. Feels so good. 🤑

[@electechchannel3739]

Your lower left hits at 50ft might have something to do with the heavier trigger pull

[@shadesigmon3647]

I have a gen 3 23 in 40 I think , very nice , bit my go too I'd gen 4 17 9. I almost got a johhny glock trigger job ,and thought about getting a 2, and half pound plunger spring , but upon further review it comes best from factory and am glad to say after several months or a year possibly of daily dry fire and shooting , the gen 4 has a really great trigger for striker fire , I know I could get smashed for saying , but in my opinion the gen 4 17 is about as good a service or battle ready weapon on market , was considering the gen 5 19 and then the 19x bit the triggers are different and will not break they roll , but the gen 3s and 4s break in and snap or break at end of a really descent 5 lbs or less with plenty of use you can work your trigger to how and where you like it to break over tune thank you for video this seals deal for me , no go on fen 5 or 19x !!

[@buckshot4428]

My gen 4 fits me like a glove and the trigger is great. It's just as accurate as the gen 5, the only "negative" is my 4 won't shoot lead bullets which is no big deal as I don't like lead.

[@tristanphillips2435]

mine shoots steel

[@samuraidave1645]

Why can the gen5 shoot them but not the gen4

[@lamiabanca]

​@@samuraidave1645different kind of rifling

[@krozlee3443]

@@lamiabanca oh I see, if you shoot lead that’s def a plus. I didn’t know that lol

[@TJON6S]

Only reason I didn’t get the gen 5 is because of those ugly ass front slide grooves hate that look

[@beertravel]

Excellent comparison and explanation

[@vinceh1306]

I have a Glock 19, Gen 4. I luv the finger grooves, perfect fit.

[@natica3507]

But some people have bigger fingers than you.

[@JCrossover123]

@@natica3507 Thanks captain obvious

[@nekkochaaan1755]

@@natica3507 then they should pick the Gen5

[@loyaltyeverbrown365]

Gen 4 on mines gotta check out that Gen 5💪🏽💪🏽

[@michaelrombeiro5580]

Great video! I've been searching for a good & informational video like this one for a while now. Definitely subscribing to this channel. Thanks :)

[@darnellbush2408]

WHATEVER FLOATS YOUR BOAT, there is no wrong answers here, just diverse preferences which I enjoy reading as to the whys and why-nots !!!!

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

Gen 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. I own them all. Love them all. Favorite is Gen 2, then Gen 5. Least fav is Gen 4.

[@jaythaplug806]

That's cool you got them all, I'm about to get my first Glock which will be the gen 5. Why is the Gen 4 your least favorite tho? and Gen 2 seems too old to be better than the 5.

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

@@jaythaplug806 The finish on a Gen 4 is the worst they’ve ever made. It really is lousy but thankfully they improved the finish again with the Gen 5’s. The Gen 2 is like a Gen 5, only it has the single recoil spring and a single slide stop/release. It has the texturing which is more mild than the Gen 5. Also it has no finger grooves which was started in the Gen 3’s. To me the Gen 2 and Gen 5 just feel better in the hands.

[@illmatic826]

The Gen 5 is a beautiful piece of machinery

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

@@illmatic826 Indeed it is. Then there’s Gen5 1.0 and then Gen5 2.0 Id we want to get technical. The gun maker always gets innovative and modifies things without much fanfare about those changes. In this case, the 1.0 and 2.0 versions (my words, not Glock’s) were the later addition of front serrations and the removal of that small gap on the grip near the baseplate of the magazine. Other than that, the Gen5 is still a Gen5. Beautiful.

[@illmatic826]

I’m a lifelong Glock fan, and I must say that under the hood the Gen 5 is the ultimate Glock 17. Everything about it is superior to the previous versions. But I do have a soft spot for the Gen 3

[@JimmyJam427]

Just picked up my first Glock. 17 gen 5. Really liked the way it felt/fit in my hand. I’ve had a Springfield xdm and really liked it but have always wanted a Glock. Gonna go shoot it for the first time tomorrow. Pretty excited. Also acted like a kid and bought a 33 round mag 😂

[@truegret7778]

Good review, thanks! I've been learning about the Glock-19 v 17 and concluded I believe the Glock-17 would fit better in my hand (this would be my first firearm). Intent is for home protection, and range shooting - not competitively, just to practice and improve. However, I am in CA and well, doesn't look like it would be available here. Very informative review. BTW - I like the blocky square look, too.

[@thestormrunners]

Gen 3 is allowed in CA

[@tonylopez5239]

Gen 4 and gen 5 are in california through private party. Check calguns

[@jasonblaze2559]

great video thank you

[@ronniebaughman1666]

I grew up on all metal hand guns and rifles I'm 64 years old I just bought a Glock 17 gen 3 and I like it it's light and easy to carry I have a CZ75B Omega it is a great pistol but it is a heavy pistol to carry all day.

[@only_austin768]

I really like my gen 5 I have changed a few things, I got a new trigger changing the weight to 1 pound, and a +4 mag extension both of those were gold so I thought it looked weird went ahead and bought a gold extended slide release and a gold extended mag release and a Lazer but it was good before all the changes just made it better.

[@rodneykuenzer5789]

Where did you fing a 1lb trigger for a Glock.??

[@Z3AL316]

The gen 5 imo is the best looking glock, it still has that aggressive intimidating blocky war machine look, but those cuts in the front and the serrations on the side of the slide makes it look so sexy. Best looking Glock by far, I’m so curious what there gonna do for gen 6

[@USARightPatriot1]

My first glock was a glock 21 gen 4. When I asked about the 17 they said gen 4 is harder to find but gen 3 still accessable and they has that one.

[@onlyhereonce7290]

I just purchased a glock 17 at a local dealer. New. But I haven’t seen it as they didn’t have any in stock, I’m hoping it’s a gen 5 glock 17

[@yeshua1176]

Gen 4 are like unicorns around my area all I've seen locally is gen 3s and 5s exclusively

[@charlescasey9799]

Glocks are amazing in the fact they work all the time instead of having a gunsmith make your 1911 work

[@boreholecrick7779]

Nice vid Sir. I did notice both your rear sights favor the right of the slide.

[@amendment2711]

I've owned both. Prefer the Gen 4 with the finger grooves.

[@The_otschi]

Finger groves where amazing for larger hands, but people with smaller hands had problems I miss the fingergroves

[@coyvlogs]

Own the gen 5 and I love it shot the gen 4 and the groves don’t do much for me

[@illmatic826]

The Gen 5 is perfect

[@spyrospyratos6335]

I have recently gone to Gen 5 17 after sig s&w and g21 I've 1thing to say it works

[@010karl010]

Top review 👍🏻

[@sweetcostarica]

Dry fire at home your Glock for about 300 to 400 rounds. This will automatically polish the exact spots that need them and lighten the trigger. Easy free fix.

[@hcwbw3]

very well done.

[@jet1blast]

Only gen that catches my eye for G17/19/26 is Gen3. Glock 21 catches my eye in Gen4.

[@ArtBusker]

Excelente resumen !!! Saludos desde Argentina.

[@ENZUpro]

What do you think about Glock 45?

[@norrisdillahuntjr4570]

I like my 19x better

[@Gieszkanne]

Do you feel a difference in recoil because the gen 5 has a slightly longer recoil spring.

[@erikberg1623]

I have a G17 G4 that I paid $300 used for. I paid $400 for a new G17 Classic new. They are all great and I wouldn’t sell them for a G5. I also have a G21 SF that I also paid $300 for it used. I also shot it well at the range and it is my home defense gun. Block slide Glocks look fine are are great tools.

[@AA-fg3wj]

Is there any after market trigger options for the gen 5?

[@scottdashnaw2345]

Gen 5 all day every day 👍👍👍

[@jaxfernandez3684]

Gen 4 is underrated af… my favorite for that reason alone 😆. What can I say I like an underdog. In my opinion Gen 4 is the most underrated generation. Because of generation 4, Glock became more accessible to people with smaller hands, lefties, and frame improvements were made so that a weapon mounted light didn't crack the frame. We wouldn't have gen 5 without gen 4. Also, regarding the trigger difference: Like any generation of glock, the glock gen 4 trigger will be kinda stiff initially. This is normal. 500 rounds and beyond, the trigger smooths out like glass and becomes light and crisp. Just break her in. Gen 4 ftw.

[@scruffy3528]

Gen 3

[@robosdrumworld]

Good answer I will take a Gen 3

[@jeffroman2352]

I like the grip and finger groves of the gen 4

[@RenzinatorStrength1961]

Glock: What is Old is New Again.

[@vernm6189]

I think it is Stupid that my Gen 4 didn't come with the glock rear adjustable sight. it cost $23 dollars, it should have been standard. The real surprise was the Gen 5 still didn't come with a adjustable rear sight either. My glock shot 2"right and 2" high when I bought it, you can adjust left /right but not up or down. I'd rather pay $23 extra for a gun with stock adjustable rear sights.

[@Risteard156]

The Glock 17 gen 5 is a little bit better than the Glock gen4 and about $ 75 more if you could find one buy it they are hard to find 💯 👍

[@Robert-c1b]

What do I call what you have done to cushion the handle?

[@CanadianPilotYHM]

I'm right handed but any fighting gun I have has to have ambidextrous slide stop.

[@rtaggs8178]

Ambi slide stops are fine but, I was taught not to use them. I slingshot or overhand.

[@Citizen2ACitizenLLC]

Great video..... I'll be catching up on the rest of your content

[@rtz549]

Will there ever be a gen 6 and what will be changed?

[@rael5469]

I'm surprised they don't make the mag release both sides as well. I saw a video of a police officer wounded with the first shot. He had to switch hands. Having the magazine release on the opposite side made things touch and go for him. He was good though and got both of the bad guys.

[@CrimsonArchon]

So on the gen 5 you can disassemble it a swap the magazine release to the other side, the release is made to work either direction

[@bernied9415]

Might sound stupid, but what is the difference between gen 4, gen 5 etc. I have a Glock 17....but don't know the gen...?

[@billvw1974]

love the look of my block Glock,ill stick with my gen 4

[@armedrebellion47]

I like Both.

[@jackcheng7437]

Very good!👍👍

[@deathbymazda]

Gen 5. Without question

[@sean8470]

can't go wrong with either...I love my gen 4 and prefer to the newer gen 5. Change is not always for the good.

[@deathbymazda]

@@sean8470 I prefer the look of the blacker finish, the front slide serrations, and no finger groves.

[@erikberg1623]

I wouldn’t update to a Gen 5 17 from my Gen 4 17. My 21 SF is a Gen 3, both of them are just great unbeatable poly pistols. Blocky yes, but they are my truck and home defense pistols.

[@michaelcooke8665]

It's gonna be a gen5 for me do they have stainless slide/barrel options az?

[@robosdrumworld]

I will take a Gen 3 over both

[@davidmargaryan3809]

I have a gen 3 G17. Why do you prefer the gen 3?

[@robosdrumworld]

@@davidmargaryan3809 because I have own I personally like the way the feel in my hands. Now don’t get me wrong I will take a Gen 4 or Gen 5 in a minute. Especially the Gen 5 G45. I like personally like them all tho.

[@antaviousbrown6984]

Damn that gen 4 look good I thought the gen 5 where more blocky

[@postersm7141]

That’s weird cause I just picked up a Glock 43 GEN five but it has black followers on the magazine so I wonder if that only applies to the 19 or 17 model I also only have rear serrations on my GEN five Glock 43.

[@harryfinley6428]

Great video, one difference of opinion however. I think many new shooters would be better off with something other than the Glock. Ive seen a lot of new shooters limp wrist them, witch can be trained away but consider how many new gun owners aren’t going to train like you or I. Secondly, there is no safety on a Glock, we appreciate that feature, but many new shooters think that a safety is necessary.

[@felipeleon9273]

Do you know if black hawk Serpa holsters will fit the Glock 17 gen 5?

[@raemonedward8168]

YES. I have the Blackhawk level 2 SERPA holster LH (left hand) for my gen5. Fits like a dream. 👍🏼

[@memeityy]

I've heard that the Glock 17 Gen 5 has more slide wobble than the Glock 17 Gen 4. Is this true?

[@matthiasklaus4550]

Hi I m a military and I work from 20 years only with glock as my side weapon. Recently we ve been tested the new glocks gen 5 almost all models. The answer is yes the glock 17 gen 5 does have some wobble but no big deal. My team goes for glock 45 gen 5 as side weapon but I stick with my gen 4 because of the better grouping. Well... what's best of gen 5, is the finish of the slide, it doesn't scratches so easily like my gen 4. Anyway... I don't mind that as long as is saving my life.

[@godisgreatjesusislord2278]

Gen 2 all the way!

[@godisgreatjesusislord2278]

I've had a couple of g219s in the past I always kick myself for letting me go that was my favorite pistol once that trigger broke in it was so smooth

[@zijie-he]

No gen 4 anymore, so get both gen 3 and gen 5 :)

[@marubahoppie]

Is it just me , or does it look like they under cut the trigger guard more on the gen 5 ?

[@jaytay7989]

What’s the grip you mentioned?

[@AZTrigger]

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