New viewer/subscriber to the channel. I really enjoy that you don’t make blanket statements such as “this trigger sucks”. You clearly articulate your preferences about the trigger and why you (the reviewer) may not be as used to the platform and how it resets. I value this very highly, it gives the watcher much more value than “I don’t like it”. Thank you, such a breath of fresh air.
That’s great feedback, thank you. We love guns in general so it’s a challenge to articulate minor grievances when we come across them. But shooting as many different guns as we do, we also have a good base for comparison.
With the passing of Gaston, I'm looking for changes in the product line. I would bet his philosophy was, "if it isn't broke, don't fix it" because let's face it, he had a FAT bank account and a good looking woman half his age. He was happy.
Glock doesn’t need to change. Yes it’s boring. Yes people enjoy other systems. Yes other systems do some things better. However, anyone who actually knows what they are doing will say, yes I enjoy other things but when the struggle reaches my door I will grab my Glock.
The only thing that I don't like about the 17l is how available it is now. I waited for years to purchase one and ordered my first one from the Glock store. Three months later I find another Gen3 in a favorite gunstore and purchased it. Now the gen 5 are out in every gun store local to me. These guns were supposed to be rare I own 3 17ls and owning them is like owning any other Glock pistol now
If glock put their best trigger in from the factory. They couldn’t get you with their performance trigger upgrade.🤷🏻♂️I’m a big glock fan and shoot the big framed g20 better than any other pistol I own. So this 17L looks like a real winner to me.
Every Glock I own I’ve had to take a razor knife and trim that trigger safety so it’s flush and doesn’t poke into my finger it’s way better, of course when you do this you have to make sure you depress the trigger safety all the way down and hold it with something behind the trigger before you trim it or you will screw your safety up but believe me it is a lot nicer.👈🤨
Good shooting, I compete with the 17L in GSSF matches, it is almost like cheating. I have 2 gen 3 17L's and 1 gen 5. I love the trigger, as they come with a minus connector. I am toying with the idea to try the performance trigger in the gen 5 with and without the minus connector
Have you tried out the glock performance trigger? For my standard g17gen5 it made a huge difference. Crisp break and didn't have that safety pushing against your finger in a not so comfy way, quite the contrary. Thanks anyway for the review! I'm really thinking of getting the g17l as well.
Great video, Thanks!! How about your thoughts on the Shadow Systems DR 920L compared to the 34 & 17L please? Would really love to hear your opinion since I respect it...... Thanks again.
Just seems like a really unnecessary length if you're running a dot. A 47 or regular 17 shoots so close to a 34 youre splitting hairs on the difference. Might be a good production gun with irons if its allowed but even still, I don't think the trade off is really there for me personally.
@@pewpewtactical a bit snarky but if it’s not better than the original or better than the previous generation then what’s the point of issuing another iteration?
Complete deets of the Glock G17L here! ↙
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Timestamps! 🕟
0:00 Intro
0:26 Overview
1:15 First Impressions
1:49 Extended Beavertail Installation
3:07 Ergonomics
4:39 Trigger
6:50 Accuracy
8:43 Final Thoughts
New viewer/subscriber to the channel.
I really enjoy that you don’t make blanket statements such as “this trigger sucks”. You clearly articulate your preferences about the trigger and why you (the reviewer) may not be as used to the platform and how it resets. I value this very highly, it gives the watcher much more value than “I don’t like it”. Thank you, such a breath of fresh air.
That’s great feedback, thank you. We love guns in general so it’s a challenge to articulate minor grievances when we come across them. But shooting as many different guns as we do, we also have a good base for comparison.
“You’re a big guy.”
“For you.”
Also, why do they make it a 6.02 and not en even 6 inches? Oh well, seems like an AWESOME pistol for competition use!
It’s definitely one of the more affordable out of the box options.
What a beautiful gun! It is tied for my favorite next to the Glock 34.
It has a striking profile!
With the passing of Gaston, I'm looking for changes in the product line. I would bet his philosophy was, "if it isn't broke, don't fix it" because let's face it, he had a FAT bank account and a good looking woman half his age. He was happy.
Biggest reason I wouldn’t get one is they aren’t approved for IPSC.
Good point.
I like my G34 Gen 5 better than my 17L Gen 5, it’s definitely got a better trigger and definitely better balanced
That’s interesting because they set out to make the G17L more competition ready. Thanks for the perspective.
This may be my favorite gun reviewer
Appreciate the support!
I always liked how the glock 34/35 looked.. weird i know. I blame man on fire.
Great movie. Creasy’s G34 put in some work.
Glock doesn’t need to change. Yes it’s boring. Yes people enjoy other systems. Yes other systems do some things better. However, anyone who actually knows what they are doing will say, yes I enjoy other things but when the struggle reaches my door I will grab my Glock.
My Gen3 17L sucked accuracy wise. Deadly with a 26, but my 17L was terrible. Ended up selling it. My 34 was MUCH better.
That’s strange, this one was extremely accurate.
I predict finger grooves for next gen 🤡
Glock 34 MOS has been enough gun. Glock’s obvious motto is “Slow & Steady” 🥃🥃
It's very good for competition, perhaps it was even made for it. But in that case, it should be tricked out from the factory, imo.
I don't care what anybodys says, Glocks are the best 200 dollar guns you can buy for 550.
I have a 17L gen 2. Yes the new one is better. Glock should have offered it with a ported barrel.
Would you rather have the 17L or Glock 34 for home defense?
That's a tough call. I didn't have one on hand to compare it with. I'd need to hold and shoot both to give you a thought-out answer.
@@pewpewtactical I’ll look forward to a short comparison between the two for home defense in the future if possible. I love your content!
The only thing that I don't like about the 17l is how available it is now. I waited for years to purchase one and ordered my first one from the Glock store. Three months later I find another Gen3 in a favorite gunstore and purchased it. Now the gen 5 are out in every gun store local to me. These guns were supposed to be rare I own 3 17ls and owning them is like owning any other Glock pistol now
If glock put their best trigger in from the factory. They couldn’t get you with their performance trigger upgrade.🤷🏻♂️I’m a big glock fan and shoot the big framed g20 better than any other pistol I own. So this 17L looks like a real winner to me.
Good explanation,😁👍
Thanks!
Every Glock I own I’ve had to take a razor knife and trim that trigger safety so it’s flush and doesn’t poke into my finger it’s way better,
of course when you do this you have to make sure you depress the trigger safety all the way down and hold it with something behind the trigger before you trim it or you will screw your safety up but believe me it is a lot nicer.👈🤨
Fair point, and that's a good trick.
Its either this or the M&P 9 2.0 9mm 5 inch.
Good shooting, I compete with the 17L in GSSF matches, it is almost like cheating. I have 2 gen 3 17L's and 1 gen 5. I love the trigger, as they come with a minus connector. I am toying with the idea to try the performance trigger in the gen 5 with and without the minus connector
I think now that Gaston is gone we will see changes. Metal mags will be first,sights second. Then hopefully a price drop.
Small changes would make sense.
Have you tried out the glock performance trigger? For my standard g17gen5 it made a huge difference. Crisp break and didn't have that safety pushing against your finger in a not so comfy way, quite the contrary.
Thanks anyway for the review! I'm really thinking of getting the g17l as well.
I haven't! We talked about getting some after SHOT when they came out but it must have fallen through.
Great video, Thanks!! How about your thoughts on the Shadow Systems DR 920L compared to the 34 & 17L please? Would really love to hear your opinion since I respect it...... Thanks again.
I've been looking at the "L".
Just seems like a really unnecessary length if you're running a dot. A 47 or regular 17 shoots so close to a 34 youre splitting hairs on the difference. Might be a good production gun with irons if its allowed but even still, I don't think the trade off is really there for me personally.
Is there an aftermarket trigger like the Pyramid for example, that you would really like in this firearm?
😅sir can you make a very asmr pov scope
The plastic fantastic from Austria 🇦🇹 former firearms instructor 😎
Tactical Tupperware baby. A solid choice.
Does the 17L use the same magazines as the regular 17?
Yes
Yes, 17-round Glock.
Cannon
Not a lot of guns can make the x300 look short 😂
Right?
I like Glocks, but they all get a new trigger because the dingus stabs me in the finger and for trigger feel..
That’s real feedback!
It's got a longer barrel, just how the ladies like
😊
Testing accuracy but proceeds to use a red dot. I tuned out quick afterwards. Why test for accuracy on a long slide if you're using a red dot?
True, you lose the benefit of longer sight radius, but I would argue the results still stand for themselves.
Sweet glock just need to throw a shoe in and a ow bar .
No wyatt. Sad.
He’ll be back very soon amigo.
It's difficult to better a proven handgun after 5 generations.
Oh there’s plenty of room for improvement: trigger and ergonomics specifically.
@@pewpewtacticaland yet Glock still out sells and out performs all their competitors 😂
@@9770GWon’t deny it, but as someone who shoots a lot of different guns, there are better options.
@@9770Gpopularity doesn't equal quality, Genius.
@@pewpewtactical define “better.” Because opinionated facts doesn’t equal actual facts.
Better than what?
What do you mean Robert?
@@pewpewtactical a bit snarky but if it’s not better than the original or better than the previous generation then what’s the point of issuing another iteration?
@@robertgrosek1124People will buy them.