Is the Glock 17 accurate?
The Glock 17 Gen 4 pistol is one of the most reliable handguns on the market. The Glock 17 is very easy to disassemble and reassemble. It also requires minimal maintenance to remain reliable. In fact, there are many Glock owners who wait as long as 1,000 rounds or more between cleanings.
What kind of ammo does my Glock 17 use?
Answered: What ammunition does the Glock 17 use? The Glock model 17[1] is chambered in 9 X 19mm Parabellum (9mm Luger, 9mm NATO), the same round as the Glock 19, 26, 34, 43 and 45. Note that Glock specifies that no Glock pistol should be loaded with un-jacketed lead bullets.
How accurate is a Glock 17 Gen 4?
The Glock 17 is capable of firing over 1500 yards but is only truly accurate to about 50-75.
Can a Glock 17 shoot 124 grain?
The G17 is chambered for 9x19mm, also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm Parabellum, and just plain 9mm. “NATO” is 9x19mm ammunition that has a 124 grain FMJ bullet loaded for higher velocity. It will work well, and as EdF702 mentioned, it’s a good idea to break the pistol in with this high energy ammunition.
Will a Glock 17 shoot underwater?
Yes, you may have seen the great work by Mythbusters and the wonderful images on Vuurwapen of firing a gun underwater. It can be done but it is still extremely dangerous. The use of a Glock 17/19 with the so-called ‘maritime’ or ‘amphibious’ cups makes it marginally safer, but it’s still not advisable.
What’s the best ammo for a Glock 17?
What is the best ammo for Glock 17 9mm?
- Gold Dot 9mm 115 gr. Penetration depth is right in the middle of the zone, great expansion, and good velocity for a short barrel.
- Magtech Guardian Gold 9mm 115 gr.
- Federal HST 9mm 124 gr.
- Federal HST 9mm 147 gr.
- American Eagle 9mm 115 gr.
- CCI Blazer Brass 9mm.
- PMC 9mm.
Is it bad to dry fire a Glock?
It’s ok to dry fire your GLOCK pistol, but we recommend using a snap cap or dummy round if you will be dry firing for a long period of time.
What Glock do Navy Seals use?
Glock 19
Naval Special Warfare Command made the decision to add the Glock 19 to the available inventory of the SEAL Teams a little over a year ago. They will slowly begin to phase out the Sig Sauer P226 and replace those with the Glock 19 platform.
Why can Glocks shoot underwater?
He explains that, when the explosion of the 9mm round goes off, the water acts like a piston straight to your eardrum. It’s all about the pressure. “This is why, in the water, you can feel it go through your entire body,” he says.
How much does a Glock 17 cost?
Here’s a picture of a converted Glock 17 3rd generation that has the selector switch on the backplate. Good news is this one was only $1250 since so few people can buy it. You’ll also see some of these Post-Samples on GunBroker for around the $2k mark.
What is a Glock 17 used for?
A very rare “first-generation” Glock 17 “Cutaway” pistol used for demonstrations and training with law enforcement agencies in the 1980s. The Glock 17 is a 9 mm short recoil -operated, locked-breech semi-automatic pistol that uses a modified Browning cam-lock system adapted from the Hi-Power pistol.
What is the best 9mm pistol?
Glock 19 Gen 5. It’s hard to find fault with the fifth generation Glock 19.
Are Glock pistols unsafe?
No, they are not inherently unsafe. Glocks have internal safeties such as the striker blocker and trigger insert. But with any firearm, the ultimate safety is the shooter. ND incidents with Glocks are almost always caused by shooter negligence, hence “ND”.