Hey Everyone, so I wanted to write something up on this just as a reference on why I got rid of my Glock 17 Gen 6, and what I am doing moving forward.
So…. Yes, I got rid of the Glock 17 Gen 6. I traded for a G45 Gen 5 and some boot, which is going to turn into more of a project/carry/gpa gun. The main points is the Gen 6 trigger length even with the large backstrap is a bit shorter than the Gen 5. I like where the Gen 5 with the large backstrap is from a trigger length and grip shape perspective. The big one though for me is the mag release, the way the contours are now there is less exposed of the mag releases so you really have to reach towards the front of it to get enough real estate to press and drop the mag. The problem is this already has the OEM extended release in it by default.
I also am not a fan of the “Thumb Ledge” I think it is shaped in a way that if any pressure is added you start sliding off of it.
It pretty much for me boils down to ergos, I think the Glock Gen 5 is superior for me and my mechanics.
So where do we go moving forward? I am actively trying to build out my Gen 5 collection form a perspective that these are more limited I think than people think. I picked up a 3rd Glock 47, I got the G45, I have a second G17 Gen 5, and a 34 Gen that will be arriving this week. I am also actively looking for a G21 and a G20, to apply this to other calibers. Unfortunately the G19 is just a tad bit short for me, and I think I would have to do the undercut in order to fit my hand on them effectively.
To finalize things, I am very happy with where I am at and very happy with the Glock Gen 5. At this point I am looking to kit them out the way I like as well as trying a few different triggers in things to see if there is something I prefer, and because it might make some good content for you guys.
My Gen 6 video can be found HERE!
I also plan on using mostly DEFGRIPS, moving forward
Thanks for reading, I appreciate you all!