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Glock 17 Gen 4 Full Gray | Buy Glock 17 Gen 4 Full Gray

Overview

Glock 17 Gen 4 Full Gray, Experience one of the world’s most trusted handguns, the Glock 17 Gen 4, now available in a sleek full gray finish. Renowned for its rugged reliability, impressive capacity, and simple operation, the Glock 17 continues to set the standard for duty, defense, and everyday carry pistols around the globe.

The Glock 17 Gen 4 is a polymer-framed, short-recoil-operated, locked-breech semi-automatic pistol designed and manufactured by the legendary Austrian company Glock Ges.m.b.H. Since its adoption by Austrian military and police forces back in 1982 (after rigorous reliability and safety testing), the Glock platform has earned an unmatched reputation for toughness and performance.

What Sets the Gen 4 Apart?

The Gen 4 version of the Glock 17 introduces a host of modern enhancements over previous generations, making it even more adaptable and shooter-friendly:

• Modular Back Strap System: Easily customize the grip size to fit your hand by swapping backstraps. This ensures a secure, natural feel, whether your hands are small, medium, or large.

• Gen4 Rough Textured Frame (RTF): Designed using extensive scientific studies and field testing, the new texture offers superior traction under sweaty, wet, or stressful conditions.

• Dual Recoil Spring Assembly: Enhances recoil management and significantly increases the lifespan of internal components.

• Reversible Magazine Catch: Quickly switch it to the right or left side to accommodate left-handed shooters.

Brief History of Glock

The story behind Glock is as impressive as the pistols themselves. When Gaston Glock, an Austrian engineer, began prototyping the Glock 17, he had no prior experience designing firearms. However, his deep expertise in advanced synthetic polymers became the key that revolutionized the firearms industry. Glock pistols were among the very first commercially successful handguns to use a polymer frame, once doubted by skeptics as “plastic guns,” now regarded as the gold standard for modern sidearms.

Additionally, Glock introduced ferritic nitrocarburizing to handgun manufacturing, a surface treatment that provides outstanding corrosion and wear resistance to critical metal parts.

Common Uses

The Glock 17 Gen 4 is a favorite worldwide for:

• Law enforcement & military service (standard issue for countless agencies across the globe)

• Home defense & personal protection

• Concealed or open carry (with proper holster choice, despite its full-size frame)

• Target shooting & competitions

Why Buy the Glock 17 Gen 4 Full Gray?

✔ Proven legendary reliability — fires when you need it, no excuses.
✔ 17+1 rounds of 9mm for plenty of on-hand capacity.
✔ Easy to customize with endless aftermarket options (triggers, sights, lights, optics-ready slides).
✔ Ergonomic and adaptable thanks to Gen 4 upgrades.
✔ Sleek full gray finish stands out from traditional black for a unique tactical look.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Glock 17 Gen 4

What makes the Glock 17 Gen 4 different from previous generations?

The Gen 4 introduced several notable improvements over the Gen 3, including:

• Modular Back Strap System – lets you adjust the grip size quickly for different hand sizes.
• Rough Textured Frame (RTF) – offers a more aggressive texture for a secure grip under stress or wet conditions.
• Dual Recoil Spring Assembly – reduces felt recoil and greatly extends the life of the recoil spring system.
• Enlarged, reversible magazine catch – makes it faster to reload and easier to switch for left- or right-handed shooters.

What comes in the box with the Glock 17 Gen 4?

When you buy a new Glock 17 Gen 4, it typically includes:

• ✔ The Glock 17 Gen 4 pistol

• ✔ Three 17-round magazines

• ✔ Modular backstrap kit (small, medium, large)

• ✔ Glock magazine loader

• ✔ Cleaning rod & brush

• ✔ Owner’s manual & paperwork

• ✔ Glock plastic hard case

What caliber is the Glock 17 Gen 4?

The Glock 17 is chambered in 9mm Luger (9x19mm), one of the most popular and widely available handgun calibers in the world.

How much does the Glock 17 Gen 4 weigh?

• Unloaded: About 22.04 oz (625 g)

• Loaded (17 rounds of 9mm): Approximately 32.12 oz (911 g)

What are the dimensions?

• Barrel length: 4.48 inches

• Overall length: 7.95 inches

• Height: 5.47 inches

• Width: 1.26 inches

Does the Glock 17 Gen 4 have an external safety?

No, like all standard Glock pistols, it does not have a manual thumb safety. Instead, it uses Glock’s “Safe Action” system, which incorporates:

• A trigger safety (a small inner lever you must depress to fire)

• A firing pin safety

• A drop safety

This ensures the gun will not fire unless the trigger is intentionally pulled.

Can I mount a light or laser on the Glock 17 Gen 4?

Yes! The Gen 4 features a built-in accessory rail (Picatinny-style) under the barrel. This makes it easy to attach lights, lasers, or training aids.

Is the magazine release reversible?

Yes. The Gen 4 series has a reversible magazine catch. It can be swapped to the left side for left-handed shooters with just a simple adjustment.

What ammo should I use in my Glock 17 Gen 4?

Glocks are famously reliable with a wide range of ammo.

• For range practice, standard FMJ 115-124 grain is typical.

• For personal defense, high-quality hollow points like Federal HST, Speer Gold Dot, or Hornady Critical Defense are popular choices.

Always consult the manual and test your chosen self-defense ammo to ensure reliability in your pistol.

What holster works best with the Glock 17 Gen 4?

Because the Glock 17 is a full-size pistol, many people use it in an OWB (outside the waistband) holster for duty or range. However, with a quality IWB (inside the waistband) holster, many still carry it concealed.
Brands like Safariland, Blackhawk, Tier 1 Concealed, Alien Gear, and Vedder Holsters all make excellent options for the Glock 17.

Is the Glock 17 Gen 4 reliable?

Absolutely. The Glock 17 is known worldwide for its durability and dependability. It’s been the duty pistol of countless law enforcement agencies and military units. With basic care and routine cleaning, it will function reliably for thousands (or tens of thousands) of rounds.

Where is the Glock 17 Gen 4 made?

All Glock pistols, including the 17 Gen 4, are manufactured either in Austria or in Glock’s USA facility in Smyrna, Georgia. Both facilities adhere to Glock’s strict standards.

What’s the service life of a Glock 17 Gen 4?

Glocks are known to run well past 100,000 rounds with proper maintenance. The Gen 4’s dual recoil spring design specifically helps extend the lifespan of critical parts.

Does the Glock 17 Gen 4 jam often?

No. Glocks have one of the best reputations for feeding and firing under poor conditions. Malfunctions are typically due to low-quality ammo or insufficient cleaning. When properly maintained, the Glock 17 is incredibly reliable.