Deciding on a Glock 17

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Here's my situation....I have a G26, G19 and a G22 that are all gen 4 models. My goal was to own a subcompact, compact and full sized Glock and I have done just that. The 26 gets carried 90% of the time and the 19 the remaining 10% while the 22 stays at home for bedside protection.

Lately, I've been thinking about adding a Glock 17 to have a full sized 9mm Glock because I do prefer to shoot 9mm over the 40 caliber but I do like the option of a 40 caliber after the last ammo shortage. As opposed to buying a Glock 17, I could just buy a G17 mag and an Xgrip to use in my 19 and call it a day. Or maybe even buy a 9mm conversion barrel to use in my 22. I have never done a 40 to 9mm conversion so I'm not 100% sure how all of that works.

What are your opinions on this? Save money and go an alternative route to a G17 or buy the 17 just because. Deep down I know the more economical and reasonable approach. :confused:
 
You can get a 9 mm conversion barrel and drop it in. You will also need G17 mags. The conversion may, or may not, run %100 unless you change the ejector and extractor and go with a lighter recoil spring (13-15 lb) because of the additional weight of the conversion barrel and less power from the 9 mm to cycle it.
 
I'd just buy a 2nd G19. I've owned them all, the G19 gives up nothing to the G17 to me. I can always use G17 mags in the G19. I shoot the smaller gun better and it just feels better to me.
 
I have carried a 1st gen Glock 17 for over 30 years. It's handled 10's of thousands of rounds, mostly reloads, some hot. The only jams or misfires have been attributable to my reloads! I would recommend it!
 
So here is the answer...

  • Buy the 17
  • Get the 17 mags and still shoot them in the 19 (I like the 19 size wise over the 17)
  • get a conversion barrel too - so you can use the 17 mags in your 22.
  • Look at the 43 - you'll want one of them
  • Don't look at any 10mm offerings - you will go broke.

Tell us what you did - I've done nearly all of the above!
 
I would 2nd the conversion barrel. A Lone Wolf 40-9 barrel will drop right in your G22 and essentially turn it into a G17.

I did just that with a G35 i have. I had a bunch of G17 mags so the barrel was my only expense.

So far ive got a few 100 rounds (3-4) and it has not hiccuped at all. Barrel and Mags....Done.

Some folks say you need to change the ejector, extractor and the recoil spring. I did not, amd the gun runs fine. I would not carry it as a duty gun setup like that, but id run it in a match or as a range toy for sure
 
My vote is for the G17 mags with the grip sleeve to shoot in the G19. That gets you G17 capacity in a hurry and on the cheap.

If you're still not content...well, you need the mags anyway. Now go ahead and get the G17.
 
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I have my Gen3 17 and Gen4 21 and these 2 are so good and so useful for me, that I traded off my Gen4 22 and I don't miss it at all!
 
I say get the 17 if you like the feel of them better than the 19.

I like the g19 size overall... Hate the finger grooves. They just don't fit me well, even with a relief cut under the trigger guard, I was not in love with the grip.


The 17 fits my hand better, more so after relieving the trigger guard... But not perfect, still dislike the grooves.
 
I'd shoot all your .40 cal ammo up, trade the .40 cal Glock 22 in and buy the Glock 17.

Buy 20 boxes of 9mm for your rainy day supply.

I think the best Glocks are in the 9mm variety. The original gun (the Glock 17) was designed from the ground up to be a 9mm, and I think it will last the longest etc. in that caliber. Just my .02 cents.

I also think that caliber choice (9mm vs. 40 s&w. vs .45 ACP) doesn't mean a hill of beans with modern defensive ammunition. Hits to the thoracic cavity with any of these rounds results in a dead human being. That being said, why wouldn't you want a gun that has the largest magazine capacity and the least amount of recoil for quicker follow up shots?

Good luck with your decision.
 
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No experience with the G19. And I won't be getting one either. I really don't see the attraction of the smaller pistol. If I desired a "smaller" 9mm, I'd drop down to the even smaller one...G23?......not sure of the model.

I've pretty much come to the conclusion that the G17 is the "brick" of the poly 9mm world. We've got an early one, (G2?) that was shot plenty before it came our way, we've shot it plenty, and it just keeps on running. The slightly smaller dimesions of the G19 don't matter to me concealment wise, I'm big enough that the G17 will conceal for me. The full size dimesions work for me in handling, recoil, and sight radius. Maybe a slight increase in velocity too. It's the company's first and original design, adopted worldwide. Proven plenty. Ammo is common.....I saw as much 9mm as anything in the last drought.

Also like the fact that the 9mm operates at slightly lower pressure, in the long run, not as rough on the pistol I'd think.
 
If I were in your shoes, I also might suggest a 34. I recently picked up an M&P Pro and I just generally love long slides, so it'd be a no brainer. It really depends on what your intended use of the pistol will be. I don't have a lot of experience with Glocks, but from what I've read about a hundred times is that the 19 is basically the perfect platform. I personally have always wanted a 17, but the M&P acquisition has knocked it way down the list. The 41 in .45, however, is still on the list.
 
I see an above user of 1st gen Glock! Would you guys recommend the op getting a 3rd gen or 4th g17?

I have g21, g20 3rd gen and a g17 4th. All brilliant.
 
No experience with the G19. And I won't be getting one either. I really don't see the attraction of the smaller pistol. If I desired a "smaller" 9mm, I'd drop down to the even smaller one...G23?......not sure of the model.
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The G23 is the .40 version of the G19. The sub compact 9mm model is the G26. I own all 3 (G26, G19, and G17), and can tell you that there is a huge difference between the G26 and G19, and much less between the G19 and G17. The G19 is a great size because it still has the feel of a larger gun but is small enough to conceal. It's kind of the jack of all trades, which is why it's so popular.
 
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