The GLOCK firing pin safety is a solid hardened steel pin which, in the secured state, blocks the firing pin channel, rendering the igniting of a chambered cartridge by the firing pin impossible. Releasing the trigger will automatically reactivate the safety. TRIGGER SAFETYĪs the first of the three GLOCK “Safe Action” safety features, the trigger safety prevents inadvertent firing by lateral forces on the trigger. When the trigger is released, all three safety features re-engage and the GLOCK pistol is automatically secured again.
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When doing so, the trigger bar is deflected downward by the connector and the firing pin is released under full load. When the trigger is pulled, 3 safety features are automatically deactivated one after another. The “Safe Action” system is a partly tensioned firing pin lock, which is moved further back by the trigger bar when the trigger is pulled. It will operate reliably “out of the box” without compromises or expensive additions, guaranteed!Įngineered to the same standards, the Glock 17 can withstand the same tortures as any of the other GLOCK pistols Every GLOCK customer can rely on receiving a weapon that has been tested in the factory. This is to coordinate the hit pattern with the line of sight. GLOCK Test Firingĭuring development every GLOCK pistol is test fired with overcharged ammunition to establish its safety prior to delivery. A laser target test device was developed to precision test fire GLOCK pistols. The dual recoil spring assembly noticeably reduces the recoil while simultaneously increasing the life cycle of the assembly. Internally, a dual recoil spring assembly replaced the original recoil spring. This ensures that the shooter does not shoot high or low when modifying the back strap or when shooting with a different GLOCK Pistol.Īdditionally, the Glock 17 Gen4 has a new Rough Textured Frame (Gen4 RTF) surface designed to enhance grip traction and is present on the frame as well as the interchangeable back straps. The back strap modifications doesn’t change the grip angle of the GLOCK “Safe Action” Pistol.
The G17 Gen4 9x19mm pistol also retains the GLOCK accessory rail for your attachments. A reversible enlarged magazine catch, changeable in seconds, accommodates left or right-handed operators. Internally, the new GLOCK dual recoil spring assembly substantially increases the life of the system. The surface of the frame employs the new scientifically designed, real-world-tested, Gen4 rough textured technology. The Glock 17’s Modular Back Strap design lets you instantly customize its grip to adapt to an individual shooter’s hand size. The Glock 17 Gen4 Pistol in 9x19mm, introduces a revolutionary design change to the world’s most popular pistol.