Things I noticed, anyone know of anything else?

1. There is the nDLC finish on trigger bar not on Gen5 that is stock on the M part number 33588. Gen 5 trigger bars are marked 39701. In pictures a lot of M triggers appear black vs bare metal.


VS this image of my G17.5 trigger bar and internals.

2. M models seem to have Glock OEM part number 8794 extended magazine catches stock. Some M pistols have ambi extended slide stops Glock part number unknown, which are shown in the new Gen 5 users manuals but seem not available for purchase yet for commercial pistols.


3. Gen 5 THM are the same as the M series and are marked 33667 with a 2 below the part number. Possibly revision 2?
4. The name of the version on the side of the slide.

5. Barrel hood has a 5 on it. M series say 5M.

6. M versions have option of contract (FBI) sights vs bold Ameriglo. FBI sights pic below.


Other than that I think they are identical, all other parts are the same. I confirmed that, I'm not guessing.

Pictures from new Gen 5 users manual.




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Old leaked photo from early 2017 of 17M.

I actually just posted a similar thread. It would be disappointing if "1" and "3" are true. I don't want some watered down civilian model that hasn't gone through the FBI testing.

I'm pretty sure it's true. Would be great to know what the parts numbers are from the M model. Especially interested in the extended slide stop, THM and trigger bar. I'm pretty sure the NDA is null and void since the release of the Gen 5.

I heard a true rumor in the wind that the M has nDLC coating (coating on both the M series and Gen 5 slide) on the trigger bar on the M series. This is not on the Gen 5. That's why the trigger bar on the M trigger bar looks dark grey/black. Probably to keep costs down for the commercial market/ease of manufacturing.