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Posted: 10/8/2017 9:32:43 AM EDT

[#1]

My 19 gen 5 sights are centered.

Posted: 10/8/2017 9:47:21 AM EDT

[#2]

I think the answer is Glock, like many manufacturers, doesn't take the time to center sights. Its a shame.

HK thus far is the only gun manufacturer that I've owned multiple examples from that did NOT require adjustment. Every other brand I've had numerous examples of has required tweaking the sights.

If you're into this hobby and actually care, do yourself a favor and have the right tools to support the hobby. If not, make friends with someone who does

Posted: 10/9/2017 11:47:29 AM EDT

[#3]

In the old days that used to be a brass punch and a hammer. But I don't think that is probably the right tool for a factory Glock.

Posted: 10/12/2017 7:55:12 PM EDT

[#4]

My Gen 5 17 came with the plastic sights and were centered. It shot a few inches left at 25yds. I put on the FBI sights ad left them slightly off to the right, it shoots dead on now. I put my 19 sights slightly to the right too. Am I defective? Lol. I thought this was a common thing for glock shooters...

Posted: 10/18/2017 3:22:15 PM EDT

[#5]

My Gen 5 G17 came with the rear sight drifted to the right about the thickness of a credit card. It shoots dead on from what I can tell just from one range session.

Posted: 10/18/2017 8:46:39 PM EDT

[#6]

Just got a Gen 5 19 and the sights are centered.

Posted: 10/21/2017 6:44:23 PM EDT

[#7]

I picked up the gen 5 /17 and the sights are right on , also got the 19/5 with the FBI night sights no problems , both guns have a good trigger and have been flawless .

Posted: 10/29/2017 9:05:48 AM EDT

[#8]

whats the trigger lb difference between gen 4 and 5?

Posted: 10/29/2017 1:16:50 PM EDT

[#9]

The gen 5 I have is a little better trigger than the gen 4 Glock 17 gun ,its more smooth then bang with the gen 5 the gen 4 has more of a wall then a little heavier break .

Posted: 10/29/2017 3:09:05 PM EDT

[#10]

FWIW, I rented a Gen 5 G17 today, put 200 rds through it on a square indoor range. Not a torture test or extensive review whatsoever, but my initial reactions are the following, noting I have shot 3rd gens almost exclusively for the last 13 years or so (IDPA, edc, classes).

+grip texture and no finger grooves are excellent
+recoil felt a little better (due to the dual spring setup i guess)
-trigger was not impressive
-ambi slide releases were not good for me (lefty), a couple of FTLB due to my thumbs on the right side lever.

Posted: 10/29/2017 5:34:19 PM EDT

[#11]

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FWIW, I rented a Gen 5 G17 today, put 200 rds through it on a square indoor range. Not a torture test or extensive review whatsoever, but my initial reactions are the following, noting I have shot 3rd gens almost exclusively for the last 13 years or so (IDPA, edc, classes).

+grip texture and no finger grooves are excellent
+recoil felt a little better (due to the dual spring setup i guess)
-trigger was not impressive
-ambi slide releases were not good for me (lefty), a couple of FTLB do to my thumbs on the right side lever.

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I hate that ambi BS.

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