Looking for input (Glock purchase)

[Jeffw78]

So. I'm stumped. I'm in a position to add another pistol in the near future. My current is a Glock 17 gen 4. Now I've owned lots of pistols over the last few years. Glock, 1911's, CZ, M&P's. I spent a lot of time "playing" with various pistols but not trying to seriously improve skill. Last summer I had to rearrange my priorities a bit and this forced me down to one pistol. I chose the Glock that I mentioned. I use it for everything. I carry it daily. It works very well for me in that role. The only modification I've done is a set of defoor sights. I've begun a much more serious dry fire/training regimen and I think focusing on this one gun has benefitted me. To date I've put 3500 rounds through it.


After work I checked out a couple options.

G45. I liked this the most. I honestly cant find a reason not to go this way.

G19 gen 5. I wasnt blown away here. I know they are great. But I think I just prefer the full size grip.

I didn't get to look at a 17 gen 5. But I have a pretty good idea what I'm getting into there.

So my debate is: G45 or another G17? I'm staying with Glock because of my current inventory of mags and holsters etc.
I don't think I will enjoy the grip of the 19, but I might like the shortened slide. If I go 17, it will be a gen 5.

I realize this is kind of a silly post because the G45 gets plenty of exposure. But, is there something I'm not considering here?

Lastly, I shot my uncles 19x last year. I like that gun. But I want a black gun and I'll install defoor sights anyway. My intention for the new gun is to be a second gun. Shoot one a lot. Shoot the carry gun some. I'm leaning G45. Any input is welcome.

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[Gio]

With iron sights, a G17 will out shoot a G45 due to the longer sight radius. There is no way around it, subjective feels aside. If concealing the extra slide length isn't an issue, the G17 is a better choice.

[Duelist]

I can’t think of a reason not to get a G45 or 19x. One or the other is probably my next purchase.

[GlockenSpiel]

When the options are that close, I would just get another 17, as a 45 would not be significantly easier to conceal. The bigger question for me, if I were in your shoes, would be whether to get a gen 5 or another gen 4 gun for parts compatibility.

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[Jeffw78]

When the options are that close, I would just get another 17, as a 45 would not be significantly easier to conceal. The bigger question for me, if I were in your shoes, would be whether to get a gen 5 or another gen 4 gun for parts compatibility.

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I have to admit. This has crossed my mind. I guess the gen 5 just has that shiny new thing appeal at the moment.

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[Vista461]

If I was getting a gen5, I’d go with the G45 just to not have that front strap cutout

[O4L]

If I was getting a gen5, I’d go with the G45 just to not have that front strap cutout

They make a gen5 19 and 17 now without the cutout. I got to handle one today.

I have a 19.5 that I really like but I would rather have a 17.5 or 45 for the longer grip. I have big hands and more grip length works better for me. I don't use it for carry so I'm not concerned about concealing the longer grip on either one.

It sounds like the G45 is what the OP is looking for.

[10mmfanboy]

I'd go glock 17 mos. That way if you want a gen 5 with no grip cut out it doesn't have one. Or if you go gen 4 it doesn't have a grip cut out either. And then that way if you ever get a hankering to mess with optics you're already g2g. I carry around a 19x all the time when I insert my g17 mag into my glock 19 pfft.

[Cypher]

What is your purpose in buying the gun? This is just me but if I already had a Glock 17 my next gun would be something that I could conceal in an NPE if I had to.

[Bigghoss]

Get another 17 gen 4. And then buy a third. That way you have one gun that you shoot at the range that's taking all the wear and tear, one gun that you carry, and a spare in case something happens to your carry gun. Then start looking at other models of Glocks.