The nDLC finish will be exclusive to Gen5 pistols at this time.
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The nDLC finish increases protection against corrosion and scratching and improves the ability of the pistol to function in degreased or adverse conditions. The nDLC finish is exclusive to the GLOCK manufacturing process. GLOCKās nDLC provides tougher, more durable protection than previously used finish. Redesigned firing pin & firing pin safety.Weight loaded magazine - 280 g / 9.88 oz.Weight without magazine - 631 g / 22.26 oz.Barrel Profile - right hand twist, hexagonal (GMB).Paired with a serrated traditional squared notch tritium rear sight, Glock Bold Sights are ideal for all environments and presents an accurate and easy to acquire sight picture. Glock Bold Sights by Ameriglo feature a durable bright orange outline surrounding a Swiss-made green tritium insert, creating an eye-catching front sight.
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The rifling and the crown of the barrel were slightly modified for increased precision. A reversible enlarged magazine catch, changeable at user level as well as the ambidextrous slide stop lever accommodate left and right-handed operators. A flared mag-well and a cutout at the front of the frame give the user more speed during reloading when fractions of a second matter.
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The new frame design of the GLOCK 17 Gen5 removed the finger grooves for more versatility but still allows to easily customize its grip by using the different back straps.