What grain bullet is best for a Glock 17?

What grain bullet is best for a Glock 17?

The G17 is chambered for 9x19mm, also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm Parabellum, and just plain 9mm. “NATO” is 9x19mm ammunition that has a 124 grain FMJ bullet loaded for higher velocity. It will work well, and as EdF702 mentioned, it’s a good idea to break the pistol in with this high energy ammunition.

What kind of ammo does a Glock 17 use?

9mm Luger ammunition

What ammo does Glock recommend?

The GLOCK G19 9mm uses 9X19mm ammo. The same ammo often goes by 9mm Luger or 9mm Parabellum. If the firearm is rated for it you can fire 9mm +P or 9mm +P+, or 9mm NATO.

What is the best ammo for a 9mm Glock 17?

Best 9mm Ammo

1. Gold Dot 9mm 115 gr. Penetration depth is right in the middle of the zone, great expansion, and good velocity for a short barrel.
2. Magtech Guardian Gold 9mm 115 gr.
3. Federal HST 9mm 124 gr.
4. Federal HST 9mm 147 gr.
5. American Eagle 9mm 115 gr.
6. CCI Blazer Brass 9mm.
7. PMC 9mm.

Is Glock 17 a good gun?

The Glock 17 Gen 4 pistol is one of the most reliable handguns on the market. Within the rental fleet at Shoot Smart, the Glock 17 is one of the most popular handguns used by customers. Even though the pistol is fired thousands of times, it maintains one of the lowest out-of-service rates of any handgun in the fleet.

Why is the Glock 17 so popular?

Glocks also gained rapid popularity due to their simple design and firing mechanisms. If a gun operator needs to shoot, they can gently press the trigger to fire the gun. With these easy-to-fire features, the Glock could outcompete most revolvers that seemed to resist firing.

What makes the Glock 17 so good?

The G17 can stand up to a wide array of physical abuse, including being run over by a car and frozen in ice, as well as dust and other environmental factors while remaining completely reliable. The Glock’s seventeen-round magazine had the highest ammunition capacity of any commercially available pistol of its time.

Does a Glock 17 have a lot of recoil?

The recoil runs truer to the center of your wrist, which decreases flip. Compared to other guns, the Glock is lighter than average due to its synthetic frame. That increases felt recoil because it eat the force with its mass like a 1911 might.

What is the effective range of a Glock 17?

50 m

What gun is better than a Glock 17?

The P-09 variant, in particular, is set to compete with the Glock for customers who want a double action/single-action pistol. With a 19-round capacity, it holds two more rounds versus a Glock 17.

What’s better Sig Sauer or Glock?

The Glock’s polymer construction makes it the lighter choice. However, that means that when you are using a higher caliber, the SIG handles recoil better than the Glock does. If you are looking for a well-concealed carry weapon, or a lighter one, the Glock will edge out the SIG in this category.