Selected Handgun Detail

Manufacturer
	Glock Ges.m.b.H. More Info

About the Gun

Long-slide, polymer-framed pistol designed with an extended barrel and slide for improved sight radius, higher muzzle velocity, and better accuracy in competition and precision shooting applications. It uses a locked-breech, short-recoil operating system with a polygonal rifled barrel and double-stack magazines holding 17 rounds standard. This is a Gen3 configuration, incorporating an accessory rail on the dust cover, finger grooves along the front strap, thumb rests on the frame sides, and the revised Gen3 grip texture pattern.

Production

Produced from 1996 into the early 2010s.

Market value

MSRP at production was around $750. Current market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges at $550 – $700.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	9 mm Luger
Alias:	9 mm Parabellum
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Analysis

Glock 17L examples share consistent long-slide mechanics with an extended barrel and slide assembly, showing reliable durability in competitive shooting and precision applications worldwide. Major components maintain broad compatibility with Gen3 Glock 17 parts in many areas (such as recoil springs and most internals), enabling extensive interchangeability and aftermarket support with only minor differences in grip feel. The polygonal rifling supports reliable function with a variety of 9mm ammunition types and contributes to consistent practical accuracy at extended distances. The longer slide and barrel configuration provides a significantly longer sight radius compared to the standard G17. Gen1-style examples feature the early uniform pebble-grain grip texture with no rail or finger grooves and are quite rare due to very limited early production. Gen3 models incorporate the accessory rail, finger grooves, and thumb rests, making up the majority of circulating examples and offering improved ergonomics and accessory mounting capability. Secondary market preferences depend primarily on condition, originality, remaining finish, and individual grip fit rather than any inherent differences in mechanical performance or durability between the two variants, with the early Gen1-style 17L often commanding a collector premium due to its scarcity.