Nice vids, would love to have seen them prior to my purchasing a gen4. I decided I needed a polymer frame weapon to add to my collection. Not because I feel polymer frames are better or worse than steel or alloy, but simply because I don't own one. Naturally, that self justifies yet another purchase for me.
I've agonized for quite awhile between the 17 and an XD. The Gen4 and it's new grip sealed the deal for me. Admittedly, I'll probably still end up buying an XD, also.
Odd...my new Gen4 17 came with 3 mags? Not that I'm not complaining...I'm just wondering why mine had 3 when I was told it would be shipped with 2 (and that's what I read?).
I like the rougher texture, though I'd love it to be rougher still. I'm used to aggressive checkering on steel, so it still feels a little too smooth to my hands. Nothing some aftermarket tape won't fix I guess. The mag release seems much better than all the other glocks I've shot/handled...but since this is my first Glock that I've owned I'm not a good judge. I don't particularly care that it is reversible since I'm not southpaw.
Maybe one day Glock will see fit to put some front slide serrations on the 17 for a quick press check to check the chamber. Yes, I know there are lots of other ways to check, but I prefer press checks.
I like the grip so much better than previous Glock 17's, just seems to fit my hand so much better. I can honestly say there is no way I would have bought this weapon were it not for the improved (to me at least) grip. The older ones "fit" but I just didn't like the feel. I'm still getting used to the grip angle as I prefer XD/1911 style. I'm learning to adapt slowly since for some reason I always wanted a glock or two for my collection. This one will more than likely server as my nightstand or vehicle weapon once I get used to bringing it to point of aim quicker. I've never been one to criticize such a thing and I'm not now, I simply haven't gotten %100 comfortable with it. I grew up shooting 1911's and revolvers, that's all...I'm sure I'll adapt just fine eventually.
Overall I'm happy with my purchase and like any other firearm I buy, I'll reserve my final judgment until I put around 1000 rounds through it. If I like enough will determine whether or not my next purchase will be an XD 3.8 or a Glock 19. That should give me enough time to see if they make any changes to the 19 by that time.
