Glock 17 OEM with silencer barrel and high sights

[Deaf Smith]

A friend wants to sell his Glock 17 that has a OEM threaded barrel and rather high sights that were made for a silencer. Apparently they come with the Glocks nowdays.

Gun is new, in the box, never fired with three mags (one is an aftermarket, the other two glock 17 mags that have never been used.)

He wants $450.

Is that a good deal? Any issues with the gun or sights? Does the thread cap stay put while shooting?

I don't even have a Glock 17 any more (but my Glock 26 is the best.)

Thanks,

Deaf

 

[Telekinesis]

I'd say $450 would be a fair price. I wouldnt call it great, but i think its reasonable. I'd check what thread pitch the barrel is so that it matches your cans (or you know what thread pitch to order for your future cans). I don't really like tall suppressor sights for shooting suppressed, but that's not detrimental to the gun unless you plan on carrying it (some holsters won't work with raised sights).

I'd throw away the aftermarket mag (or mark it as training only) as I've heard reports that they aren't as reliable as OEM mags, but if you're just plinking it probably won't matter much.

I've not put many rounds through my threaded guns with the thread protector on (usually if I'm shooting them, they are suppressed) but the thread protector might come a little loose after a few mags. I have heard of people putting an o-ring on the threads to keep a can in place so that may work for a thread protector.

 

[glocknurse]

I have one of these. I bought it just to use the parts for a Lonewolf Frame. The threaded barrel has a really strange thread, something like M13.5x1LH. It seems to work just like any other. The thread protector that comes with it is just a cheap piece of plastic and just slides over the threads(does not screw on) Mine has stayed on while shooting without any problems.

 

[Charley C]

$450 ? I think you may possibly be able to "deal" just a little;

The gun store I usually go to most, ("Top Gun" in Terre Haute ) offers brand new G 17s to anyone who is: LEO, Security Guard, Rent-A-Cop, (or what ever ) for $450. As what's his name mentioned, it's a fair price, but can probably be negotiated slightly.

Another angle to consider is; Glock just recently came out with their new 2015 buying guide; in it, they have announced that the G 34 (which is essentially the same gun as the G 17, (only with a 5.31 in. barrel instead of a 4.48 in barrel ), plus 4.5 lb trigger and better sights, will be one of the four pistols which will be offered as being "MOL" configured. (The other three are the G 35 (.40S&W), the all new G 40, (10mm), & the G 41 (.45)

Now.....Glock is currently seeing ever increasing demand for 9X19 pistols; and there was already a big demand (mostly among competition shooters) for the G 34. None of these factors are advantageous to anyone who is selling a G 17.

You may (or may not) wish to mention these things if you decide to make an offer.

 

[Deaf Smith]

Say,

I could not find a steel thread protector on the Glock website, where to get one?

I know it uses European thread size and I doubt Lone Wolf stuff will fit.

Thanks,

Deaf

 

[jakk280rem]

http://yhm.net/pistol-thread-protectors-2288.html

http://www.hkparts.net/shop/pc/Thread-Protector-HK-Glock-Sig-9mm-13-5-X-1-p919.htm

Only two I could find.

 

[Deaf Smith]

Just what I was looking for!

Thanks,

Deaf

 

[AK103K]

At $450 its probably a deal, if you consider the extra cost for the threaded barrel and suppressor sights. If bought separately, probably another $300 or so.

I wonder if the left hand thread isnt a better thing for the thread protector? With my LWD barrels, which have a RH thread, they constantly came loose, no matter how tight I seemed to get them (I no longer use one). Im right handed, and if you think about how the gun torques in recoil, it kind of makes sense that they do. Same goes for the can. I cant help but wonder if it happens with the LH threads, as it seems like it would drive things to to the left, and actually tighten them up.