The GLONG gets a (much-needed) update

[Talyn]

One of the models that has been around since almost the beginning, the first Glock 17L, or “Glong” pistols – so named because they have an extended 6-inch barrel and corresponding 8.9-inch slide rather than the standard model’s 4.5/7.3-inch barrel/slide – was introduced as a first-generation gun back in 1988.

The Glong gets a (much-needed) Update

One of the models that has been around since almost the beginning, the first Glock 17L, or “Glong” pistols – so named because they have an extended 6-inch barrel and corresponding 8.9-i…

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https://www.guns.com/news/2024/05/20/glong-levels-up-glock-brings-the-g17l-to-the-5th-gen

 

[Sld1959]

Omg this was a real thing lol thought I invented it from yesterday's post lolol.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

other than the poly mags, the takedown release tops the list of what i don't like about glock. as many years i've owned them i have yet to manage a fast way to remove the slide. i would sell all of them, but too much invested in them (extra barrels, recoil springs and other accessories)

 

[Annihilator]

Omg this was a real thing lol thought I invented it from yesterday's post lolol.

And I thought it was a typo……

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

Omg this was a real thing lol thought I invented it from yesterday's post lolol.

g40/24 is the same length as the 17l.

 

[BET7]

other than the poly mags, the takedown release tops the list of what i don't like about glock. as many years i've owned them i have yet to manage a fast way to remove the slide. i would sell all of them, but too much invested in them (extra barrels, recoil springs and other accessories)

I agree TFL. I have 9 Glocks and they are a pain (to me), to pull those release tabs. I once complained to a friend at the LGS and he laughed and proceeded to disassemble a Glock in a few seconds . He admitted he was a Glock fan boy and Glock Armor.

 

[Talyn]

There are after-market extended release tabs available.

 

[BET7]

There are after-market extended release tabs available.

Thanks Talyn, that's always a possibility. But honestly, I don't shoot them that often and I can disassemble them, but it just takes more time than some can do it.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

There are after-market extended release tabs available.

i've come close to replacing all 5 takedowns as the cost isn't much.

 

[Talyn]

They Finally Did It: NEW Glock 17L Gen5 MOS -

That’s right folks, Glock has finally graced us with a new G17L. And not just any Glock 17L, but a Glock 17L Gen5 MOS. This has always been a less common model in the Glock catalog, so it was a bit of a surprise to see it added. But it is a very interesting model, … Read More …

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Glock has finally added the 17L back to their lineup! New for 2024 the longest variant of 9mm Glock is now available with the Gen 5 upgrades and the MOS optics cut system. @Hoplopfheil stopped by the Glock booth at NRAAM 2024 to check it out. Glock. TFB Official Apparel Sponsor is 5.11...

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[IamSalty]

I read the subject, and thought you were actually referring to this at first.

PSR glong song

 

[Talyn]

Patiently waiting for the next new model with a G17L slide on a G26 frame.

 

[IamSalty]

Seriously though, isn't a 34 essentially the same as the 17L, and the 35 and 40 in 40sw?

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

Seriously though, isn't a 34 essentially the same as the 17L, and the 35 and 40 in 40sw?

No, they have the 5.31" like the 41 competition series length. 17l is a 24 and 40 length (longslide).

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

To get my favorite 9mil barrel length in a longslide or competition length is to get a 24 and convert it to 357sig. I don't like the 40 to 9mil or 9mil to 40 directions.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

The 34, 35 and 41 are the same lengths.

 

[Blackfeather]

Seriously though, isn't a 34 essentially the same as the 17L, and the 35 and 40 in 40sw?