Comments on: New Glock 17 RTF2 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/21/new-glock-17-rtf2/ Firearms not Politics Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:38:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jtn http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/21/new-glock-17-rtf2/comment-page-1/#comment-62235 Jtn Mon, 09 May 2011 04:07:45 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6031#comment-62235 Stsdragchute I believe it's your trigger system now don't quote me I'm not gunsmith but that's what I would check is your trigger spring isn't resetting more than likely from where and tear Stsdragchute I believe it’s your trigger system now don’t quote me I’m not gunsmith but that’s what I would check is your trigger spring isn’t resetting more than likely from where and tear

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]]> By: Jtn http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/21/new-glock-17-rtf2/comment-page-1/#comment-62234 Jtn Mon, 09 May 2011 04:04:50 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6031#comment-62234 All I gotta say is I have this weapon I have gone to gunsite and takin 4 class's where I shot 700+ rounds each trip also was on a local swat team with same weapon I estimate I shot another 3000+ rounds then I have takin a few other class's with this pistol and of corse shot it for fun. And I love it! And it still works great it's my all time favorite I truly believe in glock perfection. All I gotta say is I have this weapon I have gone to gunsite and takin 4 class’s where I shot 700+ rounds each trip also was on a local swat team with same weapon I estimate I shot another 3000+ rounds then I have takin a few other class’s with this pistol and of corse shot it for fun. And I love it! And it still works great it’s my all time favorite I truly believe in glock perfection.

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]]> By: Andrew http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/21/new-glock-17-rtf2/comment-page-1/#comment-60748 Andrew Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:45:12 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6031#comment-60748 I managed to pick up an earlier version of the glock 22 rtf. New frame, old-style slide. Best of both worlds. I managed to pick up an earlier version of the glock 22 rtf. New frame, old-style slide. Best of both worlds.

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]]> By: STSDragchute http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/21/new-glock-17-rtf2/comment-page-1/#comment-60106 STSDragchute Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:34:15 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6031#comment-60106 I have an older Glock 17 I shoot every Friday night in a Tactical League. I have put about 12,000 rounds through this weapon, and until the last 2 weeks it has been flawless. I am having trouble when reloading, my trigger won't come foreward. Can anyone tell me what the problem is??? I am thinking maybe the trigger bar is worn down, or the spring under the safety button (Maybe wrong part name) on the (internal) part the slide. It does work most of the time if I turn the weapon upside down. Anyone else had this problem?? Anyone know a fix??? Thanks, STSDragChute I have an older Glock 17 I shoot every Friday night in a Tactical League. I have put about 12,000 rounds through this weapon, and until the last 2 weeks it has been flawless. I am having trouble when reloading, my trigger won’t come foreward. Can anyone tell me what the problem is??? I am thinking maybe the trigger bar is worn down, or the spring under the safety button (Maybe wrong part name) on the (internal) part the slide. It does work most of the time if I turn the weapon upside down. Anyone else had this problem?? Anyone know a fix??? Thanks, STSDragChute

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]]> By: David J. Holland http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/21/new-glock-17-rtf2/comment-page-1/#comment-57138 David J. Holland Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:36:47 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6031#comment-57138 Just purchased a model 26 generation 4 Glock. Like it as it shoots very well. Just purchased a model 26 generation 4 Glock. Like it as it shoots very well.

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]]> By: Gary http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/21/new-glock-17-rtf2/comment-page-1/#comment-51858 Gary Fri, 31 Dec 2010 15:58:56 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6031#comment-51858 Thr rtf2 isn't a gen 4 gun, it's still a gen 3. The Gen 4 guns have replaceable backstraps along with some internal changes. The rtf2 texture and slide serrations were developed with feedback from law enforcement and military for an enhanced grip with gloved hands. See the 2010 Glock Annual. Thr rtf2 isn’t a gen 4 gun, it’s still a gen 3. The Gen 4 guns have replaceable backstraps along with some internal changes. The rtf2 texture and slide serrations were developed with feedback from law enforcement and military for an enhanced grip with gloved hands. See the 2010 Glock Annual.

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]]> By: Azzu http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/21/new-glock-17-rtf2/comment-page-1/#comment-44699 Azzu Sun, 17 Oct 2010 18:57:29 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6031#comment-44699 I actually learned today that the RTF2 frame was designed by the order of Finnish Defence Forces since the field tests and the experience of Finnish Police and Border Guard showed that the grip of the original frame was not very good with gloves on, especially in cold weather conditions. So, enjay the Finnish perfectionism :P I actually learned today that the RTF2 frame was designed by the order of Finnish Defence Forces since the field tests and the experience of Finnish Police and Border Guard showed that the grip of the original frame was not very good with gloves on, especially in cold weather conditions. So, enjay the Finnish perfectionism :P

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]]> By: Azzu http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/21/new-glock-17-rtf2/comment-page-1/#comment-44450 Azzu Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:45:16 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6031#comment-44450 In Finnish Defence Forces MP we use a Glock 17 with RTF2 frame and previous style slide as our duty weapon (also has 2kg trigger pull and tritium sights as special order for us). I have to say it is not so nice if you shoot it with bare hands but the grip is absolutely amazing with gloves on. Good grip even with some more slippery gloves. In Finnish Defence Forces MP we use a Glock 17 with RTF2 frame and previous style slide as our duty weapon (also has 2kg trigger pull and tritium sights as special order for us). I have to say it is not so nice if you shoot it with bare hands but the grip is absolutely amazing with gloves on. Good grip even with some more slippery gloves.

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]]> By: Kevin http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/21/new-glock-17-rtf2/comment-page-1/#comment-41426 Kevin Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:49:15 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6031#comment-41426 I have a Glock 17 RTF, and it is my only pistol so far. I tried to use it as my CC weapon, but looks like I'll be getting something smaller for that (besides, the RTF is NOT GOOD for CC - that grip shreds skin!) I have a Glock 17 RTF, and it is my only pistol so far. I tried to use it as my CC weapon, but looks like I’ll be getting something smaller for that (besides, the RTF is NOT GOOD for CC – that grip shreds skin!)

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]]> By: Danny http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/21/new-glock-17-rtf2/comment-page-1/#comment-41327 Danny Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:26:48 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6031#comment-41327 i like the Glock 17 Rtf2 ;) i like the Glock 17 Rtf2 ;)

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]]> By: Jeff http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/21/new-glock-17-rtf2/comment-page-1/#comment-40182 Jeff Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:25:02 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6031#comment-40182 I just puchased a g22 rtf2. My chosen duty weapon was a 1911 45. First picked one up in 1979 after Parris Island. carried one ever since,until today.100 rounds today. This new glock shoots, The texture on the frame makes gripping it an afterthought.And as for the scalloped slide serrations they work .By next week I should have 500 rounds through it, Tactical and post Quals finished .Then it is my duty weapon. I just puchased a g22 rtf2. My chosen duty weapon was a 1911 45. First picked one up in 1979 after Parris Island. carried one ever since,until today.100 rounds today. This new glock shoots, The texture on the frame makes gripping it an afterthought.And as for the scalloped slide serrations they work .By next week I should have 500 rounds through it, Tactical and post Quals finished .Then it is my duty weapon.

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]]> By: xrey http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/21/new-glock-17-rtf2/comment-page-1/#comment-39912 xrey Wed, 04 Aug 2010 07:11:19 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6031#comment-39912 I think the RTF finish was designed for LE and Military in mind. I mean, for people who wear gloves-tactical. Those shooting gloves really grip those pyramid shaped bumps. I think the RTF finish was designed for LE and Military in mind. I mean, for people who wear gloves-tactical. Those shooting gloves really grip those pyramid shaped bumps.

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]]> By: Kevin Eckhart http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/21/new-glock-17-rtf2/comment-page-1/#comment-34424 Kevin Eckhart Sat, 22 May 2010 05:14:45 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6031#comment-34424 I don't know - hadn't thought of that. I would suppose that the texture would be a bit much if it were in direct contact with the skin on your hip or side. I haven't carried it concealed as I don't yet have a permit (although I've had my interview and I'm in a "may" issue state). If they grant me the permit, I can certainly get back to you on the concern. I don’t know – hadn’t thought of that. I would suppose that the texture would be a bit much if it were in direct contact with the skin on your hip or side. I haven’t carried it concealed as I don’t yet have a permit (although I’ve had my interview and I’m in a “may” issue state).

If they grant me the permit, I can certainly get back to you on the concern.

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]]> By: Kevin http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/21/new-glock-17-rtf2/comment-page-1/#comment-34370 Kevin Fri, 21 May 2010 17:13:42 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6031#comment-34370 My question is will the texture rub you raw if you are wearing it on you hip concealed? My question is will the texture rub you raw if you are wearing it on you hip concealed?

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]]> By: gunther http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/21/new-glock-17-rtf2/comment-page-1/#comment-26891 gunther Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:59:15 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6031#comment-26891 picked up a gen4 17 a couple of weeks ago. not being huge-handed, the smaller initial grip/backstrap is welcome. afterall, they did this to address their highest-profile customer base, cops, who come in all sizes. as do the rest of us. even my wife can handle this thing. i don't think anyone can weigh in on the dual-recoil until enough people have put enough rounds through them. mine seems fantastic, but i've seen one that had issues with the disk at the end of the springs, when breaking it down. picked up a gen4 17 a couple of weeks ago. not being huge-handed, the smaller initial grip/backstrap is welcome. afterall, they did this to address their highest-profile customer base, cops, who come in all sizes. as do the rest of us. even my wife can handle this thing.

i don’t think anyone can weigh in on the dual-recoil until enough people have put enough rounds through them. mine seems fantastic, but i’ve seen one that had issues with the disk at the end of the springs, when breaking it down.

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]]> By: jay21409 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/21/new-glock-17-rtf2/comment-page-1/#comment-23756 jay21409 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 22:28:57 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6031#comment-23756 I think the only thing that of the new frame that is good is that they got rid of the stupid half mood thumbnail cutout at the bottom fromt of the grip. This cutout served no real purpose. They already got rid of it on the model 19 years ago when the changed to the gen 2 frame. I don't know why they kept it on the model 17 after the change to the gen2. As far as the other new features like the fish scale slide serrations or rough texture, it's just looks stupid. The regular slide serrations are quite good and provide lots of purchase for you hand. The rough texture frame looks and feels very uncomfortable. I think the only thing that of the new frame that is good is that they got rid of the stupid half mood thumbnail cutout at the bottom fromt of the grip. This cutout served no real purpose. They already got rid of it on the model 19 years ago when the changed to the gen 2 frame. I don’t know why they kept it on the model 17 after the change to the gen2.
As far as the other new features like the fish scale slide serrations or rough texture, it’s just looks stupid. The regular slide serrations are quite good and provide lots of purchase for you hand. The rough texture frame looks and feels very uncomfortable.

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]]> By: Julio http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/21/new-glock-17-rtf2/comment-page-1/#comment-23270 Julio Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:08:43 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6031#comment-23270 Spent a day at the range breaking in a GTF2 model 17 Glock. Never had a single hiccup from round 1 to round 400. Never a first FTF or a jam whatsoever. The gun came out of the box, fired without a hitch. It was a champ. I can't say enough good things about the model Glock pistols I own. They are reliable, respectably accurate, and comfortable to shoot. Spent a day at the range breaking in a GTF2 model 17 Glock. Never had a single hiccup from round 1 to round 400. Never a first FTF or a jam whatsoever. The gun came out of the box, fired without a hitch. It was a champ.

I can’t say enough good things about the model Glock pistols I own. They are reliable, respectably accurate, and comfortable to shoot.

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]]> By: jenny http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/21/new-glock-17-rtf2/comment-page-1/#comment-22427 jenny Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:37:38 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6031#comment-22427 I love the new Glock 22 RTF the design is what sold me...much nice and more modern then the old ones.... I love the new Glock 22 RTF the design is what sold me…much nice and more modern then the old ones….

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]]> By: barry http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/21/new-glock-17-rtf2/comment-page-1/#comment-22374 barry Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:25:50 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6031#comment-22374 I have a 17rtf and just found a 19rtf. Hundreds of rounds thru the 17rtf and it functions as well as any Glock 9mm. In a session of about 700 rounds in a day, the only part that began to irritate was the lower front right side began to rub my palm (I am R handed). 400 grit paper and sand down about 1/4" a wee bit and no further irritation. The serrations do work much better than the standard ones when compared side by side. Really do not give a poop if anyone likes the way they look. I can work it and if I am pointing it at you, you won't notice the styling. BTW, found what I feel are the prefect sights. Trijicon three dot NON night sight. The front dot is large and white. The back two are smaller and dim white - really makes you focus on front sight. There is plenty of light on both sides of front post thru rear notch so distance shooting much easier. AND, the large front sight is completely visible when you have a good sight pic. They were only $30 some per set. Having 19 years of street law enforcement, I hate night sights and see no purpose in them other than a cute gimic. Check these out - really nice, well made, metal and they actually work!! I have a 17rtf and just found a 19rtf. Hundreds of rounds thru the 17rtf and it functions as well as any Glock 9mm. In a session of about 700 rounds in a day, the only part that began to irritate was the lower front right side began to rub my palm (I am R handed). 400 grit paper and sand down about 1/4″ a wee bit and no further irritation. The serrations do work much better than the standard ones when compared side by side. Really do not give a poop if anyone likes the way they look. I can work it and if I am pointing it at you, you won’t notice the styling.

BTW, found what I feel are the prefect sights. Trijicon three dot NON night sight. The front dot is large and white. The back two are smaller and dim white – really makes you focus on front sight. There is plenty of light on both sides of front post thru rear notch so distance shooting much easier. AND, the large front sight is completely visible when you have a good sight pic. They were only $30 some per set. Having 19 years of street law enforcement, I hate night sights and see no purpose in them other than a cute gimic. Check these out – really nice, well made, metal and they actually work!!

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]]> By: Mike H. http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/21/new-glock-17-rtf2/comment-page-1/#comment-22076 Mike H. Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:52:03 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6031#comment-22076 I just put a deposit down on the G22 RTF2. I knew I wanted a .40 S&W as my home defense gun of choice and knew I wanted a glock. I picked up the RTF2 and it was like velcro in my hands. I knew should I be in a stressful situation and my hands began to sweat, it wouldn't be an issue with this gun. It sticks to your hand. I could imagine it getting irritating should I fire off 200 rounds but in reality this won't be an issue. As far as the serrations go, I'm not buying this gun as a fashion accessory. if the gills help me gain a better grip then I'm all for it. I just put a deposit down on the G22 RTF2. I knew I wanted a .40 S&W as my home defense gun of choice and knew I wanted a glock. I picked up the RTF2 and it was like velcro in my hands. I knew should I be in a stressful situation and my hands began to sweat, it wouldn’t be an issue with this gun. It sticks to your hand. I could imagine it getting irritating should I fire off 200 rounds but in reality this won’t be an issue.

As far as the serrations go, I’m not buying this gun as a fashion accessory. if the gills help me gain a better grip then I’m all for it.

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