Glock 17 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Reading Time: 2 minutes Variant: Glock 17 Gen 4Type: Semi-automatic pistolOrigin: Austria, USAPrimary User in Bangladesh: Bangladesh Police Overview The Glock 17 Gen 4 is a fourth-generation variant of Glock’s flagship full-sized 9×19mm semi-automatic pistol, widely regarded for its reliability, simplicity, and ease of maintenance. The Bangladesh Police have adopted the Glock 17 Gen 4 as a standard sidearm for select units, replacing older service pistols in various divisions. The pistol’s modular grip frame and reduced recoil spring assembly provide enhanced ergonomics and improved handling for officers during extended duty use. Design and Features The Gen 4 incorporates a dual recoil spring assembly, reducing felt recoil and increasing service life. The frame is fitted with Glock’s Rough Textured Frame (RTF) surface for a secure grip under varying environmental conditions, including high humidity and wet handling. Interchangeable backstraps allow tailoring of grip size to the user’s hand, a valuable feature in