Glock 17 Gen 5 vs Remington 1911 R1 Carry Commander

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Handguns Glock 17 Gen 5 Remington 1911 R1 Carry Commander
Summary
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Rank
#21000
#23699
Action Safe Action Single
Caliber 9x19mm Parabellum .45 ACP
Capacity 17+1 7+1
Finish Black Black
Gun Type Pistol
Sights Fixed Night Sights
Barrel Length 4.48" 4.25"
Grip Black Cocobolo
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Prices
MSRP $729.86 $820.99
Used Price $510.90 $574.69
Sale Price $656.87 $738.89

Handguns Descriptions

Glock 17 Gen 5

The G17 Gen5 features a no finger grooved, multiple backstrapped, rough textured frame with hundreds of miniature spikes which results in remarkable traction for extreme environments and gloved operators. The frame also features a smooth trigger, reversible mag release, and ambidextrous slide stop. The magazine comes with a floor plate which is extended at the front for faster magazine change, and a orange follower, while the flared mag-well makes it easier to funnel the magazine into the mag-well. Glock's nDLC finish provides a tougher, more durable protection against corrosion and scratching. The Glock Marksman barrel features a barrel rifling which delivers improved accuracy. his Glock Gen 5 model has fixed front and rear sights.

Remington 1911 R1 Carry Commander

The accuracy and reliability that have made the 1911 an American icon now shine brighter than ever. Features include a crisp trigger, dovetailed front and rear sights, precision-machined slide and frame, and available fine-checkered American walnut grips. The new Model 1911 R1 is truly the finest blend of exacting craftsmanship and out-of-box performance available today. Every element is produced with ultra-tight tolerances on equipment representing the height of modern technology. The result is a sweet-shooting advancement of a legendary design were more than proud to put our name on.

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