Quick G17 Gen4 question

[X-Factor]

Do they come with night sights from the factory or must that be bought and installed aftermarket? I'm getting conflicting information. Also what is the recoil spring upgrade that sounds like a recall?

 

[QuebecoisWolf]

Do they come with night sights from the factory or must that be bought and installed aftermarket? I'm getting conflicting information. Also what is the recoil spring upgrade that sounds like a recall?

Nope, night sights are not standard.

The recoil spring issue affects primarily early Gen4s and there is a recall on it.

 

[X-Factor]

Ok thanks. Guessing ordering one new you can't get them sent as an option?

 

[midcountyg]

Only Glocks ordered for law enforcement programs and such can be had with night sights. All civilian models come with standard sights. The recalled gen 4s should be out of the system for new purchases now, as it as been some time now since the last recall. All of the gen fours I have on the shelf were made just a couple months ago, so they are all good to go.

 

[QuebecoisWolf]

Ok thanks. Guessing ordering one new you can't get them sent as an option?

I do believe that you can.

 

[AliasNeo07]

Do they come with night sights from the factory or must that be bought and installed aftermarket? I'm getting conflicting information. Also what is the recoil spring upgrade that sounds like a recall?

There are factory nightsights. But you have to pay extra. Most guns come with stock, plastic sights, but you can pay extra for factory night sights. They are three dot variety, and unless they've changed in the last year, are made by Meprolight.

If you buy a new Gen 4 right now you won't have the recalled spring. For the record, the spring wasn't malfunctioning, it was just too heavy for the target loads that most of us shoot.

 

[HumbleEinstein]

Do they come with night sights from the factory or must that be bought and installed aftermarket? I'm getting conflicting information. Also what is the recoil spring upgrade that sounds like a recall?

I recommend springing for the Trijicon HD sights. They're the best I have found and I did a lot of research.

 

[BeStocked]

The factory Glock night sights are good, I agree with HumbleEinstein that the Trijicon HD's are the way to go.