I never felt I was shooting a "plastic" gun...my Gen4 G17 felt solid and well balanced with every round I sent downrange! The Glock grip was chunky with the largest backstrap attached (just the way I liked it)...I always had a solid grasp of that polymer grip that never reminded me I was squeezin' a hunk of "plastic" (that thick steel slide and barrel presented good weight ratio, in my opinion). Rugged, reliable, with excellent fit and finish...I totally felt secure if my life ever depended on using it.

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~Jim Tidwell~1st Cav vet