Glock 17 Ported Slide. Advantage/disadvantage?

James · 10-23-2011, 11:34 AM

What is the advantage/disadvantage to a ported slide on a Glock 17?
Will it take away night vision of the shooter?

migxdm · 10-23-2011, 09:38 PM

If that's the one that shoots fire in a V straight up then yeah it's rediculous. I tried one out and it was irritating

chameleon · 10-24-2011, 07:35 AM

If it is the 17c then it has the slits that create the "V" when fired. They have less recoil but yeah good luck shooting them accurately at night/low light.

GixxerPete · 10-24-2011, 08:07 AM

Is porting really necessary on a full-size 9mm? They don't recoil that much, IMO.

But since you asked...

Advantage: less recoil/muzzle flip, faster follow-up shots.

Disadvantage: increased muzzle flash, especially at night. Though not all ported guns are equal, some don't have much more flash than stock, others have a LOT more.

James · 10-24-2011, 05:47 PM

Thanks for the input!
I'm gonna PASS on this one.
Maybe find a nice 4th gen. down the road.

10-23-2011, 11:34 AM	#1
James Sharpshooter Joined: Jan 2010 From: Pacific NW Posts: 541	Glock 17 Ported Slide. Advantage/disadvantage? What is the advantage/disadvantage to a ported slide on a Glock 17? Will it take away night vision of the shooter?

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10-23-2011, 09:38 PM	#2
migxdm Rifleman Joined: Feb 2009 From: redmond,wa Posts: 246	If that's the one that shoots fire in a V straight up then yeah it's rediculous. I tried one out and it was irritating

10-24-2011, 07:35 AM	#3
chameleon Marksman Joined: Jan 2010 From: Bend, Or. Posts: 388	If it is the 17c then it has the slits that create the "V" when fired. They have less recoil but yeah good luck shooting them accurately at night/low light.

10-24-2011, 08:07 AM	#4
GixxerPete Sharpshooter Joined: Jan 2009 From: Renton, WA Posts: 519	Is porting really necessary on a full-size 9mm? They don't recoil that much, IMO. But since you asked... Advantage: less recoil/muzzle flip, faster follow-up shots. Disadvantage: increased muzzle flash, especially at night. Though not all ported guns are equal, some don't have much more flash than stock, others have a LOT more.

10-24-2011, 05:47 PM	#5
James Sharpshooter Joined: Jan 2010 From: Pacific NW Posts: 541	Thanks for the input! I'm gonna PASS on this one. Maybe find a nice 4th gen. down the road.