Description

GLOCK G17C Gen5 V TALO 9mm 10+1 4.49″ Compensated Pistol

The GLOCK G17C Gen5 V TALO 9mm takes the proven full-size G17 platform and adds GLOCK’s factory-integrated compensation system for shooters looking for enhanced muzzle control and flatter shooting characteristics.

Chambered in 9mm Luger, this G17C features a 4.49-inch compensated barrel, full-size Gen5 frame and 10-round magazine, providing a total 10+1 capacity when loaded with an additional round in the chamber.

Offered as a TALO configuration, this pistol combines the shootability of a full-size GLOCK with the distinctive performance advantages of GLOCK’s compensated “C” design.

Factory Compensated G17C Design

The defining feature of the GLOCK G17C is its factory compensation system.

The “C” designation stands for compensated, identifying GLOCK pistols that incorporate ports into the barrel along with corresponding openings in the slide.

During firing, expanding gases are redirected upward through these ports. The resulting force helps counteract the natural tendency of the muzzle to rise under recoil.

Potential advantages include:

• Reduced muzzle rise
• Flatter shooting characteristics
• Faster sight recovery
• Improved control during rapid strings of fire
• Factory-integrated compensation
• No large external compensator extending beyond the slide

For shooters who spend significant time training or shooting at the range, the compensated design gives the G17C a distinct performance-oriented character.

Full-Size GLOCK G17 Platform

The GLOCK 17 is the full-size 9mm platform that established the foundation for much of GLOCK’s modern handgun lineup.

Its larger frame provides substantial gripping surface, while the longer barrel and slide create a stable shooting platform.

The G17C builds on those characteristics by adding factory compensation, making it particularly well suited for:

• Range shooting
• Firearms training
• Competition and recreational shooting
• Home and personal defense
• General-purpose handgun ownership
• 10+1 Capacity

This GLOCK G17C Gen5 V configuration includes a 10-round magazine, providing a total 10+1 capacity when loaded with an additional round in the chamber.

The 10-round configuration makes this pistol an option for shooters who require reduced-capacity magazines while retaining the full-size frame, compensated barrel and handling characteristics of the G17C.

Always verify current state and local firearm and magazine regulations before purchasing.

4.49-Inch Compensated Barrel

The G17C features a 4.49-inch ported barrel, maintaining the traditional barrel length of the full-size G17 platform.

Factory ports in the barrel align with openings in the slide, allowing expanding gases to vent upward as the handgun is fired.

Unlike an externally attached compensator, the system is integrated directly into the G17C’s barrel and slide assembly, maintaining the familiar overall profile of the G17.

Gen5 Platform

This G17C incorporates the features associated with GLOCK’s Gen5 platform.

The Gen5 frame eliminates the traditional finger grooves found on earlier generations, creating a more universal grip profile. The full-size frame provides plenty of surface area for a secure firing and support-hand grip.

The Gen5 design combines modern GLOCK refinements with the simple operating characteristics that have made the platform popular among defensive, professional and recreational shooters.

Full-Size Control

The G17C’s full-size polymer frame is particularly beneficial when paired with the compensated upper assembly.

The longer grip allows shooters to establish a strong two-handed hold, while the compensation system helps manage muzzle movement during firing.

This combination makes the G17C especially attractive to shooters who prioritize control and shootability over maximum concealability.

TALO Configuration

This G17C is offered as a TALO-distributed configuration, distinguishing it from standard catalog variations.

TALO works with major firearm manufacturers and distributors to offer specialized firearm configurations, giving collectors and shooters access to models and combinations that may differ from typical production offerings.

For buyers specifically searching for a TALO GLOCK G17C Gen5, this configuration combines that special-distribution status with GLOCK’s factory compensated design.

GLOCK Safe Action® System

The G17C Gen5 V incorporates GLOCK’s established Safe Action® System, which uses three independently operating passive mechanical safeties.

These safeties disengage sequentially when the trigger is intentionally pulled and automatically re-engage when the trigger is released.

The system provides the straightforward and consistent manual of arms associated with GLOCK pistols.

Full-Size Performance With Factory Compensation

The GLOCK G17C Gen5 V TALO is a performance-oriented version of the classic full-size G17.

Its combination of a 4.49-inch compensated barrel, full-size Gen5 frame and 10+1 capacity creates a highly controllable 9mm platform for shooters who value comfortable handling and reduced muzzle rise.

For buyers searching for a GLOCK G17C Gen5 9mm TALO pistol with a 10-round magazine, this configuration offers a distinctive combination of full-size shootability and factory-integrated compensation.

GLOCK G17C Gen5 V TALO Specifications

• Manufacturer: GLOCK
• Model: G17C
• Generation: Gen5 V
• Distributor / Edition: TALO
• Caliber: 9mm Luger / 9×19
• Capacity: 10+1
• Magazine Capacity: 10 Rounds
• Barrel Length: 4.49″
• Barrel: Ported / Compensated
• Compensated: Yes
• Frame Size: Full-Size
• Frame: Black Polymer
• Finish / Color: Black
• Slide: Factory Ported for Compensation
• Action: GLOCK Safe Action® System
• Primary Applications: Range, Training, Competition and Home Defense