Glock 17 vs Luger P08

1982–Present

1908–1945

12,000,000+ units (estimated worldwide across all generations and variants)

~1,000,000+ units (including military, police, and civilian models)

204 mm (8.03 in)

225 mm (8.86 in)

114 mm (4.49 in)

100 mm (3.93 in)

625 g (1.38 lb) empty, 905 g (1.99 lb) loaded

0.95 kg (2.09 lb) empty

17 rounds standard; 19, 24, 31, 33, 45 round options available

7 rounds standard (detachable box), optional 8‑round magazine for .30 Luger

Short recoil, locked breech, striker-fired with Safe Action trigger system (trigger safety, firing pin safety, drop safety)

Toggle‑locked, short‑stroke recoil‑operated, closed bolt

Consistent ~2.5 kg (5.5 lb) pull, single‑stage Safe Action trigger

Single‑stage military trigger with integrated safety lever

Fixed polymer front post, fixed polymer rear notch; optional tritium night sights or aftermarket rail‑mounted optics

Fixed front blade, rear V‑shaped notch with adjustable rear sight leaf