Glock 17 vs Walther P5

1982–Present

1979–1995

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

Approximately 100,000

204 mm (8.03 in)

180 mm

114 mm (4.49 in)

90 mm

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

0.80 kg

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

8 rounds

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

Recoil-operated, wedge-locked

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

Double-action / Single-action

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

Fixed front, drift adjustable rear