The Glock 17 Gen 5 has been designed to allow easy operation at the range and in the field. The modern design of the Gen 5 Glock 17 features a textured grip without finger grooves, providing more versatility across a variety of shooters while also allowing customization with the available back straps. It features a flared mag-well for easier reloading, a reversible enlarged magazine catch, as well as an ambidextrous slide stop lever for both left and right-handed shooters. The rifling and the crown of the barrel were slightly modified for increased precision as well.