GLOCK 17T FX/FOF

Overview

The Glock 17T is a specialized training pistol designed to fire 9mm FX Simunition cartridges, which use hollow plastic slugs filled with colored paint to mark targets during live-fire exercises. These pistols are officially blue to distinguish them from operational firearms and feature a rifled barrel with an offset bore to safely handle the unique training ammunition. Caliber: Training ammunition (9mm FX/FOF or UTM)Overall Length: 202 mm (7.95 in)Slide Length: 186 mm (7.32 in)Width: 34 mm (1.34 in)Height (incl. magazine): 139 mm (5.47 in)Barrel Length: 114 mm (4.49 in)Weight: 480 g (16.93 oz) without magazine; 560 g with empty magazineMagazine Capacity: Standard 17 rounds; optional 19 roundsTrigger Pull: 26-28 N (approx. 5.5-6.3 lbs)Muzzle Velocity: ~142 m/s (5J energy)Minimum Safe Distance: 30 cmKey operational details include:Ammunition Compatibility: The 9mm FX rounds contain a reduced powder charge and a plastic piston that ejects the paint slug, providing realistic recoil to cycle the action. Safety Mechanisms: The locking block, striker, and barrel are modified to prevent the pistol from firing standard live ammunition. Availability: Originally sold exclusively to law enforcement, these units occasionally appear on the secondary market as police department trade-ins. Performance: Simunition impacts are described as painful (stinging) at close range, requiring operators to wear protective headgear, neck gear, and vests.