Back to Back Shooting Test Glock 17 vs Glock 47!

Setting up the Glock 17 vs Glock 47 comparison

The shooters stand a few yards from the target and prepare for a back-to-back comparison between a Glock 17 and a Glock 47. The Glock 17 is described as a tried and true, original-style pistol that many shooters are familiar with. The goal is to run both pistols in close succession to evaluate how each one feels during live fire. The focus is on practical shooting impressions rather than formal testing, using the same general distance and similar strings of fire to keep the comparison straightforward and consistent.

Preparing the Glock 17 for the first string of fire

One shooter readies the Glock 17 for the initial run, emphasizing its reputation as a reliable, well-known handgun. The plan is to shoot the Glock 17 first to establish a baseline for recoil, handling, and overall feel. This first string of fire will provide a reference point before switching to the Glock 47. The shooter intends to pay attention to how the pistol tracks, how the trigger feels, and how controllable the gun is at this short distance, setting up a direct comparison with the next pistol.

Handing off the Glock 47 for back-to-back testing

After setting up the Glock 17, the other shooter is handed the Glock 47 along with a magazine. The plan is to shoot the pistols back to back so any differences in recoil impulse, balance, or handling can be noticed immediately. The shooters agree not to discuss impressions beforehand, keeping the feedback as unbiased as possible. By running the Glock 47 right after the Glock 17, they hope to detect subtle distinctions in how each pistol shoots under nearly identical conditions.

Shooter expectations and memory of Glock 17 vs Glock 47

One shooter notes that it has been a long time since firing either the Glock 17 or the Glock 47 and does not clearly remember how they compare. This lack of recent experience is seen as a way to approach the test with fresh impressions. The shooter plans to load a magazine into the Glock 17 and focus on how it feels, then immediately transition to the Glock 47. The emphasis is on honest, immediate feedback about shooting characteristics rather than relying on past assumptions or detailed technical analysis.