Description
The Glock 17 Gen 5 FR Coyote is a special French Army edition. Eighteen months ago, we reported that the French Army selected the Glock 17 as their new sidearm, replacing the decades-old PA MAS G1 S and PA MAC50 pistols. This G17 FR model underwent rigorous testing and emerged victorious against strong competition. It is the first Gen5 pistol featuring a coyote-colored frame.
Why Coyote and not Flat Dark Earth (FDE)? Coyote Brown complements other solid colors like Brown Grey (Ranger Green) and Black, and it pairs exceptionally well with almost any camouflage pattern. After extensive testing during the tender process, the Glock 17 Gen 5 FR Coyote is now deployed to several French Armed Forces user groups, who describe it as “convincingly precise, reliable, and easy to train.”
Why invest more in the Glock 17 Gen 5 FR Coyote than the standard 17G5? Beyond rarity and scarcity, the extras make it a no-brainer. The steel luminescent sights, compared to the stock polymer sights, are valued at R2k. The lanyard loop insert and extended slide lock release add another R500. Factor in the collector’s value of a limited edition run from Glock, and this truly is a great deal.
