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Lucas Extreme Duty Gun Oil Lucas Extreme Duty Gun Oil is a premium synthetic blend engineered for high-volume, high-heat firearms. Specially formulated with advanced petroleum-based additives, it delivers exceptional lubrication under extreme friction...$7.99 -
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The Strike Industries Barrel Thread Protector is a machined aluminum thread protector that adds a degree of customization and aesthetics to protect your crown and threads. Whether you are still deciding on a compensator device for your custom pistol,...$9.99$14.95 -
Glock 17 Gen 3 Ported Barrel – Stainless Upgrade your Glock 17 Gen 3 with the Desert Cat USA Ported Stainless Barrel—where precision engineering meets enhanced shooting performance. Our ported stainless barrel is designed for shooters who...$54.99 -
Glock 17 Gen 3 Ported Barrel – Rainbow Turn heads at the range and gain a true competitive advantage with the Desert Cat USA Ported Barrel in Rainbow for Glock 17 Gen 3 pistols. This barrel isn’t just about bold custom aesthetics—its...$54.99 -
Glock 17 Ported Barrel – Black Nitride Unlock the full potential of your Glock 17 with the Desert Cat USA Ported Barrel in Black Nitride. Engineered for shooters who demand less muzzle rise and faster follow-up shots, this premium ported barrel...$54.99 -
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The Havatek Universal Slide Parts Kit for Glock 17/19/26 Gens 1-3 includes: 17-4 SS Billet Firing Pin with improved performance over OEM or MIM firing pins. Firing Pin Spring Cups 2x Spring Loaded Bearing Slide Cover Plate Firing Pin Safety with...$25.00$29.99 -
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Billet Firing Pin for Glock 17/19/26 Upgrade your Glock 17, 19, or 26 with the Desert Cat USA Billet Firing Pin—a premium enhancement designed for shooters who demand reliability, precision, and durability. Milled from a single block of high-grade...$12.50 -
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Upgraded Glock 17& 19 Gen 1-3 Lower Parts Kit by SCT Manufacturing Looking for a high-quality, reliable lower parts kit for your Glock 17 or 19 Gen 1-3 frame? We've sourced an upgraded kit that's superior to what's previously been available,...$32.99$49.99 -
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Ready-To-Shoot. Built To Perform. Priced For Everyone. The Desert Cat USA Oden Complete Slide is designed for shooters who demand reliability, simplicity, and value — without compromise. Unlike typical "stripped" or "bare" slides, the Oden arrives...$250.00$299.00 -
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All Desert Cat Complete Slides are CNC-machined in the USA from heat treated, stainless steel billet and finished with a Cerakote coating to provide exceptional wear resistance and an attractive appearance. Includes an optic cut designed to...$225.00$239.99 -
Polymer Front and Rear Sights For Glock These aftermarket replacement sights are manufactured to the same specifications and tolerances resulting in excellent fit and reliable operations. The polymer fixed sights have a white contrast insert for...$9.99 -
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This Glock factory guide rod and recoil spring assembly replacement part is a factory original from Glock. Factory replacement parts are manufactured to the exact same specifications and tolerances and use the same manufacturing materials as the original...$9.99$14.99
Glock 17 Barrels And Slides For Gen 1, Gen 2, And Gen 3 Pistols
The Glock 17 is one of the most trusted full-size pistols ever made. At Desert Cat USA, we carry Glock 17 barrel and slide options built for shooters who want more from their firearm. Every product in this category is designed to fit Gen 1, Gen 2, and Gen 3 pistols, giving you real options no matter which version of the gun you own. If you also run a Glock 19, we carry parts for that platform as well.
Glock 17 Gen 1 Barrel And Slide Options
The Gen 1 Glock 17 was produced from 1986 to 1988, making it the rarest version of the gun. A Glock 17 Gen 1 barrel is machined to match the original chamber dimensions and feed ramp geometry of that early design, so function stays reliable whether you keep things stock or go with a custom build.
The Glock 17 Gen 1 slide follows the same squared off, no finger groove frame profile that defined the original pistol. Going custom is a nice way to build a pistol that fits your exact needs rather than working around a stock OEM slide.
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What To Know About The Glock 17 Gen 2 Barrel And Slide
The Glock 17 Gen 2 barrel benefits from decades of manufacturing improvements, making it a straightforward upgrade if performance is your goal. If you are running a Gen 2 frame, a new barrel is one of the easiest ways to get more out of a gun that already has a proven track record.
The Gen 2 Glock 17 slide includes minor rail and finish updates over the Gen 1 and can give you optic cut options and updated serrations for a better grip. You can browse our sales to view current deals before you buy.
Glock 17 Gen 3 Barrel And Slide Upgrades
The Gen 3 Glock 17 is the most common version in circulation today. A Glock 17 Gen 3 barrel drops right into your existing frame and delivers better performance without any gunsmithing. The Glock 17 Gen 3 slide is where the most visible transformation happens. Here is what an upgraded Gen 3 slide can offer:
- Optic cuts for direct mounting of a red dot without an adapter plate
- Aggressive serrations for positive grip during slide manipulations
- Lightening cuts that reduce reciprocating mass for faster cycling
Desert Cat USA machines its Gen 3 slides in the USA to tight tolerances so every part fits and functions right out of the box.
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Choosing Between A Barrel Or Slide Upgrade First
A new Glock 17 barrel is typically the better first upgrade if accuracy is your main goal. If you want to add a red dot or improve slide manipulation under pressure, start with the slide. Many shooters choose to do both, pairing a matched barrel and slide for a complete upper build on their Glock. Join our community of shooters who are ready to buy quality upgrades they can count on and find the option that fits your gen and your goals.