GLOCK G47 MOS Review: The G17’s Replacement?
GLOCK 47 MOS PROS And CONS
PROS:
- Gen5 trigger is perhaps the best trigger Glock has designed Accuracy was good
- The G47 ran without any mishaps
- The Ameriglo Haven optic with tall iron sights offers a good value and a motion-activated sensor so it automatically turns on
CONS:
- Because this a lightweight pistol, we did notice more muzzle snap, depending on the ammo being used
The GLOCK G47 was originally developed for the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in 2019, and in 2023,
backstraps, three magazines, a magazine loader, and it is an MOS variant, so it also comes with an optics plate. The dust cover is shorter than the G17’s,
which is one of the features that allows the G47 to be compatible with the other two Gen5 pistols.
All the Gen5 features are built into the G47 — front slide serrations, better trigger, flared magazine well, enlarged floor plate, GMB barrel, and ambidextrous slide-stop levers. We ran the pistol with the small integrated backstrap, with no additional back strap module added. In hand, there is not a lot of newness
with the G47. It felt familiar in a good way.
The GLOCK G47’s flat front grip strap (arrow) offers a better fit for hands of all sizes.
We liked the flat front grip strap, and the Gen5 trigger was noticeably better than older-generation triggers. There is the familiar mushy take-up followed by a more defined wall, and then the break at 7.6 pounds. Reset was long compared to the other guns. It is a better trigger overall, but it is still a GLOCK trigger.
New with GLOCK’s Gen5 guns is a minimally flared magwell that makes reloading smoother.
For our testing, we put an Ameriglo Haven Handgun Red Dot Sight Carry-Ready Combo on the
New to the GLOCK’s controls is an ambidextrous slide stop, and the magazine release (arrow) is slightly larger than early generations.
Zeroing the dot was simple. Use the rim of a fired case to adjust elevation and windage. Directions — up/down, right/left — are clearly marked. The brightness adjustments were helpful because we noticed differences picking up the dot in bright light and in shade. The sight automatically turns on when it senses motion, which in our option is ideal for an EDC red dot.
The GLOCK G47’s muzzle is chiseled (arrow) for ease in reholstering. The front slide serrations are a welcome feature on Gen5 guns.
Going hot in the Failure Drill, the
previous-generation Glocks and is serrated. Ejecting an empty magazine is fast. Reloads proved to be smooth and fast. The magazine button can also be
swapped for a left-handed shooter.
There were no issues at all with the
There is not that much different with the GLOCK G47 MOS compared to a
sights. We like the way the battery is replaced. The cost of the red dot is
reasonable, and it passed our in-house torture test. If you are a
choose the G47 MOS if you want the latest size 9mm. It is reliable above all else, and that provides peace of mind in our book.
GLOCK G47 MOS 9mm Auto Range Data
Federal American Eagle 115-grain FMJ
Average Velocity 1136 fps
Muzzle Energy 330 ft.-lbs.
Best Group 1.68 in.
Average Group 1.88 in.
Winchester Active Duty 115-grain Ball
Average Velocity 1257 fps
Muzzle Energy 404 ft.-lbs.
Best Group 1.49 in.
Average Group. 1.54 in.
SIG Sauer V-Crown 124-grain JHP
Average Velocity 1051 fps
Muzzle Energy 304 ft.-lbs.
Best Group 2.04 in.
Average Group. 2.72 in.
Remington HTP 147-grain JHP
Average Velocity 920 fps
Muzzle Energy 276 ft.-lbs.
Best Group 2.09 in.
Average Group. 2.38 in.
This review originally appeared in Gun-Tests.com