Probably not EVERY Gen5, for instance they're going to make the G17 Gen5 as a non MOS only, so it won't even be an option for the G17. I'm sure the G19 will still offer the non MOS as will the Gen5 .40's and don't forget the G26 Gen5 which for us has never been MOS. I understand what you're saying about paying more for MOS, seems they cost about $80 more but I don't hate it either because one day you might want to run a red dot on it, then you can. If you don't want to, then don't. I have several MOS models but I don't use that feature on any of them at the moment...still more useful than FCS though hahahaaa.

 

Arent the Gen 5 17 already out though? Thought those had been available for a while. A guy at the gun store said rumor is all new releases will be mos only, hope he’s wrong. But you’re right it’s not a huge deal I suppose.

 

I'm not sure but if I were Glock in order to streamline the process it would be easier to offer everything as an MOS gun, they could come down on price a bit too at that point, maybe a little anyways.

 

My Blue Label dealer told me the same thing months ago ( that all new Gen 5 releases will be MOS only ). As was said, the Gen 5 17 MOS was discontinued because the G47 took its place. Let’s see what other models Glock comes out with in Gen 5 and see if they’ll will be MOS only. If they are - all these rumors are probably true.

 

I think that all pistols in the near future will come as "optics capable" as standard offering, as it should be, and gun companies partner or offer their line of optics like Sig does with Romeo. I don't think I would buy a standard gun today that is not optics ready.

Like auto transmission, and door locks in cars. Computers with WiFi or Bluetooth.

 

I disagree, I see no need to put a red dot on a handgun, but to each his own.

 

The 9mm and 40 caliber still have both options on their website!

 

Right, the guy was referring to when new models come out in Gen 5

 

Milling for direct mount is my preference for my pistols with optics. This is much superior to a plate solution.

 

Absolutely; if you do you are in for half-ass adapter plates if you want the MOS of your choice.

I will never buy an MOS pistol.

..then make sure you never get old

 

Im not interested in dots, its technology at the end of the day and technology is constantly changing, mounting style changes and its another failure point... im good! I like steel sights and a clean slide with no plate!

 

Don’t be surprised when aging eyes begs reconsideration down the road. And it’s easier to acclimate to a dot sooner rather than later.

 

I will never buy an MOS pistol.

 

I thought the same…until I shot a dot. It’s like cheating. My eyes are 20/20 and 20/10, but the dot is much faster at any real distance and much more precise. Once you get the right presentation down (I like pushing the rear sight at the target method), it’s faster hands down.

And IF a quality dot ever ****s the bed (super rare), good irons are right there for you to use if you don’t right.

 

At this point I see most factory guns going to an optics ready only. I may not care for the MOS plate system. But I do feel it’s a step in the right direction.

 

Nothing wrong with dots on pistols, but MOS isn't a particularly great system. I guess whatever Glock thinks the market wants, though. Gotta get all the cops out of D Class...

 

Just because it’s MOS doesn’t mean you have to use a dot. If you don’t like the looks of the cover plates that is another issue only a nonMOS plate can solve.

 

I know, I have a G21 with the plate, it’s not a huge deal.

 

 

so what i'm reading here is that my 17g5MOS is going to be "rare" now?

 

I took the liberty of emailing Glock Customer Service yesterday after reading this thread.
I asked if all Gen 5 Glocks would be MOS moving forward and will standard models be phased out.
This was their response: I enlarged, bolded and colored it

There is no truth to that.

 

That’s awesome! Thank you.

 

Then why isn't my 19X MOS? lol

 

I suspect if the MOS pistols really start to sell...why would you have two separate production processes for your slides.

Side note. Got a better daily holster for my G17M5 MOS...

Been carrying it all week. Great pistol.

 

😆 No, I don’t. I have no interest in the G20/21 so I don’t follow what’s going on with them.

 

Oh so I didn't see you over in the Gen 5 G20 thread when they were talking about it prior to its official release? Post #133 I believe. Interesting

 

Kind of surprised they haven't touched the Glock 41 model. I have the 4th gen one. So I would assume that they would make one since there not doing any 4th gen glocks anymore.

 

I suspect it’s on its way. The Gen 5 20/21 was just released this year.

 

So many people haven’t actually read what the OP posted. He said any NEW Gen 5 RELEASES. Not the ones that are already released, but the ones coming out in the future.
Seems that someone from Glock responded to someone’s email and said that isn’t true. Then again, they denied the existence of the Gen 5 20 and 21 for months until it finally came out in Shot Show so - I don’t believe anything they say. I’ll bet anything that their next Gen 5 release will be MOS only as well. If it isn’t - I’ll be very very surprised.

 

Sounds like another good excuse for Glock to keep prices artificially high! Extra time spent milling for something that many customers won't even use. My last Glock purchase was MOS, but I don't have any intention of using it, unless I decide to retire it as a carry gun and turn it into a red dot range gun.