Glock RTF

[Chameleon Loco]

Shooting my 17 od today really has me wanting another glock. I dig the rtf frame and wanted to know if they still make them? I remember about a year ago seeing them for sale at a gun store in thousand oaks but haven't seem them since.

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[stormvet]

Haven’t seen any in awhile, I think Glock still makes them but only in batches and no telling when they will be making them.

As long as they are still making Gen 3’s for CA, I think there is still a shot at them making more RTF’s. I think the same could be said for the C models.

I have a RTF 17 and a C model 22, I set them both up with the same mods. A minus connector and a 6 lb trigger spring, both are great.

[Quiet]

The RTF2 was a variation that was available for Gen 3 Glock pistols.

It was discontinued as a standard production item in 2011, but it remains an option for special orders and commerative runs.

The last time Glock released a batch of RTF2 Glocks was in 2017.
^Special (limited release) commerative run of Glock 17 Gen 3 RTF2, Glock 19 Gen 3 RTF2, and Glock 22 Gen 3 RTF2.

So, unless there is an overrun of Gov/Mil/LE contract RTF2 Glocks or a distributor makes a special order for RTF2 Glocks or Glock releases another commerative run of RTF2 Glocks, they are pretty much unavailable as a newly made factory item on the civilian market.

Which means, you need to search the used market and auction sites, if you want a RTF2 Glock.



FAQ...

RTF = Rough Textured Frame

Gen 1 = non-RTF
Gen 2 = RTF
Gen 2.5 = RTF
Gen 3 = RTF or RTF2
Gen 4 = RTF3
Gen 4.5 = RTF3
Gen 5 = RTF3

RTF was created as a replacement for the orignial non-RTF, because of end-user feedback wanting a more secure feeling grip.
RTF2 and RTF3 were created due to end-user request for a more secure grip for use in humid/wet environments.
^RTF2 ended up as a specific duty use texture and RTF3 ended up being the new texture for Gen 4+.
*RTF2 was determined to be too harsh/rough for conceal carry due to the texture accelerating the wear on clothing and being uncomfortable against bare skin.

[SkyHawk]

Rocklin Armory has them, $550 brand new - saw one a few days ago there in the display case of new dealer (not consignment) guns. RTF(2?) G17

So I would assume they are making the rounds again... sorry I can’t be sure if it was RTF or RTF2 because I am not schooled on the difference, but it was one of them.

[damon1272]

The RTF 2 is a great gun. Kind of like Velcro to the hand. Can be a bit rough on bare skin.

[omega]

it was probably a G22 RTF2

Rocklin Armory has them, $550 brand new - saw one a few days ago there in the display case of new dealer (not consignment) guns. RTF(2?) G17

So I would assume they are making the rounds again... sorry I can’t be sure if it was RTF or RTF2 because I am not schooled on the difference, but it was one of them.

RIVER CITY GUN EXCHANGE also had them for $559 (MAR 2019 Ad) but they are G22 in 40 S&W with the fish gill slide serrations, they might have a few left?

havent seen them in 9mm for a while

[River runner]

[jsigone]

See if you favorite gun shop or turners can order thru disti for you. If not than you have to hunt. I seems the g22 rtf2 around few shops in San Diego but never the 17 since I got mine when they were re released

[559BearDown]

Rtf2 is the best. Good luck with your search.

[CrazyJeep]

If you can find anything RTF2, do it. It feels just right in the hand with no slippage.

I love my 21SF-RTF2 and will never sell it.

[Manunited82]

I fired a friends G17 RTF2, impressed. Love the grip, felt better than my stippled 17.

[missiontrails]

I had one, and think that the fish gills suck for racking compared to sandard ones. If you grab the fish gills backwards, they actually have more grip... funny.

[Chameleon Loco]

Ideally I'd prefer one without fish gills but it wouldn't be a deal breaker. They just make the glock look awkward.

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[Nice AR]

btt

[stormvet]

I had one, and think that the fish gills suck for racking compared to sandard ones. If you grab the fish gills backwards, they actually have more grip... funny.

This is true, unfortunately they went with looks over function. Turn the gills around and it grips much better.