Proper grip, loading and unloading, sight alignment, trigger squeeze and disassembling are all part of a shooter's training routine. The GLOCK 17P Gen5 practice pistol was developed to eliminate dangerous scenarios during training exercises. Identical to a GLOCK pistol in handling, weight, size and balance, it puts the real thing in your hand, without any firing capability. The GLOCK Practice pistols of the Gen5 have a new red colored coating for the slide which makes them recognizable as a training tool at the first glance.