While I'm not a Glock "fanboy" by any means...
...and the Glock 17 is among my least favorite of what they offer, the Glock doesn't feel like it might break at any second if I do something stressful to it, like pull the trigger. 
That's pretty much been the impression every KelTec I've ever handled, shot or owned has given me, long gun or short.
So I submit that you're comparing apples to Christmas ornaments. Yeah, they're both round, red and about the same size, but beyond that... 
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- For the sake of conversation: PMR30 vs Glock 17 -
Byron,
2014-09-30, 08:37
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- While I'm not a Glock "fanboy" by any means... - cas, 2014-09-30, 08:57
- Generally agree... -
Sarge,
2014-09-30, 09:53
- G-17 hands down -
MR,
2014-09-30, 10:27
- Practical sidearm for an outdoorsman.... -
Byron,
2014-09-30, 16:22
- Practical sidearm for an outdoorsman.... - MR, 2014-10-02, 10:52
- Practical sidearm for an outdoorsman.... -
Byron,
2014-09-30, 16:22
- I did that to a Gen3 19... - rob, 2014-10-02, 22:08
- G-17 hands down -
MR,
2014-09-30, 10:27
- .22 mag ammo - a lot less weight and space - cubrock, 2014-09-30, 17:37
- In the current environment I take the 9mm 10 times out of 10 -
mcassill,
2014-09-30, 20:12
- Exactly right, and... - rob, 2014-10-02, 15:03
- For the sake of conversation: PMR30 vs Glock 17 - Bob Hatfield, 2014-10-01, 03:43