Glock GmbH
Type	Private
Founded	1963
Headquarters	Deutsch-Wagram, Austria
Key people	Gaston Glock, Founder & Executive Chairman
Industry	Defense
Products	Firearms, weapons
Revenue	unknown
Employees	~600 (2006)
Website	www.glock.com

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Overview

Mainly known for being the manufacturer of polymer-framed pistols, Glock also produces equipment such as field knives and entrenching tools. The company started as a manufacturer of curtain rods, then branched out into supplying the Austrian Army with machine gun belts, practice hand grenades, plastic magazines, field knives and entrenching tools. Since then, the company has added different options and accessories such as tactical lights and a quick-draw holster to its product line. A polymer (from Greek: πολυ, polu, many; and μέρος, meros, part) is a substance composed of molecules with large molecular mass composed of repeating structural units, or monomers, connected by covalent chemical bonds. ... In firearms terminology, the receiver is the part of the firearm that houses the operating parts of the gun. ... A Browning 9 millimeter Hi-Power Ordnance pistol of the French Navy, 19th century, using a Percussion cap mechanism Derringers were small and easily hidden. ... A knife is a sharp-edged (single or double edged) instrument consisting of a thin blade used for cutting and fitted with a handle. ... Shovel with wide blade - especially appropriate for lifting snow or coal A shovel is a tool for lifting and moving loose material such as coal, gravel, snow, dirt, or sand. ... For the alcoholic beverage sold in New Orleans, see hand grenade (drink). ...

While Glock marketing materials spell the company name as if it were an acronym ("GLOCK"), newspapers in Austria, Germany, and the United States forgo the capitalization of all letters in the interest of readability. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Backronym and Apronym (Discuss) Acronyms and initialisms are abbreviations, such as NATO, laser, and ABC, written as the initial letter or letters of words, and pronounced on the basis of this abbreviated written form. ...

Its first handgun model was the Glock 17, a 9 mm Luger semi-automatic pistol with a magazine capacity of 17 rounds (unusually large at the time), introduced in the early 1980s as a response to the Austrian army's request for a new sidearm. The 17 was so-named because it was Gaston Glock's seventeenth patent, not because it carries seventeen rounds of ammunition. Glock pistols are popular with law enforcement agencies, the military, security personnel, and private citizens. Glock was the first manufacturer to offer models chambered in the .40 S&W cartridge (Glock 22 and Glock 23; 1990), beating Smith & Wesson to the marketplace with their own cartridge. The Glock 22 is currently (as of mid-2006) the single most popular police sidearm in use in the United States. The Glock 19, a compact version of the Glock 17, remains one of the most popular 9mm firearms in the world. A Browning 9 millimeter Hi-Power Ordnance pistol of the French Navy, 19th century, using a Percussion cap mechanism Derringers were small and easily hidden. ... The Glock 17 was the first pistol designed and manufactured by the Austrian company Glock. ... Ball and hollowpoint 9mm Luger rounds The 9 mm Luger pistol cartridge (9 x 19 mm Parabellum, 9 x 19 mm NATO) was designed by firearms designer Georg Luger. ... A Semi-automatic (also known as Self-loading) pistol is a type of handheld firearm, a kind of pistol. ... A 30-round STANAG magazine. ... The 1980s refers to the years from 1980 to 1989. ... For other uses, see Police (disambiguation). ... The . ... This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Glock 22 in Olive Drab finish (with magazine) The Glock 22 is a pistol manufactured by Glock. ... Glock 23 The GLOCK 23 is a pistol manufactured by GLOCK. // Description and use The GLOCK 23 is a GLOCK 19 modified to fire the . ... Smith & Wesson NASDAQ: SWHC (S&W) is the largest manufacturer of handguns in the United States. ...

Glock also offers pistols chambered in .357 SIG, .380 ACP, 10 mm Auto, .45 ACP, and the new .45 GAP (Glock Automatic Pistol). A very small run of 9 x 21 mm Glock 19 pistols was made.^[1] Glock .380 pistols are not currently available in the United States due to the BATFE's point system.^[2] The . ... Yugoslavian 9 mm Kratak (9 mm Short) cartridges, FMJ. The . ... The 10 mm Auto is a powerful and versatile cartridge for semi-automatic pistols, developed by ammunition manufacturer FFV Norma AB of Ã…motfors, Sweden, and introduced in 1983 in the ill-fated Bren Ten pistol. ... .45 ACP cartridges .45 redirects here. ... The . ... The 9 x 21 mm IMI pistol cartridge was designed by Israel Military Industries for those markets where the 9 mm Luger cartridge cannot be purchased by civilian users, notably Italy. ... The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE or ATFE) is a law enforcement agency within the United States Department of Justice. ...

"C" models are built with a "compensator" feature to reduce recoil.

The company is privately held and does not release any figures concerning its revenue or internal operations.

Popularity

Glock 23 - 3rd Gen

Glock reports sales of over 2.5 million handguns in more than 100 countries. ^[3] Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2175x1425, 307 KB) Summary GLOCK 23 . ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2175x1425, 307 KB) Summary GLOCK 23 . ...

Glock sidearms are very common handguns among law enforcement agencies and military organizations around the world. They are standard-issue sidearms for the Austrian, Dutch, and Norwegian Army and Northern Irish and Belgian police forces, various special units such as the German GSG 9 counter-terrorism unit of the German Federal Police, Specialist Firearms Command of the London Metropolitan Police Service as well as the new Iraq security forces. Ranks Norwegian military ranks The Norwegian Army (Norwegian: Hæren) is Norways military land force. ... The Police Service of Northern Ireland (Irish: Seirbhís Póilíneachta Thuaisceart na hÉireann) is the police service that covers Northern Ireland. ... Grenzschutzgruppe 9 (GSG 9 - Border protection group 9) is a German counter-terrorism unit, and is considered to be among the best of such units in the world. ... Counter-terrorism refers to the practices, tactics, and strategies that governments, militaries, and other groups adopt in order to fight terrorism. ... Badge of the BPOL The Bundespolizei (BPOL) is the (primarily) uniformed federal police force of Germany. ... The Specialist Firearms Command (CO19) (better known by its former Specialist Operations designation SO19) is the department of Londons Metropolitan Police which provides firearms-related support to the generally unarmed force. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is the name currently used by the territorial police force which is responsible for Greater London other than the City of London (the responsibility of the City of London Police). ...

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation issues all agents graduating from the FBI Academy a Glock 22 or Glock 23 according to the agent's preference.^[4] .40 caliber Glock pistols are issued to all new agents of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration,^[5] and the Glock 19 remains the standard issue of the US E.P.A. Criminal Investigation Division. All Australian police services apart from the South Australian Police and Victoria Police use Glock handguns. Glock pistols are also issued to Australian Customs officers,^[6] and the South Australian Police Force is currently examining whether or not to replace their current stock of .357 Magnum Smith & Wesson revolvers with a Glock model.^[7] The New Zealand Police carry the Glock 17 in situations where weapons are issued. F.B.I. and FBI redirect here. ... The FBI Academy is located in Quantico, Virginia. ... The . ... The DEAs enforcement activities may take agents anywhere from distant countries to suburban U.S. homes. ... The Glock 19 is a pistol designed and manufactured by Glock. ... The mission of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is to protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment: air, water, and land. ... The South Australia Police (SAPOL) is the police force of the Australian state of South Australia. ... Victoria Police is the primary law enforcement agency of Victoria, Australia. ... “.357” redirects here. ... Smith & Wesson NASDAQ: SWHC (S&W) is the largest manufacturer of handguns in the United States. ... The New Zealand Police (Ngā Pirihimana o Aotearoa in Māori) is the national police force of New Zealand, responsible for enforcing criminal and traffic law, enhancing public safety, maintaining order and keeping the peace throughout the country. ... The Glock 17 was the first pistol designed and manufactured by the Austrian company Glock. ...

The demand for Glock pistols is such that despite the European Union enforcing an arms embargo against Israel, Glock 17s and Glock 19s are standard service pistols in certain Israeli military and paramilitary units (Yamam, Shayetet 13, Shabak, and private security firms) and remain extremely popular handguns on Israel's private citizen market. YAMAM symbol The YAMAM ( יממ ), is the acronym for Special Police Unit (יחידת משטרה מיוחדת) in Hebrew, Israels elite civilian counter-terrorism unit. ... Shayetet 13 ( שייטת 13 ) is the Israeli naval commando elite special forces unit. ... The examples and perspective in this article or section may not include all significant viewpoints. ...

Most of the steel components in a Glock pistol are treated with a nitriding process called "Tenifer", which greatly increases the surface hardness and makes the weapon resistant to corrosion and wear. Nitridization, also known as nitriding, is a process which introduces nitrogen in the surface of a material. ... Tenifer is a trademarked name for the end result of a chemical bath nitriding process that embeds nitrogen into an iron-containing alloy to create a corrosion-resistant finish that is a dull grey in color and extremely hard. ...

The popularity of Glock pistols is related to several factors. They are renowned for their reliability, being able to function under extreme conditions and to fire a wide range of ammunition types due to their rugged construction. The simplicity of the Glock design contributes to this reliability, as it contains a relatively small number of components (nearly half as many as the typical handgun) making maintenance and repair easy. Disassembly for the Glock pistol is simple, making it easy to detail strip without expensive tools.^[8]

They are substantially lighter than typical steel or aluminum-framed handguns, making them attractive for police officers who must bear the weight of a utility belt for entire shifts, and for private citizens who carry concealed handguns for self-defense. Another feature of Glock pistols preferred by many users is a lack of external controls such as levers, decockers, or manual safeties. This adds to the simplicity of use and removes a potential source of errors when operating the handgun under stress. A criticism of the Glock action is that the trigger must be depressed prior to disassembly or insertion into its storage case, which can result in an unintentional discharge of the operator is extremely careless. This article and defense of property deal with the legal concept of excused (sometimes termed justified) acts that might otherwise be illegal. ...

Many Glock shooters feel that the relatively low height of the bore above the grip results in less torque (muzzle "flip") when shooting and lower perceived recoil, leading to increased accuracy. Glock also claims that its "Safe Action" safety system results in smoother, more consistent trigger pull than for a conventional double-action pistol. The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... The term double action was originally applied to revolvers. ...

"Plastic pistol" myths

Glock 22 in the new Olive Drab frame (with magazine)

Contrary to early reports, Glock pistols do set off metal detectors and can indeed be detected by X-ray machines, due to their metal barrels and slides. The claim that they could not was first made in an article published in The Washington Post on January 13, 1985, entitled, "Quaddafi Buying Austrian Plastic Pistol". In this article, vocal gun control advocate Jack Anderson made the allegations, which were then reported without fact-checking by the Associated Press and further reported by many United States television news stations and newspapers. It has since become an urban legend that to this day continues to appear in news reports and movies, and has even been a topic of debate in the United States Congress. Image File history File linksMetadata Glock22inOliveDrab. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Glock22inOliveDrab. ... In the NATO phonetic alphabet, X-ray represents the letter X. An X-ray picture (radiograph) taken by Röntgen An X-ray is a form of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength approximately in the range of 5 pm to 10 nanometers (corresponding to frequencies in the range 30 PHz... The Washington Post is the largest newspaper in Washington, D.C.. It is also one of the citys oldest papers, having been founded in 1877. ... January 13 is the 13th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar). ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Gun politics. ... jack donald anderson (september 156, 1995 and wasted himself with a gun; december19, 1999) was an American newspaper columnist and is considered one of the fathers of modern investigative journalism. ... The Associated Press, or AP, is an American news agency, the worlds largest such organization. ... An urban legend or urban myth is similar to a modern folklore consisting of stories often thought to be factual by those circulating them. ... Type Bicameral Houses Senate House of Representatives President of the Senate President pro tempore Dick Cheney, (R) since January 20, 2001 Robert C. Byrd, (D) since January 4, 2007 Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, (D) since January 4, 2007 Members 535 plus 4 Delegates and 1 Resident Commissioner Political...

In fact, 83.7% (by weight) of the Glock pistol is normal ordnance steel and the "plastic" parts are a dense polymer known as "Polymer 2" which is radio-opaque and is therefore visible to X-ray security equipment. In addition, virtually all of these "plastic" parts contain embedded steel not to make the firearms "detectable", but to increase functionality and shooting accuracy. Contrary to popular movies like Die Hard 2: Die Harder, neither Glock nor any other gun maker has ever produced a "porcelain", "ceramic" or "plastic" firearm which is undetectable by ordinary security screening devices. Even if a pistol completely undetectable by either X-ray machines or metal detectors were to be developed, the ammunition inside would still be detectable. For other uses, see Steel (disambiguation). ... A polymer (from Greek: πολυ, polu, many; and μέρος, meros, part) is a substance composed of molecules with large molecular mass composed of repeating structural units, or monomers, connected by covalent chemical bonds. ... Radiopacity is a measurement of the ability of electromagnetism to pass through a particular material. ... Die Hard 2: Die Harder, the second Die Hard movie, was released on Wednesday, July 4, 1990 and starred Bruce Willis as cop John McClane. ...

In Die Hard 2, the character John McClane portrayed by Bruce Willis specifically referred to a non-existent "Glock 7" with many fictitious characteristics: Walter Bruce Willis (born March 19, 1955 in Idar-Oberstein, Germany) is an American actor and singer. ...

That punk pulled a Glock 7 on me! You know what that is? It's a porcelain gun made in Germany. It doesn't show up on your airport X-ray machines, and it costs more than you make here in a month!

Mike Papac, an armorer at Cinema Weaponry, which supplied the Glock pistols used in Die Hard 2, has stated, "I remember when we did that scene, I tried to talk them out of it. There's no such thing as a gun invisible to metal detectors, and there shouldn't be, but they wouldn't budge. They had it written into the script and that was that."^[9]

The Glock pistol design was not the first to incorporate a plastic frame. Heckler & Koch used polymer for their VP70 pistol frame in 1970. HK's innovation of polymer frames and polygonal rifling seem to have been influential in the Glock design. Still earlier, Remington introduced their polymer-framed Nylon 66 Rifle in 1959. This was so revolutionary at the time that Remington dyed the plastic brown to resemble wood and fitted a cosmetic sheet-metal cover on the receiver to make it appear to be made from steel. Further, the most extensive use of polymers in a pistol was in the Ram-Line Syn Tech Exactor pistol with a barrel made from steel-lined plastic. Heckler & Koch GmbH (H&K) (pronounced [1]) is a German weapons manufacturing company famous for various series of small firearms, notably the MP5 submachine gun, the MP7 personal defense weapon, USP series of handguns, high-precision PSG1 sniper rifle, and the G3 and G36 assault rifles. ... The VP70 (VP for Volkspistole, , ´70 for the year of the first edition: 1970) is a 9mm, 18-round, double action only, semi-automatic/three-round burst capable polymer frame pistol manufactured by German arms firm Heckler & Koch GmbH. It predates the Glock as the first polymer-framed pistol. ... Conventional eight groove rifling on the left, and octagonal polygonal rifling on the right. ... Remington Arms is a major American manufacturer of rifles, shotguns, other firearms, revolvers and ammunition. ...

The popularity of Glock pistols seems to have inspired other manufacturers to begin production of similar polymer-framed products in recent years, such as the Springfield XD, Smith & Wesson M&P, and Walther P99 pistols. One such design, the Smith & Wesson Sigma, so closely resembled Glock's design that it resulted in a patent infringement lawsuit, with Smith & Wesson settling out of court and paying Glock an undisclosed sum.^[10] The XD and a knife. ... The M&P (Military and Police) is a relatively new polymer- framed, short recoil operated, locked breech semi-automatic handgun introduced in the summer of 2005 by the American company Smith & Wesson who designed and manufactures the weapon. ... A close up of the hand grip P99 stripped to main parts The Walther P99 is a semi-automatic pistol made in Germany by Walther Sportwaffen. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ...

Safety mechanisms

Glock pistols use an internal safety mechanism with three components, with no external thumb activated safety switch as might be found on traditional-design pistols. Glock calls this the "Safe Action" system. All three safeties are disabled one after the other when the trigger is depressed. They are: In firearms, a safety or safety catch is a mechanism used to prevent the firing of a weapon for safer handling. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ...

• Trigger Safety: An external lever mechanism contained within the trigger that prevents the trigger from moving unless the lever is depressed.

• Striker Safety: A spring-loaded pin attached by an extension bar to the trigger assembly blocks the striker from striking the primer of the cartridge until the trigger is pulled.

• Drop Safety: The far end of the same extension bar locks the striker into place from the rear until the trigger is pulled.

Similar systems for internal safeties have since become standard for many major manufacturers of semi-automatic pistols. However, Glock pistols, like any other firearm, can discharge and cause injury or death if the operator accidentally or negligently manipulates the trigger. The absence of a traditional safety switch means that Glock users who intend to carry the gun on their person with the chamber loaded must be cautious (as they should be for any type of firearm) of keeping their finger off of the trigger when holstering or unholstering the gun; however, the firearm will not discharge if dropped, requiring a deliberate trigger pull to discharge the firearm. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Levers can be used to exert a large force over a small distance at one end by exerting only a small force over a greater distance at the other. ... The percussion cap or primer was the crucial invention that enabled firearms to fire in any weather. ... This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

In 2003, Glock announced the Internal Locking System (ILS). The ILS is a manually activated lock that is located in the back of the pistol's grip. It is cylindrical in design and, according to Glock, each key is unique. Group key hierarchic solutions are available for law enforcement agencies. When activated, the lock causes a tab to protrude from the rear of the grip. This is done to give both a visual and tactile indication as to whether the lock is engaged or not. When activated, the ILS renders the Glock unfireable as well as making it impossible to disassemble. When disengaged, the ILS adds no further safety mechanisms to the Glock pistol.

The ILS is available as an option on all Glock pistols except for the G36, but not all ILS-equipped Glock pistols are carried by distributors nor imported with the option. The most commonly available Glock pistols with the ILS are the G17, G19, G22, G23, G26, and the G27. The Glock 36 is a pistol manufactured by Glock. ... The Glock 17 was the first pistol designed and manufactured by the Austrian company Glock. ... The Glock 19 is a pistol designed and manufactured by Glock. ... Glock 22 in Olive Drab finish (with magazine) The Glock 22 is a pistol manufactured by Glock. ... Glock 23 The GLOCK 23 is a pistol manufactured by GLOCK. // Description and use The GLOCK 23 is a GLOCK 19 modified to fire the . ... The Glock 26 is a pistol manufactured by Glock. ... The GLOCK 27 is a pistol manufactured by GLOCK. It is a GLOCK 26 modified to fire the . ...

Explosive malfunctions

The explosive malfunction of a firearm, dubbed a kB! (or kaBoom!)^[11] by firearms reporter Dean Speir,^[12] generally results from case failure in a cartridge. Explosive malfunctions in Glock pistols usually damage the firearm and can cause injury to the shooter.^[11]

Controversy arose over Glock's safety standards when several instances of explosive malfunction occurred in Glock pistols sold to police departments in the United States.^[13][14] Upon pulling the trigger, the cartridge case would rupture and cause an explosion that would tear apart the gun and sometimes send fragments into the shooter's face.

The cause of this malfunction was traced to issues with a purposely oversized (loose), and partially unsupported chamber in Glock's pistols chambered in .40 S&W, .45 ACP, and 10 mm Auto. The chamber lacks full support in the rear by the feed ramp in order to facilitate feed reliability. The lack of support in the chamber, usually combined with the use of lead (unjacketed) bullets, reloaded ammunition, or poor-quality factory ammunition (in violation of Glock's recommendations), would cause the case to fail. The subsequent rapid expansion of gas into the chamber caused the cartridge casing to expand beyond normal specifications near the feed ramp at which time the casing would rupture, sometimes damaging the polymer frame and usually ejecting the magazine downwards out of the pistol grip. For Pb as an abbreviation, see PB. General Name, Symbol, Number lead, Pb, 82 Chemical series Post-transition metals or poor metals Group, Period, Block 14, 6, p Appearance bluish gray Standard atomic weight 207. ...

Glock, in its own defense, says that the manual that accompanies each pistol informs the shooter of the dangers of using non-factory rated ammunition, and that the firearm will function safely if the shooter uses factory-loaded, jacketed ammunition and properly cleans and cares for the firearm.^[15] Supporters also point out that this type of malfunction occurs in other firearms as well,^[16][17] particularly M1911-type pistols. However, there continues to be controversy over the presence of an unsupported chamber, critics arguing that it is not necessary and is a liability for the company. The M1911 is a single-action, semiautomatic handgun chambered for the . ...

It has been stated (by Glock and at least one noted barrel maker, the late Gale MacMillan) that because of the specific design of the polygonal rifling in the Glock pistol, operators should not shoot non-jacketed lead ammunition. Lead residue can quickly build up, decreasing the bore diameter and create a dangerous over-pressurization in the barrel, leading to structural failure or warping in the chamber of the barrel.^[15] One can notice a bulge in the fired case ejected from the pistol (even with target loads) to see the result of the unsupported chamber.

Table of Glock pistols

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Glock 22 in Olive Drab finish (with magazine) The Glock 22 is a pistol manufactured by Glock. ... The . ... Glock 23 The GLOCK 23 is a pistol manufactured by GLOCK. // Description and use The GLOCK 23 is a GLOCK 19 modified to fire the . ... The . ... Glock 23 The GLOCK 23 is a pistol manufactured by GLOCK. // Description and use The GLOCK 23 is a GLOCK 19 modified to fire the . ... The . ... The GLOCK 24 is a pistol manufactured by GLOCK. It is a GLOCK 17L modified to fire the . ... The . ... The GLOCK 24 is a pistol manufactured by GLOCK. It is a GLOCK 17L modified to fire the . ... The . ... The Glock 25 is a pistol manufactured by Glock. ... Yugoslavian 9 mm Kratak (9 mm Short) cartridges, FMJ. The . ... The Glock 26 is a pistol manufactured by Glock. ... Ball and hollowpoint 9mm Luger rounds The 9 mm Luger pistol cartridge (9 x 19 mm Parabellum, 9 x 19 mm NATO) was designed by firearms designer Georg Luger. ... The GLOCK 27 is a pistol manufactured by GLOCK. It is a GLOCK 26 modified to fire the . ... The . ... The GLOCK 28 is a pistol manufactured by GLOCK. It is a GLOCK 26 modified to fire the . ... Yugoslavian 9 mm Kratak (9 mm Short) cartridges, FMJ. The . ... The GLOCK 29 is a pistol manufactured by GLOCK. It is a large frame ultra-compact GLOCK somewhat bigger than the GLOCK 26 and fires the 10 mm Auto ammunition. ... (Redirected from 10 mm) The 10 mm Auto pistol cartridge is the child of the famous firearms expert Jeff Cooper. ... The Glock 30 is a pistol manufactured by Glock. ... .45 ACP cartridges .45 redirects here. ... The GLOCK 31 is a pistol manufactured by GLOCK. It is a GLOCK 22 modified to fire the . ... The . ... The GLOCK 31 is a pistol manufactured by GLOCK. It is a GLOCK 22 modified to fire the . ... The . ... The GLOCK 32 is a pistol manufactured by GLOCK. It is a GLOCK 23 modified to fire the . ... The . ... The GLOCK 32 is a pistol manufactured by GLOCK. It is a GLOCK 23 modified to fire the . ... The . ... The GLOCK 33 is a pistol manufactured by GLOCK. It is a GLOCK 27 modified to fire the . ... The . ... The GLOCK 34 is a 9mm pistol designed and manufactured by GLOCK. It is a combat competition shooting pistol with a standard magazine capacity of 17 rounds of ammunition. ... Ball and hollowpoint 9mm Luger rounds The 9 mm Luger pistol cartridge (9 x 19 mm Parabellum, 9 x 19 mm NATO) was designed by firearms designer Georg Luger. ... The Glock 35 is a pistol designed to fire . ... The . ... The Glock 36 is a pistol manufactured by Glock. ... .45 ACP cartridges .45 redirects here. ... The GLOCK 37 is a pistol manufactured by GLOCK. It is a GLOCK 17 modified to fire the . ... The . ... Glock 38 The GLOCK 38 is a pistol designed by GLOCK and released originally in the United States. ... The . ... The GLOCK 39, released in 2005, follows the GLOCK 37s 2003 release. ... The . ...

Glock 18/18C pistols are 9 mm Luger select fire automatic/semi-auto machine pistols and not available to the general public in most countries.

Glock 25 or 28 pistols are not available to the general public in the United States, as they do not meet the standards required for the importation of pistols under the Gun Control Act of 1968. This failure is not due to any inherent defect in the model, but due to the fact that a small pistol chambered for the .380 ACP cartridge does not meet the "sporting purposes" criteria by which imported pistols are judged. However, the Glock 25 and 28 pistols are relatively popular in nations where handguns in "military" calibers (.45 ACP, 9mm Parabellum) may not be purchased by the general public. The Gun Control Act of 1968, Pub. ...

Knives

Glock Feldmesser FM 78

Glock also manufactures their own line of knives, which are popular due to their affordability and the Glock brand. They are available in olive, tan, and black. Glock currently manufactures two models of knives. There is the Field Knife 78, a classic knife, with a 6.5 inch (165 mm) blade and 11.4 inch (290 mm) overall length. The Survival Knife 81 has the same overall dimensions with an additional saw on the back of the the blade. Both knives are phosphate-treated and have a Glock-polymer sheath.^[18] Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 345 pixelsFull resolution (1548 × 667 pixel, file size: 153 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 345 pixelsFull resolution (1548 × 667 pixel, file size: 153 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ...

See also

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References

1. ^ Description of custom 9×21 mm Glock 19 pistols from Glockfaq.com
2. ^ Description of the BATFE point system from Glockfaq.com
3. ^ www.totalhandguns.com, Glock Pistols
4. ^ Guns Magazine article referencing FBI-issue sidearms
5. ^ American Handgunner article by Massad Ayoob referencing the issue of .40 caliber Glocks to DEA agents
6. ^ Safegarding Australia reference concerning the issue of Glock pistols to Customs officers
7. ^ AdelaideNow article describing the need for Australian police to have better sidearms
8. ^ Youtube detail strip video
9. ^ Fasano, John, and Jesse D'Angelo. "Lights!...Cameras!...GLOCKS!" GLOCK Autopistols 2005, Vol.11 No.1, Harris Publications, 2005. 36.
10. ^ S&W and Glock settle suit
11. ^ ^{a b} Explanation of a kB!
12. ^ Short biography of Dean Speir.
13. ^ Article detailing alleged reasons behind the 1992 technical bulletin issued by Glock
14. ^ Article detailing alleged Glock pistol failure experienced by the NYPD, and the NYPD response to the issue.
15. ^ ^{a b} Glock manual page discouraging the use of reloaded ammunition.
16. ^ kB! in a Colt Anaconda
17. ^ Catastrophic kB! in a Springfield M1A rifle
18. ^ Glock, Outdoor knives product page

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Literature

• Boatman, Robert H. Living With Glocks : The Complete Guide to the New Standard in Combat Handguns . Paladin Press, Boulder. 2002. ISBN 1-58160-340-1.
• Kasler, Peter Alan. Glock : The New Wave In Combat Handguns. Paladin Press, Boulder. 1992. ISBN 0-87364-649-5.
• Sweeney, Patrick. The Gun Digest Book of the Glock: A Comprehensive Review : Design, History, Use. kp books, Iola. 2003. ISBN 0-87349-558-6.
• Taylor, Robin. The Glock In Competition, 2nd edition. Taylor Press, Bellingham. 2005. ISBN 0-9662517-4-1.

External links

• Glock's official website

Video links

• Man attempting to break a fully automatic Glock
• Glock 18 firing in slow motion
• Video showing how to field strip a Glock 26