Glock

The Glock, sometimes called by its manufacturer the Glock “Safe Action” Pistol, is a series of semi-automatic pistols, or fully automatic pistols. the case of the Glock 18, designed and produced by the manufacturer Glock Ges.m.b.H. from Deutsch-Wagram, Austria. The company's founder, engineer Gaston Glock, had no experience in either gun design or manufacturing at the time he was developing the prototype of his first pistol, the Glock 17. Glock did, however, have extensive experience. with advanced synthetic polymers, knowledge that was instrumental in the company designing the first successful line of polymer-framed pistols. Glock introduced ferritic nitrocarburizing, a form of carburizing, to the firearms industry as an anti-corrosion treatment on metal gun parts.

Despite initial resistance in the market to accept a "plastic gun" due to durability and reliability concerns, Glock pistols have become the company's most profitable product line, achieving a large share of market in police forces, security agencies and armed forces in more than 50 countries. It is fully ambidextrous, with a retractable stock and adjustable cheek piece. It has upper and lower ris rails, and also has the possibility of using a silencer. In the future it will allow the use of other pistol models.

Development

In 1980 the Austrian Armed Forces announced their intention to acquire a new, modern model of pistol to replace their World War II-era Walther P38. The Austrian Ministry of Defense drew up a list of 17 criteria for choosing the next generation service pistol.

1. Semi-automatic design.
2. The gun was to use NATO's standard 9×19 mm Parabellum.
3. Loggers should have a minimum capacity of 8 rounds, and do not need assistance.
4. The actions necessary to prepare the gun to give fire, and the subsequent ones should be with one hand, both with the right hand and with the left.
5. Absolutely safe pistol against accidental shock, shock, drops from a height of 2 m on a steel plate.
6. Maintenance and cleaning of the gun should be possible without the use of tools.
7. The construction of the gun could not exceed 58 individual parts (equivalent to a P38).
8. After shooting 15,000 standard ammunition cartridges, the gun will be inspected for wear

Glock became aware of the Austrian Army's hiring plan and in 1982 assembled a team of Europe's leading pistol experts from the military, police and shooting fields to define the most desirable characteristics in a combat pistol. Within three months, Glock developed a working prototype. This new pistol made extensive use of synthetic materials and modern manufacturing technologies in its design, making it a very cost-effective candidate. In early 1982, several samples of the Glock 17 9x19mm (named after Gaston Glock's patent number) were submitted for evaluation testing, and after passing all the extensive endurance and abuse tests, Glock became the winner with his model 17.

The Glock 17 was adopted as a service pistol in the Austrian military and police forces in 1982 under the designation P80 (Pistole 80), with an initial order of 25,000 units. This new model outperformed eight other different pistol models from five manufacturers (Heckler & Koch of Germany offered its P7M8, P7M13 and P9S models, SIG-Sauer of Switzerland its P220 and P226, Beretta of Italy its model 92SB-F, FN Herstal of Belgium proposed an updated version of its Browning Hi-Power, and the other Austrian manufacturer Steyr entered the competition with its GB pistol).

The results of the Austrian tests triggered a wave of interest in Western Europe and also across the Atlantic, particularly in the United States, where a similar process to select a blanket replacement for the M1911 was underway since late 1970s (known as the Joint Service Small Arms Program). In late 1983, the United States Department of Defense inquired about the Glock pistol and received four examples of the Glock 17 for unofficial evaluation. Glock was then invited to participate in the XM9 Personal Defense Pistol Trials, but declined. because DoD specifications would require extensive reorganization of the production team and providing 35 test examples in an unrealistic time frame.

Shortly thereafter, the Glock 17 was accepted into service with the Norwegian Armed Forces and the Swedish Armed Forces, exceeding all current NATO durability standards. As a result, the Glock 17 became in a standard NATO classified pistol and was granted a NATO Stock Number (1005-25-133-6775).

By 1992, Glock had sold about 350,000 pistols in more than 45 countries, about 250,000 of them in the United States alone.

Design

The Glock 17 (G17) model is characterized by its locked chamber, short recoil, a standard higher capacity magazine (17 rounds) and a high rate of fire. It uses a modified barrel from the Peter/Browning safety system.

Unlike other pistols, the G17 and other GLOCK models have been produced with the SAFE ACTION SYSTEM mechanism, which is a semi-double action firing mechanism (the striker is left half mounted) with a striker instead of the firing pin and the firing needle. Your structure is filled up of polymer and a sophisticated plastic. It also does not have manual locks, but rather integrated automatic locks that make it safe to carry; However, in exchange for the convenience of not having to remove the safety before shooting, the GLOCK trigger requires a large pressure of about 2.5 kg, which is a very large pressure compared to with other weapons.

When it was revealed that its structure was made of polymer, it slightly surprised gun users and some thought that it was made of plastic, and therefore imperceptible to metal detectors.

However, the slide, the barrel and other parts are made of metal and that is why the model is detected by metal detectors. The slide and barrel are treated with the QPQ Tenifer Process, which makes the steel much more durable.

The G17 has become very popular for its ease of handling, long durability, moderate price and above average shooting accuracy. It is very reliable in environments hostile to guns, such as deserts, jungles and arctic regions.

The G17 has undergone five major revisions since its appearance, so the current version is called the "fifth generation" of GLOCK 17.

The G17 is the model most used by police officers, but it is also popular for military, sports and defense use. More than 50 countries use it.

There are other GLOCK models that are very similar to the G17. They basically use the same design in their structure, but their pistols, barrels and slides can be different because they use different calibers and are of different sizes.

Variants

After the introduction of the Glock 17, numerous variants and versions of the original model were offered. The variants, which differ in caliber and frame and slide size, are identified by different model numbers with the exception of the Glock 17L. Other changes not related to frame and slide size are identified with suffixes, such as "C", which refers to compensated versions. Minor options, such as frame color, type of sights and accessories included, are identified with a different model code on the box and are not inscribed on the weapon itself.

Glock pistols are offered in five formats, all based on the original Glock 17 design. The "Standard" They are designed as a full-size service pistol with a high-capacity magazine. The "Compact" They have a slightly smaller size with a smaller magazine capacity and also a lower weight but maintain an adequate grip size. The "Subcompact" They are designed to take up little space and be easy to transport as they have a very small weight and size, so they are intended to be used with only two fingers on the handle. There is also a "Slimline".45 ACP version with a single row magazine, the Glock 36. The "Competition" They are longer in terms of barrel and slide size, have adjustable sights and are usually used with extended capacity magazines.

Glock Gun Models

Model number	Cartridge	Total length	Long barrel	Load capacity		Weight (downloaded)	Style
		(mm)	(mm)	Standard	Optional	(g)
17, 17C	9×19 mm	186	114	17	10, 19, 24, 33	625	Standard
17L		225	153	17	10, 19, 24, 33	670	Long runner
18, 18C		185.	114	19	17, 24, 31, 33	620	Standard
19, 19C		174	102.	15	10, 17, 19, 24, 33	595	Compacta
20, 20C, 20SF	10 mm Auto	193	117	15	10	785	Standard
21, 21C, 21SF	.45 ACP			13	10	745
22, 22C	.40 S blindW	186	114	15	10, 17, 22	650
23, 23C		174	102.	13	10, 15, 17, 22	600	Compacta
24, 24C		225	153	15	10, 17, 22	757	Competition
25	.380 ACP	174	102.	15	17, 19	570	Compacta
26	9×19 mm	160	88	10	12, 15, 17, 19, 33	560	Subcompact
27	.40 S blindW			9	11, 13, 15, 17, 22	560
28	.380 ACP			10	12, 15, 17, 19	529
29, 29SF	10 mm Auto	172	96	10	15	700
30, 30SF	.45 ACP			10	9, 13	680
31, 31C	.357 GIS	186	114	15	10, 17	660	Standard
32, 32C		174	102.	13	10, 15, 17	610	Compacta
33		160	88	9	10, 11, 13, 15, 17	560	Subcompact
34	9×19 mm	207	135	17	19, 33	650	Competition
35	.40 S blindW			15	10, 17
36	.45 ACP	172	96	6	-	570	Slimline
37	.45 GAP	186	116	10	-	735	Standard
38		174	102.	8	10	685	Compacta
39		160	88	6	8, 10	548	Subcompact
40	10mm Auto	241	153	15	-	1005	Long runner
41	.45 ACP	223	135	13	-	760	Competition
42	.380 ACP	151	82.5	6	6	390	Subcompact
43	9x19 mm	159	86.5	6	6	510
43X	9x19 mm	165	87	10	-	530
44	.22 LR	185.	102.	10	-	415	Compacta
45	9x19 mm	189	102.	17	17, 19, 24, 31, 33	694
48	9x19 mm	185.	106	10	-	588
Notes: The Glock pistols designated with a "C" after the model number have an opening on the sliding and grooves in the cannon to compensate the cannon lifting when shooting. The Glock 18/18C models are selective 9×19 mm Parabellum fire machine guns and are not available to the general public in most countries.

9×19 mm Parabellum

Glock 17

• The Glock 17 is the original 9×19 mm Parabellum model, with a standard charger with capacity for 17 rounds. Modified versions of Glock 17.
  • La Glock 17C it was introduced in 1996 and incorporates slots at the top of the cannon and an opening on the sliding to compensate for the ascent of the cannon and the recess. Currently many other Glock models are available with this option, all with the "C" suffix registered on the sliding.
  • La Glock 17L is an elongated version introduced in 1988, it incorporates extended cannon and larger sliding. Initially, the Glock 17L had three slots at the top of the cannon and the corresponding hole in the sliding; however, the later models lack holes in the cannon. The Glock 17L stopped manufacturing with the arrival of the Glock 34.
  • La Glock 17MB is a version with ambidiestro charger retainer. This, together with the other MB versions, was stopped manufacturing after the introduction of the "fourth generation" models, which have a reversible charger retainer.

Glock 18

• The Glock 18 is a variant of the Glock 17 with a shooting selector that allows you to shoot in automatic mode as well as in semiautomatic, making it a machine gun. It was developed at the request of the Austrian counter-terrorism unit EKO Cobra. The shooting selector is a lever type and is located in the back left of the sliding. With the selective lever positioned down the gun shoots in completely automatic mode, and positioned upwards it does in semiautomatic mode. This model is usually used with a long charger with capacity for 33 cartridges, but it can also use the Glock 17, loaders with capacity for 10, 17 or 19 shells. The first Glock 18 model produces a strong cannon lift during automatic fire if you are not coupled with a briefcase to support the detachable shoulder. To improve this feature, a compensated version was created, known as Glock 18C.
  • La Glock 18C has an opening on the front top of the sliding. This opening provides an output area for four compensatory cuts practiced at the top of the cannon to expel part of the firing gases upwards, compensating the cannon up and offering greater control to the shooter on the machine gun when shooting at bursts. The cuts begin approximately in the middle of the barrel and the first two are smaller than the other two later. The automatic shooting cadence is approximately 1,100–1,200 shots per minute. Most of the other features are equivalent to Glock 17, but the belt, frame and certain parts of the Glock 18 shooting control system are not interchangeable with other Glock models.

Glock 19

• The Glock 19 is a slightly reduced Glock 17, called "Compact" by the manufacturer. It began to be manufactured in 1988, mainly for military and police use. The cannon and grip of the Glock 19 have been reduced approximately 12 mm with respect to the Glock 17 and uses a charger with a standard capacity of 15 rounds, however it is compatible with the chargers of the Glock 17 and the Glock 18, with capacity for 10, 17, 19 or 33 shells. In order to preserve the operational reliability of the short-return system, the mass of the belt is still the same as in the Glock 17 from which it derives. Some of the components are interchangeable with the original model.

Glock 26

• The Glock 26 is a 9 mm "subcompact" variant designed for concealed bearing that was introduced in August 1985, mainly for the civil market. It has a smaller frame than that of the Glock 19, with a handle in which only two fingers fit, although at present there are several loading bases that allow to expand the grip to achieve a better grip. The cannon and the belt are also shorter, the standard charger of this model is double row with capacity for 10 rounds. It also has a charger with a larger base that allows two additional cartridges, and is additionally compatible with the chargers of the Glock 17, 18 and 19, with capacity of 15, 17, 19 or 33 cartridges. The Glock 26 is not a simple reduction in size of the Glock 19, it has required a wide redesign of the frame, and some internal parts, which make it available double reclaimer spring.

Glock 34

• The Glock 34 is an elongated version of the Glock 17 for competition. It is similar to its predecessor model, the Glock 17L (which was stopped manufacturing), but not so long. It began to be manufactured in 1998, compared to the Glock 17, the cannon and the slope are 21 millimeters longer. It has the charger releaser and the largest belt bra, a adjustable rear look and the trigger pressure is 20 N. The strap has a hole in the front part created to reduce the weight in the front of the gun and achieve a better balance.

10mm Auto

Glock 20

• The Glock 20, introduced in 1991, was developed to compete in the then growing 10 mm Auto caliber market for police and security forces. The gun can be used with full power loads as well as with reduced "FBI" loads that have a lower output speed. Due to the larger size of the cartridge and higher pressures, the gun is slightly larger than the Glock 17, having approximately 2.5 mm wider and 7 mm longer. Although many small pieces are interchangeable with Glock 17, which shares 50% of common parts, the main components are larger and cannot be exchanged. The standard G20 charger capacity is 15 rounds. In 2009, Glock announced they would offer a 152 mm cannon as an option.

Glock 29

• The Glock 29 is the 10 mm Auto subcompact version, equivalent to the Glock 26 but with the slightly higher dimensions that this most powerful ammunition needs. It was introduced in 1997 along with Glock 30. This model has a 96 mm barrel and a standard charger with capacity for 10 rounds. Like other compact guns and Glock subsets, the Glock 29 is compatible with the full-size model loaders of the same caliber, in this case with the 15-mm Glock 20 10-mm shell loaders.

.45 ACP

The barrels of all Glock.45 ACP caliber pistols have an octagonal polygonal rifling instead of the hexagonal one used by other caliber models.

Glock 21

• The Glock 21 is a 45 ACP version of the Glock 20 designed primarily for the US market. Compared to the 10 mm Auto Glock 20, the Glock 21 strap is lighter to compensate for the lower output of the cartridge.45 ACP. The standard Glock 21 charger is scalded column type with capacity for 13 projectiles.

Glock 30

• The Glock 30 is the 45 ACP version of the Glock 29 subcompact, with a standard 10 cartridge charger, although it also accepts the 13 Glock 21 charger.

Glock 36

• The Glock 36 is a "slimline" version of the Glock 30 subcompact, its unique feature is that it has an ultra compact frame. The barrel, the sliding and the charger are unique for this model. It is the first Glock model manufactured with a simple row charger, with a capacity of only 6 rounds. Unlike other Glock sub-compact guns, model 36 cannot use larger-capacity loaders of other models of the same caliber.

.40 S&W

Glock 22

• The Glock 22 is a full size Glock 17 version.40 S blindW. This model introduced in 1990 has a modified belt, armor and cannon to adapt to the size and power of the cartridge. The capacity of the standard charger is 15 shells.

Glock 23

• The Glock 23 is a version.40 S blindW of the Glock 19 compact gun. Its dimensions are identical to the Glock 19 but it is slightly heavier and incorporates modifications to the sliding, armor and cannon to adapt to the munition.40 S StudentW. The standard charger's capacity is 13 rounds, but it also accepts the 15 Glock 22 charger, measures 188 mm and the length of its barrel is 96mm

Glock 24

• The Glock 24 is a competition-oriented version of caliber.40 S blindW derived from the Glock 22, similar in its concept to the Glock 17L model. The Glock was introduced in 1994 and officially removed from the company's product line with the arrival of the Glock 34 and 35. However, Glock continues to produce small amounts of Glock 24 and 24C (like the Glock 17L) in irregular intervals to meet consumer demand.
  • It also produced the Glock 24C, a compensated version with slots in the cannon.

Glock 27

• The Glock 27 is a version.40 S fakeW of the Glock 26 subcompact. Its standard charger has capacity for 9 cartridges, but it also supports the loaders of the larger versions.40 S blindW, Glock 22 and 23, with capacity of 15 and 13 cartridges respectively. With respect to that, there are a separating parts to attach to the larger loaders that have as effect "extender" the handle of the subcompact pistol to improve ergonomics when you are inserted loaders of greater capacity.

Glock 35

• The Glock 35 is a version.40 S blindW of the Glock 34 competition-oriented gun.

.380 ACP

The.380 ACP caliber models are intended primarily for markets in which civilians are prohibited from possessing pistols that use so-called "military caliber" ammunition such as the 9x19 mm Parabellum. These models are not sold in the United States, as certain characteristics of the weapon prevent it from passing US import restrictions.

Due to the relatively low chamber pressure exerted by the.380 ACP cartridge, these models have an unlocked chamber and operate by direct recoil of the slide. This drive mechanism requires significant modifications to the internal parts of the weapon.

Glock 25

• The Glock 25, introduced in 1995, is a Glock 19 derivative adapted to use the cartridge.380 ACP. The Glock 25 standard charger has capacity for 15 shells. It's civil use.
• This model particularly in the USA is not available to the civilian population as it is the model used by some security agencies.

Glock 28

The Glock 28 is a subcompact version of the blowback-action G25, with a standard 10-round magazine capacity, but also accepts the G25's 15-round magazine.

Glock 42

The G42 is the smallest size that Glock has designed, which is why it is used by people with small hands, and its design allows it to be carried concealed. The G42 has a magazine capacity of 6 rounds. Its total length is 151 mm (5.94"), trigger pull of 24N and weight of 390 g.

22 LR

Glock 44

The G44 is one of the latest launches on the market, its caliber is 22 LR, it has a magazine capacity of 10 rounds, a total length of 185 mm (7.28"), trigger pull of 26 N and weighing 415 g.

THE TRIGGER SAFETY SYSTEM-(SAFE ACTION)

The 'Safe Action' security system of Glock pistols is different from that of traditional double action (D/A) pistols. The 'Safe Action' system gives you constant trigger pressure with each shot until the shot is fired. The trigger is an operating element that also controls one of the automatic safety systems. The trigger pull can be varied depending on the operational purpose. This is another safety feature for those switching from a conventional pistol to a GLOCK.

THREE INSURANCES

The combination of three automatic safeties and a constant double action system is what makes the GLOCK Pistol the safest in the world. While the trigger is pulled, three automatic mechanisms (trigger safety, firing pin safety, and drop safety) operate independently of each other. After the shot, when the trigger returns to its position, all three systems are automatically reactivated.

SIMPLE CONSTRUCTION.

Glock pistols have less than half the parts of other pistols. The GLOCK 17 model only has 33 parts, two pins and not a single screw. The fewer parts, the fewer problems. Plus, parts are guaranteed to be 100% interchangeable. Disassembling the gun to clean it can be accomplished without any tools.

IMPACT RESISTANT PLASTIC.

The frame of Glock pistols is made of a single piece, is extremely resistant and is also 86% lighter than steel. It is resistant to extreme temperatures, salt water, shocks, sand, mud, etc. It is practically indestructible.

TENIFER FINISH.

The steel parts are also virtually indestructible. The Tenifer process gives surfaces a diamond-hard finish that makes them resistant to corrosion and salt water. The matte black finish prevents reflections.

.357 SIG

Glock 31

• The Glock 31 is a 357 SIG calibre variant of the Glock 22 (.40 S blindW) of full size. The capacity of your standard charger is 15 shells.

Glock 32

• The Glock 32 is a 357 SIG calibre variant of the compact Glock 23 (.40 S blindW). The capacity of your standard charger is 13 rounds.

Glock 33

• The Glock 33 is a 357 SIG caliber variant of the Glock 27 subcompact (.40 S blindW) with a standard 9 projectile charger.

.45 GAP

Glock 37

• The Glock 37 is an original GAP caliber variant of the original Glock 17. It uses a wider and bised sliding, a larger cannon and a different charger, but it is also similar to model 17. Glock 37 first appeared in 2003. It was designed to deliver ballistic performance comparable to that of the cartridge.45 ACP in the frame of the size of the Glock 17. The standard charger capacity of the Glock 37 is 10 bullets.

Glock 38

• The Glock 38 is a caliber variant.45 GAP of the compact Glock 19. The capacity of your standard charger is 8 cartridges.

Glock 39

• The Glock 39 is the caliber.45 GAP variant of the Glock 26 subcompact. Your standard charger has capacity for 6 rounds.

Regional variants

Glock Mariner & Glock Tactical

Glock 17A

• The Glock 17A is a variant produced with a 120 mm elongated cannon that visibly stands out from the sliding. It is intended for the Australian market to comply with local laws regarding the length of the cannon created after the shootings at the University of Monash and is supplied with 10 projectile loaders.

Glock 17S

• The Glock 17S is a variant with external manual insurance mounted on the frame. A small number of guns were manufactured from this version for security forces in Tasmania, Israel, Pakistan and perhaps also for some other South Americans.

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Glock 17 Pro

• The Glock 17Pro is a version produced exclusively for the Finnish market. It has a series of alterations with respect to the Glock 17 standard, such as factory illuminated night views with tritio, elongated and threaded cannon, releasing the modified charger, among others.

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Glock 17 DK

• The Glock 17DK is a version for Denmark, where guns should have, by law, at least 210 mm long. The Glock 17DK has a 122.5 mm cannon, making the gun 210 mm long.

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Glock 25 SDN

• The Glock 25 SDN (Secretaries of the National Defense) is an identical version in size to the Glock 19 available in calibre.380 ACP (also called 9mm kurtz, 9x17 mm, 9mm short or 9mm Browning) for the civilian population and Mexican police. It has the registration S. D. N. MEXICO DF printed on the slope and is distributed by the Directorate of Arms and Ammunition Marketing (DCAM) of the SDN.

Training variants

Glock 17T

• The Glock 17T is a training gun that shoots rubber bullets or paint. There are two versions and both are easily recognizable by their bright blue frame: the Glock 17T 9 mm FX, which shoots Simunition FX cartridges and the Glock 17T 7,8×21 AC, which shoots rubber bullets and paint powered by replaceable compressed air cartridges.

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Glock 17 P

• The Glock 17P and Glock 17R are training replicas to practice body-to-body combat in addition to loading and unloading the gun. These versions are identical to the standard Glock 17 except their red frame but do not have a percutor hole in the chamber.

• Ecuador

The National Police of Ecuador is also equipped with Glock 17 automatic pistols.[38]

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• Uruguay Uruguay: The Glock 17 is used as a weapon of strength by the National Army and the National Navy, as well as the Glock 17 and 19 by the National Police.