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Glock

Glock 17 (recent production model)
Type Semi-automatic pistol
Place of origin Flag of Austria Austria
Service history
In service 1980–present
Used by See Users
Production history
Designer Gaston Glock
Designed 1980
Manufacturer Glock GmbH
Produced 1980–present
Variants See Variants
Specifications
Cartridge 9x19mm Parabellum
10mm Auto
.45 ACP
.40 S&W
.380 ACP
.357 SIG
.45 GAP
Action Short recoil operated, locked breech, tilting barrel
Feed system Box magazine, see Variants for capacities
Sights Fixed, adjustable, and illuminated night notch sights

Glock is the name of a family of semi-automatic pistols designed and produced by the Austrian company Glock GmbH from Deutsch-Wagram, founded in 1963 by engineer Gaston Glock to manufacture high-strength synthetic and steel components. A semi-automatic pistol is a type of Handgun that can be fired in semi-automatic mode firing one cartridge for each pull of the trigger Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich Glock is the name of a family of Semi-automatic pistols designed and produced by the Austrian company Glock GmbH from Deutsch-Wagram, founded Gaston Glock (1929-) is an Austrian Engineer, and founder of firearms company Glock. Glock GmbH (trademarked as GLOCK) is a weapons manufacturer of handguns that are trade marked as "Safe Action Pistols Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung ( GmbH) is a type of legal entity very common in Germany (where it was created in 1892 Austria Glock is the name of a family of Semi-automatic pistols designed and produced by the Austrian company Glock GmbH from Deutsch-Wagram, founded A cartridge (also known as a "round" packages the Bullet, Gunpowder and primer into a single metallic case precisely made to fit the The 9x19mm Parabellum is a pistol cartridge introduced in 1902 by the German weapons manufacturer Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken (DWM for their In Firearms terminology an action is the system of operation used to load rounds and/or seal the Breech. Recoil operation is an operating mechanism used in locked-breech autoloading Firearms As the name implies these actions use the force of Recoil to provide energy A magazine is an Ammunition storage and feeding device within or attached to a repeating Firearm. Glock is the name of a family of Semi-automatic pistols designed and produced by the Austrian company Glock GmbH from Deutsch-Wagram, founded A semi-automatic pistol is a type of Handgun that can be fired in semi-automatic mode firing one cartridge for each pull of the trigger Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich Glock GmbH (trademarked as GLOCK) is a weapons manufacturer of handguns that are trade marked as "Safe Action Pistols Gaston Glock (1929-) is an Austrian Engineer, and founder of firearms company Glock.

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Development

In May 1980, the company was invited to bid on a contract to supply the Austrian military with a new duty pistol to replace the WWII-era Walther P38 service pistol. The current name of the Military of Austria is Österreichs Bundesheer ("Federal Army of Austria " official English name Austrian Armed Forces World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The Walther P38 is a 9 mm pistol that was developed by Walther as the Service pistol of the Wehrmacht at the beginning of World War Samples were submitted for assessment trials and, after passing all of the exhaustive endurance and abuse tests, Glock emerged as the winner with the Glock 17 model. The handgun was adopted into service with the Austrian military and police forces in 1982 as the P80 (Pistole 80). [1] Shortly thereafter, the weapon was accepted into service with the Dutch, Norwegian and Swedish armed forces. The Royal Netherlands Army ( Koninklijke Landmacht) is the land forces element of the Military of the Netherlands. The Norwegian Army (Hæren is Norway 's military land force It is part of the Norwegian Defence Force along with the Royal Norwegian Navy, the The Glock 17 gave rise to a range of modified versions with alternative caliber chamberings, external dimensions and weights, all retaining the basic design elements. By 1992, some 350,000 pistols had been sold in more than 45 countries, including 250,000 in the USA.

Design details

The Glock 17 (so named because it was the 17th patent of the company)[1] is a 9x19mm semi-automatic pistol that uses a modified Browning locked breech short recoil operating principle. The 9x19mm Parabellum is a pistol cartridge introduced in 1902 by the German weapons manufacturer Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken (DWM for their A semi-automatic pistol is a type of Handgun that can be fired in semi-automatic mode firing one cartridge for each pull of the trigger John Moses Browning ( January 21 or January 23, 1855 – November 26, 1926) born in Ogden Utah, was an American Recoil operation is an operating mechanism used in locked-breech autoloading Firearms As the name implies these actions use the force of Recoil to provide energy [2] The firearm’s locking mechanism has a vertically tilting barrel with a rectangular breech that engages a guide in the slide, on the breech face and a cut in the top front of the ejection port. The slide (or slideback) is the part on the majority of Semi-automatic pistols that moves during the operating cycle and generally houses the Firing pin The barrel recoils rearward, locked together with the slide approximately 3 mm (0. 1 in) until the bullet leaves the barrel and pressure drops to a safe level. A ramped lug at the bottom of the barrel then engages an angled locking block in the frame, tilting the barrel downward while the slide continues back in a straight line.

The slide features a spring-loaded claw extractor and the stamped sheet-metal ejector is pinned to the subframe. [1] The striker firing mechanism has a spring-loaded firing pin that is cocked in two stages, powered by the firing pin spring. A trigger is a Mechanism that actuates the firing sequence of Firearms Triggers almost universally consist of Levers or buttons actuated by the Index When the weapon is charged, the firing pin is in the half-cock position. As the trigger is pulled, the striker is fully cocked. At the end of its travel, the trigger bar is tilted downward by the disconnector, releasing the striker to fire the cartridge. The disconnector also resets the trigger bar so that the striker will be captured in half-cock at the end of the firing cycle. This is known as a pre-set trigger mechanism, referred to as the "Safe Action" trigger by the manufacturer. A trigger is a Mechanism that actuates the firing sequence of Firearms Triggers almost universally consist of Levers or buttons actuated by the Index The disconnector also ensures the pistol can only fire in semi-automatic mode.

The Glock features a triple safety system that secures the weapon against accidental discharge and consists of three independent safety mechanisms: an external trigger safety[3] and two automatic internal safeties – a firing pin safety[4] and a drop safety[5]. The external safety is a small inner lever contained in the trigger. Pressing the lever activates the trigger bar and sheet metal connector. One of the internal safeties is a solid hardened steel pin which, in the secured state, blocks the firing pin channel (disabling the firing pin in its longitudinal axis). The firing pin safety is only pushed upward to release the firing pin for firing when the trigger is actuated and the safety is pushed up through the backward movement of the trigger bar, the second, drop safety guides the trigger bar in a precision safety ramp that is only released when a shot is triggered by pulling the trigger right back. The safeties are systematically disengaged one after another when the trigger is squeezed and then automatically re-activated when the trigger is released. This triple safety system guarantees safe handling of the pistol with a cartridge introduced into the chamber, reducing the time required to deploy the weapon. This allows the user to concentrate on tactical considerations, rather than manipulation of levers, hammers or external safeties found in other, conventional handguns. [1] However, in the case of a misfire this design provides no way to re-cock the striker without manipulating the slide and ejecting the dud round.

The Glock 17 feeds from a double-column box magazine with a 17-round capacity or an extended 19-round magazine. A magazine is an Ammunition storage and feeding device within or attached to a repeating Firearm. Magazines feature a steel body overmolded with plastic. A steel spring drives a plastic follower. After the last round has been fired, the slide remains open on the slide stop. The slide stop release lever is located on the left side of the frame directly beneath the slide and can be manipulated by the thumb of the shooting hand.

The Glock 17 has a fixed sight arrangement that consists of a ramped front sight and a notched rear sight with white contrast elements painted on for increased acquisition speed – a white dot on the front post and a rectangular border on the rear notch. [1] The rear sight can be adjusted for windage as it has a degree of lateral movement in the dovetail it is mounted in. Adjustable and illuminated night sights are also available.

The cold hammer-forged barrel has a polygonal (hexagonal) bore with a right-hand twist. [1] The weapon’s frame, magazine body and several other components are made from a high-strength nylon-based polymer. Overview Nylon is a Thermoplastic silky material first used commercially in a nylon- Bristled Toothbrush (1938 followed more famously by The frame also contains hardened steel guides molded into the internal surfaces. The slide is milled from a single block of ordnance-grade steel. Steel is an Alloy consisting mostly of Iron, with a Carbon content between 0 The barrel and slide are finished with a proprietary nitriding process called Tenifer. Tenifer is a Trademarked name for the end result of a Chemical bath Nitriding process that embeds Nitrogen into an Iron -containing

A Glock 19 field-stripped.
A Glock 19 field-stripped.

Current production Glock 17’s consist of 34 parts. For maintenance the pistol disassembles into 5 main groups: the barrel, slide, frame, magazine and recoil spring assembly.

The firearm is designed for the NATO-standard 9x19mm Parabellum pistol cartridge (bullet weight – 7. The North Atlantic Treaty The 9x19mm Parabellum is a pistol cartridge introduced in 1902 by the German weapons manufacturer Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken (DWM for their A cartridge (also known as a "round" packages the Bullet, Gunpowder and primer into a single metallic case precisely made to fit the 5 g, muzzle velocity – 350 m/s), but can also use high-power (increased pressure) +P and +P+ ammunition with either full metal jacket or jacketed hollow point projectiles.

The Glock was modernized several times throughout its production history. In 1991 a modified version of the recoil spring and recoil spring tube was introduced that is now a single integrated recoil spring assembly that does not disassemble. Additionally the magazine was slightly modified (the magazine floorplate was changed and the follower spring was fitted with a resistance insert at its base) and the trigger pull was increased (optionally). The factory standard trigger is rated at 25 N (5. The newton (symbol N) is the SI derived unit of Force, named after Isaac Newton in recognition of his work on Classical 6 lbf), but by using a modified connector it can be increased to 35 N (7. This article deals with the unit of force For the unit of mass see Pound (mass. The newton (symbol N) is the SI derived unit of Force, named after Isaac Newton in recognition of his work on Classical 9 lbf). This article deals with the unit of force For the unit of mass see Pound (mass. In response to a request made by American law enforcement agencies for a two-stage trigger Glock introduced the so-called NY (New York) trigger module, which features a flat spring in a plastic housing that replaces the trigger bar’s standard coil spring. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the This trigger upgrade is available in two versions: New York and New York Plus that are rated at 34 N (7. The newton (symbol N) is the SI derived unit of Force, named after Isaac Newton in recognition of his work on Classical 6 lbf) to 40 N (9. This article deals with the unit of force For the unit of mass see Pound (mass. The newton (symbol N) is the SI derived unit of Force, named after Isaac Newton in recognition of his work on Classical 0 lbf) and 41 N (9. This article deals with the unit of force For the unit of mass see Pound (mass. The newton (symbol N) is the SI derived unit of Force, named after Isaac Newton in recognition of his work on Classical 2 lbf) to 50 N (11. This article deals with the unit of force For the unit of mass see Pound (mass. The newton (symbol N) is the SI derived unit of Force, named after Isaac Newton in recognition of his work on Classical 2 lbf) respectively, which require approximately 20 N (4. This article deals with the unit of force For the unit of mass see Pound (mass. The newton (symbol N) is the SI derived unit of Force, named after Isaac Newton in recognition of his work on Classical 5 lbf) to 30 N (6. This article deals with the unit of force For the unit of mass see Pound (mass. The newton (symbol N) is the SI derived unit of Force, named after Isaac Newton in recognition of his work on Classical 7 lbf) of force to disengage the safeties and another 10 N (2. This article deals with the unit of force For the unit of mass see Pound (mass. The newton (symbol N) is the SI derived unit of Force, named after Isaac Newton in recognition of his work on Classical 2 lbf) in the second stage to fire a shot. This article deals with the unit of force For the unit of mass see Pound (mass.

A mid-life upgrade to the Glock series involved the frame’s grip, which received checkering on the front strap and serrations to the rear (these pistols are sometimes called the generation 2 models). In the late 1990s the pistol’s frame was further modified with a Universal rail adapter (used to mount laser pointers and tactical flashlights), thumb rests on both sides of the frame and finger grooves on the front strap of the pistol grip (generation 3 upgrade). The extractor has also been changed twice and the locking block was enlarged along with the addition of another pin. [1]

The Glock pistol accessories include several devices for tactical illumination, such as front rail mounted lights with optional lasers and an adapter to mount a flashlight on the bottom of a magazine. Polymer holsters in various configurations and matching magazine pouches are also available. Glock also produces optional sights, triggers, recoil springs, slide stop levers, and underwater spring cups. Three open sight systems are produced.

In 2003, Glock announced the Internal Locking System (ILS) safety feature. 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. When activated, the lock causes a tab to protrude from the rear of the grip giving 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 most Glock pistols.

Variants

Following the introduction of the Glock 17, numerous variants and versions have been offered. Variants that differ in caliber, frame, and slide length are identified by different model numbers with the exception of the Glock 17L. Other changes not dealing with frame and slide length are identified with suffixes such as "C" which denotes compensated models. Minor options such as frame color, sights, and included accessories are identified by a separate model code on the box and do not appear anywhere on the firearm.

Glock pistols come in three main sizes, all modeled after the original full-size Glock 17. "Standard" full-size models are designed as duty weapons with a large magazine capacity. "Compact" models are a slightly smaller with reduced magazine capacity and lighter weight while maintaining a usable grip length. "Subcompact" models are designed for easier carry being lighter and shorter; subcompact models are intended to be used with two fingers on the grip below the trigger guard. .45 ACP and 10 mm models are slightly larger than smaller cartridge pistols and are not offered in the 'compact' size. Glock produces a special single-stack "Slimline" . 45 ACP pistol, the Glock 36. "Competition" versions have longer barrels and slides, adjustable sights, and extended slide and magazine release.

Some Glock pistols are available as "C" models (for "compensated") which have slots cut in the barrel and slide to reduce muzzle climb. In Firearms the term ported relates to holes that are precision-drilled into the forward part of the barrel (and slide on Pistols. Muzzle climb refers to the elevation of muzzle of the firearm caused by combined Recoil from multiple shots being fired in quick succession [6]

The selective-fire Glock 18 machine pistol.
The selective-fire Glock 18 machine pistol.
The compact Glock 19.
The compact Glock 19.
A subcompact Glock 29 in the powerful 10mm Auto cartridge.
A subcompact Glock 29 in the powerful 10mm Auto cartridge.
The competition-oriented Glock 35.
The competition-oriented Glock 35.
The slim-frame Glock 36 in .45 ACP.
The slim-frame Glock 36 in .45 ACP.
Model number Cartridge Total length Barrel length Magazine Capacity[20] Weight
(unloaded)		 Style
(mm) (in) (mm) (in) Standard Optional (g) (oz)
17, 17C 9x19mm 186 7. The 9x19mm Parabellum is a pistol cartridge introduced in 1902 by the German weapons manufacturer Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken (DWM for their 32 114 4. 49 17 10, 19, 33 625 22 Standard
17L 225 8. 86 153 6. 02 17 10, 19, 33 670 23. 6
18, 18C 185 7. 28 114 4. 49 33 10, 17, 19 620 21. 9
19, 19C 174 6. 85 102 4. 01 15 10, 17, 19, 33 595 21 Compact
20, 20C 10mm Auto 193 7. 60 117 4. 61 15 10 785 27. 7 Standard
21, 21C, 21SF .45 ACP 13 10 745 26. 3
22, 22C .40 S&W 186 7. 32 114 4. 49 15 10, 17 650 22. 9
23, 23C 174 6. 85 102 4. 01 13 10, 15, 17 600 21. 2 Compact
24, 24C 225 8. 86 153 6. 02 15 10, 17 757 26. 7 Competition
25 .380 ACP 174 6. 85 102 4. 01 15 17, 19 570 20. 1 Compact
26 9x19mm 160 6. 30 88 3. 46 10 12, 15, 17, 19, 33 560 19. 8 Subcompact
27 . 40 S&W 9 11, 13, 17 560 19. 8
28 . 380 ACP 10 12, 15, 17, 19 529 18. 7
29 10mm Auto 172 6. 77 96 3. 78 10 15 700 24. 7
30, 30SF . 45 ACP 10 9, 13 680 24
31, 31C .357 SIG 186 7. 32 114 4. 49 15 17 660 23. 3 Standard
32, 32C 174 6. 85 102 4. 01 13 15, 17 610 21. 5 Compact
33 160 6. 30 88 3. 46 9 11, 13, 15, 17 560 19. 8 Subcompact
34 9x19mm 207 8. 15 135 5. 31 17 10, 19, 33 650 22. 9 Competition
35 . 40 S&W 15 10, 17 695 24. 5
36 . 45 ACP 172 6. 77 96 3. 78 6 - 570 20. 1 Slimline
37 .45 GAP 189 7. 44 116 4. 56 10 - 735 25. 9 Standard
38 174 6. 85 102 4. 01 8 10 685 24. 2 Compact
39 160 6. 30 88 3. 46 6 8, 10 548 19. 3 Subcompact

Users

The popularity of Glock pistols can be attributed to a number of factors. They are said to be very reliable, being able to function under extreme conditions and to fire a wide range of ammunition types. 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. [34] The polymer frame makes them lighter than typical steel or aluminum-framed pistols, which is attractive for police officers and civilians who carry firearms for extended periods of time.

The popularity of Glock pistols seems to have inspired other manufacturers to begin production of similar polymer-framed firearms, including the Springfield XD, Smith & Wesson M&P, and Walther P99 pistols. The Springfield Armory XD is a Semi-automatic pistol manufactured in the city of Karlovac Croatia by HS Produkt (formerly I The P99 is a Semi-automatic pistol developed by the German company Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen of Ulm for law enforcement security forces 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 amount. The Sigma is Smith & Wesson 's venture into using synthetic materials in gun construction using high-strength polymer material for the frame Patent infringement is the act of utilizing a patented Invention without permission from the Patent holder [35]

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Woźniak, Ryszard. Encyklopedia najnowszej broni palnej - tom 2 G-Ł. Bellona. 2001. pp45-50.
  2. ^ Glock 17 technical data on Glock.com. Retrieved on 2008-02-03. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states
  3. ^ Trigger Safety information on Glock.com. Retrieved on 2008-02-03. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states
  4. ^ Firing Pin Safety information on Glock.com. Retrieved on 2008-02-03. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states
  5. ^ Drop Safety information on Glock.com. Retrieved on 2008-02-03. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states
  6. ^ "C" Models on Glock.com. Retrieved on 2008-02-03. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states
  7. ^ Non-US Glocks: "Glock 17A" on GlockFAQ.com
  8. ^ Glock 17A photo on RPGFirearms.com.au
  9. ^ Glock with factory safety, www.glockfaq.com
  10. ^ Glock 17 with safety, www.thefiringline.com
  11. ^ http://glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=412093 Glocks with GL prefix and ZTD date code have manual safety, http://glocktalk.com
  12. ^ Cominolli Safety
  13. ^ Dougherty, Martin J. Small Arms From the Civil War to the Present Day, Amber Books Ltd. (2005), ISBN 13: 9780760763292.
  14. ^ "The New Glock 21SF 'Short Frame' Announced At SHOT Show 2007", GlockWorld
  15. ^ Glock Model Info: "Have any models been discontinued?" on GlockFAQ.com
  16. ^ "Glock, Inc. Introduces New Glock 30 SF .45 Auto Short Frame Pistol at SHOT Show in Las Vegas", International Business Times, February 2, 2008
  17. ^ Ayoob, Massad. "The Glock 34", Guns magazine, September 1999
  18. ^ Ayoob, Massad. "Glock 36 And Kahr P9: Slim, Light And Powerful", Shooting Industry, August 2000
  19. ^ James, Frank W. "The Glock Model 38", Handguns magazine
  20. ^ Glock magazine chart
  21. ^ Glock Model Info: "What is the BATF points system and how does it affect Glocks?" on GlockFAQ.com. Retrieved on 2008-02-03. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states
  22. ^ Rare & Collectible Glocks: "G17 with factory external safety (G17S?)" on GlockFAQ.com
  23. ^ "Arming of Front-Line Customs Officers" on Safeguarding Australia
  24. ^ http://www.bmlv.gv.at/waffen/waf_p80.shtml
  25. ^ http://www.defense.gouv.fr/terre/decouverte/materiels/materiels_specifiques/glock_17
  26. ^ http://www.mod.gov.lv/upload/nbsfakti.anglu.gala.pdf
  27. ^ SOJ.lt :: Lietuvos kariuomenė. Specialiųjų Operacijų Junginys (SOJ) "Aitvaras"
  28. ^ http://www.landmacht.nl/materieel/huidig_materieel/Manoeuvrematerieel/Glock_17__9mm.aspx
  29. ^ Komenda Główna Policji
  30. ^ Pistol 88 on SoldF.com (Unofficial Swedish Army Homepage)
  31. ^ Defendor AB, supplier
  32. ^ Ayoob, Massad. "Small Handgun Attitude", Guns magazine, May 2003
  33. ^ Ayoob, Massad. "9mm Dead?", American Handgunner, November - December 2004
  34. ^ Glock disassembly video on YouTube, May 31, 2006
  35. ^ Thurman, Russ. "Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Gunmaker, S&W and Glock Settle Suit", Shooting Industry, June, 1997

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