Glock
Posted on | April 18, 2010 | No Comments
Glock handguns are common sidearms among law enforcement agencies and military organizations around the world. The popularity of Glock pistols can be attributed to a number of factors. They are 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 easier.
The polymer frame makes them lighter than typical steel or aluminum-framed handguns, an attractive feature for police officers and civilians who carry firearms for extended periods of time. The trigger is the only operating element; all three pistol safeties are deactivated when the unique trigger is pulled, and automatically activated when it is released. Glock pistols have no manual safeties; the only external controls aside from the trigger itself are the slide release and magazine release. This adds to the simplicity of use and removes a potential source of error while operating the handgun under stress. It also provides excellent balance when the weapon is holding a full magazine. Most of the steel components in a Glock pistol are treated with a nitriding process called “Tenifer”, which increases the surface hardness and makes the weapon resistant to corrosionGlock handguns are common sidearms among law enforcement agencies and military organizations around the world. The popularity of Glock pistols can be attributed to a number of factors. They are 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 easier.
The polymer frame makes them lighter than typical steel or aluminum-framed handguns, an attractive feature for police officers and civilians who carry firearms for extended periods of time. The trigger is the only operating element; all three pistol safeties are deactivated when the unique trigger is pulled, and automatically activated when it is released. Glock pistols have no manual safeties; the only external controls aside from the trigger itself are the slide release and magazine release. This adds to the simplicity of use and removes a potential source of error while operating the handgun under stress. It also provides excellent balance when the weapon is holding a full magazine. Many of the steel components in a Glock are treated with a nitriding process called “Tenifer”,[6] which increases the surface hardness and makes the weapon resistant to wear and corrosion.
Gaston Glock’s company, headquartered in Deutsch-Wagram, Austria, was founded in 1963. The company originally produced curtain rods, but in the early 1970’s they diversified into manufacturing
plastic containers, field knives, plastic magazines,
ammunition belts, and practice hand grenades for the Austrian military. The first ever Glock pistol was introduced in 1980, way ahead of its time. The original Glock 17, was chambered in 9mm parabellum, with a capacity of 17 rounds. The Glock soon gained the reputation for never jamming, which caused the Austrian Army to be very impressed with the pistol. The army soon selected the Glock 17 to be their official side-arm. This remains true to this day.
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