Glock, minus the business with the mallet. Glock Ges. The company was already close to the Austrian Armed Forces when they announced in the early 80s that they wanted a modern handgun to replace their obsolete Walther P The Austrian Armed Forces had several criteria for any handgun they would consider: semi-automatic, for starters, but also chambered for 9mm , able to fire 15, rounds without significant wear, and drop-proof at two meters.
Gaston Glock was already an authority on polymers, but he needed outside help to earn the big military contract. It needed to have three internal safeties, a high capacity magazine, and a simple design.
The new Glock 17 was submitted to the Austrian Armed Forces in They compared it to eight other handguns before adopting it as the P80, ordering 25, units. That Glock beat out five other established firearm manufacturers drew international attention. Our own Armed Forces, which in the early 80s sought to replace their M, asked about the Glock Hoping to catch the biggest fish in the sea, Glock sent the U.
The company opened its U. The Glock 17 became a NATO-classified sidearm, and within five years sold about , models worldwide. Most of those handguns wound up right here. Public ignorance about firearms did slow Glock down back when they first opened up shop in America. They overlooked the fact that a Glock 17 contains about a pound of steel, and metal detectors go bonkers when you walk through one while carrying pocket change.
Tested and trusted by the best Mr. In November , the company opened its U. Proudly Celebrating 30 Years in the United States 30 years of Perfection, a simple evolution of time introduced to the U. The company's history started in Deutsch Wagram, Austria. At the beginning consumer goods made out of wood, polymers and metal were produced by only 3 employees.
The hardened saw located inside the handle can be quickly mounted if required. Their innovation, durability and reliability immediately captured the attention of both the U. Specific production emphasis to serve best quality. In order to serve different customer requirements more calibers were added. Over the years GLOCK expanded the product range for smart and safe training and instruction equipment. Fingergrooves and thumb rests were added to deliver better grip.
A package with six rounds of 45 Auto that fits into the hands of any user. This resulted in a whole series of red-dot-laser, IR-Laser-Solutions in addition to the standard flashlight. Simple mounting of popular optical sights for Gen5 family-member number four.
It comes in a silver polymer case with an engraved foam inside and a certificate which confirms the authenticity. Designed for concealed carry they fit every handsize. With the added mounting system for optical sights it becomes the ideal partner for all kinds of situations. Chambered in 9 mm Luger, both pistols feature a compact Slimline frame with a slim mounting rail and a black slide with nDLC finish as well as a round magazine capacity making them ideal for concealed carry.
Introduction of the first caliber 22 l. GLOCK pistol.
0コメント