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Glock
Model: Glock. Developed to replace the venerable Walther P38 in Austrian service, the Glock was a pistol built by a man without any small arms experience. It was a design built entirely for simplicity, a combat gun. European militaries do not rely on their sidearms as much as Americans tend to do, and these ideas influenced to the design. Unbeknown to most users, however, is how much change the design has gone through in the years since 1982. Current models are shipped with adjustable sights, finger grooves on the frame, a drop free magazine, a railed, two-pin frame, among other things.
Glocks have become the dominant pistol in law enforcement, consisting an estimated 65% of the market. They are some of the most highly regarded combat pistols, with a legendary track record for reliability and enough rounds to do the job, combined with a double action trigger that isn't a labor to use.
Where to find:
As mentioned, more than half the police sidearms in the United States are Glock variants, making the entire weapon and it's parts very common. Even outside of the US, the Glock is incredibly common. New Glocks run a price of around 500 USD. Parts are also commonly available, though actual physical modification to the Glock is fairly difficult.
Complexity:
The Glock has been called the revolver of automatic pistols. It lacks any complex safeties or decockers, very much a point-and-shoot pistol. It's field stripping is much simpler than many models. Most of all, the Glock requires no work out of the box to function flawlessly. Magazine springs, oil and good ammunition are all the Glock needs to keep running.
Size and weight: -17: 22 ounces unloaded. Length 187mm. Height 138mm. Barrel 128mm.
-19: 21 ounces unloaded. Length 174mm. Height 127mm. Barrel 102mm
-26: 19.8 ounces unloaded. Length 160mm. Height 106mm. Barrel 88mm.
-34: 22.9 ounces unloaded. Length 207mm. Height 138mm. Barrel 135mm.
Action:
Semi-automatic short recoil. Browning-tilting barrel.
Caliber(s):
9mm Para (17, 18, 19, 26, 34),
.40 S&W (22, 23, 24, 27, 35),
.357 Sig (31, 32, 33)
.45 ACP (21, 30, 36),
.45 GAP (37, 38, 39),
.380 ACP (26, 28)*
10mm AUTO (20, 29)
*These are not available within the United States due to importation specifications.
Magazine:
-17: 17*
-19: 15
-26: 10
Anywhere from 8 to 19 rounds for standard mags. Generally, a .40 S&W version loses two rounds, and the .45 ACP Glock 21 is built on a different frame with a significantly lower capacity of twelve rounds. 33 round extended magazines available, and commercial extensions relatively common. Of interesting note is that some of the earlier mags do not drop free from the gun and must be tugged free. Only later did Glock add a steel liner to magazine so they would fall free - for American demands, their biggest market.
*Incidentally, the Glock 17 was not named so due to capacity. It was simply Gaston Glock's 17th patent.
Trigger:
"Safe-action" single strike. Fairly light for a double action only pistol. The "NYPD" spring is available, which gives the trigger a longer, heavier pull, like a revolver.
Controls:
While the Glock is advertised as being "safe action," it is important to realize the pistol has no applied safeties at all. There is an automatic firing pin stop, and a safety in the face of the trigger, but neither of these do anything if the trigger is pulled accidentally.
The magazine release on all versions is behind the triggerguard with a button on the left side for right-handed shooters. Fourth generation Glocks can swap the release to either side, like a Beretta or Sig, but this is impossible to do on earlier models. To check, take out the magazine and see if there are catch notches cut into both sides.
The slide catch is a very minimal design, on the left side of the frame above the grip. It is often hard to reach due to it's slick surface and slight profile. Extended catches are available, but it might be smarter simply to rack the slide rather than operate it with one's thumbs.
The two levers above the front of the trigger guard are field strip levers.
Loading:
Condition One, or "Locked and Cocked." Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer cocked and safety applied.
1) Point in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
2) Insert the magazine into the the magazine well in the bottom of the frame, ensuring you can hear and feel the click of the magazine release.
3) Grasp the slide firmly and pull it completely to the rear, then release it. Be sure to allow it to slam shut by spring force. Riding it forward with your hand can cause a malfunction!
4) As the Glock lacks an applied safety, there are no further steps.
5) The pistol can be fired by simply pulling the trigger.
Condition Two. Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.
This is mechanically impossible for a Glock pistol.
Condition Three. Chamber empty, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.
1) Point in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
2) Insert the magazine into the the magazine well in the bottom of the frame, ensuring you can hear and feel the click of the magazine release.
3) The pistol can be fired by racking the slide, chambering the first round and cocking the hammer.
Unloading:
1) Point in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
2) Depress the magazine release, removing the loaded magazine. Be sure to do this first, or else a round may accidentally be loaded in a later step.
3) Rack the slide firmly and lock it open with the slide release.
4) Through the ejection port, visually confirm that the chamber is empty, as well as the magazine well. Use your finger to feel for any rounds.
5) Release the slide and pull the trigger. The hammer should click on an empty chamber. (Contraty to popular belief, dry firing does not destroy your gun.)
Field Stripping:
The field stripping is one of the most lauded parts of the Glock design. First, clear the gun, ensuring there is no mag nor cartridge in the pistol. Then, pull back the field strip levers on both sides of the frame and pull the slide off. Then, carefully push the spring guide assembly* forward and remove it, taking care to control the spring's tendency to eject itself. The barrel is pulled forward slightly and can be lifted right out of the slide. The weapon is now field stripped, and the process reversed for reassembly. It is not necessary to hold down the field strip levers.
*The Glock 26 and other sub compact models actually have a spring assembly within a spring assembly, to deal with the limited space.
Design Quirks:
The Glock is known for being blocky, utilitarian and simple. It's lack of features is it's most distinguishing trait.It is also advised by the company Glock that non jacketed lead bullets should not be shot out of the gun.
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As with any weapon if this is your choice learn as much as you can. If you can get a seat in a glock armorer's course it will cost about 150$. It is an 8 hour course that will help to clarify and articulate some of the finer points of the weapon. There are several features and care measures that would be useful to know but are not encouraged in the current legal system. In addition to the knowledge the course provides a manual and a Glock Tool. If you can't get into a course which should be the primary choice they can be purchased online. The weapon should be cared for properly and at times will reguire a complete armorer's strip down. Especially if the weapon is over oiled. The weapon can malfunction if it is not cared for as well as parts may begin to break. These parts are cheap and several replacements can be purchased for less then ten dollars. Do your research and verify the information there is a lot of misinformation about this weapon. There are however several "Myths" that are true and would be handy to know.
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