The Glock is a series of semi-automatic pistols designed and produced by Austrian manufacturer Glock Ges.m.b.H.. The company’s founder, engineer Gaston Glock, designed the Glock 17 (so named because it was his 17th patent) in 1982 as a service pistol for the Austrian military. It officially entered Austrian military service in 1982 as the P80 (Pistole 80), and was adopted by the police forces of South Africa, Chile and several other countries.
The Glock 17 is a 9 mm short recoil-operated, locked-breech semi-automatic pistol that uses a modified Browning cam-lock system. The firearm’s locking mechanism utilizes a linkless, vertically oriented, striker-fired locking system, referred to as “Safe Action” by the manufacturer. The striker firing mechanism is trigger-connected; the trigger performs two functions: it cocks the striker and also releases the striker to fire the cartridge. The trigger pull is typically 5.5 pounds (2.5 kg) for the Glock 17.
The Glock 17 has a polymer frame with a steel slide and a brass-colored breechblock. The firing pin is mounted in the slide, and is cocked by the striker when the slide is moved rearward in preparation for firing. The striker also functions as a firing pin safety, and will not allow the firing pin to contact the primer of a chambered round unless the trigger is fully depressed.
The Glock 17’s magazine release catch is activated by depressing the button with the thumb of the shooting hand; the magazine falls out of the pistol’s grip and can then be retrieved and inserted back into the magazine well. The rear sight is of the “ghost ring” type, and the front sight is a white dot.
The Glock 17 is a 9 mm Luger caliber pistol that uses a 17-round magazine. It has a 4.48-inch (114 mm) barrel and an overall length of 7.32 inches (186 mm). The pistol has a standard magazine capacity of 17 rounds.
The Glock 17 is a short recoil-operated, locked-breech semi-automatic pistol. The firing pin is mounted in the slide, and is cocked by the striker when the slide is moved rearward in preparation for firing. The striker also functions as a firing pin safety, and will not allow the firing pin to contact the primer of a chambered round unless the trigger is fully depressed.
The Glock 17’s magazine release catch is activated by depressing the button with the thumb of the shooting hand; the magazine falls out of the pistol’s grip and can then be retrieved and inserted back into the magazine well. The rear sight is of the “ghost ring” type, and the front sight is a white dot.
The Glock 17 is a 9 mm Luger caliber pistol that uses a 17-round magazine. It has a 4.48-inch (
Other related questions:
Q: What is the cycle of operation of a Glock?
A: The Glock’s cycle of operation is very simple. The gun uses a short recoil system in which the barrel and slide are locked together for a short distance after firing. This action cocks the striker (which is part of the firing pin) and also resets the trigger. The slide then continues rearward, ejecting the spent casing and chambering a new round from the magazine. The gun is now ready to fire again.
Q: How does a Glock become automatic?
A: Glock pistols can become automatic weapons if modifications are made to the gun. The most common way to do this is to add a device called a “trigger crank” to the gun. This crank attaches to the trigger and allows the gun to be fired much faster than it can be fired by hand.
Q: What makes Glock so special?
A: There are a number of reasons that Glock is so popular, but one of the most important is that they are incredibly reliable. Glock pistols are designed to be simple and easy to use, and they are built to withstand a lot of abuse.
Q: Does a Glock have a safety mechanism?
A: Yes, Glock pistols have a safety mechanism that is engaged when the trigger is not pulled. This safety mechanism prevents the gun from firing if it is dropped or otherwise mishandled.