Paper drawing of a Glock pistol. Need blueprints for Glock17. The history of the creation and development of the Glock pistol

Taurus 25-08-2012 23:58

Good day to everyone present!
Every day I've been trying to find drawings of the Glock 17 (in detail with all dimensions).
I looked in your thread and didn’t find it (maybe I wasn’t looking in the right way). I recently started learning SolidWorks, and to work I need to create the most reliable 3D model of this particular gun myself.
Employees of the "authorities" please do not worry - everything is within the law.
I would really appreciate your help!

technic6 27-08-2012 14:52

But the Colt M1911 won’t be suitable at all?.. There’s a lot of this stuff...
I'm afraid that it's impossible to find blueprints for the Glock 17, it's better to switch to something more accessible: STEN, Parabellum, whatever else is there, everything will do for training...
Ask around here: people are working, measuring... Of course, these are not factory drawings, but in the absence of fish... it’s good that at least this is there... Maybe they can help with something...

Taurus 27-08-2012 15:56

quote: Originally posted by technic6:

find blueprints for Glock 17

technic6 02-09-2012 16:24

quote: Originally posted by Taurus:
Any other Glock model will do...

quote: ... master all the nuances of the Glock design (freely navigate all sizes of all parts).

With their appearance, Glock brand pistols revolutionized the production of small arms. There were all sorts of legends about them - and they still do. Bruce Willis as police hero John McClane in Die Hard 2 (1990) authoritatively explains to an airport security officer that the Glock is a German porcelain pistol that cannot be caught by metal detectors and costs a lot of money.

In fact, the Glock is not German at all, but an Austrian pistol; porcelain and ceramics are completely absent from its design, but plastic is present in considerable quantities, and plastic has always been cheaper than steel.

Previously, gunsmiths have already tried to create small arms with plastic elements. Back in the late 1960s and early 1970s, designers from the German company Heckler & Koch developed pistols of the VP 70 and P9S models, some of the parts of which were made of plastic, or rather of plastic reinforced masses. However, then the idea was not approved - there was an opinion that the weapon should be made of steel, and other materials only reduce the strength of the unit.

In 1980, the Austrian military decided to update its weapons and announced an order for the development of a new pistol to replace the Steur model. The future star of Austrian gunsmiths, engineer Gaston Glock, at that time owned the small company Glock GmbH, which he himself founded back in 1963 in the town of Deutsch-Wagram near Vienna. Initially, Glock was engaged in the production of machines for completely peaceful purposes, and later retrained as a manufacturer of military products - combat knives, entrenching tools, sapper blades, spare parts for machine guns MG74-3 and MG42 (7.62 mm NATO), hand grenades and machine gun belts. During his career, Glock graduated from the Ferlach Higher Weapons Technical School and decided to try his hand at the weapons field. He did not design a pistol himself to order from the military, but recruited a team of gunsmiths from all over Europe.

Within 3 months, a prototype 9-mm pistol was ready, called the Glock 17 (since the magazine had a capacity of 17 rounds). After passing tests, in 1982 the pistol was adopted by the Austrian army. After some time, Glock was already in service in the armies of Norway and Sweden, and in 1985, the Gaston Glock company began to take an active interest in the American market. In the same year, a company was created in the state of Georgia to manufacture Glock GmbH products, and in January 1986, final approval was received to import the pistol into the States.

Glock pioneered the production of "plastic" pistols. The use of plastic in the manufacture of most parts turned out to be logical in a world where plastic was confidently gaining ground in industrial production.

First of all, the plastic case has significantly reduced the weight of the pistol - the Glock 17 with a full magazine weighs only 870 grams. For comparison, the Beretta 92 weighs 950 grams with 2 fewer rounds of magazine.

For the manufacture of the frame and magazine of the pistol, a high-strength polymer is used, like a monocoque, which is able to withstand temperatures of up to 200 degrees. True, severe frost remains a threat - if a frozen Glock is unsuccessfully dropped, it may simply crack.

Plastic is an order of magnitude more durable than steel, and the steel parts of modern Glocks are processed using Tennifer technology, which is a unique development of Glock GmbH. As a result of this treatment, the surface to a depth of 0.05 mm acquires a hardness of about 69 Rockwell units (the hardness of industrial diamonds is 71-72). Even Americans in their factories assemble Glocks only from parts sent from Austria, since this technology is a closely guarded company secret.

Special processing of parts makes the gun extremely resistant to corrosion. He's not afraid salty water and sand. Unlike many other pistols, Glock can even shoot underwater, although not very far and not very strongly.

The story about the elusiveness of Glock for a metal detector was refuted by Gaston Glock himself. He personally paraded several times with a pistol in his hand through the metal detector arch at the airport in front of US Secretary of Defense Casper Weinberger. The metal detector honestly indicated the presence of weapons at each pass.

In addition to the above, it is also worth noting other advantages of Glocks, which were also appreciated by civilians. All pistols of this brand consist of only 34 parts, including the magazine. Parts from one model generally fit other Glock models. The plastic frame provides unusually soft feedback. Glock shoots accurately and accurately, while the barrel can withstand up to 350 thousand shots.

Modifications of Glock brand pistols differ mainly in caliber, barrel length and sights.

The issue of Glock safety is causing heated debate. Supporters of this weapon claim that in the United States, in 99.9% of cases, the cause of “self-inflicted gunshots” involving Glock pistols is due to improper handling. This is motivated by the fact that the pistol uses the Safe Action system - a proprietary development with a DAO (Double Action Only) type trigger, consisting of three independent fuses. However, according to official statistics, there are too many accidents. The Glock 21 has become especially famous in this regard. It is this model that ranks first in the statistics of misfires and spontaneous shooting, and Glock GmbH is on the list of 15 weapons manufacturing companies that are being sued for damages.

Gaston Glock's website states that in the US alone, 65% of government agencies use his guns, the largest of which are the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration and Police Department New York. At the same time, the Glock company is actively promoting used pistols to civilians. And they receive used pistols from the same police officers in exchange for newer models. This is a marketing ploy. One problem. Weapons that have already served their purpose fall into the hands of civilians, which again leads to new victims - this time among a peaceful but weapons-loving population. Naturally, Glocks are spreading among the criminal community. Perhaps this is why Glock appears so often in American action films. It is Glocks that are armed with Michael Douglas in Basic Instinct, Arnold Schwarzenegger in The Eraser, Tommy Lee Jones in The Fugitive, etc.

It should be noted that Mr. Glock himself turned out to be no less stable than his famous weapon. In March 2003, an attempt was made on his life. 70-year-old Glock received 7 blows to the head with a rubber hammer, rested in a clinic and returned to the post of head of his company. The attacker turned out to be Charles Ewert, Glock's embezzled financier.

Performance characteristics of the Glock 17 pistol

And I would take the Glock-18, it has the ability to fire automatically...

The Glock 18, released in 1986, was created on the basis of the Model 17 for the anti-terrorism special forces EKO Cobra (Einsatzkommando Cobra) of the Austrian Federal Police, which required a light, compact weapon with the ability to fire bursts. The main difference from the Glock 17 is the presence of an automatic fire mode, which is activated by the firing mode switch lever located on the left surface of the rear part of the bolt housing. The Glock 18 also differs in the dimensions of the frame guides and bolt-casing, trigger parts and barrel, which is done to exclude interchangeability with other models in order to prevent the conversion of pistols permitted on the civilian weapons market into fully automatic weapons.

The Glock 18 is also easy to distinguish by the muzzle of the barrel protruding beyond the gate-casing with holes on top. These holes are an integrated jet-type compensator that reduces the weapon's toss when firing. In the 18C model, the holes in the barrel coincide with the holes in the bolt-casing as in the 17C model. The weapon can use both standard 19-round magazines and Model 17 magazines. 31-round magazines are also available. Given the very high rate of fire, it is preferable to use the latter, since a magazine fully loaded with 31 rounds in automatic mode is completely emptied in just under two seconds. The pistol demonstrated excellent reliability during shooting tests with thousands of rounds in automatic mode.

Various companies produce stocks and magazines for it with a capacity of up to 100 rounds. Attachments for the Glock 17 for automatic fire are also produced. Practical shooting of a full 100-round magazine using a buttstock showed minimal recoil effects with no lag. Throughout the 20th century different countries tried to adapt the pistol for firing in bursts. These attempts were, as a rule, unsuccessful and such weapons were subsequently used as conventional self-loading pistols, from which they fired only single shots due to extremely low accuracy and rapid consumption of ammunition in automatic mode. As a result, special forces prefer to use submachine guns rather than automatic pistols.

In the USA, Glock 18 began to be supplied only in 1989, and then in very small volumes. Despite the enormous popularity of the company's other pistols, the Glock 18 and Glock 18C did not gain popularity. The reason is the narrow specialization of the model, legal restrictions and high cost. However, the Model 18 is a lot of fun to shoot. In practice, even at such a high rate of fire, the weapon remains controllable and at short distances the bullets are placed quite tightly. When continuously firing hundreds of rounds of ammunition from it, the bolt-casing and barrel become very hot, but after cooling the weapon in cold water, the pistol continues to work flawlessly.

Performance characteristics of the Glock 18 pistol

• Caliber: 9mm Parabellum
• Weapon length: 186 mm
• Barrel length: 114 mm
• Weapon height: 155 mm
• Weapon width: 30 mm
• Weight without cartridges: 624 g
• Rate of fire: 1200 rounds per minute
• Magazine capacity: 17, 19, 31 rounds

Review of the Glock 18 pistol

Pistols

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Glock 17 (Glock 17) is an Austrian pistol developed by Glock for the needs of the Austrian army. It became the first weapon developed by this company. The resulting model turned out to be quite successful and convenient for use, thanks to which it was later adopted by the Austrian army under the designation P80. Due to its combat qualities and reliability, it has become widespread as a civilian self-defense weapon.

Glock 17 pistol - video

Glock produces modifications of this pistol in various versions for different cartridges, for example: 9 × 19 mm Parabellum Glock 19, .40 S&W - Glock 22, 10 mm Auto - Glock 20, .357 SIG - Glock 31, .45 ACP - Glock 36 i.45 GAP - Glock 37.

A design feature of the pistol is the absence of a safety catch and trigger. The gun is mostly made of high-strength heat-resistant - up to 200 ° C - plastic. This makes the Glock 17 lightweight and extremely durable. The principle of operation is “snatch and shoot”, there is no safety lock, but the shot will not occur without fully pressing the “safe action” trigger. Consists of 33 parts, and partial disassembly is carried out in seconds.

Story

After the end of World War II, the Austrian armed forces had two main models of pistols in service: the Colt M1911A1 and the Walther P38. The Austrian police were equipped with Walther PP and Walther PPK of military and even pre-war vintage or those produced in the post-war years under license in France. To resolve the current situation, in 1980 it was decided to announce a competition for a new pistol to equip the Austrian police and army.

The following requirements were imposed on the competitors:

Ammunition type: 9x19 mm Parabellum;
- minimum magazine capacity: 8 rounds;
- the ability to control the pistol with the right and left hand;
- quick activation to the firing position (without the need to switch the fuse);
- the ability to assemble and disassemble without special equipment, the number of parts in the gun is no more than 58;
- all parts must be interchangeable within one model without mutual adjustment;
- for 10,000 shots there should be no more than 20 delays;
- the gun must maintain its integrity and functionality as much as possible under external influences and temperature changes;
- maximum safety for the user: the shot should not occur when hitting a steel plate after falling from a height of 2 meters.

Various arms manufacturing companies took part in the struggle for such a promising order. Among them was the then little-known company Glock, founded in 1963 in the town of Deutsch-Wagram, located near Vienna. At that time, the company was engaged in the production and supply of sapper shovels, bayonet knives, belts and various ammunition for the Austrian army. Back in the mid-1970s, Gaston Glock, the founder and owner of the company, set his designers the task of creating the simplest, most effective and reliable pistol possible.

Using existing experience in the use of polymers in the production of weapons, the Glock 17 pistol was created. The fundamental innovation of this model was its widespread use in its design polymer materials, impact-resistant polyamide was predominantly used. In 1982, based on the results of military tests, the Glock 17 pistol was adopted by the Austrian army under the designation P.80. Glock was ordered 25,000 pistols; the production facilities were not ready for such a significant order, so until the full deployment of its own production facilities, subcontractors were involved.

Around the same time, the pistol was presented along with samples from other manufacturers to participate in a competition called “M9” for the rearmament of personal service weapons for officers and non-commissioned officers of all types armed forces USA (in the end the Beretta model won).

Pistols submitted to the M9 competition

Soon after the new pistol arrived in Austrian troops this model has gained significant popularity, which prompted the Glock company to further expand and improve its model range, but the design of the existing models of pistols from this company still retains those successful technical solutions that were first successfully used in the development Glock pistol 17.

The pistol most likely owes its name “Glock 17” to the serial number (No. 17) of the company’s package of technical drawings, which were eventually accepted for production.

Production generations and variants

Today there are four production generation Glock 17. Buyers are offered a choice of third or fourth generation pistols, the same applies to most other Glock models, but some models (Glock 17L, Glock 24, Glock 25, Glock 28, Glock 36, Glock 38, Glock 39, Glock 42 , Glock 43) are offered only in the third generation, and some (Glock 40 and Glock 41) only in the fourth.

First generation

Pistols of this generation were produced until 1988, mainly for the Austrian army. They were distinguished by a handle with a uniformly distributed rough texture. In total, about 500,000 copies were produced.

Second generation; second and a half generation

The second generation Glock appeared at the end of 1988, beginning of 1989. On the front and rear surfaces of the handle, they began to make corrugations in the form of small square protrusions forming horizontal and vertical lines, which increased the reliability of holding the pistol in the hand. The same corrugation is also present on the front surface of the trigger guard. Second-generation pistols were adopted by the FBI, Finnish police, and the armies of Norway and the Netherlands. After some time, finger grooves began to be made on the front surface of the handles; this option was designated generation 2.5. Some authors prefer to call this frame an early version of the third generation.

Third generation

The third generation, in addition to corrugation and finger recesses, also received a mount for under-barrel flashlights and laser designators, and in addition an additional (second) pin that secures the locking block (a metal insert in the body with a cross member, which interacts with the figured cutout of the breech lug, leads to its lowering, and as a consequence - disengagement of the barrel from the bolt). This change was made so that the locking block could withstand the recoil of the powerful .357 SIG cartridges that went into production with this generation. Despite the fact that the 9 mm models did not need such a reinforcing pin, for unification technological processes they also received it. In the upper part of the handle they began to make a recess for thumb, limited below by an oblong protrusion.

As an option, third generation pistols are available in RTF2 (Rough Textured Frame) design. The pistol grip in this version is covered with convex dots, which increase the reliability of holding the weapon, including if it is wet. There are 64 points on one square centimeter of the surface of the RTF2 frame. On the other hand, constant wearing a pistol in this design, for example in an underarm holster, leads to accelerated wear of the clothing fabric in contact with the handle. In this regard, RTF2, for all its advantages, is unattractive for professional bodyguards working in expensive suits.

Fourth generation

The fourth generation has the most significant innovations among all existing generations. The handle as standard has an RTF design, but compared to the RTF2 of third-generation pistols, there are larger gaps between the dots - 25 dots per cm², instead of 64 for the RTF, and the dots themselves are larger.

The back of the handle is a separate, replaceable part called the back strap. The minimum size part SF (short frame) is installed as standard; in this case, the distance from the back of the handle to the trigger is 70 mm. The gun comes with two additional parts M (medium) and L (large), which can be installed instead of the standard one. Part M increases the distance to the trigger to 72 mm, L - to 74 mm. Thus, they provide improved grip ergonomics for shooters with longer fingers. To change the part, you need to remove the fastening pin, for which a special tool is provided in the kit.

The magazine release button has become larger and more convenient. It also became possible to move it to the right side (more convenient for left-handed shooters). In this regard, on magazines of fourth-generation pistols, a second window appeared for the latch tooth, on the right side. Magazines from previous generation pistols can be used in fourth generation pistols, but only if the button is installed on the left.

Instead of one return spring, the fourth generation pistols began to install two springs of different diameters (on one guide rod). In this case, the load arising during recoil is distributed more evenly, the survivability of each individual spring increases, and the recoil felt by the shooter is reduced.

Unlike previous generations, the fourth has the corresponding marking on the slide - Glock 17 Gen4.

Design

This type of pistol is a fairly simple and reliable design, consisting of 33 parts and can be disassembled without the help of special equipment.

Automatic pistol

The automatic operation of the Glock 17 pistol works according to the scheme of using recoil when short course trunk The design used the upgraded Colt-Browning Cam system, which is a modernization of the Browning earring. A lug with an inclined groove is made under the breech of the barrel, coinciding with the guide protrusion of the frame. The groove is made at such an angle that, moving along the protrusion, it forces the moving barrel to decline, due to which the latter disengages from the bolt-casing, and then stops, allowing the bolt to roll back unhindered.

The barrel bore is locked using the descending breech of the barrel, which fits into the ejection window with its rectangular protrusion located above the chamber spent cartridges shutter-casing. The reduction occurs when the bevel of the lower tide of the breech of the barrel interacts with the protrusion of the frame. After the shot, the bolt, moving backward, bends the disconnector, thereby releasing the rod, which then rises under the action of the rod spring. When the bolt moves forward, the striker hook encounters the rod hook and returns the trigger through the rod to the forward position. In this case, the drummer is pre-cocked. The latest pistols are equipped with an ejector, which also serves as an indicator of the presence of a cartridge in the chamber.

Trigger mechanism

Trigger mechanism(USM) striker type with preliminary partial cocking of the firing pin when the bolt-casing moves back and additional cocking when the trigger is pressed. When you press the trigger, the striker lock is first released, then the sear releases the firing pin, and a shot is fired. The Glock company calls the trigger of this design only self-cocking (DAO). However this system in fact, it is a classic single-action trigger with additional additional cocking of the firing pin.

In Glock pistols, the striker is cocked by moving the bolt-casing backwards, and comparatively long stroke trigger and a slightly greater force than a conventional single-action trigger, required to re-cock the firing pin, replace a manually controlled safety. To ensure maximum ease of handling when designing this pistol, it was decided to abandon the use of manual safeties; only automatic ones were left, which made it possible to significantly reduce the time interval from the moment the pistol was removed to the moment the fire was opened.

If there are no cartridges, the bolt stop is activated, locking the bolt in the retracted position. The stroke length and force in this case prevent accidental shot in the absence of a flag fuse. The trigger pull is 2.5 kg and can be adjusted from 2 to 4 kg. The small force required to pull the trigger allows for increased accuracy of fire even for a poorly trained shooter.

Circuit breakers

The pistol is equipped with three independently operating automatic fuses. Glock called this system Safe Action. The safety lever, which is equipped with the trigger, blocks its movement back and releases it only when the shooter consciously presses it. The automatic firing pin safety makes it impossible for the firing pin to hit the cartridge primer in case of accidental de-cocking of the sear. The trigger rod, with its special protrusion, lifts the safety, which is a cylinder with a groove, and opens the way forward for the striker. The shockproof fuse is a cross-shaped protrusion of the trigger rod that fits into the groove of the bolt-casing. It prevents the combat platoon from falling off the sear during an external strike.

Sights

The sights of Glock pistols, made of plastic, are removable and installed in transverse dovetail grooves, consist of a rear sight with the ability to make horizontal corrections by moving it and a front sight, which can be replaced with another one with a different height for vertical correction. For ease of aiming in low light conditions, there is a luminous dot on the front sight and a luminous frame on the rear sight. The rear sight can be adjustable, but this is not usually used on military models. Since 1988, pistols of this model are in most cases equipped with a special guide for attaching a laser designator (LTS) or tactical flashlight.

Design features

The pistol has a simple and reliable design. At complete disassembly it consists of 33 parts, including the magazine. Maintenance can be carried out without the use of special equipment using available tools, which greatly facilitates maintenance and repair. Equipped as standard with a 17-round magazine; Can also use magazines with a capacity of 19 and 33 rounds. In addition to the generally accepted design features, the Glock 17 also has a number of specific technical solutions, which were then used in pistols of subsequent models.

Many parts of the pistol were created using polymer materials, including the frame (except for the barrel and bolt casing), which made it possible to reduce the weight of the weapon to 900 g when loaded (for comparison: weight Beretta pistol 92 with a magazine of 15 rounds is 950 g when unloaded). Moreover, the mass of the loaded magazine for the Glock 17 is 250 g, that is, about 25% of the weight is ammunition.

A distinctive feature of Glock pistols is also the high survivability of components and mechanisms. On average, a pistol is considered durable if it can fire about 30-40 thousand rounds, and a Glock 17 can fire 300-350 thousand rounds. This superiority in wear resistance is due to the widespread use of polymer parts and unique barrel production technology patented by Glock.

The outer casing and frame can be made of plastic in various colors. The most famous is the classic black, there is also a Glock 17 in camouflage. In the production of parts subject to the greatest load, plastic is reinforced with metal plates. The guide frames along which the shutter casing moves are reinforced with steel inserts. At the bottom of the frame there is a small metal plate on which the factory serial number of the pistol is stamped. On the pistol frame above the trigger guard on both sides there are latches, when pressed, it becomes possible to partially disassemble the pistol, remove the bolt barrel and the return spring from the frame.

Shooting underwater

An interesting feature of Glock pistols is the ability to fire underwater. In this case, not only there is no rupture, but also no swelling of the barrel. However, for stable firing of the primer, a special firing pin with transverse grooves or a set of Spring cups amfibia is required: a firing pin mainspring with a plastic tray with holes. Available only for pistols chambered for 9 mm Parabellum. However, for underwater shooting without the risk of barrel inflation, it is recommended to use cartridges with full-jacket FMJ bullets. Glock pistols can be fired underwater at a depth of up to three meters. The bullet retains more energy at a distance of up to two meters when fired at a depth of one meter. Shooting at close range from under water is also effective, without the sound of a shot being heard.

Existing modifications produced by Glock

The Glock 17 pistol served as the basis for the entire range of pistols produced by Glock. Glock pistols, which have the index “C” in the model designation, are equipped with a built-in compensator, made in the form of several upward-directed holes located at various intervals in the muzzle of the barrel, and an oblong cutout in the upper part of the bolt casing. The presence of this device made it possible to reduce recoil when firing, which somewhat increased the accuracy of fire.

Currently, the following derivatives of the Glock 17 pistol exist:

Glock 17L- target version of the model with an extended barrel, appeared in 1988.

Glock 17C- a modification equipped with a compensator cut into the barrel and casing.

Glock 17R- version of the pistol for training without cartridges with a red plastic body. Does not allow shooting, but can use practice/laser ammo. The drummer is cocked himself after each release (Reset trigger).

Glock 17T- option with a blue body for training. Shoots markers with paint (Training).

Glock 18\18C- a modification adapted for firing in bursts.

Glock 19\19C- compact model with a short barrel (102 mm). Initially called Glock 17 Compact, since 1990 it acquired its current designation.

Glock 20\20C- modification of the Glock 17 chambered for 10 mm Auto, has a magazine for 15 rounds and a built-in compensator.

Glock 21\21C- modification chambered for .45 ACP cartridge, and therefore has a number of design differences. The profile of the barrel has changed, which has become octagonal with a right-hand thread, and the magazine capacity has been reduced to 13 rounds.

Glock 22\22C- modification chambered for 40 S&W. This model was released in 1990. In May 1997, this model was adopted by the FBI as a service weapon. It is the standard weapon for duty officers.

Glock 23 pistol with tactical flashlight and laser target

Glock 23\23C- a shortened version of the Glock 22, is the standard weapon of operational employees.

Glock 24\24C- a target modification of the Glock 22 with an extended barrel and increased accuracy of fire.

Glock 25- modification of the Glock 22 model chambered for 380 ACP, a compact low-power weapon for civil self-defense. First introduced general public in 1995.

Glock 26- a compact version of the Glock 17 with a magazine capacity of 10 rounds and a weapon length of 160 mm.

Glock 27- compact modification chambered for .40 S&W. Much like the Glock 26, but has a 9-round magazine due to the slightly thicker ammunition used.

Glock 28- compact modification of Glock 25.

Glock 29- a compact version of the Glock 20 model with a magazine capacity of 10 rounds.

Glock 30\30S- compact version of the Glock 21 model.

Glock 31\31C- modification of the original model chambered for .357 SIG.

Glock 32\32C- a slightly shorter modification of the Glock 31 pistol with a smaller magazine capacity.

Glock 33- a significantly shortened and smaller modification of the Glock 31, positioned as an “ultra-compact pistol.”

Glock 34- a targeted modification of the Glock 17 pistol with an extended barrel and increased accuracy of fire. Presented to the public in 1998.

Glock 35- a targeted modification of the Glock 22 pistol, has increased accuracy of fire, and is specially designed for bench shooting and personnel training. Presented to the public in 1998.

Glock 36- a compact modification of the Glock 21, the magazine capacity is only 6 rounds, due to their single-row arrangement, it is thin, which makes it easier to carry concealedly.

Glock 37- modification of the original model chambered for .45 GAP; Magazine capacity 10 rounds.

Glock 38- a slightly shorter modification of the Glock 37 pistol chambered for the .45 GAP cartridge with a smaller magazine capacity (8 rounds).

Glock 39- a significantly shortened and reduced modification of the Glock 37 chambered for .45 GAP, positioned as an “ultra-compact pistol” (SUBCOMPACT).

Usage

Thanks to its successful design, the pistol has become widespread throughout the world. Various modifications of the Glock 17 pistol are in service with the army and police of more than 30 countries, for example, Austria, Sweden and Norway. The model has been approved by NATO leadership as one of the main models of personal small arms; Glocks of various modifications are in service with the police and intelligence services of the USA, Canada, Mexico, India, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia and many other countries.

This pistol is a typical self-defense weapon. The maximum target firing range is 50 m; effective shooting at such a distance requires good marksmanship training and experience in handling the weapon from which fire is fired. On average, the Glock 17 is most effective at a distance of 20-25 m, due to the fact that even a poorly trained shooter is able to hit a target at such a distance. The initial speed of a bullet fired from a Glock 17 at the muzzle of the barrel is 350-360 m/s. The muzzle energy is about 500 J. These characteristics determine the scope of application of this weapon model.

The energy of a bullet of 350-400 J is quite enough to cause serious injury when hit. The 9mm bullet has a pronounced stopping effect, which allows the shooter to inflict incapacitating, but not fatal, wounds. This quality is especially necessary for police and intelligence officers in cases where it is necessary to stop the target, but there is no need to kill him. In the event that the enemy is protected by body armor, a hit to the chest plate of the armor leads to a strong concussion, and in some cases, to loss of balance, which gives the shooter time to transfer fire to parts of the body not protected by armor.

The Glock 17 can be used effectively in almost all climatic zones, with the exception of the Far North and zones with a sharply continental climate, in which air temperatures can drop below −40 °C. This is due to his design features. Thanks to the widespread use of polymers, this model is not afraid of high humidity, dust, jungles, etc., which are traditionally dangerous for pistols. rainforests. But at low temperatures, the plastic frame of the pistol turns from an advantage into a disadvantage due to the increased fragility of the plastic; components and assemblies of the gun fail faster, and without proper regular maintenance with the replacement of plastic components in critical situation the pistol may not be operational.

The muzzle velocity, like all pistols, is relatively low, which limits range effective application 50 m.

In law enforcement, the Glock 17 is used as the main weapon during peacetime patrols.

In the military, the Glock 17 is an additional weapon for officers, and in some cases sergeants. Vehicle crews can also be armed with it. In combat conditions, the Glock 17 is effective for self-defense when it is impossible to use the main weapon.

It is precisely due to the fact that the Glock 17 effectively copes with the assigned tasks in all three main areas of its application that it has become so widespread in the world.

Advantages of the Glock 17 pistol

High resistance to corrosion, thanks to the use of special barrel processing technology patented by Glock and a large number of polymer parts.
- Smooth recoil and high accuracy of fire, thanks to the use large quantity polymer parts.
- Less weight than pistols of a similar class due to the body and frame of the pistol being made of plastic.
- High wear resistance of components and mechanisms. The barrel allows you to fire 300-350 thousand shots before burning out (for other pistols, on average, this value is 40-50 thousand shots).
- Putting into firing position does not require switching any fuse.
- Manufacturer's stated ability to shoot at aquatic environment without damaging the gun when changing the return spring.
- The gun can be easily disassembled for cleaning and maintenance without the use of special equipment.
- Possibility of using magazines with a large number of cartridges.
- This pistol has a comparatively greater grip angle than other pistols, which makes shooting more comfortable.

Disadvantages of the Glock 17 pistol

There is a possibility that if carried in a pocket for a long time without regular maintenance, small debris may jam the striker stop release lever, which will make it impossible to fire. But, according to some sources, this event is too unlikely to affect the real combat effectiveness of the pistol.
- The bolt guides, which have a small area, wear out quickly, which leads to a gradual deterioration in accuracy and shooting accuracy due to the swinging of the bolt frame.
- Low resistance of important components of the pistol to high rates of fire.
- With prolonged use, microcracks in the plastic almost inevitably appear.
- The standard front sight is too wide and covers the target.
- Like all pistols with a plastic frame, it requires a confident hold of the weapon to ensure the automatic operation.
- The trigger mechanism does not allow re-piercing the cartridge primer if it misfires - you need to jerk the bolt. The disadvantage is conditional, with a small number of cartridges. In general, when shooting, the cause of a misfire is not important - the method of eliminating it is important. If there are cartridges, it is easier to jerk the bolt than to cock an open hammer, not knowing whether the firing pin will puncture the primer of a given cartridge, provided that it did not puncture the first time.
- Due to the use of polymer materials, Glock becomes more brittle at temperatures below −40 ° C, which can lead to cracks in the receiver and frame under mechanical stress. At high temperatures- above 200 °C - deformation of the plastic components of the gun may occur. IN technical recommendations The Glock operating temperature range is specified from −40 to 200 °C; using the pistol outside this temperature range may lead to failure of its main components and structural components.

Curious facts

A widely touted feature of the Glock 17 is its ability to fire underwater when equipped with a special heavy-duty recoil spring. This effect is achieved due to the strength of the barrel and simple and reliable automation that does not use complex systems gas outlet, and replacing the standard return spring with a reinforced one allows you to return the bolt back to the firing position even with a significantly increased resistance of the environment. The practical value of this ability is small - this is due to the fact that in water the energy of a bullet is very quickly extinguished due to the high density of the medium, and the effective firing range does not exceed 1-2 meters. But despite the low effectiveness of the pistol in this situation, the very presence of this ability indicates the high reliability and wear resistance of components and mechanisms, the preservation of the combat effectiveness of the Glock 17 in conditions of any, no matter how high humidity, and even the ability to fire when there is water in the barrel bore , which in many other models of pistols can lead to deformation of the barrel or serious damage to components and parts of the weapon.