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Glock 17 is the original creation of the Glock small arms company, released for the new needs of the Austrian army in 1979. The main goal was to replace obsolete samples with fundamentally new pattern.

As a result, the Glock 17 turned out to be a very high-quality and comfortable development, thus deserving recognition. Austrian army and many policemen of the world. Also, due to its technical characteristics, the pistol gained great popularity among civilian population as an excellent means of self-defense.

History of creation

Glock GmbH was founded in 1963 by an engineer named Gaston Glock. Based in Austria, the company manufactured steel and plastic parts. In the 70s, Glock began to produce knives, training grenades and other products for the Austrian military.

Thanks to his connections, which Glock maintained and constantly strengthened with the military, led him to new opportunities. In 1980, he received an official proposal from the Austrian military, which proposed the development of a new pistol.

The army wanted to replace their old World War II models (Walter P38).

The Austrian Ministry of Defense has formulated a list of a number of criteria for a new generation pistol:

1. The design had to be as simple as possible.
2. The pistol was to use NATO-standard 9×19mm parabellum rounds.
3. Magazines should not need any means of loading.
4. Stores were required to have a minimum of eight rounds.
5. The pistol must be suitable for shooting left and right. right hand.
6. The pistol must be absolutely safe from accidental firing due to impact from a fall from a height of 2 m onto a steel plate.
7. Disassembly of major parts for maintenance and reassembly must be possible without the use of any tools.
8. Maintenance and cleaning of the gun was carried out without the use of tools.
9. The design of the pistol must not exceed 58 individual parts (P38 equivalent).
10. sensors, measuring instruments and precise testing devices should not be necessary for long-term maintenance of the pistol.
11. The manufacturer had to provide the Ministry of Defense with a complete set of engineering drawings. They had to be provided with all the necessary explanations for the manufacture of a pistol.
12. All components are fully interchangeable between guns.
13. During the first 10,000 shots, no more than 20 delays were allowed, even the most minor ones, which could be eliminated without the use of any tools.
14. After firing 15,000 rounds of standard ammunition, the pistol had to be inspected for wear. The gun would then be used to run an overpressure test rig generating 5,000 bar (500 MPa, 73,000 psi). Normal operating pressure for 9mm NATO is rated at 2520 bar (252 MPa, 36,500 psi). Under this test, critical components must continue to function properly and meet specifications or the gun will be rejected.

Gaston Glock had no experience in design firearms, but, nevertheless, accepted the order and set about creating a new pistol for the Austrian military. Glock put together a team to pinpoint the traits and qualities that make up the perfect pistol.

A few months later, Glock developed a prototype. The company introduced the semi-automatic model no. 17 for approval and review by the various committees of the ministry.

The model was so named because it was Glock's 17th patent.

The tests carried out by competing firms were rigorous and very demanding.

In the end, the Austrian Ministry of Defense decided to choose the Glock variant, and the Model 17 became the pistol for the Austrian military. Thus, Mr. Glock and his team became the winners in the competition to create a new pistol, ahead of many Austrian and international companies.

Video - history of creation

Since 1982, the Austrian military and police began to massively use this firearm, and after just a few years the brand has spread throughout the world. So, soon after the appearance of the Glock, the Norwegian and Swedish armed forces wanted to adopt it. To date, the army and police in more than 30 states are armed with this pistol.

Generations of Glock

The Glock 17 has gone through various modifications over the years. Glock users simply gave the nickname "generations". Since then, the company itself has adopted the term of generations and also released its latest Glock 17 as "Gen 4" meaning "Generation 4".

Temporary list:

• 1982 - Glock releases the Glock No. 17. hallmark became evenly distributed roughness on the handle. This is a model known as Gen 1. About 500 thousand samples were produced.
• 1988 - Gen 2. One major change is that the recoil spring is now one instead of two as on the Gen 1. The grip is also different, as Glock added knurling that forms vertical and horizontal lines, which greatly improved grip pistol in hand. In the second generation, the pistol was adopted by the FBI, as well as the armies of the Scandinavian countries.
• 1996 - Gen 3. In addition to the corrugations, the pistol received the ability to mount tactical flashlights and laser designators. For better grip in the hand, the company made a notch in the upper part of the handle for the thumb.
• 2010 - Gen 4 is released. This generation has changed the most in relation to the previous pistols in this line. In the corrugated handle, the distance between the points has increased, now there are 25 of them per square centimeter. Such a corrugation is called RTF2. The magazine latch button is made larger and more convenient. Same for Glock 17 fourth generation began to install two springs of different diameters (on one guide rod with a separator between them), instead of one return. Thus, the company has achieved a reduction in the effect of pistol recoil when firing and an increase in the survivability of each individual spring.

Specifications

Design features

Most parts of the Glock are made of high-strength nylon-based polymer. The rest of the pistol is made of steel. The polymer (called polymer-2) in the weapon is an invention of Gaston Glock himself. The substance was unconventional when it was first introduced.

Over time, it became clear that Glock knew what he was doing when the company released this revolutionary new pistol. Polymer-2 is a substance that is primarily stable. It is more elastic than most of the various steel alloys. This substance can withstand very high temperatures, shocks and various liquids.

The pistol is treated with Tenifer, a substance that is also extremely resistant and is the standard in the gun industry.

Once finished, the gun has a matte gray appearance to its surface, and that is when the final finish is applied to the gun to give it its final look.

Tenifer treatment of the pistol helps to protect the steel parts that are inside. This means that you can even technically fire these weapons underwater. Glock steel parts using the Tenifer treatment are more resistant to corrosion than similar parts of the gun with other finishes or treatments, including Teflon, blue, hard chrome or phosphate.

During 2010, Glock switched from the Tenifer nitriding process to a salt bath. After completion of the nitriding process, a black decorative surface is applied. The nitriding treatment will remain, protecting the parts of the gun, even if the decorative surface wears off. Due to the simplicity and reliability of the design, the gun can be completely disassembled and assembled and carried out a technical inspection without improvised means.

The disassembled pistol has 33 parts, along with a magazine.

The pistol is equipped with a standard magazine for 17 rounds, but if necessary, it is possible to use enlarged magazines for 19 and 33 rounds.

Thanks to the innovative solutions of Glock in the field of polymers, it was possible to significantly reduce the weight of the pistol. For comparison, at 15 rounds it weighs 950 g unloaded, while the Glock 17 has a clean entire pistol at 650 g, and with a full magazine 900 g. The pistol is so light that 25% of its total weight is ammunition.

The Glock 17 pistol has earned worldwide fame and respect due to its high reliability of all components and mechanisms. At the end of the 20th century, it was believed that if a pistol could fire up to 40,000 shots without any problems, then it could be considered durable and reliable, but the Glock pistol exceeded all expectations, firing up to 350,000 shots, which is many times higher than the standard indicators. This advantage is due to the widespread use of polymer components and the unique barrel manufacturing technology patented by Glock.

In parts that are subjected to the greatest load, plastic is reinforced with special metal plates.

Steel inserts are inserted in the guide frame along which the shutter casing moves. For implementation incomplete disassembly pistol (disconnecting the bolt barrel along with the return spring from the frame) there are special latches that are located on the pistol frame, near the trigger guard.

Possible additional gadgets and tuning

The Glock 17 pistol has a wide range of magazines that have increased ammo capacity and weight for quicker removal of the magazine from the shaft of the handle, which can save important fractions of a second at critical moments.

One of the most common pistol upgrades is the installation of flashlights or laser designators on it by attaching them to a bar under the barrel. Such devices began to appear in the 3rd generation of Glock pistols. It has become a modern fashion to install a knife rail bar.

There are several complex tuning models for the Glock pistol line.

Viridian C5L is a device that includes a flashlight with a power of 110 lumens and a green laser pointer, its brightness and clarity is determined by 5 mW. Thanks to this device, you can point the target at a distance of up to 100 meters during the day and at night up to 1500 meters.

Tactical buttstock GRL-400, thanks to the buttstock, the pistol will become more comfortable to wear and stable during assault operations. The clear advantages of this device are as follows:

• improve accuracy over long distances
• perfect for concealed carry
• folds easily and quickly
• polymer construction provides the necessary strength.

Stock compatibility is possible with all generations of Glock pistols, except for the fourth and other subcompact models.

Tactical kit Kpos G2. Such a device, weighing almost 1 kg., Will make the gun an excellent weapon for special operations, turning it into a real carbine. This layout is used by elite special forces to maximize the intensity and accuracy of shooting at medium and short distances, without significantly increasing the length of the weapon. The advantages of this design:

• durable aluminum frame made from a single sheet;
• fire transfer handle;
• removable flame arrester;
• ease of removal and installation, no additional tools or modifications to the gun are required;
• all parts are on the same frame.

Various modifications

Glock 17 laid the foundation for the development of the entire line of Glock pistols. All models, on the designation of which there is a symbol "C", were produced with a recoil compensator.

Thanks to this, it was possible to improve the accuracy of fire and, of course, reduce recoil.

1. Glock 17L - A model that appeared in 1988 with an extended barrel. Used in sports competitions
2. Glock 17C - Model equipped with built-in compensator
3. Glock 17R - Model designed for shooting practice without cartridges
4. Glock 17T - Model with case of blue color, was also intended for training purposes. When shooting, uses blue balls
5. Glock 17A - Model designed for the Australian market to meet local barrel length requirements. The only differences between the Glock 17 and the Glock 17A are that the 17A has a 120mm barrel that protrudes noticeably from the frame and the magazine capacity is 10 rounds.
6. Glock 17Pro is a special edition released only for the Finnish market
7. Glock 17P80 - used by the Norwegian Armed Forces

A distinctive feature of Glock pistols was the ability to shoot under water. Fire can be fired without fear for the barrel itself, it does not inflate and, moreover, does not break. But for practical effectiveness, a striker with transverse grooves is required in order for the primer to fire constantly. This problem can also be solved by installing the amphibious Spring cups kit.

The peculiarity lies in the fact that shooting can be carried out exclusively with a 9 mm Parabellum cartridge. Bullet energy efficiency is highest when fired to a depth of one and a half meters, but the practical threshold is 3 meters. If you shoot at close range from under the water, then you will not hear the sounds of shots.

There is an erroneous stereotype that, allegedly due to the widespread use of plastic components in the Glock 17 pistol, it poses a threat to society, since metal detectors do not fix it. In fact, everything is completely different, because the gun used a lot of metal parts, with a total weight of 400 grams. Gaston Glock himself dispelled this myth, passing through a metal detector with a pistol, and he was detected in a timely manner.

The second common myth is that supposedly Glock pistols have increased fragility due to the predominance of plastic parts. However, people who claim this are simply ignoring the fact that during state tests, the pistol withstood a two-meter drop onto a metal surface.

If the gun broke, then it would not have been adopted by the Austrian army.

The Glock 17 pistol was listed in the Guinness Book of Records as a pistol that passed extremely tough tests while maintaining full combat capability.

The Glock 17 has the unique ability to fire underwater, in heavy dust, high humidity and even after complete immersion in liquid mud or sand. According to these criteria, it can be compared with a Kalashnikov assault rifle. We can say that the Glock 17 is a Kalashnikov in the pistol world.

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Glock brand pistols, with their birth, revolutionized the production of small arms. What legends about them did not go - and go so far. Bruce Willis, as hero cop John McClain in Die Hard 2 (1990), authoritatively explains to an airport security officer that the Glock is a German china pistol that can't be picked up by metal detectors and costs a fortune.

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

Previously, gunsmiths have already tried to create weapon with plastic elements. Back in the late 1960s - early 1970s, the designers of 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 upgrade their 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 a 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 machine tools for completely peaceful purposes, and later retrained as a manufacturer of military products - combat knives, entrenching tools, sapper shovels, spare parts for MG74-3 and MG42 machine guns (7.62 mm NATO), hand grenades and machine gun belts. In the course of his activities, Glock graduated from the Ferlach Higher Weapons Technical School and decided to try his hand at the weapons field. He did not himself design a pistol under the order of the military, but recruited a team of gunsmiths from all over Europe.

After 3 months, a prototype 9-mm pistol was ready, called the Glock 17 (since the magazine had a capacity of 17 rounds). After passing the tests, in 1982 the pistol was adopted by the Austrian army. After some time, Glock was already in the service of the armies of Norway and Sweden, and in 1985 Gaston Glock's company began to take an active interest in the American market. In the same year, the Glock GmbH product manufacturing company was established in Georgia, 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 steadily gaining ground in industrial production.

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

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 up to 200 degrees. True, severe frost remains a threat - if the frozen Glock is unsuccessfully dropped, then it can simply split.

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 such treatment, the surface to a depth of 0.05 mm acquires a hardness of about 69 Rockwell units (the hardness of technical diamonds is 71-72). Even the Americans assemble Glocks in their factories only from parts sent from Austria, since this technology is a closely guarded secret of the company.

The special processing of the parts makes the gun exceptionally resistant to corrosion. He is not afraid salty water and sand. Unlike many other pistols, the Glock can shoot even underwater, though not far and slightly.

The tale about the Glock's elusiveness 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 Kasper Weinberger. The metal detector honestly pointed to the presence of weapons with each pass.

In addition to the above, it should also be noted that 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 are mostly suitable for 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.

There is a heated debate about the safety of Glocks. Proponents of this weapon claim that in the US, in 99.9% of cases, the cause of the "crossbow" with the participation of Glock pistols is mishandling it. This is motivated by the fact that the pistol uses the Safe Action system - a proprietary development with a DAO (Double Action Only) trigger, consisting of three independent fuses. However, according to official statistics, there are too many accidents. The Glock 21 is especially famous in this regard. It is this model that takes the first place in the statistics of misfires and spontaneous firing, and Glock GmbH is on the list of 15 weapons manufacturing companies that have been sued for damages.

Gaston Glock's website reports that in the United States alone, 65% of government agencies use his weapons, 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 supported pistols to civilians. And they get used pistols from the same policemen in exchange for newer models. Here's a marketing ploy. One trouble. Weapons that have already served their time fall into the hands of civilians, which again leads to new victims - this time among civilians, but loving weapon population. Naturally, Glocks are also spreading among the criminal community. Perhaps that is why the 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 mallet, rested in the clinic and returned to the post of head of his company. The attacker turned out to be Charles Ewert, a stealing Glock financier.

The performance characteristics of the pistol Glock 17

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

The weapons produced by the Austrian company Glock are known all over the world. Although this company, founded in 1963, is famous for its pistols, it also produces knives and sapper shovels. All models of Glock pistols are in constant demand, both among the military and civilians.

Why Austrian Glock pistols are so popular all over the world

The incredible popularity of the Glock pistol is due to the fact that all models produced by this Austrian company are highly reliable and unpretentious, which is quite a rarity among modern Western pistols. The Glock-17 pistol is considered the most popular and reliable, although other models are also quite reliable.

Many of the world's weapons experts consider Glock pistols to be the best pistols in the world, as they have the following characteristics:

• Pistols "Glock" are able to work in the most difficult conditions;
• Excellent performance characteristics these pistols provide accurate shooting both aimed and offhand;
• The safety of Glock pistols is at the very high level in connection with the design features;
• Safety and comfort of carrying both small models of pistols and full-size modifications;
• Ease of handling weapons, as well as its maintenance;
• High operational resource of all Glock models;
• Wear resistance of all parts of the gun. The coating of the steel parts of the gun perfectly resists corrosion;
• A fairly low cost, although compared to domestic pistols, this item is not very relevant.

Glock pistols are excellent combat weapons of choice for professional special forces soldiers around the world. The ability to use this pistol with a silencer and the absence of problems during operation made it a favorite weapon for special operations and one of the most beloved among the civilian population of those countries where handguns allowed. For those people who do not have the opportunity to often train with weapons, just such an easy-to-use pistol is needed.

There are many different models of Glock pistols, which are designed for both military and police service, as well as for self-defense. The most popular models of Glock pistols are:

• Glock-17, which brought fame to the Austrian company;
• "Glock-18", which has the ability to fire bursts. This model was created on the basis of the Glock-17, specifically for the Austrian special forces "Cobra";
• The Glock-19 pistol is a more compact model of the Glock-17 pistol. It features a shorter pistol grip and a shorter bolt length;
• The Glock-26 pistol is one of the most compact models of the company. It is very popular with women for self-defense and as a last resort concealed weapon for various undercover agents.

The popularity of Glock pistols is evidenced by the fact that more than 50 percent of all pistols sold in the United States are Glocks. The pistols of this company are distinguished by stable accuracy, and you don’t even need to shoot it. Having bought a Glock pistol, you can be sure that it will shoot right on target.

Although the performance characteristics of Glock pistols suit even the most demanding critics, about his appearance controversy has not subsided yet. The design of the Glock pistols is quite interesting, although monotonous. Many modern pistols look more attractive than the austere Glocks, whose design is strictly functional and has only one goal - to make the pistol easy and convenient to use.

The Glock pistol is devoid of a fuse, and a shot from it can be fired immediately after being drawn. However, it is extremely safe, since the shot will only occur when the trigger is fully pressed. Most people who have been able to try the Glocks in action usually immediately choose these pistols as their main or secondary weapon.

Creation of the Glock-17 pistol

The first Glock-17 pistol was made in 1980. The Glock company, which was founded in 1963, decided to develop a model of their pistol. The company was pushed to this step by a competition in which a new pistol for the Austrian army was selected. For the manufacture of this weapon, a group of designers, under the leadership of Gaston Glock, developed drawings for a new pistol. The scheme of the first Glock was quite unusual - it was the first pistol in the world in which the frame, trigger and even the magazine were made of a polymer that could withstand heavy loads and temperatures. According to rumors, Gaston Glock began developing his pistol back in the mid-1970s.

Due to use a large number plastic polymer, the Glock pistol managed to combine many previously incompatible parameters:

• Light weight, with quite impressive dimensions;
• Large magazine capacity;
• Safety of use. The Glock-17 pistol can fall from a height of 2 meters onto an iron plate, while a spontaneous shot will not occur.

The barrel locking system was copied from the Sig Sauer P220 pistol. The trigger mechanism was of a simple design, which was copied from another Austrian pistol, the Roth-Steyr M1907. The number 17 in the name of the Glock pistol was not chosen by chance and does not mean the number of cartridges that fit in the store, but the patent number that was obtained by Gaston Glock. In 1982, the Glock-17 pistol was adopted by the Austrian police and army.

After some time, the Glock-17 pistol began to be used not only by the Austrian military, but also by special and law enforcement units in Finland and Sweden. The Norwegian army adopted the Glock-17 in 1986.

The Glock-17 pistol is still in production. Over the years, the Glock pistol has undergone several upgrades. Now the 4th generation of the Glock-17 is being produced, which is designated as "Gen 4". The second generation pistol received a notch on the back and front, which the first generation was deprived of. This upgrade, which began to be produced in 1990, began to lie more securely in the hand.

The third generation of the Glock pistol received anatomical recesses on the front of the handle, as well as recesses for the thumbs, which were available both on the right and on the left. In addition, various additional devices can be attached to the Glock-17 pistol, for which a mount is provided in the front of the frame.

In the late 90s of the 20th century, the Glock-17 pistol entered service with the Israeli police special forces. After seeing how effective the Glock pistol is, many units Israeli army adopted it, instead of the Sig Sauer pistols of the P226 and P228 series.

After the Glock pistols began to be exported to the United States, they quickly gained popularity. At first, the American police were armed with them, then FBI agents began to use compact Glock pistols. Unlike the police, the FBI preferred to use compact models of Glock pistols.

The main performance characteristics of the Glock pistol are as follows:

• Pistol caliber 9mm Parabellum;
• The length of the weapon is 186 mm, while the barrel accounts for 114 mm;
• The mass of the pistol without cartridges is 625 g, with cartridges - 905 g;
• The standard magazine holds 17 rounds, although there are options for 10, 19 and 33 rounds.

How the Glock Pistol Works

Automation pistols "Glock" works on the principle of using recoil with a short stroke of the pistol barrel. The barrel is locked with the help of the breech, which enters the cartridge case ejection window with its rectangular protrusion. Trigger mechanism in this striker-type pistol, it is pre-cocked due to the departure of the pistol bolt. The final cocking occurs when the trigger is pressed. Although the Glock company calls its pistols self-cocking, in fact this system is a classic single-action trigger mechanism. The drummer's additional platoon is just a successful development that complemented the classic USM without changing its essence.

Although the gun is devoid of a safety lever, the length and force of the stroke prevent random shot. The safety of Glock pistols is due to the presence of three independent fuses. This system called Safe Action.

The following devices are used as standard sights on the Glock pistol:

• Rear sight that can move horizontally;
• Front sights with the possibility of vertical adjustment.

All sights are made of plastic, which makes the gun lighter, which is already quite light for its size.

Opportunities for tuning pistols "Glock"

Currently, there are many companies that manufacture many so-called "spare parts" for tuning firearms. Naturally, for such a popular pistol as the Glock, many different parts and devices are made that help when shooting.

Most often, the following devices are bought for Glocks:

• Enlarged magazine latches that prevent the magazine from falling out spontaneously. Sometimes the magazine is removed in a holster and falls out when the pistol is pulled out. Using an enlarged magazine latch allows you to forget about this problem forever;
• The return spring is often changed, although this replacement is only relevant when using reinforced cartridges. Otherwise, a powerful spring will lead to delays in shots, since the shutter-casing will not open completely;
• Plastic flies are often replaced with steel ones;
• Standard rear sights are also often changed to more advanced models.

Tuning a Glock pistol is only appropriate when the weapon is used for sports shooting. In this case, the weapon must have ideal settings. For standard combat missions or self-defense, the standard Glock is enough.

Disadvantages of Glock pistols

Like any, even the most advanced weapon model, the Glock pistol has its drawbacks:

• If you do not pay enough attention to the thorough cleaning of the weapon, the Glock pistol can often misfire. Their main cause is the ingress of dirt and sand into the channel of the drummer. This problem can be avoided by cleaning the weapon regularly;
• If you do not hold the pistol with a strong enough grip, sometimes the cartridge can be undershot or warped;
• Plastic flies, which were supposed to be reliable, in practice turned out to be not strong enough. They are easily knocked off by accidental strikes on them from behind. This problem eliminated by installing a steel front sight;
• The shutter delay is not large enough. Replacing it with a larger delay fixes this problem;
• The standard magazine latch sometimes leads to spontaneous extraction of the magazine with cartridges. This is also treated by replacing it with an improved large latch.

The plastic parts of the gun are quite reliable if you use cartridges that are recommended by the manufacturer. In the case of using more powerful cartridges (especially those that are loaded manually), the gun begins to break down, the plastic becomes covered with cracks, which eventually lead to their destruction.

An interesting feature of the Glock pistol is the ability to use it under water at a depth of up to 3 meters. You can also shoot from under the water, and the sound of the shot is not audible. Such shooting is often taught to soldiers of special units.

When using standard cartridges, the resource of the Glock pistol is amazing. Although the warranty is 40,000 shots, tests have shown that the average Glock-17 pistol can withstand about 350,000 shots. At the same time, the main parts of the gun remain in working condition.

To the many skeptics who believe that plastic gun can not be good, you can contrast the world statistics, according to which Glock pistols are widely used by military and civilians around the world.

Taurus 25-08-2012 23:58

Good day to all present!
What a day, I'm trying to find drawings of the Glock 17 (in detail with all sizes).
I looked in your branch, I did not find it (maybe I was not looking for it). Recently I started to master SolidWorks, for work it is necessary that I independently create the most reliable 3D model of this particular pistol.
Employees of the "authorities" please do not worry - everything is within the law.
I would be very grateful for your help!

technic6 27-08-2012 14:52

But the Colt M1911 won’t fit at all? .. This kind of goodness in bulk ...
I'm afraid that it's unrealistic to find the blueprints for the Glock 17, it's better to switch to something more accessible: STEN, Parabellum, whatever else is there, everything will fit for training ...
Ask around here: people are working, measuring ... Of course, these are not factory drawings, but without fish ... it's good that at least there is ... Maybe they will help in some way ...

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 model of Glock will do.

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