The book details the history of the famous glock pistol. He does have a few views that may be unpopular, but overall, worth reading if you want the full story. From parts and holsters to magazines and custom items, our business has the items you need. Can anyone recommend a glock manualbook, that is pretty thorough. Barretts latest booklength work, you might not be sure what to expect. New book reveals the complexity of glock gun digest. Glock family goes down, guns blazing the daily beast. While the company is best known for its line of polymerframed pistols, it also produces field knives, entrenching tools, and apparel. It is what i learned with prior to completing the armorers course and recieving the official glock armorers manual. Glock started designing pistols in 1980 and the austrian army approved the glock 17 so named because it was the company s 17th patent for use in 1982. Copy it they did getting sued by glock in the process with a lame excuse for a gun called the sigma, a poorly executed polymer and steel glock ripoff that my gun dealer wont take in trade on another new or used gun.
Richard aborn, president, citizens crime commission of new york city. Established 1998, lone wolf distributors is the worlds largest manufacturer of aftermarket components for the glock line of pistols. Gun digest book of cz firearms digital ebook gundigest. Glock is a handgun manufacturing company based in austria. Find the best glock accessories available when you shop online at glockstore. Glock supports different charities in austria, having donated over one. May 31, 2018 your homecrafted gun may not work as well as a factory glockthough, with care and some modifications, it could work even betterbut if you value privacy over price and dont mind a bit of. Mar 07, 2012 the glock isnt a forgotten weapon by any stretch, but paul barrett has written a very interesting book on how the company got into gun manufacturing and how it grew so quickly. Gun digest book of cz firearms pulls back the veil on the iconic company and its guns, arming you with the definitive resource for everything cz. It is a great book and is as thorough as the actual armorer. Meanwhile, the companys marketing team used the glocks infamy and aggressive appearance to inaugurate the pistols hollywood career.
And would be interesting for those who prefer other manufacturers and cant grasp the popularity of the glock. Through gun buybacks, discounts and glocksponsored junkets to strip clubs, the company seduced many law enforcement agencies into trading their obsolescent service revolvers for semiautomatic glocks. Glock believes in responsible gun ownership expand your knowledge and make educated decisions to get the most out of your glock pistol. Glock 19 machine guns vegas is an indoor gun range experience like no other. The rise of americas gun by longtime journalist paul barrett. An unauthorized book about gaston glocks life and his company, titled glock. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content.
Each glock pistol was designed and engineered to respond to our customers needs. Lone wolf distributors complete glock reference guide the. It houses the most modern production machinery for injection molding as well as the full assembly line and test firing facilities in order to assure production of highest standards. The glock is a series of polymerframed, short recoiloperated, lockedbreech semiautomatic pistols designed and produced by austrian manufacturer glock ges. Due to the recent increase in order volume, shipping on some items may be delayed up to 15 business days or longer. Oct 09, 20 patrick sweeney investigates complexity of glock in new book. The gun co aerospace company in milpitas, california. The rise of americas gun, paul barrett traces how the sleek, highcapacity austrian weapon found its way into hollywood films. In some countries glock handguns are popular with citizens for personal protection an. Jan 15, 20 glock is not at all just for the gun enthusiast. Paul barrett reports on the creation and ubiquitous use of the glock pistol, now. He does have a few views that may be unpopular, but. The glock cutaway gives instructors the tool they need in order to properly explain what makes a glock a glock. Gun values by gun digest brings you the authority of our annual gun pricing guide, the standard catalog of firearms, in a simple online package.
It also points out the business mistakes of rival gunmakers that helped glock surpass them all. Interesting read of the history of glock, the personnel in austria and the us, and gun control efforts in the 80s and 90s. Oct 07, 2011 glock gen 4 pistols feature replaceable backstraps for an adjustable grip. Jan 29, 2012 through gun buybacks, discounts and glocksponsored junkets to strip clubs, the company seduced many law enforcement agencies into trading their obsolescent service revolvers for semiautomatic glocks. Search or browse models and manufacturer info for free. Items shipped from our own warehouse can be shipped much sooner than items shipped direct to you from one of our fulfillment suppliers. Nov 19, 2018 glocks experience with guns was limitedas he claimed during a pretrial deposition in 1993, according to the 2012 book glock.
The glock 19 is also reported to be the standard weapon for united nations security, headquartered of course in new york city. I hate it when some of these vendors, not necessarily glock, make a video for you tube, and when they get to the. Things i look for, well laid out, logically, and good clear photos. The first time i fired a glock i thought the trigger felt like a heavyduty staple gunnot exactly crisp and clean like a 1911s singleaction trigger. The underground gstyle handgun build guide by caleb lee 2016 and beyond all rights reserved. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing.
The glock s dynamic presence in the military and law enforcement circles around the world, including 65 percent of the u. The comapany came into existance when founder and engineer gaston glock rose to the challenge of designing a new and better semiautomatic pistol for the austrian military who were in the market for a new standardissue sidearm for their regular forces. Glock handguns are used by armed forces and law enforcement organizations worldwide, including a majority of law enforcement agencies in the united states. Glock collectors association, hampstead, north carolina. Marine corps special operations command marsoc and the new jersey state police both recently adopted the same pistol, the 9mm glock 19, which highlights the popularity of this particular handgun. The billionaire who got rich off glock guns, used by the. Cincinnati, ohio july 22, 20 people who know guns generally agree on two things about the glock. A lot of the success was timing and of course, gaston glock was a great designer.
The rise of americas gun, the company aimed its initial promotions at the law enforcement market. Glock is that rarest of beastsa mainstream writing in which the author makes zero errors about guns, and takes almost no political positions with respect to guns. Barrett glock is the fascinating biography of americas favorite pistol. Sadowski is a contributing writer to gun world, shooting illustrated, combat handguns, gun tests, gun digest and several other firearms magazines. It has been rhapsodized by hiphop artists and coveted by cops and crooks alike. Glock married helga glock in 1958, and they cofounded the family business in 1963. From knives and holsters to magazines and custom items, our business has the items you need. Showing all the parts of the safe action systems, the cutaway pistol emphasizes the simplicity of the gun that revolutionized handgun design and is still the number one pistol in terms or reliability and simplicity. If glock gets criticism, it is about their trigger. Glock representatives have told me that the g19 is the company s bestselling pistol overall, and many gun dealers around the country have said the same is true in their neck. Find new and used guns for sale at the largest online gun auction site gunbroker. Jan 24, 2012 how the glock became americas weapon of choice in his book glock.
Patrick sweeney investigates complexity of glock in new book. Lone wolf distributors complete glock reference guide. Book on glock history the leading glock forum and community. The book is at its best describing the ways in which the glock enterprise entered and eventually commanded the market. Expand your knowledge and make educated decisions to get the most out of your glock pistol. A surprisingly well balanced account of the austrianmade pistol that is known for its high performance, ability to hold more ammunition than the standard revolver and simplicity of design. No matter which glock pistol you choose, it will deliver on our promise of safety, reliability, and simple operation, all at an affordable price. The gun co, designing, engineering, machiningmanufacturing, metal finishing.
If you own or use any glock handgun, this book is an absolute necessity. The glock safe action pistol is the favored small firearm for twothirds of u. See where shot lies by firing off 10 rounds of the glock 19 in the. In designing the gun, glock started with no preconceived notions just a clean sheet of paper, a practical idea, good advice, sound engineering and no investment in any particular manufacturing. This bookfrom a topnotch reporterwill enlighten you about both gun culture and business culture. The firearm entered austrian military and police service by 1982 after it was the top performer in reliability and safety tests. It entered austrian military and police service by 1982 after it was the top performer in reliability and safety tests. It houses the most modern production machinery for injection molding as well as the full assembly line and test firing facilities in order to. No part of this report may be reproduced or transmitted in any form whatsoever, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any informational storage or retrieval system without express. Its fascinating, evenhanded, and packs considerable. The perfection is in the simplicity and reliability. How the glock became americas weapon of choice in his book glock. Its small, powerful, and difficult to detect but youll notice for sure when it goes on sale.
The rise of americas gun, a riveting account of corporate maneuvering and intrigue that, despite some underhanded dealings, thievery, and sexual hankypanky by company officials, provides a clear explanation of how a weapon with so much baggage continues to overwhelm the market with its superiority. The rise of americas gun, out this week, barrett goes behind the scenes at one of the worlds most successful, and secretive, gun companies. He is the author of the book of glock, shooters bible guide to firearms assembly, disassembly, and cleaning, 50 guns that changed the world, and the editor of the original gun traders guide. Several models are now in production, but its one that falls somewhere in the middle that fascinates me most.
Barrett talked about the history of the company, how it became. Sell and buy firearms, accessories, collectibles such as handguns, shotguns, pistols, rifles and all hunting outdoor accessories. The port authority police chose the glock 19 as standard issue, and the housing authority and transit authority police were issued glock 19s when they were absorbed into the nypd several years ago. Lone wolf distributors worlds largest distributor of. This book is for anyone concerned about the level of gun violence in america, and that should be all of us. Youll learn the unique and unlikely history of how the one.
The gun digest book of the glock, 2nd edition, expands on the success of the first book with many new photos and hardtofind data. Recently, thirdparty companies began marketing frame kits that allow private individuals to make guns that look and operate like glocks and are compatible with glock parts. Glock gen 4 pistols feature replaceable backstraps for an adjustable grip. The complete glock reference guide by ptooma productions. Not sure if im in the right thread or not, but ill give it a shot. Barrett does an admirable job of describing the glocks cultural and corporate ascendancy.
Glock offers over 50 pistols in a variety of sizes, calibers and styles. No matter which glock pistol you choose, it will deliver on our promise of safety, reliability, and. Law enforcement agencies had concluded that their agents and officers, armed with. This is the most neutral book on the topic i have ever seen, which is surprising given that the author, paul barrett, worked and works for the violently and maliciously antigun michael bloomberg. Glocks experience with guns was limitedas he claimed during a pretrial deposition in 1993, according to the 2012 book glock. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Apr 21, 2015 the glock safe action pistol is the favored small firearm for twothirds of u. The grip of gen 1, gen 2 and gen 3 models also have a reputation as having a large circumference grip. The glock collectors association is a nonprofit organization for glock enthusiasts. Since glock launched the g42 five years ago, the gun world has come to expect singlestacks from the doublestackcentric company. This book is a good place to learn the history of glock the company, its founder, and the people who.
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