
The unique combination of speed, safety, ideal ergonomics, easy operation, low weight, and low maintenance costs are Glock firearms' main features. The famous Austrian pistol Glock 17 was designed for professionals and is trusted by military and law enforcement officers around the world since 1982. They appreciate its unmatched reliability and an optimal magazine capacity of 17 rounds. This pistol is safe, quick, and easy to fire with - precisely what they need in critical situations.
Fields of use
Glock pistols are used in the national police and armed forces, and security agencies in about 50 countries. Glocks are also popular weapons among civilian shooters for competition and recreational shooting sports in many countries.
Interesting facts
The Glock pistol designer & the founder of the Glock company, the Austrian Gaston Glock, had zero experience with designing or manufacturing weapons before prototyping his first pistol, the Glock 17. It became popular swiftly, and after the Glock pistol was the top performer in safety and reliability shooting tests by 1982, it became used by Austrian police and military service.
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Parameters
Type | Pistol |
Cartridge | 9 mm Luger |
Capacity | 17 rounds |
Action | Short recoil, locked breech, tilting barrel |
Weight | 625g (1.3 lb) |
Length | 19 cm (7.3 in) |
Muzzle velocity | 375 m/s (1.230 ft/s) |
Firing range | 50 m (164 ft) |
Place of origin | Austria |
Manufacturer | Glock Ges.m.b.H. |
Designer | Gaston Glock |
Designed | 1979–1982 |
In service | 1982–present |