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GLOCK – THE WORLD’S
HANDGUN
I
will come straight out and say this; if you have ever been
in any professional firearms setting then undoubtedly
you will have used one of the many models of Glock
handgun available today!
The Glock series of handguns represents one of the
greatest steps forward in pistol design since the
introduction of the venerable Colt M1911. Inspired by
the Austrian Army’s request for a new sidearm in 1980,
the Glock company set to work designing and developing a
revolutionary new weapon that combined reliability, firepower
and the very latest in material technology.
Within two years it had been adopted by the Austrian Army,
but such were its qualities that within a decade the handgun
was a dominant presence in global military, law enforcement
and civilian markets. More than 2.5 million have been sold to
date, and they are in use with more than 50 nations. In the USA
alone, the Glock has taken 65% of the law enforcement market!
This collectors guide follows the evolution of Glock from concept
through to being a real market leader, and explains each of the
many variants and calibres, starting with the original G17 and
working through to the very latest Gen 4 models. Looking at the
Glock’s practical use, the story is both dramatic and, at times,
controversial. Glocks have been fired in earnest in the most
varied of contexts; users include the British Army, The French
Naval Commandos, Geramn GSG9, the FBI and dozens of State
Police Forces in America.
Add its pervasive appeal in civilian handgun markets, and the
Glock currently stands as one of the most influential sidearms
of the last 50 years. Illustrated with more than 200 colour and
black and white artworks and photographs, “Glock” is an expertly
written account of one of the most important handguns in the
world today.
The author, Chris McNab is an experienced specialist in outdoor
survival techniques and military fitness training and has written
over 50 books including titles in the popular “SAS and Elite
Forces” series.
Author: Chris McNab
Publisher:
ISBN: 978-1-
Price: £19.99
Amber Books
78274-256-2
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