Glock 17 – Global Pistol
The Glock 17 in caliber 9×19 is the most widely used law enforcement pistol worldwide. Because of its unsurpassed reliability, above-average magazine capacity of 17 cartridges in the standard magazine and its low weight, it is trusted by law enforcement officers in their daily duties throughout the world. It is safe, easy and quick to use through the revolutionary “Safe Action” trigger system.
History
The Glock 17 was the first pistol designed and manufactured by the Austrian company Glock. It is a locked breech, short recoil 9 mm Para semi-automatic pistol with a standard magazine capacity of 17 rounds of ammunition. It uses a modified Petter/Browning barrel locking system. The Glock 17 appeared in the early 1980s for the Austrian Army weapons trials. It entered service under the designation P80. In 1988, it entered service in the Swedish Army under the designation Pistol 88. It is also used by the Norwegian Army and police. The designation 17 is derived from the gun’s being Gaston Glock’s 17th patent, rather than its magazine capacity. The Glock 17, like all Glock pistols, has a well known reputation for being extremely rugged and reliable.
The Glock stirred up quite a scare when it was revealed to have a polymer frame. Some people thought that, based on early reports, the whole gun was plastic and/or ceramic, and therefore undetectable by metal detectors. In fact, the slide, barrel and many other internal parts, comprising about 80 percent of the gun’s mass, are made out of metal. The slide and barrel are QPQ Tenifer treated, a process that makes their steel more durable to wear and tear as well as to corrosion.
The Glock 17 has become very popular because of its simple controls, high durability, and moderate price. It is also reported to be highly reliable in extreme environments like desert, jungle, and arctic regions. The pistol enjoys widespread use in law enforcement, but is also a very popular military, sports, and self-defense pistol. More than 50 countries use it for law enforcement or military service.
Description and Specifications
The Glock 17 and all others that Glock has since produced use the “Safe Action” fire control system, a single-action mechanism utilizing a striker instead of a hammer and firing pin. Like most other striker-fired pistols, the Glock pistol requires the trigger to pull the striker back the rest of the way, and to release it. In its ready-to-fire state, the pistol could be considered to be “half-cocked”. This arrangement translates to consistent trigger pulls which some claim makes training easier. Notably absent is any manual user safety, although a trigger safety and additional internal measures prevent accidental discharge. Its frame is made out of an advanced polymer. Glock barrels use polygonal rifling for increased accuracy which works best with jacketed ammunition, otherwise lead build-up in the barrel is likely to cause malfunctioning.
The Glock 17 (and only model 17) could be modified with “amphibious kit” that allows underwater firing (in very shallow depths, thought). Basically, the underwater shooting itself has very little effect in real combat, since the effective range is extremely short. The real purpose of that feature is to show the strength of the gun and to allow safe shooting in severe weather conditions, with possible water in the barrel (in many guns this may result in blown barrel).
- Caliber: 9 mm
- Cartridge: 9×19 mm
- Weight: 22.04 oz / 625 g empty
- Produced: 1980 – present
The automatic version of the Glock 17, called Glock 18, available only in 9mm Luger and only for Military/Law enforcement sales. Glock 18 can fire in semi-automatic or fully automatic modes. The pistol may be equipped with 31-rounds extended magazines and after-market folding stocks. For security reasons, some parts of the Glock 18 are not interchangeable with Glock 17 pistols. The theoretical rate of fire in full-auto mode is 1200 rounds per minute.
Glock 18
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the Glock is a great firearm and I own one myself, but I am getting partial to the MILLENNIUM PRO PT145 .45 ACP POLYMER PISTOL, I really like the feel of it better, since I reload my shells it is a bit more accurate in my opinion. My reload site is…
http://www.freewebs.com/cdreloader/
i want to sale that gun it good
I need to get the folding stock for Glock 19, may be some one can help me to buy one.
Store or web page to some one who has this part in the United States.
Thanks, Byron
hi.. i have got some qns regarding glock17.
1) can i check whats the max effective range for glock17
2) whats is the maximum range for glock17 ?
thanks . your kind reply is very much appreciated.
i want to be buy one new modals of you brond of clock thenx
hey, i have a glock 17 and a 45. magnum and i find that though both are 45. caliber the glock is way more power full but way less accurate.
I’m laughing at the comments here. I’ve never seen morons packed this tight before.
Most of you made it out of 1st grade, never mind getting a job and enough money to buy a Glock.
necesito mas informacion de la pistola glock 17 por ejemplo. la lista de componentes de la pistola cada una de las partes en dibujos con sus nombres
I’m laughing at the comments here. I’ve never seen morons packed this tight before.
Most of you made it out of 1st grade, never mind getting a job and enough money to buy a Glock.
Wow, welcome to America, now speak English.
AOA
I want to buy a new glock 17/19 or used one with excellent working conditions. can any one help me in this regards. my cell no is 03335158178
I was plying airsoft on public property with my friends and this cop with a Glock seventeen pulled out his gun. Its the first time Ive ever had a (real) gun pointed at me.
yea
yea glock 18 is the best pitol is nomber one
A glock 17 is not a .45…drew. And the rest of you need to learn how to spell.
I think I am going to buy a 17 today…
Daddy is right though. Get hooked on phonics before you getz yous gunzazs frum dis grock 17zzzzzz.
If your native is not english then fine and dandy. But if your just lazy or a banger then Lurns youz sum spellinz der tupax
I want to buy a Glock,But i need to know which one is the best to buy,I heard that the 17 is the best,Is it true?If it is,Some one let me know.Please.
The Glock is the best weapon that i have used (in hand guns)we at work use the modle 22 (40 CAL, 10 mill) for you that dont know.
i like this glock 17 …i want to buy and take way to pokistan but how ….tell me plz
I have owned my model 17 for about a year and have fired thousands of rounds through it. It is a pleasure to fire, and has never malfunctioned even when going through four hundred rounds plus in one outing. I put tru glow night sights on it even though it was extremly accurate out of the box the tru glow sights are three dot and are bright green very bright in the dark. The 33 round mags are a blast, better stock up on the ammo you really go through it. The model 17 is affordable and I do not think there is a better nine.
the Glock is a great firearm, my favorit is te Taurus 24/7 PRO TATICAL POLYMER PISTOL, It?s really more efficient in my opinion
i need glock 17 part ( holster ) can you guide me to any ammunition sales dealer please ( islamabad )
My next acquisition will be a Glock in .40SW. I just need to decide which model. I have been looking at the “C” model and wanted to get some feedback on effectiveness and drawbacks of the compensator. A lot of good information here on the website….Thanks
Dear Team,
Can i by from Pakistan.
Regards……
in Pakistan G-17 &g-19 to expensive
in Pakistan G-17 & G-19 to expensive
well, i have been through many comments. seems intresting. why don’t the Glock company open some out lets in pakistan.
regards
sher shah