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The " Glock-17 " Self-loading Pistol
(caliber 9mm) was developed by Austrian designer Gaston Glock. In the year 1980 "Glock's" prototype won the Austrian Armed Forces held combat pistol competition to equip Austrian Army and was adopted by Austrian Army and Police. Pistol mass production began in 1980 by
" Glock " Gmbh. The "Glock-17 " and it's modifications are in service with 30 - 50 countries and are used by the special forces, police and security services and for
self-defense."Glock" pistol family distinguishes small weight and simple design features. For example "Glock-17" consists from only 33 parts including magazine. Pistol can be dismantled in a minute using just pin or nail. Barrel box is fully made from polymer materials what makes more fluent and less powerful frame recoil. More than 80% of pistol are made from polymer materials the only metal parts are barrel and trigger mechanism. Such plastic serves well in temperatures among -40°C to +200°C. Weapon has automatic safety-lock placed on the trigger preventing self-action or incidental shots. It blocks trigger as well. Fire can be executed only with a properly pushed trigger. After every shot safety-lock automatically turns on and blocks trigger until it is push once more. This mechanism was patented by the "Glock" Gmbh. Pistol has no automatic safety-lock as a separate part. Pistol is safe enough to carry loaded cartridge in the barrels channel. 
Advantages
Comfortable handling and aiming.
Can be dismantled without special.
Ease of maintenance.
There are only automatic safety-locks.
Rustproof.
Rear failures.
Light weight and large magazine capacity.
Ability to make first shot without any preparation.
Good weapons balance. |
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