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Glock Handguns

Glock handguns represent some of the best personal sidearms in the world. Usually mistaken as a German or Hungarian-designed weapon, it is in fact designed and produced in Austria. The handguns are known for their professional craftsmanship and are utilized in security and armed forces across the world. Many of the models of glock handguns are identical in engineering to the others, though their parts are not always interchangeable. For their man-stopping power and their ammunition capacity, the Glock handguns fill a niche in today's gun market - be it military, security or for sport.

Glock Model 17 Pistol

Designation: Model 17
Manufacturer: Glock GmbH, Deutsch Wagram
Country: Austria
Service Date: 1983
Type: Handgun
Operation: Recoil-Operated Semi-Automatic
Caliber: 9 mm Parabellum
Length: 7.40 in (188 mm)
Weight (Empty): 1 lb, 7 oz (625g)
Magazine: 17-Round Detachable Box
Muzzle Velocity: 1,263 ft/sec (385 m/sec)

Glock Model 18 and 18C

Designation: Model 18/18C
Manufacturer: Glock GmbH, Deutsch Wagram
Country: Austria
Service Date: NA
Type: Handgun
Operation: Single-Shot / Full-Automatic
Caliber: 9 mm Parabellum
Length: 7.32 in (186 mm)
Weight (Empty): 1 lb 5 oz (586g)
Magazine: 17 or 19-Round Detachable Box
Muzzle Velocity: 1,115 ft/sec (340 m/sec)

Glock Model 19 and 19C

Designation: Model 19/19C
Manufacturer: Glock GmbH, Deutsch Wagram
Country: Austria
Service Date: NA
Type: Handgun
Operation: Recoil-Operated Semi-Automatic
Caliber: 9 mm Parabellum
Length: 6.85 in (174 mm)
Weight (Empty): 1 lb 5 oz (595g)
Magazine: 17-Round Detachable Box
Muzzle Velocity: 1,148 ft/sec (350 m/sec)

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