![]() ![]() In addition, the plan was to make extensive use of synthetic materials and modern manufacturing technologies, which led to the Glock 17 becoming a cost-effective candidate. Within three months, Glock had developed a working prototype that combined proven mechanisms and traits from previous pistol designs. Glock became aware of the Austrian Army's planned procurement, and in 1982, assembled a team of Europe's leading handgun experts from military, police, and civilian sport-shooting circles to define the most desirable characteristics in a combat pistol. The normal maximum operating pressure (P max) for the 9 mm NATO is 2,520 bar (252 MPa 36,500 psi). ![]() The pistol was to then be used to fire an overpressure test cartridge generating 5,000 bar (500 MPa 73,000 psi). After firing 15,000 rounds of standard ammunition, the pistol was to be inspected for wear. The Federal Ministry of Defence of Austria formulated a list of 17 criteria for the new generation service pistol, including requirements that it would be self loading fire the NATO-standard 9×19mm Parabellum round the magazines were not to require any means of assistance for loading be secure against accidental discharge from shock, strike, and drop from a height of 2 m (6 ft 7 in) onto a steel plate. In 1980, the Austrian Armed Forces announced that it would seek tenders for a new, modern duty pistol to replace their World War II–era Walther P38 handguns. Glock introduced ferritic nitrocarburizing into the firearms industry as an anticorrosion surface treatment for metal gun parts. Glock had extensive experience in advanced synthetic polymers, which was instrumental in the company's design of the first commercially successful line of pistols with a polymer frame. The company's founder and head engineer, Gaston Glock, had no experience with firearms design or manufacture at the time their first pistol, the Glock 17, was being prototyped. In 2020, the Glock 19 was the best selling pistol on. Glocks are also popular firearms among civilians for recreational and competition shooting, home- and self-defense, both in concealed or open carry. Glock pistols have become the company's most profitable line of products, and have been supplied to national armed forces, security agencies, and police forces in at least 48 countries. The firearm entered Austrian military and police service by 1982 after becoming the top performer in reliability and safety tests. Glock (stylized as GLOCK) is a brand of polymer- framed, short recoil-operated, locked-breech semi-automatic pistols designed and produced by Austrian manufacturer Glock Ges.m.b.H. Email: Fax: 804.632.1111 If you choose the In Store Pickup option, a VSP SP-65 & ATF Form 4473 must be filled out at the time of pickup.Short recoil, locked breech, tilting barrel ( straight blowback for Glock 25, 28 and 44) Please have your FFL dealer either fax or email a copy of their FFL license to us. This is a serialized firearm, and must be shipped to an FFL dealer. The MOS “Modular Optic System” configuration, allows for easy mounting of optics without expensive custom milling of the slide. No finger grooves on the grip: Removing the finger grooves improves the ergonomics of the grip, delivering consistent comfort and improved control to a wider range of consumers, regardless of hand size.įlared mag-well: The larger opening found in the mag-well of GLOCK Gen 5 pistols makes quicker and easier magazine changes possible, particularly in high-stress situations where fractions of a second matter. NDLC finish: This ion-bonded finish reduces corrosion and scratching and improves performance in adverse or de-greased conditions.Īmbidextrous slide stop levers: Both left-handed and right-handed gun owners can quickly, comfortably, and safely manipulate the slide. Glock Marksman Barrel: New rifling and crown deliver improved accuracy. Modifications on the Glock 47 GEN 5 MOS 9mm include: The G47 MOS offers the same reliability and performance as the G17 Gen5 MOS, with a shortened dust cover and maintains parts compatibility with the G17 Gen5 MOS, G19 Gen5 MOS, and G45 MOS. ![]() The G47 GEN 5 MOS 9mm was developed for the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in 2019 and is now available to the commercial market. Glock 47 GEN 5 MOS 9mm, with three 17 round mags ![]()
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