| Whether you're looking for Glock handguns and accessories or if you simply want to learn more about what makes Glock® one of the most trusted and prominent firearm manufacturers in the world, TopGlock has you covered. TopGlock aims to meet all your Glock® needs and features everything from the Glock® line of safe action pistols, such as the Glock® 17 and Glock® 19, to accessories such as lasers, sights, holsters, instructional videos, barrels, knives and much more. |
Glock® History
Glock® was founded in 1963 in Deutsch-Wagram, Austria by Gaston Glock. The company first started out manufacturing curtain rods and in the 1970's, moved on to produce plastic kitchen boxes, utility knives, shovels and machine gun ammo belts. It wasn't until the early 1980's that Glock® actually manufactured its first pistol. The Glock® 17 (which received its name because it was the 17th patent of the Glock® company) was designed in response to the Austrian army seeking a new sidearm.
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The original Glock® 17 was chambered in 9mm parabellum and had a 17 round capacity, which was the highest magazine capacity of any other pistol in its class at the time. Also making the Glock® 17 stand out against all other pistols was the fact that it did not have any external safety lever, decocker, hammer or any other operation controls which needed to be deactivated prior to shooting. This made the Glock® 17 faster, simpler and safer than any other pistol of its time and it was soon adopted as the standard weapon for the Austrian Army and many other law enforcement authorities. |
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Glock Today
The success of the Glock® 17 led the company to expand to the U.S in 1985 in order to address the U.S firearms market and in 1988, Glock® opened a second subsidiary in Hong Kong in order to concentrate on the Asian and Australian firearms markets. Glock® currently produces 39 models of handguns and in 1999, Glock® reached a milestone in the firearm community with the production of the company's two-millionth Glock® pistol. Known for being reliable and able to function in a number of extreme conditions, Glock® pistols are used 65% of U.S law enforcement agencies and are used by other law enforcement agencies and military personnel around the world.
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What sets Glock® pistols apart from other handguns is the simplicity of their design. Glock® pistols contain nearly half as many components as typical handguns, making both repair and maintenance easier.
Glock Safe Action
Unlike most trigger systems, Glock® features a unique safe action trigger system. Under the safe action trigger system, the trigger is the only operating element and all three safeties must be disengaged in order for the gun to fire. When the trigger of any Glock® pistol is pulled, all three pistol safeties are deactivated and once the trigger is released, the pistol safeties are once again activated. Unlike other handguns which require the user to manually switch the safety off or on, Glock® pistols make it simple: when your finger is off the trigger, the safety is on and when your finger is on the trigger, the safety is off. |
The Glock® Trigger Safety
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Polymer and Tenifer
The frames of all Glock® pistols are made out of nearly indestructible, high tech polymer, which is corrosion resistant, tougher and 86% lighter than steel. While Glock® pistol frames are protected by polymer, the metal slides and barrels are protected by Tenifer, a high tech surface refinement process of liquid carbon-itriding. This Tenifer treatment protects each Glock® pistol from corrosion, scratches and rust. In addition to the polymer and Tenifer treatments, Glock® also treats each pistol with a degree of hardness of 64 Rockwell Cone Scale (ROC), which is close to that of a diamond.
Glock Accessories
From custom grips, barrels and sights to tactical lights, lasers and extended magazines, there is a number of accessories to accompany all Glock® pistols. All current Glock® pistols come standard with an accessory rail ahead of the trigger housing, which is ideal for lasers and flashlights. While Glock® is most known for its line of safe action pistols, Glock® also produces its own line of field knives, holsters, lights, lasers and other pistol accessories. Glock® is known for producing reliable, sturdy and safe firearms that will last a lifetime. Whether you’re looking for a Glock® pistol or an accessory for your Glock®, TopGlock is sure to have what you need. |
Glock Field Knife
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