Digital download of Volume 10, Issue 2 first published in Spring 2004.
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When Were GLOCKs First Made In U.S.?
Beginning later in 2004 or perhaps early 2005, polymer receivers for certain GLOCK pistols will be made in the United States at the Smyrna, Georgia, plant. Robert GLOCK advises that it has been the plan for some time to move receiver production for North American pistols to the GLOCK, Inc. Operation in the United States. Provided all goes well, slide and barrel production in the U.S. will follow shortly. It is our opinion here at GCA that the "made in the U.S.A." logo will only further enhance GLOCK's sales and market position in the United States. GLOCK is said to hold close to 80 percent of the U.S. law enforcement market, and it is a safe bet that many police administrators who have not already authorized or adopted GLOCK have not done so because the pistols are made outside the United States...
Ted Nugent's GLOCK G20 Pistol
Ted Nugent called today (July 15, 2004) to advise that he will provide one of his beat up, well used, burnt, scratched and shot to hell and back GLOCKs for display at the NRA Show next year. As most of our readers are aware, Mr. Nugent is a rock star, author, husband, father, NRA member and all around good guy. He is also one of the staunchest defenders of our right to keep and bear arms...
How many parts are in a GLOCK?
GLOCKs only have 34 parts fully stripped, which makes custom work quick and easy. Trigger pull is a function of two parts-a trigger spring and a connector...
What GLOCKs are made in USA?
Beginning later in 2004 or perhaps early 2005, polymer receivers for certain GLOCK pistols will be made in the United States at the Smyrna, Georgia plant...
Where are GLOCKs Made?
Identification of Austrian or US made pistols is easy. The only components manufactured in the US are the frame, barrel and slide. The rest of the components are made in from Austria. On the right side of the frame of an US made pistol will read: "MADE IN USA, GLOCK INC SMYRNA GA". In front of the slide lock is the Georgia proof mark which is the shape of the state of Georgia with a P in the center. On the slide on the right side behind the extractor there is a Georgia proof mark. This indicates a US made pistol. On the left side it will be marked US instead of AUSTRIA. In addition, the barrel will be marked differently. US pistols do not have the 5 sided proof mark from Austria but a football shaped proof mark with 3D in the center. Also on top of the barrel hood is the Georgia proof mark and US markings...