Description
Glock 17
Its over 35 years old now and the legendary Glock 17 attained iconic status a while ago. The Glock 17 is the 17th Glock patent application. The Austrian Government put out a tender to replace their ageing Walther P38 handguns in 1980. One requirement of the brief were that the total number of parts could not exceed 58. The quamtity of parts in the Walter P38. Further requirements were that the pistol was to be absolutely secure against accidental discharge from shock, strike, and drop. From a height of 2 m onto a steel plate.
Meets Military Speciifcations
As a military pistol the requirements that cleaning and maintaining of the pistol was to be accomplished without the use of tools. Furthermore the long term maintenance must also be achievable without the use of gauges, measurement tools, and precise testing devices.
Mr Glock’s design was successful and adopted by the Austrian armed forces. Since its introduction, the company has introduced a bevy of other models. These models are in various frame size and various calibers. The Glock 17 Gen 3, however, chambered for 9 x 19mm Parabellum, remains the Glock that comes to mind when mentioning the name Glock. As a consequence it is every Hollywood producers goto gun type for a new movie.
If simplicity is prerequisite for reliability then the iconic Glock 17 is a perfect example. In service by militaries and police officers around the world. The G17 is a professional use pistol. It features unparalleled reliability, easy field stripping and cleaning. Furthermore it has optimal magazine capacity of 17 rounds and superior carry comfort because of its its low weight. In addition the “Safe Action” trigger system makes the pistol is safe, easy, and quick. Most important and what you need in critical situations. Did we mention reliable? So how do you make a great semi auto pistol greater?
The Glock 17 Gen 3 for R8400.00 is a special being run on the “Brazilian Model.”
These Glocks are made in Austria but were excess to the requirements of the Brazilian market. Genuine made in Austria. Great value.
- Calibre – 9mm para
- Mag Capacity -17. / optional 19/31/33
- Weight Unloaded -705
- Barrel length – 114
- Size (LxWxH) – 202x32x139
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