While Gaston Glock’s company primarily manufactured plastic curtain rod rings, he overheard military Colonels discussing the search for new Austrian army handguns. He quickly started designing a pistol that would win the contract. Glock pistols are based on polymer frames and striker-fired actions. They’re available in five form factors: standard duty models that are full-sized, compact models with reduced magazine capacity, and subcompact CCW versions.

It’s Simple

Glock pistols are designed to be easy to use and maintain. This ease of use, along with the pistol’s reliability and durability, has made them incredibly popular in law enforcement circles, where they command 65% of the market share for handguns used by U.S. law enforcement agencies and national armed forces worldwide.

They are semi-automatic, striker-fired, locked-breech firearms that utilize a trigger safety to prevent accidental discharge. Most of the Glock models are double-action, which eliminates one source of error by requiring that you press and hold the trigger to disengage the safeties before firing the gun.

The Glock is also the most customizable handgun on the market, with a wide variety of aftermarket parts and accessories available. However, it’s important to understand that changing or altering the components of a deadly weapon is dangerous and should only be done by trained professionals. The Glock is extremely reliable, even after years of service, and this makes it an excellent choice for CCW use by trained users.

It’s Durable

While there is a lot of competition in the pistol market, Glock has maintained its reputation for reliability over many generations. It is common for shooters to share stories of their Glock running tens of thousands of rounds without issue.

Glock’s reliability is a big selling point with law enforcement, military and civilian shooters alike. Additionally, the company is incredibly responsive to customers’ needs. Whether you need to purchase spare parts, request a warranty repair or modify your pistol, Glock is happy to help.

Another great feature of Glock is its flexibility. The company offers models in a wide variety of calibers, including 9mm,.40 S&W,.357 SIG, and.45 ACP (if you’re a malcontent). In addition, Glock offers ambidextrous features like the slide stop and mag release to better serve left-handed shooters. You can even customize your gun by adding an extended magazine or different sights. However, before making any modification to your firearm, make sure you are qualified and trained to do so safely.

It’s Easy to Maintain

Glock’s simple design and no external safeties make them very easy to maintain. They also tend to weigh less than other handguns due to their polymer frames. This makes them more comfortable to carry for long periods of time. Glocks also have a lot of accessories that can help them perform better, like upgraded sights for high-adrenaline situations or low-light shooting, as well as recoil springs, slide stops and maritime spring cups.

While Glocks are very reliable and do not need a lot of maintenance, it is important to keep your pistol in good condition. This is especially true if you use it for work or home defense.

Glock pistols are available in five form factors: the original double-stack “small frame” models, which come in standard, compact and subcompact versions; the larger, after generation two, Glock 21 pistols (in 9mm,.40 S&W and.45 ACP); and the Glock 30S (in.45 ACP) and Glock 34S (in 10mm). Glock has also added accessory picatinny rails for mounting lights and lasers to all of these models.

It’s Affordable

Glock pistols have become wildly popular to the point that even people who aren’t firearm enthusiasts have heard of them. One way they got so famous was through large discounts offered to police departments who bought them for their officers and by appearing in Hollywood movies, including Bruce Willis’ character in Die Hard 2.

While there are many types of handguns on the market, none have achieved such widespread popularity as the Glock. Its lightweight, durable polymer frame makes it a great choice for officers and civilians who need to carry a weapon for extended periods of time or in stressful situations.

Wrapping It Up

There are a variety of ways to improve your Glock, from increasing its durability with upgrades and accessories to adding better sights. Upgraded sights are ideal for high-adrenaline scenarios on the job or low-light home defense situations, and they can make aiming your gun much easier. In addition, there are a variety of triggers available for Glocks that make them lighter and more responsive.