As we’ve discussed many previous times in this blog, it seems that there is no end to the number of rabbit holes one can fall into when collecting Glocks and Glock memorabilia. One such field of collecting involves early Glock-made rear sight tools. This is an area where I am woefully under-educated. I would assumeContinue reading “A Rabbit Hole For Those Who Choose It”
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The Glock 82
The above image has been floating around on google for years but is of unknown origin. Even the caption states “No additional data was available at the time this edition went to press.” It might possibly be an entry from a gun digest but I’ve not been able to confirm it. Not much info isContinue reading “The Glock 82”
Varieties In Training
Over in the rare Glock section of the website, there is a post about the rainbow of Glock colors. While the company makes at least seven factory frame colors: Black, Gray, Battlefield Green, OD Green, Flat Dark Earth, Red, and Blue, the last two are much harder for the average person to get their handsContinue reading “Varieties In Training”
Did Glock Ever Fail?
With the passing of Gaston Glock earlier this week, I’ve been reflecting on his remarkable level of achievement and the unprecedented success of his company. A self-made man who did not produce a firearm until the age of 52, Mr. Glock never retired from his company and personally oversaw it’s growth into one of theContinue reading “Did Glock Ever Fail?”
The Factory Keeps Cutting
Sometimes, as collectors, we get to a point where we take for granted that information that has been out for a while is common knowledge. There is a great collector forum over at glocktalk.com where rare variants get discussed on the regular. The above picture is an example of a Glock factory made cutaway modelContinue reading “The Factory Keeps Cutting”
Mag Variations
Second gen Glocks are a growing segment of the collector market and an immense opportunity for future profits. Over my years of being involved with Glocks, I’ve noticed just how inefficient the marketplace really is on this segment. Gen 2s have sold as high as $2500 and as low as $250 (those were both DNContinue reading “Mag Variations”
Can It Really Be Considered An Investment
I was recently participating in a thread over on Glocktalk discussing which models would make a good investment. I think the rise of Glock collecting is still in it’s infancy and over time it will provide substantial returns to those who are selectively purchasing. As of now, I see a lot of potential in earlyContinue reading “Can It Really Be Considered An Investment”
Golden Triggers
Back in my college days, Goldeneye was the number one game on the Nintendo 64. I can clearly remember late night, redbull-fueled, killer tournaments, and the fact that I was never the last man standing. One of my best friends played enough to memorize the maps and the respawn patterns of each so once heContinue reading “Golden Triggers”
Information Continually Leaking Out
A friend of mine recently posted some scans of an article written to review the “new” Glock 19s from the 1989 Annual issued by American Handgunner. Beyond just being cool because it’s one of the earliest articles written about model 19s, I found one detail that was especially compelling: the picture above is of theContinue reading “Information Continually Leaking Out”
The NRA Museum
This afternoon I had the pleasure of touring the National Rifle Association National Sporting Arms Museum in Springfield, MO. (Yes, that’s the actual name though all signage and most references to it will abbreviate to “NRA” and, thus, avoid the redundant “nationals”). Most people who hear “NRA Museum” will think of the NRA Firearms MuseumContinue reading “The NRA Museum”
