We’ve discussed training models on the sight before and the break-down of P, R, and T models and what they are used for (https://glockhistory.com/only-for-law-enforcement/). This post has more to do with the history of their development as a new odd variant has recently come to market. This red 19 appears to be from the firstContinue reading “The Birth of Training Models”
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Back In The Early Days
Often times I run across a collector who feels like he/she has missed the boat when it comes to collecting Glocks–that if you weren’t in back in the early days, that things have just gotten too expensive for the average Joe to get involved at this point. This post is offered as an inspiration forContinue reading “Back In The Early Days”
10th Anniversary Glock 17
There have been a large number of anniversary models and other memorabilia produced over the years; it seems that the longer Glock exists as a company the more paraphernalia they produce for each five year milestone. These anniversary celebrations actually began with the model pictured above and was a special run from 1993 that wasContinue reading “10th Anniversary Glock 17”
The 9x22mm
We like to cover the obscure Glocks hiding in plain sight: so today I bring you two short production guns chambered in 9x22mm. While there are innumerable versions of 9mm cartridge that have been produced and Glock is known for their 9×19 models but it is also well known that they produce 9×21 models forContinue reading “The 9x22mm”
The First Polymer Framed Handgun
Many have credited Gaston Glock with creating the first polymer pistol and attribute a large portion of his success to this innovation, but those who do this have missed a small part of obscure history: The Heckler & Koch VP70! The above specimen is actually a part of my personal collection that I use wheneverContinue reading “The First Polymer Framed Handgun”
A Glock Exhibit
The Missouri Valley Arms Collectors Association hosts a collector show every July in Kansas City, MO. It’s one of the larger collector focused shows in North America (they announced this year that they were the fifth largest, but I have no knowledge of where those stats come from). A couple of years back, I gotContinue reading “A Glock Exhibit”
Updated Vault!
I keep on buying more of these silly early Glocks and, at least for now, they’re just getting tucked away safely in a safe. One day, I would like to own one of every prefix of Gen 1 17 out there and have visuals up to show the changes and design development along the way.Continue reading “Updated Vault!”
A Rabbit Hole For Those Who Choose It
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”
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”
