Transcript for how glock became america s gun they say that you can bury a glock pistol in the dirt digging up a year later and fire just like but even more durable is the love many. Extend the life of your glock by learning about proper care and cleaning. The book details the history of the famous glock pistol. The rise of americas gun, a riveting account of corporate maneuvering and intrigue that, despite some underhanded dealings, thievery, and sexual hankypanky by company officials, provides a clear explanation of how a weapon with so much baggage continues to overwhelm the market with its superiority. It doesnt matter where you fall in the ongoing debate about gun safety vs second amendment rights to appreciate this book. Why the glock became americas handgun popular mechanics. The rise of americas gun, out this week, barrett goes behind the scenes at one of the worlds most successful, and secretive, gun companies. The steel safe fits into the book seamlessly for a great fit. It also points out the business mistakes of rival gunmakers that helped glock surpass them all. Based on fifteen years of research, glock is the riveting story of the weapon that has become known as american s gun. Inside the reallife database of americas firearms gq. You say the word glock and everybody know your talking about a handgun.
Barrett glock is the fascinating biography of americas favorite pistol. The pages are cut and bonded together, creating a stable, tactical hiding place for your defense weapon. This bookfrom a topnotch reporterwill enlighten you about both gun culture and. Keep up the good work, this is the most useful tool a firearms guy,or girl can get there hands ondont sell or buy without consulting this book. The world s handgun collector s guides glock reference guide the gun digest book of firearms assemblydisassembly part i automatic pistols. How the glock became americas weapon of choice wjct news. Sadowski is a contributing writer to gun world, shooting illustrated, combat handguns, gun tests, gun digest and several other firearms magazines. In 1980, gaston glock was the manager of a carradiator factory just outside vienna. Mar 22, 20 how glock became america s gun abc news. Today the glock pistol has been embraced by twothirds of all u. The book is also a microcosm of the gun debate in the united states.
He is the author of the book of glock, shooters bible guide to firearms assembly, disassembly, and cleaning, 50 guns that changed the world, and the editor of the original gun traders guide. But, if anyone picks this up they would know something isnt right. In 1982, an obscure austrian engineer named gaston glock, who worked in a radiator plant and had a side business with his wi. A colorful case study of the manufacturer who beat longentrenched. Our gun hiding books keep pistols or revolvers hidden and available. It didnt have an external safety like other semiautomatic handguns. Barrett and published by broadway books the book details the history of the famous glock pistol. Gun digest book of glock by patrick sweeney overdrive. Its rise in popularity is a lesson in how difficult gun control reform could be, going forward. Probably the least likely gun in anyones collection to be a safe queen. Jan 10, 2012 based on fifteen years of research, glock is the riveting story of the weapon that has become known as americans gun.
The rise of america s gun the gun digest book of the glock, 2nd edition glock. Before glock arrived on the scene in the mid1980s, the u. To the delight of glock fanboys and girls everywhere, the legendary gun maker announced the latest iteration of everyones favorite polymer pistols with the unveiling of the gen. Its also different from other pistols in that it has no external trigger safety. Used by a majority of law enforcement, huge civilian market, both good guys and bad. Great book, and the fact is that any firearm is only as safe as the.
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Law enforcement agencies had concluded that their agents and officers, armed with. Based on fifteen years of research, glock is the riveting story of the weapon that has become known as americans gun. The rise of america s gun, paul barrett traces how the sleek, highcapacity austrian weapon found its way into hollywood films and rap lyrics, not to mention twothirds of all u. Liberty safe has been as americas number one producer of the best heavy duty gun safes. A surprisingly well balanced account of the austrianmade pistol that is known for its high performance, ability to hold more ammunition than the standard revolver and simplicity of design. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. A young black mans reluctant odyssey into guns sets its.
Sickened by the number of jim crowera lynchings she had investigated, wells reasoned that when the white man who is. A comprehensive guide to americas most popular handgun. The rise of america s gun, a riveting account of corporate maneuvering and intrigue that, despite some underhanded dealings, thievery, and sexual hankypanky by company officials, provides a clear explanation of how a weapon with so much baggage continues to overwhelm the market with its superiority. The rise of america s gun, which came out in paperback in january, paul barrett traces how the sleek, highcapacity austrian weapon found its way into hollywood films and rap. The glock 47 is a fullsized mos version created for u. How glock became americas favorite legal handgun abc news. Top 10 things you didnt know about the glock 17 duration. Registering your glock provides an additional level of protection and allows glock to provide you with timely information, quickly and efficiently. The rise of americas gun, paul barrett traces how the. While movies and television have made many people familiar with the name glock, not many know the history of glock s pistols. Deciding to write this epic story probably took as much. Through gun buybacks, discounts and glock sponsored junkets to.
Created in 1982 by gaston glock, the pistol arrived in america at a fortuitous time. Expand your knowledge and make educated decisions to get the most out of your glock pistol. Aug 30, 2016 step inside the national tracing center, where gun related mysteries are solved with the help of a billion little slips of paper. Gun manufacturers like glock, barrett writes, found the assault weapons ban of the 1990s laughably easy to evade, and glock, according to the author, created shell companies to shield. It has been rhapsodized by hiphop artists and coveted by cops and crooks alike. Barrett glock is the fascinating biography of america s favorite pistol. Sadowski showcases all of glock s american handgun models, from the first model, the glock 17, which premiered in 1982, to the allnew g43, and educates firearms enthusiasts on the quirks of each. A guy i know, stanley, who owns a bunch ofglocks, allowed robert sadowski,a gun writer to photo document his collection and pick his brain about glock history over the course of a few visits to his house a few years ago and it looks like the publisher is going to release the book soon. The rise of america s gun, out this week, barrett goes behind the scenes at one of the world s most successful, and secretive, gun companies. Sep 15, 20 glock, now 84, is an elusive figure who rarely gives interviews. Stay connected with glock for news, events and more. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. At home, he ran a side business in his garage, making knives and bayonets for the austrian army. Troubled by some of the guns innovative features for instance, the glock lacks an external safety mechanism.
Jan 29, 2012 created in 1982 by gaston glock, an austrian curtainrod manufacturer, the glock arrived stateside during the 1980s crime epidemic. The police in that sense lend credibility to a new and, in this case, foreign firearm. The paper discovered the top cops carry gun was a glock 17. Unlike mass produced fake hollow books on the market, every handgun hideout book is hand crafted in the usa from a real book. Anyone who owns a glock will enjoy reading it and even if people dont own one, it s just a very well written book. A winchester rifle should have a place of honor in every black home, the journalist and civil rights pioneer ida b. Proper care of your pistol is the key to keeping it in good condition. Great puke brown cover so its less likely to be picked up over the other pretty red and blue dictionaries. The rise of americas gun, paul barrett traces how the sleek, highcapacity austrian weapon found its way into hollywood films and rap lyrics, not to mention twothirds of all. Concealed gun storage book safe for full size handguns wmagazine slot for guns. A colorful case study of the manufacturer who beat longentrenched, legendary. Dec 19, 2012 what colt and remington were to america s wild west, glock is to this country s violent present. Jan 20, 2012 while barretts deeming of glock as americas gun is uncomfortable for many firearms enthusiasts, the glock is indisputably the most widely distributed pistol amongamerican law.
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