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Gaston Glock

Gaston Glock: The Man Behind The Gun

Gaston Glock is a name synonymous with innovation in the world of firearms. Born on July 19, 1929, in Vienna, Austria, Glock started his career by manufacturing curtain rods and knives. However, his unexpected venture into the firearms industry would leave a lasting impact. Without prior experience in gun design, Glock revolutionized the industry by […]

How To Clean A Glock

How To Clean A Glock

Why would you regularly change your car’s oil, and fill it with gas for that matter? Because you want it to work. You would ideally clean your pistol after every time you fire it for the same reason. Looking for instructions on how to clean a Glock? Keep reading or watch the easy-to-follow video below. […]

Glock 17 VS 19

Author: Jacob Long In 1995, Atlanta advertising agency Indelible pitched a one-word ad campaign to Glock founder Gaston Glock. The word? Perfection. It stuck and became synonymous with the minimalist brand and its polymer-framed pistols. Although popular as a service pistol in Europe, Glock failed to break into the US market until 1988. American gun […]