The gun digest book of the glock, 2nd edition, expands on the success of the first book with many new photos and hardtofind data. The making of americas gun, which tells the story of the american gun market as reflected by an austrian sixcylinder. With his customary insight and crystalclear style, paul barrett has told the story of. Most dangerous auditions on americas got talent 2018 got talent global duration.
The gun, designed on 1982 by an austrian curtainrod manufacturer, gaston glock. In 1982, an obscure austrian engineer named gaston glock, who worked in a radiator plant and had a side business with his wi. People who shouldnt have them get them and the people who have it in their power to punish them, fail to impose an appropriate sentence to correct. Sadowski showcases all of glocks 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. This bookfrom a topnotch reporterwill enlighten you about both gun culture and business culture. Its fascinating, evenhanded, and packs considerable punch. But i saw the dvd a couple weeks ago and now remember the glock 7 the porcelain gun. The rise of americas gun crown, a new book that provides an inside account of how mr. Link to tucson shooting is unwanted spotlight for glock. This years cropfeaturing glock autopistols and everyones favorite, r. Transcript for how glock became americas 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. The glock 47 is a fullsized mos version created for u.
It demonstrated over and over how glock danced, dodged and outmaneuvered his competition. The rise of americas gun is a 320page book written by paul m. Jan 10, 2012 based on fifteen years of research, glock is the riveting story of the weapon that has become known as americans gun. Anyone who owns a glock will enjoy reading it and even if people dont own one, it s just a very well written book. 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. Feb 15, 2019 most dangerous auditions on americas got talent 2018 got talent global duration.
Before glock arrived on the scene in the mid1980s, the u. 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. The rise of americas gun, in which he is a character, of course. The book of glock references all glock pistols available in the united states with indepth information on all modelshistory, serial numbers, rare glock variants, comparative models, cutaway sales models, and more. As a critical incident survivor, i can tell you i was glad to have it that day. 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. Glock is one of the worlds leaders in handgun sales, according to nbc news, and. The rise of americas gun, paul barrett traces how the sleek, highcapacity austrian weapon found its way into hollywood films and. It has been rhapsodized by hiphop artists and coveted by cops and crooks alike. Today the glock pistol has been embraced by twothirds of all u. 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. Doubletap ammo loads two different 10mm loads using cast lead bullets, why cant i use them in my glock.
It also points out the business mistakes of rival gunmakers that helped glock surpass them all. Law enforcement agencies had concluded that their agents and officers, armed with. Gun digest book of glock by patrick sweeney overdrive. Barrett got a lot of his information from court documents as well as interviews with. The glock is a series of polymerframed, short recoiloperated, lockedbreech semiautomatic pistols designed and produced by austrian manufacturer glock ges. Now, i will say, even in light of the fact i own a glock 19 its been improved to xtempered porcelain i still think glocks are ugly. The rise of americas gun, out this week, barrett goes behind the scenes at one of the worlds most successful, and secretive, gun. Glock became the late twentieth centurys samuel coltanother handgun inventor who had a catchy onesyllable last. H, the famed austrian gun manufacturer now headquartered in five countries, features more than 50 pistols in a variety of styles, sizes and calibers. Law enforcement agencies had concluded that their agents and officers, armed with standard sixround revolvers, were getting outgunned by drug dealers with semiautomatic pistols.
A colorful case study of the manufacturer who beat longentrenched. Jan 24, 2012 a new book is answering that, and laying out the compelling history of the glock pistol and describing how it became an iconic symbol for american law enforcement and gun enthusiasts. In 1980, gaston glock was the manager of a carradiator factory just outside vienna. Now, i will say, even in light of the fact i own a glock 19 it s been improved to xtempered porcelain i still think glocks are ugly. As earlier stated, glock is an extremely intelligent individual with regards of the gun and is a take no prisoners marketing genius. They made quite a bit of mention of a certain atlanta night spot, and how glock hired a dancer from that place to become their spokesperson at. What colt and remington were to americas wild west, glock is to this countrys violent present. The pistol got its start as the winner of the austrian armys replacement side arm. Sadowski is a contributing writer to gun world, shooting illustrated, combat handguns, gun tests, gun digest and several other firearms magazines. Customs and border protection that has full parts compatibility with a glock 19, meaning a g47 slide can be put on a g19 frame to give the g19 a longer slide, barrel, and sight radius, or a g19 slide can be put on a g47 frame to create a pistol the functions like a glock 45. The glock s dynamic presence in the military and law enforcement circles around the world, including 65 percent of the u. This podcast was the usual, a pitch for a new book, and he did go into some of glocks history and selling tactics in the usa. The glock divorce comes to america, revealing new details. A glock 19 pistol, the kind of gun that the police say was used in the jan.
He got it right because he hadnt done it before patrick sweeney the gun digest book of the glock 2008 gaston glocks seventeenth patent filed in august 1981 covered the innovative design of a semiautomatic handgun and so he named it the glock 17. Dec 19, 2012 what colt and remington were to america s wild west, glock is to this country s violent present. Why the glock became americas handgun popular mechanics. Obviously stomped on a few toes, but took a very queer design and revolutionized the pistol with his striker fired design. As a result, the glock has found its way into hollywood films, rap lyrics, and twothirds of all u.
Why glock is the best gun for you and everybody else. 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. The rise of americas gun, author paul barrett describes how the sleek, highcapacity austrian handgun became famous not just because of its innovative design, but because of a shrewd marketing campaign as well. How glock became americas favorite legal handgun abc news. Jan 29, 2012 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. Based on fifteen years of research, glock is the riveting story of the weapon that has become known as americans gun. The book lays the groundwork regarding how glock got started and how various events in america created a field ripe for the fruits of his labor.
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. 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. The company policy i reached out to my contact at glock with the following three questions. Glock became the late twentieth centurys samuel coltanother handgun inventor who had a catchy onesyllable last name and knew how to market a weapon. Used by a majority of law enforcement, huge civilian market, both good guys and bad. It has been rhapsodized by hiphop artists, and coveted by cops and crooks alike. Barrett glock is the fascinating biography of americas favorite pistol. A comprehensive guide to americas most popular handgun.
You say the word glock and everybody know your talking about a handgun. Bill mckibben, bestselling author of the end of nature, deep economy, and the age of missing information glock is a riveting tale with masterful pacing and meticulous research. In fact, they not even want the author at the las vegas shot show. Barrett glock is the fascinating biography of america s favorite pistol. The first gunenthusiast is a former serviceman and war veteran who owns a glock himself, and has had extensive professional experience with a variety of weapons. 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. The glocks dynamic presence in the military and law enforcement circles around the world, including 65 percent of the u. Created in 1982 by gaston glock, the pistol arrived in america at a fortuitous time. This podcast was the usual, a pitch for a new book, and he did go into some of glock s history and selling tactics in the usa. Sep 15, 20 glock did not respond to repeated calls for this report, and the company did not cooperate with barrett s book. She proved surprisingly adept at the theory and use of mr. Video the glock americas gun i put this little video together as an introduction to the glock for a few of my friends who wanted to know a bit more about it.
Mar 07, 2012 the glock isnt a forgotten weapon by any stretch, but paul barrett has written a very interesting book on how the company got into gun manufacturing and how it grew so quickly. The firearm entered austrian military and police service by 1982 after it was the top performer in reliability and safety tests despite initial resistance from the market to accept a perceived plastic gun due to concerns. Anyone who owns a glock will enjoy reading it and even if people dont own one, its just a very well written book. Lee ermey, commonly known as the gunnyinclude wrong taxi, wrong girl, wrong convenience store and wrong guy, and have. The rise of america s gun, author paul barrett describes how the sleek, highcapacity austrian handgun became famous not just because of. The glock isnt a forgotten weapon by any stretch, but paul barrett has written a very interesting book on how the company got into gun manufacturing and how it grew so quickly. Rarely do the news gods smile down on us with such charity. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read glock. Finally, in wrong guy, three gangbangers think they have picked an easy score with a grayhaired pawn shop owner, but their target turns out to be a ccwpermitholding gunny armed with a glock 30s pistol in. Fantastically funny auditions by comedian preacher lawson. And, of course, there is the fairly well known practice of glock using a generous gun tradein policy as well as the very real value of its product to make massive inroads into the hearts, minds, and.
The rise of america s gun, in which he is a character, of course. The winner of nine industry awards, wrong guy, and its brethren in the series, shows that the right guy or gal, armed with a glock pistol in any caliber, can. The first gun enthusiast is a former serviceman and war veteran who owns a glock himself, and has had extensive professional experience with a variety of weapons. I totally rely on it to carry me and my officers, home safe. 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. Probably the least likely gun in anyones collection to be a safe queen.
See more ideas about hand guns, striker fired, guns. Glock family goes down, guns blazing the daily beast. In as much as i enjoy the skill of shooting and the precision of fire arms. 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. Since i began using a glock 20 in 10mm for field use, and because ammo has become more scarce, the question became more relevant. Glock did not respond to repeated calls for this report, and the company did not cooperate with barretts book. With his customary insight and crystalclear style, paul barrett has told the story of how a. A surprisingly well balanced account of the austrianmade pistol that is known for its high performance, ability to hold more ammunition than. Its rise in popularity is a lesson in how difficult gun control reform could be, going forward. Sadowski worked closely with stanley ruselowski, the president of the glock collectors association, to bring readers information and photos of rarely seen glocks. Guns, democracy, and insurrectionist idea joshua horwitz, casey anderson.
This book from a topnotch reporterwill enlighten you about both gun culture and business culture. At home, he ran a side business in his garage, making knives and bayonets for the austrian army. 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. While movies and television have made many people familiar with the name glock, not many know the history of glocks pistols. Target world is located in chalfont, pa and is here to service your shooting needs. 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 u. Great book, and the fact is that any firearm is only as safe as the.
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