Glock - a handgun from plastic
Whet it was presented Glock handgun aroused lively discussions media concerning its ominous view. Why plastic? Maybe it was developed purposely for the fulfillment of terrorist attacks because it is easy to carry a plastic gun through the detectors at the airport. But actually «glock» has always been on the side of order and law. Bolt cover, barrel and trigger and firing mechanism are made from metal, so the gun can be seen in x-rays. Nowadays this gun is widely used by policemen all over the world. About 40 percents of USA policemen use precisely this «glock».
Fireproof
The frame of Glock gun is made of special plastic which melts only at above 200° С. But this is very light material. Fully loaded Gock is much lighter than any other metal analogue. For every military or policeman who are forced to carry a gun it is a very important factor.
The designers of Glock implemented an old military dream — "make it easier". The gun consists of 33 parts and can be taken to pieces within seconds. But the most important thing is that it hasn’t got an outside safety lock and a cock which should be cocked. Contrary to other combat pistols you can shoot from the Glock gun at once after you get it out of a pistol holster. Taker and shoot — it is a principle of this handgun Inner safety lock makes this gun secure as along as a cock is not moved (pressed). There are some ways of the gun carrying which will help to open fire in the case of need. After the invention of Walther Ð -38 in Germany double-action cock became popular among military. It is possible to carry the gun with a cartridge in the tube, but not at full cock. The gun can’t shoot as long as trigger is not pressed (moved). Given the fact hat it was necessary to make significant effort on purpose art a cock and shoot it was a guarantee against accidental shots.
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