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 rise of americas gun is a 320page book written by paul m. 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. 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. Gun digest book of glock by patrick sweeney overdrive. The glock 47 is a fullsized mos version created for u. 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 company policy i reached out to my contact at glock with the following three questions. Law enforcement agencies had concluded that their agents and officers, armed with. The rise of americas gun, paul barrett traces how the sleek, highcapacity austrian weapon found its way into hollywood films and. The gun, designed on 1982 by an austrian curtainrod manufacturer, gaston glock.
It demonstrated over and over how glock danced, dodged and outmaneuvered his competition. The making of americas gun, which tells the story of the american gun market as reflected by an austrian sixcylinder. This book from a topnotch reporterwill enlighten you about both gun culture and business culture. As a critical incident survivor, i can tell you i was glad to have it that day. 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. 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.
Before glock arrived on the scene in the mid1980s, the u. The rise of america s gun, in which he is a character, of course. Why glock is the best gun for you and everybody else. Why the glock became americas handgun popular mechanics. The rise of americas gun, in which he is a character, of course. Doubletap ammo loads two different 10mm loads using cast lead bullets, why cant i use them in my glock. Feb 15, 2019 most dangerous auditions on americas got talent 2018 got talent global duration. The rise of americas gun, out this week, barrett goes behind the scenes at one of the worlds most successful, and secretive, gun. In 1982, an obscure austrian engineer named gaston glock, who worked in a radiator plant and had a side business with his wi. The pistol got its start as the winner of the austrian armys replacement side arm. It also points out the business mistakes of rival gunmakers that helped glock surpass them all. 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.
A colorful case study of the manufacturer who beat longentrenched. H, the famed austrian gun manufacturer now headquartered in five countries, features more than 50 pistols in a variety of styles, sizes and calibers. 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. Barrett got a lot of his information from court documents as well as interviews with. Its rise in popularity is a lesson in how difficult gun control reform could be, going forward. Used by a majority of law enforcement, huge civilian market, both good guys and bad. Its fascinating, evenhanded, and packs considerable punch.
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. Link to tucson shooting is unwanted spotlight for glock. 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. In 1980, gaston glock was the manager of a carradiator factory just outside vienna. 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.
Sadowski worked closely with stanley ruselowski, the president of the glock collectors association, to bring readers information and photos of rarely seen glocks. It has been rhapsodized by hiphop artists and coveted by cops and crooks alike. You say the word glock and everybody know your talking about a handgun. The glock is a series of polymerframed, short recoiloperated, lockedbreech semiautomatic pistols designed and produced by austrian manufacturer glock ges. With his customary insight and crystalclear style, paul barrett has told the story of. 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. 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. But i saw the dvd a couple weeks ago and now remember the glock 7 the porcelain gun. See more ideas about hand guns, striker fired, guns. How glock became americas favorite legal handgun abc news. Fantastically funny auditions by comedian preacher lawson. While movies and television have made many people familiar with the name glock, not many know the history of glock s pistols.
A glock 19 pistol, the kind of gun that the police say was used in the jan. 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 budgets of america s police departments. In as much as i enjoy the skill of shooting and the precision of fire arms. This bookfrom a topnotch reporterwill enlighten you about both gun culture and business culture. This years cropfeaturing glock autopistols and everyones favorite, r. The rise of america s gun, author paul barrett describes how the sleek, highcapacity austrian handgun became famous not just because of. 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. Glock is one of the worlds leaders in handgun sales, according to nbc news, and. She proved surprisingly adept at the theory and use of mr.
Sep 15, 20 glock did not respond to repeated calls for this report, and the company did not cooperate with barrett s book. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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.
Target world is located in chalfont, pa and is here to service your shooting needs. Great book, and the fact is that any firearm is only as safe as the. 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. While movies and television have made many people familiar with the name glock, not many know the history of glocks pistols. Jan 10, 2012 based on fifteen years of research, glock is the riveting story of the weapon that has become known as americans gun. Based on fifteen years of research, glock is the riveting story of the weapon that has become known as americans gun. 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. What colt and remington were to americas wild west, glock is to this countrys violent present. 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 glocks dynamic presence in the military and law enforcement circles around the world, including 65 percent of the u. A surprisingly well balanced account of the austrianmade pistol that is known for its high performance, ability to hold more ammunition than. 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 a trade show, it might have been shot.
Barrett and published by broadway books the book details the history of the famous glock pistol. The glock s dynamic presence in the military and law enforcement circles around the world, including 65 percent of 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. Anyone who owns a glock will enjoy reading it and even if people dont own one, it s just a very well written book. Today the glock pistol has been embraced by twothirds of all u. 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 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. In fact, they not even want the author at the las vegas shot show. 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. Rarely do the news gods smile down on us with such charity. Glock family goes down, guns blazing the daily beast. Feb 26, 2015 when glock and rogin entertainment began their series of commercials with wrong house in 2012, they probably had no idea how far the concept would take them. 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.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read glock. 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. Sadowski is a contributing writer to gun world, shooting illustrated, combat handguns, gun tests, gun digest and several other firearms magazines. 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. I totally rely on it to carry me and my officers, home safe. 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.
Since i began using a glock 20 in 10mm for field use, and because ammo has become more scarce, the question became more relevant. The rise of americas gun crown, a new book that provides an inside account of how mr. Dec 19, 2012 what colt and remington were to america s wild west, glock is to this country s violent present. Most dangerous auditions on americas got talent 2018 got talent global duration. Law enforcement agencies had concluded that their agents and officers, armed with standard sixround revolvers, were getting outgunned by drug dealers with semiautomatic pistols. At home, he ran a side business in his garage, making knives and bayonets for the austrian army. It has been rhapsodized by hiphop artists, and coveted by cops and crooks alike. Anyone who owns a glock will enjoy reading it and even if people dont own one, its just a very well written book. Barrett glock is the fascinating biography of americas favorite pistol. 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. Created in 1982 by gaston glock, the pistol arrived in america at a fortuitous time. Obviously stomped on a few toes, but took a very queer design and revolutionized the pistol with his striker fired design.
As earlier stated, glock is an extremely intelligent individual with regards of the gun and is a take no prisoners marketing genius. With his customary insight and crystalclear style, paul barrett has told the story of how a. A comprehensive guide to americas most popular handgun. Glock became the late twentieth centurys samuel coltanother handgun inventor who had a catchy onesyllable last. Barrett glock is the fascinating biography of america s favorite pistol. Probably the least likely gun in anyones collection to be a safe queen. As a result, the glock has found its way into hollywood films, rap lyrics, and twothirds of all u. 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. Guns, democracy, and insurrectionist idea joshua horwitz, casey anderson. The glock divorce comes to america, revealing new details. Glock became the late twentieth centurys samuel coltanother handgun inventor who had a catchy onesyllable last name and knew how to market a weapon. 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.
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