If you’re new to firearms, chances are you’ve already heard the name Glock.
It’s one of the most recognizable brands in the world, especially when it comes to handguns. But before getting into models and comparisons, I wanted to understand where Glock actually came from—and how it became so popular.
A Quick History of Glock
Glock was founded by Gaston Glock in Austria in the early 1980s.
Interestingly, Glock wasn’t originally a firearms company. Before making guns, the company produced things like military equipment, including knives and other tools.
Everything changed when the Austrian military was looking for a new service pistol.
Glock submitted a completely new design—and it ended up winning the contract.
That pistol became the Glock 17.
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