Factory Glock Cutaway
Arguably one of the most simplistic handguns, Glocks are lauded for their ease of use and servicing, even for the individual. While most firearms enthusiasts can see how the handgun works by taking it apart (as I did), Glock does produce factory cut-away models, which 7.62x51n80 got his hands on and was kind to share with the world.
They are rarely seen in public (and never available for public sale) typically only reserved for armorer’s courses and a few tradeshows. The video is a great reference giving one the chance to see the parts in person versus the variety of animations that exist.
One of TFB's resident Jarheads, Nathan now works within the firearms industry. A consecutive Marine rifle and pistol expert, he enjoys local 3-gun, NFA, gunsmithing, MSR's, & high-speed gear. Nathan has traveled to over 30 countries working with US DoD & foreign MoDs.The above post is my opinion and does not reflect the views of any company or organization.
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This video shows just why striker fired pistols in general are accidents waiting to happen. But Glocks in particular which have highest rate of negligent discharges of any pistol ever marketed. The NYSP were issued them and the Attorney Genral of NY sued Glock for the great number of accidents that the company's gun caused do to its striker design and striker 'safety'. Those was born a multi million dollar settlement and the development of the New York Trigger Glock which is essentially DAO Glock. The Glock is good for say SWAT entry Team but too dangerous for the average person as the statistics clearly show. Among sasomne police ZI have trained I have heard more than few times the expression "Glock Leg" referring to the limp of having an officer shoot himself in the leg drawing or holstering the Glock. OK these are human errors true, but the basic design of the Glock makes them rather easy to accidentally or negligently discharge.
Sorry for the necropost, but the costs of cutaways always amazes me, then I consider the cost of the gun, then the cost of the machining and design to do it right, and it doesn't seem so bad. For teaching armorers they are cool, but for shooters I'm not sure that the money couldn't be better spent on other aids. They need a basic idea of how the gun works, but the worst thing that can happen is that someone gets motivated to tear their pistol apart, and shows up for work with a sheepish grin, an empty holster and a plastic grocery bag full of a gun kit, that's always missing at least one small part.