2024 Journal: First Run GLOCK, G18 Full Auto, New Long Slide G17L, OEM GLOCK Parts

The Glock Collectors Association 2024 Journal includes: First Run GLOCKs Circa 1980 AF Pistol Brings High Auction Hammer Price  An AF GLOCK G17 sold for over $5K on an online auction and Gunbroker.com contacted the GCA on collectible GLOCK pistols.   33rd GLOCK Ever Produced?  GCA Member Score AA Pistol in Europe in LNIB Condition!  I found out about this gun last fall, and was immediately, absolutely determined to acquire it. The owner understood exactly what he had and had zero interest in selling it. Fortunately, we have a friend in common. Over time, I was able to work out a deal... Most Effective GLOCK  Is The G18 The Best Personal Defense Weapon Ever Produced?  The GLOCK G18 is the single most effective individual personal defense weapon made for use at five yards or less. It is, unfortunately, one of the rarest and least available GLOCK models made due to restrictions placed upon its sale by the infamous and illegal National Firearms Act and its co-conspirator, the Gun Control Act of 1968... Lipsey’s Exclusive: G17L Classic  Limited Run Of The Original Long Slide  The G17L was the first striker-fire pistol to be successfully used in action-pistol shooting competitions. In the early 1990’s, the G17L dominated many events. Then along came the box rule that requires the pistol to fit inside the confines of a box to legally be used in Production and Stock Service Pistol divisions. The G17L does fit in the box and was eliminated from competition use. That didn’t deter Mr. Glock. He created the G34 Competition pistol which does fit in the box and the G34 has become one of the most popular pistols used in action-pistol competitions... Tuning GLOCKs With OEM Parts  GCA Member Uses Factory Parts To Tweak GLOCKs  As a GLOCK Certified Armorer and GLOCK Sport Shooting Foundation member I am a proponent of using OEM parts. I’m not saying that aftermarket parts are a total no-go, you just have to be careful what you use and make sure safety is never compromised and reliability is unchanged. I always tell folks if you have a question, please ask, there is never a dumb question when it comes to safety... Factory GLOCK Camo Finish  GLOCK Factory Colored Frames and Camo Finishes  This was also the only color option for GLOCK Pistols for a long time. It was not until the so called Generation 3 that the first frames molded in an OD color became available. And this probably only because of demand from the Austrian Army, which already had... GCA Q&A: GLOCK 40 Caliber Markings True GLOCK FBI Gun GLOCK Serial Numbers PRODUCT DETAILS Paperback: 12 pages Publisher: Glock Collectors Association (2024) Language: English Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 inches