On Gun Stories: The Glock

[Marshal Halloway]

In the early 1980s, Gaston Glock, who knew nothing about firearms but was an expert in advanced synthetic polymers, assembled a huge group of experts to help him create the ideal military handgun. The result of that meeting was ultimately the Glock 17, which virtually overnight became the single best-selling pistol in history…

Episode Premiere.

Air Times on Outdoor Channel: 10-05 at 2:00PM | 10-05 at 7:30PM | 10-05 at 10:30PM | 10-06 at 1:30AM | 10-09 at 6:30AM. All times EST.

[Ping]

The episode I have been waiting for!!! Woot hoot.

Have loved Glocks since my first Glock purchase, a G17 in 9mm, in 1992. Have owned and carried many other brands, but always kept a Glock on hand. Have owned 7 different Glock models through the years. Very reliable and accurate.

[silverback]

i owned all of the 9 mm and both 45's when they first came out.  I found them interesting inexpensive to own and reliable.  i soon went to the 1911 and never looked back until i  re discovered the 10 mm.  I went with glock again as they have had the longest history of reliability with this round.   In re-familiarizing myself with this weapon i am awed by its simplicity, reliability, ease of ownership,light weight, recoil absorbency , accuracy etc.   i can't for the life of me remember why i left them in the first place. One heck of a mechanical marvel.     The glock 20 i not only shoot 10 mm but with a barrel change i shoot 40 and 9 mm (with reduced recoil guide rod spring) and using same magazines, extrator etc.  I also purchased a 22 lr upper.  One frame 4 different rounds whats not to like.

 I hope they do a show on the 10 mm caliber and its attributes.

[Black1]

I met Gaston a few years ago in Orlando. I happened to be visiting a friend that works at Cessna/Citation and he was working on Gaston's jet. Mr. Glock is a recluse these days, because of the past attempts on his life. But, he was there, on site that day... (it's a quite secure environment there). He was quite cordial and we talked, at length, about firearms in general and his wonderful pistols. He climbed up in his plane (it was in the paint shop at the time) and pulled out a sterling silver key chain and gave it to me. I cherish it to this day.... he's quite a man. I'm honored to have met him. He pilots the plane himself, and likes to travel exclusively that way. When I asked him why, he told me, "Jake, no one is trying to kill you at 30,000 feet."

[silverback]

Looks like i missed the show.....had to work.   Soo how was it?  give me info!!!!!!  LOL

[Sponsor]

[Marshal Halloway]

Next airtime is 10-09 at 6:30AM. All times EST.

[silverback]

hey thanks a bunch.  My schedule was just changed this week so i do have sundays off.   Great I can't wait .... must program the TV.

thanks again. 

[ske1eter]

Was the block of gelatin getting shot a "stock" video? The bullet was spinning to the left but the Glock has a right hand twist. So it was either "stock" or the image was reversed.

Just curious as it was something I noticed while watching the show.

[Ping]

Was a great show and very well put together. The 30 minute episode went by way too fast. I am sure our 1911 buddies felt the same way.

Excellent job guys. Keep it up. Looking forward to the FN FAL episode.

[silverback]

Again my schedule changed.  I missed it.    Seriously wanted to see this one.  i wish outdoor channel would post old shows in full on their web sight.