[viking499]

I always hear about all the different models of Glocks, but never sure what is what. CZ 75 and CZ compact I understand.......:D

Is there an easy way to understand the Glock numbering? Chart? rhyme or reason?

Also, What is the difference between all the different Generations?


Savage is also a hard one for me to follow.:confused:

[CaptAwesome]

http://us.glock.com/products/all

Google search does wonders

[Loic]

LOL, the one I understand well is SP01 Phantom......lol

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[viking499]

Thanks Capt, seen a few before, but never that one. That simplifies everything.

[jmr40]

Is there an easy way to understand the Glock numbering? Chart? rhyme or reason?

They are numbered in the order they were introduced. I have no idea why the G-17 was the first. Possibly because of it's 17 round mag capacity. Maybe there were 16 pre-production models before Gaston got it the way he wanted it.

The chart leaves out the G-18, which is simply a full auto version of the G-17.

With Savage 2 digit model #'s are short action, 3 digits are long action.

16 and 116 are stainless models.
14 and 114 are better finished walnut models etc.


Here is a good chart to help with Savage.

http://savagearms.com/firearms/allfirearms/

[The Lone Haranguer]

Unlike the rotating wheel chart of the Smith & Wesson Third Generation pistols, where each digit of the model number corresponds to frame size, caliber, metal, finish or action type, Glock simply numbers their models in the order they were put into production. The G17 got its name because it was Mr. Glock's 17th patent, and the others are in sequential order. It currently stops at 39.

BTW, under their system, if they were to come out with a .22-caliber pistol, it would be called a model 40. So you would have a Glock 40 in .22 to complement the Glock 22 in .40. :D

[2wheels]

They are numbered in the order they were introduced. I have no idea why the G-17 was the first. Possibly because of it's 17 round mag capacity. Maybe there were 16 pre-production models before Gaston got it the way he wanted it.

I always heard that it's the 17 because it was Gastons 17th patent.

[SteampunkQueen]

I dont think theres any rhyme or reason for the numbering system. The first model, the Glock 17 was because it was the 17th patent for Gaston Glock and Glock Ges.m.b.H. How the other models were numbered is beyond me.

There are some straight forward designations are "C" which are compensated models, with cuts in the barrel and slide for venting gases upwards for recoil control. The other is "SF" or Short Frame, which has a slightly shorter trigger reach by 2.5mm.

There are two training models, the 17R and 17P, which both lack a firing pin hole in the breech to allow for loading and unloading and make it impossible to chamber live ammo with a barrel switch. The 17R has a self resetting trigger, while the P requires a slide rack to reset the trigger.

The 17T is chambered for simunition ammo for training.

There are a number of special models made for various world markets to conform for local laws, including ones with manual safties like the Glock 17S.

[dogtown tom]

SteampunkQueen I dont think theres any rhyme or reason for the numbering system. The first model, the Glock 17 was because it was the 17th patent for Gaston Glock and Glock Ges.m.b.H. How the other models were numbered is beyond me.

There are some straight forward designations are "C" which are compensated models, with cuts in the barrel and slide for venting gases upwards for recoil control. The other is "SF" or Short Frame, which has a slightly shorter trigger reach by 2.5mm.

There are two training models, the 17R and 17P, which both lack a firing pin hole in the breech to allow for loading and unloading and make it impossible to chamber live ammo with a barrel switch. The 17R has a self resetting trigger, while the P requires a slide rack to reset the trigger.

The 17T is chambered for simunition ammo for training.

There are a number of special models made for various world markets to conform for local laws, including ones with manual safties like the Glock 17S.
+1

17 w/long slide is a 17L
22 w/long slide is a 24, not a 22L

[SteampunkQueen]

On top of that theres

Glock 34
Glock 35
Glock 17L
Glock 24

which are all more or less the same guns chambered in 9mm and .40 S&W. Someone at Glock Ges.m.b.H went "lets just put this number on this gun and this number on this gun and this number on this... etc etc etc"

[dogtown tom]

SteampunkQueen On top of that theres

Glock 34
Glock 35
Glock 17L
Glock 24

which are all more or less the same guns chambered in 9mm and .40 S&W. Someone at Glock Ges.m.b.H went "lets just put this number on this gun and this number on this gun and this number on this... etc etc etc"
You left out the Glock 7.
Understandable because its porcelain and costs more than you make in a month.

[SteampunkQueen]

Of Course, you can carry it right through a metal detector without ANYONE ever seeing it!

9mm:
Glock 17
Glock 18
Glock 19
Glock 26

Glock 17L
Glock 34

10mm:
Glock 20
Glock 29

.45ACP:
Glock 21
Glock 30
Glock 36

40S&W:
Glock 22
Glock 23
Glock 27
Glock 24
Glock 35

.380ACP:
Glock 25
Glock 28

.357SIG:
Glock 31
Glock 32
Glock 33

.45GAP
Glock 37
Glock 38
Glock 39

If you look at all the numbers, there is an order, numbered from 17 and up to the current 39, so my assumption is that they were numbered to when they were released. Atleast thats how id assume they were numbered.