Does anyone besides me own a USA made Glock?

[RussellC]

One day in my fav gunshop I mentioned I have a Glock made in USA. I was told, no they are all made in Austria. I went to the car and retrieved my Glock 17, which right where most say "Austria" on the slide mine says "USA" and further down on the hand grip it states made in USA, Glock Smyrna, Ga.

I havent run into another one just glancing at everyone else's Glocks. Anyone else have a US made Glock?

Russellc

 

[montgomery381]

I have a USA made Glock.

 

[tarosean]

Pretty sure they are just assembled here, like some Springfield 1911's, etc..

 

[allaroundhunter]

Pretty sure they are just assembled here, like some Springfield 1911's, etc..

Nope, some are actually made here as well.

 

[9mmepiphany]

Pretty sure they are just assembled here, like some Springfield 1911's, etc..

While all Springfield 1911s start off in Brazil and Glocks used to be assembled domestically, the newest production Glocks are manufactured in GA...that is why the finish on the slides are different

 

[tarosean]

Proven wrong.... Isn't the first time and won't be the last

 

[AK103K]

the newest production Glocks are manufactured in GA...

Does that mean we might see a small single stack Glock here at some point? Or maybe one of the 25's?

 

[Sapper771]

I dont have one yet, but I am waiting for a USA made G19. IIRC, they are only producing the G17 domestically ATM.

 

[0to60]

While all Springfield 1911s start off in Brazil and Glocks used to be assembled domestically, the newest production Glocks are manufactured in GA...that is why the finish on the slides are different

I just compared a USA Gen3 model 26 to an Austrian one at the LGS, and the USA made gun had the shiny finish that my older, Austrian model 22 has. The Austrian model 26 had a matte finish, kinda similar to what you'd see on an M&P.

Why would Glock use two different finishes?

 

[tarosean]

Why would Glock use two different finishes?

I think it has to do with the EPA not allowing their specific formulation here.

 

[hentown]

The "finish" has nothing to do with any EPA regulations; the metal treatment might.

 

[dogtown tom]

hentown The "finish" has nothing to do with any EPA regulars; the metal treatment might

+1
The black "finish" is basically black paint. While Glock referred to its Tenifer as a finish, it was really more of a metal treatment (nitrocarburizing).

 

[hentown]

Yep, and I meant "regulations"!!

 

[0to60]

So when did Glock change from tennifer to "paint" on its Austrian guns? The US made Gen3 I fondled today had tennifer.

 

[TexAg]

Tennifer is the treatment of the metal. The "paint" or phosphate coating is on top. Always has been to my knowledge.

 

[9mmepiphany]

So when did Glock change from tennifer to "paint" on its Austrian guns?

They didn't, Tennifer has always had "paint" over it.

There seems to be some confusion between some terms being used, however it would starting to drift into an area which would be an interesting subject for a separate thread. I'll try to clarify it simply and ask if there is interest in a more detailed explanation that someone ask the question in another thread.

Glocks imported from Austria have their slides treated with what they call Tennifer. This is a heat and chemical process which falls into the family of nitrocarburizing. This process hardens the surface of the metal and makes it corrosion resistant. However. it does not add color to the metal. If no color is added, the slide's surface would look "in the white" (bare) Do get the original dark color, Glock added a dark tint and usually have a parkerized look

They can't apply the tennifer process in the USA a the process uses a chemical which is banned in domestic processes...so they use a domestic process of nitrocarburizing. The best known domestic version is known by the trade name Melonite. To this, they color the slide with a dark finish with more sheen

 

[RussellC]

While all Springfield 1911s start off in Brazil and Glocks used to be assembled domestically, the newest production Glocks are manufactured in GA...that is why the finish on the slides are different

That was my understanding as well. I've heard that it is a slightly different coating, as the Austrian version uses something in its manufacture that is prohibited here. I dont have any independent verification, just what I've heard others say.

I did buy this gun new, and maybe thats why, but I seem to like the finish/color of the way mine is. I had one owner comment that the "older" Glocks looked "like that" but I have no idea of whether that is accurate either, this is my first Glock.

Whoops, I see the previous post covered that.

Russellc

 

[Mooseman]

IIRC, Glock makes a .380 in Austria which is not importable here because it couldn't generate enough import points or whatever they're called. I wonder if we might see that .380 become available now.

 

[Walt Sherrill]

IIRC, Glock makes a .380 in Austria which is not importable here because it couldn't generate enough import points or whatever they're called. I wonder if we might see that .380 become available now.

I'll be surprised if we ever see one here, as the .380 version, as I understand it, is basically a G-19/23/38-sized gun that uses a the .380 caliber and the usual .380 blowback design.

If the Glock .380 is as big as a 9mm or .40, and I think it is, I don't think there'd be a lot of interest here in the U.S., except for folks who are really, really recoil sensitive (perhaps due to injuries, arthritis, etc.). That round in the larger Glock poly frame might be right for them.

 

[dogtown tom]

Mooseman IIRC, Glock makes a .380 in Austria which is not importable here because it couldn't generate enough import points or whatever they're called. I wonder if we might see that .380 become available now.

I seriously doubt that Glock would ever choose to build the G25/G28 in the USA:
1. They are the same size as the Glock 19 and 26 respectfully.
2. They shoot a lower powered round via blowback operation......meaning felt recoil is very close to if not more than the 9mm's
3. The market for double stack wide bodied .380's is virtually nonexistant in the USA.

 

[SpentCasing]

LEO can purchase 25/28, no problems. If you really want one (not sure why) make buds with a LEO or pay an inflated cost on GB or whatever. They are out there and can be had, I guess, is my point. Plenty of Glock collectors have them for "cool/unique" factor.

That said, if I ever come across a Gen4 G19 USA made, I would certainly pick it up for "cool/unique" factor. Make it with a FDE or OD frame and I doubt I could pull my wallet out fast enough.

 

[dogtown tom]

SpentCasing LEO can purchase 25/28, no problems. If you really want one (not sure why) make buds with a LEO......

Are you kidding? "No problems"? It doesn't work that way.
Firearms that don't meet the ATF Factoring Criteria aren't importable by individual law enforcement officers, nor can they be purchased by individual officers........only an official department purchase. I highly doubt that very many departments will let their officers sell off a department owned firearm.

 

[bpsig]

Also per the recent glock school side effect of finish applied over seas makes cyanide gas. Epa will not allow to be used in usa. Also glock disposable silencer sold in Europe push on 20 rounds use toss in garbage but 200 + euro's and was in 45.
Some day maybe here but not holding breath on.

 

[onthehunt]

I've had a Glock 19 made in the USA since last year...