I got a US-made Glock.

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Yeah, so I decided to get myself a G19 today, and whattya know, it's a USA model! I've yet to see one in person, so I'm pretty excited about it. I thought I'd share a pic of the slide.
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Now there's no real difference, other than the outline of the state of Georgia and a "P" in the center of it (on the opposite side of the slide). It also says "Made in USA", instead of "Made in Austria" like on my others. And where it says "MBS" for the Gen 4 (means "Multiple Back Strap" for those who didn't know), it's got the Georgia/P logo. I can get a pic of those if anyone cares to see.

Now I don't know if these are MADE in the US, or just assembled here (heard both), but I can't say I care. I just like that it says "USA" instead of "Austria". Not that I have no love for its Austrian brothers, but it DOES look better. Now where's Glock's excuse about import points for those single-stack pocket guns?!
 
Going to "Beef Jerky and Camo Show" tomorrow. I will be on lookout for one.
 
hAkron said:
Cool! Good info.
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I think so, too. Funny thing is, I didn't even know they sold US guns to us. I thought it was export-only, but a few weeks ago I saw a "USA" pic, and immediately hit some forums to see if I could get one, but I came up with nothing, and settled on an Austrian one. Get it out of the box at the store, and I see "USA". I know it's not a big deal, but it's just plain cool.

Swing said:
Rock on.
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Did so for a couple hours after I got her. A 19 has been long overdue.

PabloJ said:
Going to "Beef Jerky and Camo Show" tomorrow. I will be on lookout for one.
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Don't forget the pavilion of Chinese knives.
 
That is cool. Inebriated.

I knew Glock had been working on an addition to their facility in Smyrna but I did not really know the particulars.
 
otasan56 said:
Made in GA?
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Apparently so.
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beeb173 said:
made in USA Glock 20 would be the final straw in me buying one.
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Trent said:
Glock has a US factory now? Nice!

Didn't know this before today.
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I've known for a while that they had a plant, but never knew they were for sale on the US market.

[quote="Mike J]That is cool. Inebriated.

I knew Glock had been working on an addition to their facility in Smyrna but I did not really know the particulars.[/quote]
I'd like to know all the particulars myself!
 
Well, good. Now that Glock has a full-fledged manufacturing facility in the US, there's no more excuses for not offering the G25 and G28.
 
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News to me. They must be seeking (have sought?) a domestic military/ LE contract or are leery of future import restrictions. Either way, looks win-win if you're a Glock fan.
 
The thought of a single stack 9mm coming from Glock isn't too crazy anymore IMHO. I can see it now..fully engineered and manufactured in the USA by Glock USA to satisfy the obvious American demand for single stack 9mm carry pistols.
 
News to me. They must be seeking (have sought?) a domestic military/ LE contract or are leery of future import restrictions. Either way, looks win-win if you're a Glock fan.
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It's totally new...the Smyrna, GA Glock plant was established in 1985....
 
The plant was likely built in the 1980's in order to bid on the US military contracts. Of course the sidearm specs were preset to favor DA/SA guns like the Beretta, so Glock had no chance. Being here, though, will help the next time, or if the UN arms trade treaty is ratified.
 
While still not a G-Lock fan by any stretch, that definately puts a big +1 in the Pros column for me. Not only Made in the USA but made in a Red State. Now if the faboys would stop posting G-Lock love notes in unrealted posts I might consider trying one at the range to see what all the fuss is about. Sorry, unrealistic dream, I guess I won't be shooting one anytime soon.
 
So, is that sarcasm or a misprint of the date?
Have they in fact been making them there since '85?
Guess I'm just not much of a Glock guy.
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Can't say whether they've been there since '85, but I know they've been made there for quite some time. The new part is that we're able to get them. New to me, anyway.
 
Call me stupid (won't be the first or last time,) but what is the reasoning behind Glock manufacturing things here for export only (until recently,) while importing everything for sale in the US? Seems a bit backwards to me.

I've heard internet rumors that Glock puts adjustable target sights on their imports for the ATF import points, then removes them after they're imported here. Dunno if it's true, but maybe that's what the Georgia site has been doing till now?
 
Inebriated said:
Can't say whether they've been there since '85, but I know they've been made there for quite some time. The new part is that we're able to get them. New to me, anyway.
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Gotta be some sort of import/export advantages. I had no idea Americans were employed building Glocks for so long, regardless of what became of the pistols.

The more you learn...
 
Glock/Smyrna has been there for many moons. They started making 9mm frames some time ago. I don't know if they're actually making anything but the frames in the U.S. Think they're making barrels and slides and all the internal parts in the U.S.? Maybe, but I doubt it.
 
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