It's Official...
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The Norwegian gun was a 1911, not an A1.
The first batches of the Argentinian pistols were A1 configuration ( I wasn't aware of that) but the later pistols were unlicensed and couldn't be called 1911A1s.
Ok, so what we have then is that, assuming that Norway and Glock are the only two countries issuing Glock pistols to their militaries, the Glock has been the issue weapon to as many countries as the 1911A1...
The first batches of the Argentinian pistols were A1 configuration ( I wasn't aware of that) but the later pistols were unlicensed and couldn't be called 1911A1s.
Ok, so what we have then is that, assuming that Norway and Glock are the only two countries issuing Glock pistols to their militaries, the Glock has been the issue weapon to as many countries as the 1911A1...
Firefighter
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I don't go to 1911A1 threads and disrespect 1911A1s..If you don't like the Glock tell someone who cares and respects your opinion 
The Republic of Korea (South Korea) military also used the 1911 for many years. I don't own a Glock and don't want to but I respect any person who furthers their education and knowledge. Congrats on your accomplishment.
P.S. These silly little flame wars remind me of second grade. "My Dad can whip your dad." Can't we all just get along?
P.S. These silly little flame wars remind me of second grade. "My Dad can whip your dad." Can't we all just get along?
Black Snowman
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Congradulations.
I've shot a lot of differant pistols and my only complaint against the 1911 style guns is they don't point well for me. Like anything there are good ones and bad ones. I like my Glock 24P with it's 1st gen frame but the 3rd gen frames don't fit me well so I'm likely never to get another one unless it's a used 1st or 2nd gen.
I'm no armorer but I've had my 24P down to every little component part except the mag release. Found instructions online, wasn't that hard but there are several important tricks to know to keep from damaging it in the process. I was putting in an extended slide catch at the time so used that as an excuse to see how it was put together and to check everything out. Polished the contact points on the transfer bar while I was at it. Made the trigger MUCH smoother, and it wasn't bad to start with. I was very happy.
I've thought of becoming a gunsmith, or an auto mechanic, or a motorcycle mechanic, or an aircraft mechanic, or a machinest . . . maybe if I get laid off from work I can get a government education grant, unfortunately I'm a single white male so odds of getting government assistance are pretty much nil. Probably just have to go in debt for it.
I'll look into that course too, a lot more affordable than I expected.
I've shot a lot of differant pistols and my only complaint against the 1911 style guns is they don't point well for me. Like anything there are good ones and bad ones. I like my Glock 24P with it's 1st gen frame but the 3rd gen frames don't fit me well so I'm likely never to get another one unless it's a used 1st or 2nd gen.
I'm no armorer but I've had my 24P down to every little component part except the mag release. Found instructions online, wasn't that hard but there are several important tricks to know to keep from damaging it in the process. I was putting in an extended slide catch at the time so used that as an excuse to see how it was put together and to check everything out. Polished the contact points on the transfer bar while I was at it. Made the trigger MUCH smoother, and it wasn't bad to start with. I was very happy.
I've thought of becoming a gunsmith, or an auto mechanic, or a motorcycle mechanic, or an aircraft mechanic, or a machinest . . . maybe if I get laid off from work I can get a government education grant, unfortunately I'm a single white male so odds of getting government assistance are pretty much nil. Probably just have to go in debt for it.
I'll look into that course too, a lot more affordable than I expected.
NonServiam
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Correct, Glock 17 is the Norwegian issue sidearm. We *did* produce 1911 in Kongsberg pre WWII, prob later as well. M67, you got the years?
I believe Denmark and Sweden issue Glocks as well.
I believe Denmark and Sweden issue Glocks as well.
ElToro
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i dont know what your definition of cheap is but for a fascinating look at old Gaston, check out Forbes a few months ago and the story they did on him.
IIRC total cost (parts +Labor, etc) per gun is about 75$ per unit... they retil for about $600 ? PD contract price is about half that ?
ive never had a problem with glock except they are not that visually appealing to me... other than that ive only ever heard good things from my shooting friends who own them
IIRC total cost (parts +Labor, etc) per gun is about 75$ per unit... they retil for about $600 ? PD contract price is about half that ?
ive never had a problem with glock except they are not that visually appealing to me... other than that ive only ever heard good things from my shooting friends who own them
TheeBadOne
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The best description I've heard of Glocks was in a gun mag. The writer was talking about a friend of his who admitted Glocks shot/performed well but did not like them. He called them; "The ugly gun that shoots like hell".
Devonai
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Congrats, sir.
The last certified Glock armorer I met got all high-and-mighty on me when I told him I knew how to swap out the 5# trigger spring with the 8# and 12# "New York" spring assemblies.
"You'll void the warranty. And I hope you're not planning on carrying that for self-defense. I'll be reading about you in the obits."
Please be nice to us amateurs.
The last certified Glock armorer I met got all high-and-mighty on me when I told him I knew how to swap out the 5# trigger spring with the 8# and 12# "New York" spring assemblies.
"You'll void the warranty. And I hope you're not planning on carrying that for self-defense. I'll be reading about you in the obits."
Please be nice to us amateurs.
TheeBadOne
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Hey, I'm as nice and easy going as they come. As far as I'm concerned, "Amateurs" are where it's at. Full of the best people you'll ever meet. (I count myself in there too).
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