Glock 17
Polymer frame handgun
The Glock 17 is a semiautomatic pistol manufactured by the Austrian company Glock, chambered in 9mm and holding 17 rounds in its standard magazine.
Introduced in 1982, it became widely adopted by military and law enforcement agencies worldwide.
Its polymer frame, reliability, and capacity made it influential in modern handgun design.
The officer carried a Glock 17 on duty.
- pistolCompact one-handed firearm
- handgunFirearm for single-hand use
- 9mmPopular handgun ammunition size
- semi-automaticFires once, reloads itself
- magazineBound periodical with articles
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