The Glock 17 is a full-size, striker-fired semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9×19 mm Parabellum. It is widely used by military, law enforcement, and civilian markets due to its reliability, simplicity, and ease of maintenance. The design features a polymer frame with a steel slide, consistent trigger pull, and fixed sights. Its standard magazine capacity supports high round counts for service and defensive applications.
Key Characteristics:
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Caliber: 9×19 mm Parabellum
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Action Type: Striker-fired
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Frame Material: Polymer
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Magazine Capacity: Standard high-capacity (varies by jurisdiction)
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Controls: Simplified, consistent interface
Glock 22
Category:
Full-Size Semi-Automatic Pistol — Striker-Fired
Description:
The Glock 22 is a full-size, striker-fired semi-automatic pistol chambered in .40 S&W. It shares the reliable polymer frame and operational simplicity of other Glock models, tailored for .40 caliber service use. The model is common in law enforcement circles where the .40 S&W caliber is standard. It features a large frame, consistent trigger, and robust extraction/ejection system.
Key Characteristics:
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Caliber: .40 S&W
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Action Type: Striker-fired
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Frame Material: Polymer
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Magazine Capacity: Standard service capacity (varies by jurisdiction)
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Controls: Simplified, low-profile
Glock 31
Category:
Full-Size Semi-Automatic Pistol — Striker-Fired
Description:
The Glock 31 is a full-size, striker-fired semi-automatic pistol chambered in .357 SIG. It is designed for professional and defensive use where the .357 SIG caliber’s high velocity is desired. Like other Glock pistols, it leverages a polymer frame, modular magazine system, and a consistent trigger system for reliability and ease of use. The model supports a balance of power and controllability for service applications.
Key Characteristics:
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Caliber: .357 SIG
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Action Type: Striker-fired
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Frame Material: Polymer
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Magazine Capacity: Standard service capacity (jurisdiction dependent)
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Controls: Simplified, user-friendly
Notes for Business Documentation
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Glock’s product line uses a consistent modular design philosophy with high-capacity detachable box magazines and polymer frames.
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Action type across the listed models is striker-fired, providing a consistent trigger pull from the first to the last round.
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Variations in caliber (9 mm, .40 S&W, .357 SIG) affect recoil characteristics, magazine capacity, and terminal performance profiles.