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You know, the funniest thing about Glock names is that they drive gun nerds absolutely crazy because there is zero logical connection between the model number and what the gun actually does. They don't name them by caliber, size, or how many bullets fit in the magazine.
The whole naming system comes down to one thing: Gaston Glock’s internal patent numbers.
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Here is how this weird system actually plays out:
• The first 16 patents weren't even guns. Before he got into firearms, Gaston Glock was making field knives, radiator parts, and military shovels. Those took up slots 1 through 16.
• The "17 rounds" thing is just a myth. Everyone thinks the Glock 17 gets its name because the standard magazine holds 17 bullets. It’s a total coincidence, but it definitely helped spread the rumor.
• They just kept counting up. Every single time the company designs something new and files a patent, the number ticks forward.
When he designed his very first pistol for the Austrian military, it just happened to be the 17th patent he had ever registered in his career. So, he called it the Glock 17.
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When he designed his very first pistol for the Austrian military, it just happened to be the 17th patent he had ever registered in his career. So, he called it the Glock 17.
You know, the funniest thing about Glock names is that they drive gun nerds absolutely crazy because there is zero logical connection between the model number and what the gun actually does. They don't name them by caliber, size, or how many bullets fit in the magazine.
The whole naming system comes down to one thing: Gaston Glock’s internal patent numbers.
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