Glock 17

Designed for professionals, the Glock 17 is the most widely used law enforcement pistol worldwide. Because of its unsurpassed reliability, above-average magazine capacity of 17 rounds in the standard magazine, and its low weight, it is trusted by law enforcement officers around the globe.

Specifications

Weapon type:semi-automatic pistol
Weight:0.625 kg
Calibre & cartridge:9×19mm Parabellum
Capacity:17 rounds
Effective range:50 m
Designed:1979–1982
Designer:Gaston Glock
Manufacturer:Glock Ges.m.b.H.
Number built:5.000.000 as of 2007
Action:Short recoil, locked breech, tilting barrel
In service:1982–present
Muzzle velocity:375 m/s (1,230 ft/s)