Glock is an Austrian company which began manufacturing handguns in the 1980s. The design of the guns incorporates a number of innovations, including the use of plastics to reduce weight. The weapons are easy to use with a trigger-based safety system, rather than separate catches or levers. They are also easy to maintain and repair. The Glock 17 has only 33 different parts, including those in the magazine. This is about two-thirds that of a comparable pistol. Over two-thirds of police departments in the United States currently use Glock handguns.
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