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Unlike other pistols, the GLOCK 17 and all others that GLOCK has since produced use a " Safe Action " semi-double action trigger system along with a Striker instead of a hammer and Firing Pin . Its Frame is made out an advanced plastic. GLOCK pistols operate similarly to a conventional revolver in that there is no manual safety. The double-action-only firing mode results in consistent trigger pull which some claim makes training easier. Early reports about the GLOCK incorrectly suggested that it was a wholly plastic gun, and so would not show up on metal detectors. In fact, the Slide and the Barrel and many other internal parts, comprising about 80 percent of the gun's mass, are made out of Metal . The GLOCK 17 has undergone two major revisions since its introduction, so the current model is called the 3rd generation GLOCK 17. GLOCK has produced several variants on the 17:
Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum. Barrel length: 114mm. Mass, empty: 625g Ammo capacity: standard is 17+1 rounds, but can be anywhere from 10+1 to 33+1 rounds (''the "+1" refers to an additional round in the pistol's Chamber ''). Two other GLOCK models are very similar to the 17. Both use the same frame, but have different barrels and slides because they are chambered for different Cartridge s: THE GLOCK AND THE XM9 TRIALS The GLOCK 17 was not accepted to take part in the trials because of its lack of visible hammer and manual Safety . The GLOCK 17's high Strategic Materials content was also viewed as problematic in times of war. Also, its creator (Gaston Glock) was unwilling to make his patents for the pistol available for open bidding per DOD regulations. IN FICTION The GLOCK 17, and GLOCK pistols in general, are a very common sight in: Film s (Hong Kong films especially), TV Series , Video Games and Comics , due to their popularity in the real world. Examples include: Films
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