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Volume II, 2007
GLOCK Annual Shoot
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GSSF League Results
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GLOCK Annual Shoot
One of the Largest Ever!
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cores and scores of GLOCK pistol owners
linked up over the weekend of September 29th
GSSF League Schedule
and
30th at the South River Gun Club, outside
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of Atlanta, GA. Almost 550 entries made this
GLOCK 500 Club
the second largest GSSF match ever, the largest
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also held at South River several years ago.
Although around one dozen
Member’s Corner
“Master” GLOCK competitors
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showed up to battle it out for
“bragging rights” over the next
P.V.A at Ft. Benning
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year, the many amateur civilian
and “guardian” (Law Enforcement,
Gunny Challenge
U.S. Military and Fire and Rescue
Comes to Ft. Benning
personnel) are who the match
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was designed for. And at the
“Annual” this year, GLOCK and
349th Prefers GLOCK
GSSF pulled out all the stops
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to make sure that the customer
experience was of the best
quality possible. Factory Technicians were present to offer
free inspections, give preventive
maintenance advice and upgrade
older parts. A “side match”
offered GLOCK owners a chance
to “warm up” with their own
GLOCKs or try out the newest
GLOCK, the G21 “SF” in .45
Auto. It also gave family
members, spectators
and non-competitors a
chance to shoot on the GSSF
Courses of Fire, laid out with
steel targets providing instant
feedback. Jeff Jones, GLOCK’s
local District Manager, was
cheerily busy over the whole
weekend, showing off the
SF and safely assisting all
through the course of fire.
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GLOCK Sales personnel were
on hand to offer Team GLOCK
clothing and accessories.
WIN A
GLOCK!
As was Alan Ramsey, Manager of GLOCK
Professional, Inc. and Instructor. Alan had set
up a laser marksmanship training unit utilizing
a GLOCK 17R ( for “Reset”) and constantly had
folks waiting in line to try their hand with the
“laser gun” and other outdoor games that were
set up. “I’m very happy with the match”, he said,
“ and appreciate everyone
coming out to
see how they’ll do and have fun, too.”
Practical shooters of the Georgia Section
volunteered to run the ranges and move
competitors through safely and efficiently.
Many consider it to be a mini vacation and enjoy
introducing new shooters to competitive
shooting. Scott Gilbertson, GSSF Range Master,
said, “I especially want to thank all the volunteers
for their work and time to assist us with this
great event. They do an outstanding job.”
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GSSF Range Master Chris Edwards added, “This is
really about a gathering of GLOCK owners, some who
are dedicated competitors, some who come to see how
they’ll perform in the competitive arena and perhaps
learn a bit about shooting. GLOCK, GLOCK Professional
and GSSF are absolutely committed to safe firearms
ownership and use, and offer something that’s fun, too!”
Preliminary scores are up on the website, www.
gssfonline.com, thanks to the work of Bill and Cindy
Noyes, and the awards schedule is expected to be the
largest ever!
GLOCK, GLOCK Professional and GSSF would like to
thank and congratulate everyone who participated, and
invite you to a GSSF match. Come out and shoot to win!
What a Match!
G
SSF members from all over converged on the South
River Gun Club just outside Conyers, Georgia on
September 29th and 30th, 2007 for the GLOCK Annual
Shoot XIV. Over 540 entries made this the second largest
GSSF match ever and those present enjoyed a beautiful
weekend with near perfect weather conditions.
Multiple target arrays were
set up all around the spacious firing range and plenty of
ROs were there to help get shooters through the match
in a timely manner. Thanks go out to the SRGC members
and other experienced Georgia Section volunteers for
making this match safe and fun for all.
GLOCK, Inc. and GSSF wanted to make this event
better than ever and had a “little something extra” for this
year’s loyal members. Along with the regular courses of
fire, GSSF staff decided to add some new flavor to this
weekend by offering a few other options for those
looking to fill in some time between stages.
Georgia GLOCK District Manager Jeff Jones presided
over the G21SF Fun Shoot range and over 400 “runs”
later, the plate rack and Gunny Match target set-ups
surrendered under the withering fire from the GSSF
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faithful. Shooters could test-fire the G21SF (over 1500
rounds with no stoppages) or warm up for the match with
their own GLOCK pistols. All who took advantage of this
opportunity were placed in a drawing to win extended
GSSF memberships. Some lucky members won Lifetime,
Five Year or Three Year memberships after having a ball
banging away at some steel. SRGC also provided another
side match “fun house” shoot and many talked about the
good times had by those willing to try their hand. GSSF
staff also set up a few extra events where anyone could
compete for additional GLOCK prizes such as knives, gun
cases, backpacks, hats, travel cups, mugs, apparel and other
items. A laser shooting competition, an Armorer’s “field strip”
game and a bean bag toss were running continuously all
weekend. Youngsters got a chance to play and everyone
walked away with a prize. Over 1000 entries later, the GSSF
prize bin was empty, and the highly-skilled competitors who
had “beaten” the games had taken home their “booty.”
GSSF Range Masters Scott Gilbertson and Chris
Edwards did another “masterful” job of coordinating
everything, and handling all the issues involved with
running one of the largest matches anywhere. Scott
complimented the volunteers for their support and
outstanding efforts again this year. Chris acknowledged
the dedication and desire of GSSF members and their
willingness to come out, compete and socialize with others
while enjoying a safe and exciting match experience.
GSSF staff members Cindy Noyes and Donna Bouchard
did another fantastic job with all the administrative
details and had the preliminary results up on the website
the very next day. Thanks go out to Bill Noyes for doing
yeoman’s work entering scores all weekend and helping
out in so many other ways.
GLOCK’s own Ingrid Stewart and Emma Cappucci
were on hand to make a plethora of apparel items and
other products available at “special” pricing. Many
shooters were decked out in official TeamGLOCK gear
and looked plenty “cool.”
Visit www.gssfonline.com for scores and information
on other GSSF matches held all over the United States.
Find a match in your area and bring out all your family
and friends for a rip-roaring good time!
From everyone here at the GLOCK Sport Shooting
Foundation and GLOCK, Inc., “THANK YOU” to everyone
who came out and participated, and “JUST WAIT ‘TIL
NEXT YEAR”!
© GLOCK, 2007
The GLOCK Report® / Volume II, 2007
Fun in Conyers
The GLOCK Report® / Volume II, 2007
© GLOCK, 2007
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3-Match Series Results
Ready, Aim, Fire Jul., Aug., Sep. 2007
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
J. McGinty
J. McGinty
A. Benedetti
E. Zaiss Jr.
R. Schwartzkopf G. Sprague
B. Ariyamitr
B. Borden, Jr.
R. Oswald
GLOCK Pistol Winner: A. Benedetti
Unlimited Class Winner: B. Oswald
Shooter’s Station Jul., Aug., Sep. 2007
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
S. Whitehead
L. Hart
J. Hart
K. Harris
G. Byrd
R. Lawrence
R. Davis
K. McBurnett
B. Carter
GLOCK Pistol Winner: B. Adams
Texas Thunder Range Jul., Aug., Sep. 2007
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
A. Kucher
W. Ehman
K. Hughes
D. Aguilar
R. McDaniel
J. Turner
F. Torres
T. Ryman
H. Kelsheimer
GLOCK Pistol Winner: G. Spackman
Bayou Dragon Guns Jul., Aug., Sep. 2007
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
R. Uyeda
G. Norton, Jr.
L. Berrios
R. Uyeda
G. Norton, Jr.
N. Hatzgiondis
K. Bailey
K. Loetzerich
R. Babin
GLOCK Pistol Winner: G. Scales
Unlimited Class Winner: G. Norton, Jr.
Rich Mountain Traders Jul., Aug., Sep. 2007
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
J. Shurley
C. Norris
T. McCarthur
R. Meade
J. Williamson
J. Neighbors
B. Holt
W. Trotter
M. Frederick
GLOCK Pistol Winner: R. Meade
Bulls Eye Marksman Jul., Aug., Sep. 2007
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
B. Olsen
R. Richards
B. MacKinnon
R. Meade
R. Adams
W. Lawler
H. McClain
C. Proescher
B. Martin III
GLOCK Pistol Winner: W. Wilson, Jr.
ATP Gun Shop Jul., Aug., Sep. 2007
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
R. Berman
R. Aguilera
M. Norris
J. Lank
M. Lopez
T. Bowen
S. Degerick
G. Batson
T. Strahan
GLOCK Pistol Winner: A. Kopper
Unlimited Class Winner: J. Conroy
Autrey’s Armory Jun., Jul., Aug. 2007
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
D. Cofer
B. Brady
P. Sennett
G. Webber
L. Otwell, Sr.
D. Hildreth
M. Silva
L. Bradshaw
L. Johnson
GLOCK Pistol Winner: S. Fincher
Unlimited Class Winner: M. Silva
DFW Gun Range Jun., Jul., Aug. 2007
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
V. Bohn
W. Huckabee
S. Jungman
R. Seabourn
R. Petrik
GLOCK Pistol Winner: R. Sebourn
LAX Firing Range Jun., Jul., Aug. 2007
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
L. Fukuzawa
P. Herman
H. Cohl
K. McGlinchey
L. Leatherman
G. Peled
N. Avery
J. Durbin
A. Wallace
GLOCK Pistol Winner: J. Park
Shooter’s Express Jun., Jul., Aug. 2007
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
K. McCall
S. Solesby
M. Lankford
S. Worth
J. Grindstaff
P. Picard
S. Solesby
R. June
M. Wentworth
GLOCK Pistol Winner: J. Gilbert
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Blue Ridge Arsenal Jun., Jul., Aug. 2007
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
A. Wallace
M. Hicklin
D. Kirchgessner
G. Prouty
M. Whitman
W. Brindley
M. Blundell
G.Swenson
R. Maurer
GLOCK Pistol Winner: R. Brown III
Open Range Sports Mar., Apr., May. 2007
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
G. Whitelaw
L. Jeter
R. Childers
B. Sudduth
T. Rone
M. Metzger
D. Bosco
R. Cook
C. Dawson
GLOCK Pistol Winner: B. Sudduth
Palmetto State Shooting Center
Jun., Jul., Aug. 2007
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
R. Berman
S. Degerick
M. Linscott
M. Backiel
J. Coder
T. Strahan
T. Bennett
R. Hunter
D. Christiani
GLOCK Pistol Winner: B. Rush
Unlimited Class Winner: J. Zimmerman
Silver Bullet Firearms Mar., Apr., May. 2007
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
B. Cushman
T. McCarthy
L. Haverly
R. Harrell
R. Dutmer
J. Lund
M. Jacobson
S. Cornett
K. Potts
GLOCK Pistol Winner: T. McCarthy
Illinois State Rifle Association
Jun., Jul., Aug. 2007
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
R. Pearson
M. Weisman
D. Uhter
C. Harms
K. Monk
K. Uhter
C. O’Brien
T. Kreimeier
M. Drackley
GLOCK Pistol Winner: C. O’Brien
C CLASS
P. Hahn
E. Brenner
A. Duncan
Black Wing Shooting Center
May, Jun., Jul. 2007
A CLASS
B CLASS
M. Dubis
W. Read
T. Hicks
S. Leach
D. King
S. Roche
GLOCK Pistol Winner: J. Kreuz
C CLASS
M. Fraley
G. Elam
L. Long
Pannell’s Firearms May, Jun., Jul. 2007
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
S. Baughman
D. Parris
J. Foster
J. Satterfield
J. Neighbors
J. Turner
B. Thompson
R. George
N. Clegg
GLOCK Pistol Winner: J. Pannell
The Shooters’ Club Apr., May, Jun. 2007
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
R. Uyeda
S. Cordes
K. Loetzerich
G. Norton, Jr.
K. Cordes
M. Fonte
J. Senia
G. Hero
M. Lampkin
GLOCK Pistol Winner: G. Norton, Jr.
Bulls Eye Marksman Apr., May, Jun. 2007
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
B. Olsen
H. Holmes
C. Proescher
R. Lauer
M. Peppers
C. Spragg
M. Aviles
R. Adams
R. Lee
GLOCK Pistol Winner: R. Richards
Oakwood Sportsman Lodge
Apr., May, Jun. 2007
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
B. Olsen
C. Cliche
M. Frederick
GLOCK Pistol Winner: M. Frederick
Shooter’s Station Apr., May, Jun. 2007
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
S. Whitehead
G. Byrd
J. Hart
A. Cerde
J. Snyder
J. Catarineau
J. DeJesus
R. Lawrence
L. Segrest
GLOCK Pistol Winner: P. Gamber
New Albany Shooting Range
Apr., May, Jun. 2007
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
B. Hennebert
S. Leach
D. Goodman
V. Walker
E. Ellison
C. Quick
C. Garvin
S. Roche
D. Lucas
GLOCK Pistol Winner: E. Ellison
Unlimited Class Winner: M. Dubis
Rich Mountain Traders Apr., May, Jun. 2007
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
T. Masters
R. Wingate, Jr.
W. Morgan II
B. Holt
D. Hall
J. Turner
H. Teague
M. Frederick
T. Smith
GLOCK Pistol Winner: T. McArthur
© GLOCK, 2007
Duncan’s Outdoor Shop
Mar., Apr., May. 2007
A CLASS
B CLASS
K. LaFramboise
M. Dell
R. McCall
M. Reisig
K. McCall
S. Sherman
GLOCK Pistol Winner: T. Bake
Center Target Sports Mar., Apr., May. 2007
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
R. Toulme
S. Smith
S. Ferwerda
R. Wyckoff
D. Thomson
K. Duncan
S. Carlock
M. Keys
J. Smith
GLOCK Pistol Winner: K. Duncan
Texas Thunder Range Feb., Mar., Apr. 2007
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
A. Kucher
T. Honeycutt C. Aldredge
G. Schneiderheinz M. Smith
M. Delarosa
T. Reedy
J. Laguna
M. Hendrix
GLOCK Pistol Winner: B. Taus
Target World Mar., Mar., Apr. 2007
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
A. Neat
J. Spragg
K. Evans
M. Proctor
J. Basinger
B. Karoleff
J. Spragg
P. Niemeyer
B. Karoleff
GLOCK Pistol Winner: G. Elam
The Baron’s Den Feb., Mar., Apr. 2007
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
R. Gunter
P. Telford
T. Drury
B. Taylor
S. VanDerVeen
G. Evans
M. Kalsch
G. DeBertrand
K. Kalsch
GLOCK Pistol Winner: R. Proctor
Sharp Shooting Range
Feb., Mar., Apr. 2007
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
T. Hogue
M. Frank
R. Duncan
D. Sawyer
R. Doering
M. Giese
R. Toulme
G. Cummings
D. Chambers
GLOCK Pistol Winner: J. Whitney
Lauhorner Range Feb., Mar., Apr. 2007
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
S. Leach
S. Roche
E. Samsel
D. King
J. Kreuz
L. Wassell
R. Janes
D. Simons
L. Long
GLOCK Pistol Winner: A. Carrier
JBDR Pistol Range Feb., Mar., Apr. 2007
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
T. Masters
S. Vandiver
S. Born
J. Bouwens
A. Little, Jr.
M. Gross
M. Aviles
C. Alexander
N. McCall
GLOCK Pistol Winner: A. Little, Jr.
Shooter’s Station Jan., Feb., Mar. 2007
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
S. Whitehead G. Byrd
D. Martin
J. Winters
L. Hart
R. Lawrence
A. Cerda
T. Eudy
M. Byrd
GLOCK Pistol Winner: L. Hart
The GLOCK Report® / Volume II, 2007
Match Schedule
3-Match Series Dates
Range Name/Location/Phone
1st
2nd
3rd
Black Wing Shooting Center/Delaware, OH/740-363-7555
09/15/07
10/13/07
11/10/07
Center Target Sports/Post Falls, ID/208-773-2331
09/15/07
10/20/07
11/17/07
Open Range Sports/Crestwood, KY/502-243-8282
09/17/07
10/15/07
11/12/07
Bullseye Marksman/Cumming, GA/678-965-5504
10/06/07
11/03/07
12/01/07
Rich Mountain Traders/East Ellijay, GA/706-635-5686
10/12/07
11/09/07
12/14/07
Shooter’s Station/Conroe, TX/936-588-3333
10/13/07
11/10/07
12/08/07
Sharp Shooting Indoor Range/Spokane, WA/509-535-4444
10/13/07
11/10/07
12/08/07
DFW Gun Club/Dallas, TX/214-630-4866
10/13/07
11/10/07
12/08/07
Bayou Dragon Guns/Marrero, LA/504-689-3663
10/13/07
11/10/07
12/08/07
Eagle 1 L.E. Supply/Raleigh, NC/919-954-1032
10/16/07
11/27/07
12/18/07
Palmetto State Shooting Center/Ridgeland, SC/843-379-4867
11/17/07
12/15/07
01/12/08
**Diamondback Shooters/Lewiston, ID/208-503-0520
01/12/08
02/09/08
03/08/08
Shooter’s Station/Conroe, TX/936-588-3333
01/12/08
02/09/08
03/08/08
Ready, Aim, Fire/Bristol, PA/215-788-5898
01/16/08
02/20/08
03/19/08
Shooter’s Sports Center/Racine, WI/262-681-1040
01/19/08
02/16/08
03/15/08
ATP Gun Shop/Summerville, SC/843-873-2250
01/19/08
02/16/08
03/15/08
New Albany Shooting Range/New Albany, OH/614-939-0112
01/26/08
02/23/08
03/22/08
LAX Firing Range/Inglewood, CA/310-568-1515
02/16/08
03/15/08
04/19/08
Duncan’s Outdoor Shop/Bay City, MI/989-894-6691
03/01/08
04/05/08
05/03/08
Shooter’s Station/Conroe, TX/936-588-3333
04/12/08
05/10/08
06/14/08
New Albany Shooting Range/New Albany, OH/614-939-0112
05/24/08
06/28/08
07/26/08
Shooter’s Station/Conroe, TX/936-588-3333
07/12/08
08/09/08
09/13/08
New Albany Shooting Range/New Albany, OH/614-939-0112
09/27/08
10/25/08
11/22/08
Shooter’s Station/Conroe, TX/936-588-3333
10/11/08
11/08/08
12/13/08
NOTE: Those that are italicized are TENTATIVELY on the schedule, but GLOCK has not received confirmation of the match
as of published date. ** denotes NEW League Matches. Registration valid ONLY at host location.
The GLOCK Report® / Volume II, 2007
© GLOCK, 2007
page Five
The GLOCK 500 Club
(Effective September 23, 2003 )
2007 Match Date
Location Match Participant
May, Jun., Jul,
Black Wing Shooting Center, Delaware, OH
Todd Hicks
Apr., May, Jun.
Oakwood Sportsman’s Lodge, Oakwood, GA
Ron Lauer, Ben Olsen
Apr., May, Jun.
Center Target Sports, Post Falls, ID
Robert Wyckoff, Ron Toulme
Apr., May, Jun.
New Albany Shooting Center, New Albany, OH
Brad Hennebert, Vern Walker,
Chad Garvin, Marc Dubis
Apr., May, Jun.
Shooter’s Station, Conroe, TX
Scott Whitehead, Alfredo Cerde
Apr., May, Jun.
Rich Mountain Traders, East Ellijay, GA
Tom Masters
Apr., May, Jun.
Bulls Eye Marksman, Cumming, GA
Ben Olsen
Apr., May, Jun.
The Shooters’ Club, Harahan, LA
Rich Uyeda, Joel Senia, George Norton, Jr.
Mar., Apr., May
Silver Bullet Firearms, Wyoming, MI
Barry Cushman
Mar., Apr., May
Open Range Sports, Crestwood, KY
Grady Whitelaw
Feb., Mar., Apr.
The Baron’s Den, Eugene, OR
Raye Gunter
Jan., Feb., Mar.
Shooter’s Station, Conroe, TX
Scott Whitehead, John Winters
Jan., Feb., Mar.
Bulls Eye Marksman, Cumming, GA
Jason Matthews
Jan., Feb., Mar.
Oakwood Sportsman’s Lodge, Oakwood, GA
Brad Ash
Jan., Feb., Mar.
Black Wing Shooting Center, Delaware, OH
Jerry Webb
Jan., Feb., Mar.
The Firing Line, Westland, MI
Keith Parmentier
Jan., Feb., Mar.
Center Target Sports, Post Falls, ID
Robert Wyckoff, Ron Toulme
Richard Uyeda, A Class winner in the League match at
Bayou Dragon Guns, Marrero, Louisiana on 9/15/07.
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Darrell McNatt (left), A Class winner on 8/18/07, receiving
his award from Carl Oberst at the Palmetto State Shooting
Center in Ridgeland, South Carolina.
© GLOCK, 2007
The GLOCK Report® / Volume II, 2007
Member’s Corner
G19’s a Favorite
Volume II, 2007
Pistol Giveaway Winner I
GLOCK Survives!
I
am a Police Corporal for Arizona State University.
Several years ago I bought a used G26 that I always carry
when I am off duty. The gun always performs perfectly.
Last Saturday I was riding my motorcycle down a
major Phoenix freeway at about 85 mph in the center
lane when I felt my Galco ankle holster slip, then tear
away. I immediately exited the freeway, and made a
futile attempt to locate the gun. Later, the Arizona
Department of Public Safety Officers were able to
recover the gun from the freeway.
The gun had come out of the holster, all the rounds
from the magazine were missing, and one round was
stuck in the chamber. I took the gun home, removed the
round, and took off the slide. After examining the weapon
I determined that the end of the barrel was scratched, the
plastic just forward of where the serial number is located
was damaged, and the serial number plate was bent, but
the only broken part was the recoil rod.
n 2003, I retired and now live full time in an RV, half
the year on the road and the other half on a 160-acre
property that my grandparents homesteaded in 1902.
In the last five summers my wife and I have spent a lot
of time in these woods hiking, cutting wood, clearing
brush, and fixing fences. When we are in the woods my
GLOCK G19 is always with me.
Although I own several GLOCK pistols, my favorite is
the G19. After five years of carrying it in my hip pocket
(loaded magazine empty chamber), it is no worse for
the wear and the finish is still in good shape. It appears
to be indestructible, even though it has been dropped
and I have fallen with it several times. To maintain it I
simply clean the dust, wood chips and pine needles out
once a week.
I own and shoot several other pistols, but the G19
and G26 are the only ones I carry, because I know they
will work every time no matter what. Although I have
owned a lot of handguns over the years, the G19 is my
favorite pistol. It was my first one, but more importantly
it is the right size and weight, and the simplest, most
indestructible handgun I have ever owned.
W. M.
Washington State
GLOCK— a Great Teacher
R
I took the gun to a certified GLOCK armorer. After
he replaced the recoil rod, the gun passed all function
tests. It was obvious that it had been run over several
times, so I was amazed that the only damage the gun
sustained was to the recoil rod. I would like to thank all
GLOCK employees who made such a superior weapon.
I use the gun for off duty protection and off duty
employment. It would have been a financial hardship for
me to replace the gun. Thanks to the superior craftsmanship
of the GLOCK I can continue to protect myself and
work my off duty job.
J. C. E.
Arizona
The GLOCK Report® / Volume II, 2007
ecently a friend asked me to help him and his 14year-old son become familiar with handguns. The
boy had expressed an interest in handguns, but my
friend did not own one, so they came to me for help.
When I thought about which gun to use— Colt,
Smith, Ruger, etc.—I chose GLOCK because of its ease
of operation, safety, reliability, and accuracy.
First, we got together in a safe place with no loaded
ammo around and used 9 mm snap caps in a GLOCK
mag to practice loading the magazine, and loading and
unloading the gun. I also explained sight alignment and
trigger control, or dry fire.
After several of these sessions we went to the firing
range. I put a .22LR Ciener unit on top of one of my G17’s,
and we used the dry fire training to move to live fire. The .22
long rifle recoil helped make the range session enjoyable.
After the .22 sessions we went to my 26-19-17 9mm
with factory ammo. We shot over 500 rounds through
the GLOCKs without a single malfunction or jam. The
boy and his dad were able to move up to the full power
9mm loads with no problems. The son liked the G19 the
best, but his dad preferred the G26, and is now thinking
about buying one for his “house” gun.
The ease of operation of the GLOCK pistol made this
experience very enjoyable for all of us.
J. J.
Georgia
© GLOCK, 2007
page Seven
Member’s Corner
GLOCK Art
I
find it interesting to work on a project that allows me
to combine my two favorite hobbies—woodworking
and target shooting. Therefore, I believed that using
woodworking skills to make a wooden plaque of the
GLOCK logo would produce a handsome and welcome
addition to the “gun cleaning area”, otherwise known
as my basement. The plaque turned out rather nicely,
and has received some generous compliments from my
friends. Most importantly, it serves as a “conversation
starter” for fellow GLOCK gun owners as to why they feel
their particular GLOCK model and caliber is the best.
For other GLOCK owners who would like to make
such a plaque (see accompanying photo) and who
have access to some simple woodworking tools, most
notably a scroll saw, I offer the following pointers on
the process I used to make the plaque. The pattern is
made by copying the GLOCK logo from the back of the
owner’s manual, and enlarging it to about 5" x 5". This
can be accomplished by using an enlarging photocopier,
or by scanning the logo on the computer and resizing
it with software.
The pattern can then be applied to a 6” x 6” piece
of 1/8” thick Baltic Birch plywood using a temporary
spray adhesive, such as 3M Spray Mount. Drill 1/16"
holes into the areas of the pattern to be cut using a
drill press or hand drill, and cut these areas out on a
scroll saw using a #5 skip-tooth scroll saw blade. After
sanding, this piece is glued to a second piece of Baltic
Birch plywood (preferably 1/4” thick), which serves as
a backer, with a piece of red felt in between the two
pieces of plywood. Be sure to use a good yellow wood
glue, such as Tetebond II, and clamp the pieces together
overnight. Sand the edges after gluing, and add a “saw
tooth” hanger to the top back of the plaque. Other colors
of felt than red can be used, of course, to produce a
different colored plaque.
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I hope that other GLOCK owners might find this to be
an enjoyable way to show their pride of ownership of
GLOCK products.
J. F.
Ohio
A New Believer
O
n July 24, 2006 I purchased a G21 in Greensburg,
Pennsylvania. After familiarizing myself with this
firearm, I took it to my local shooting range to put a
few rounds through it and get the feel of it. This was
my first GLOCK purchase, and I wasn’t really sure what
to expect. All I can say is WOW! If I’d known what a
terrific pistol this was I wouldn’t have spent the money I
had on Smiths and Rugers. The accuracy out of the box
was amazing; the felt recoil seemed to be much less
than with other pistols of this size and caliber, and the
grip felt as if it were custom made for my hands. Even
my wife felt comfortable firing it. I got all of this in a
pistol that is mechanically simple and easy to maintain,
and, without a doubt, is the easiest pistol ever made
to field strip.
Thanks to Gaston Glock, and to all of you who
make this outstanding pistol. This was my first GLOCK
purchase, but I am sure that it won’t be my last.
Many thanks, and my sincerest best wishes for your
continued success.
D. G.
Pennsylvania
Welcome to GSSF
I
don’t have much “hands on” shooting time with
GLOCK pistols, however I’ve shot various other guns.
A friend of mine had asked me several times to go with
him to GSSF matches and compete. I didn’t go with him
until recently.
Then, I attended a GSSF match where a G17 was
one of several pistols that I was required to pick up and
shoot as part of the course of fire. As I shot the stage, I
really enjoyed shooting the GLOCK.
After the match was over, I called my friend and
told him of my GLOCK experience. He told me when
the next GSSF match would take place. Within a few
weeks, I became a GSSF member and went to my first
match (as a member), shooting my friend’s G17. It was
a great match. I hope that I will shoot better at the next
one I attend.
D. B.
Pennsylvania
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A GLOCK from Dad
F
irst you retire, then comes Social Security. I never
would have thought that I would be thanking Uncle
Sam for my first GLOCK. My father purchased his first
GLOCK with his first Social Security check. He raved
about his purchase with pride oozing from every word.
I silently envied him.
Years later I was telling him the story about my
dog, Birdie, and me running into a black bear and a
cougar in the same week on the trails close to my home
in Washington State. Fortunately the black bear bolted
away from us, but the cougar, only about 100 yards
away, gazed intently at us with a bone-chilling stare I
will never forget. I had no idea that sharing this story
with my father would result in my becoming the proud
owner of a GLOCK.
My father was so concerned about his little girl that
he decided to give me his Social Security GLOCK. To
my surprise and delight, I received a call from our
local dealer telling me that my G30 had arrived. I have
now completed the NRA Basic Shooting Course and
NRA Personal Protection in the Home Course, and
am a qualified shooter through the NRA Sharpshooter
program. My goal is to participate in a GSSF match.
I have become addicted and have purchased a G34,
and am hoping to eventually add a G27. A girl needs
to accessorize, right? My motto is “GLOCKs and Girls,
Best of Breed.” I would recommend that any woman
who is concerned about her safety should seriously
consider owning a GLOCK, a handgun you can count
on when your life depends on it.
recovering from our setback. The bad news is that I saw
a Taurus PT145, a pistol designed to compete with the
G30. I was seduced by the low price of $273 new, and
bought it. It was a bad mistake. At the range I started
out at 15 feet with a 5.5” bullseye. I should have hit it
with my eyes closed, right? Wrong. Unless I held the
sights about 6” over the bullseye, I couldn’t even get
on the sheet. I have returned the pistol to Taurus at a
cost of $59.24 gouged from me by UPS, and have been
advised in a very curt manner that it will be at least six
weeks before they can get around to handling it. On its
return it is going up for sale.
I think that very soon Santa is going to bring me an
early Christmas present — a G30.
I hope to use it to compete in the Rocky Mountain
Regional Classic X11 at Greeley, Colorado. I am a little
bit scared, but very excited, as I have never competed
before. I have read so many letters in The GLOCK Report
about how much fun it is, so I am going to give it a try!
C. M.
Colorado
None Better!
T
hanks for this opportunity to give you my opinion
of GLOCK pistols.
About six years ago I purchased my first GLOCK, a
model G24C. I immediately fell in love with the pistol,
K. S.
Washington State
GLOCK’s Money in the Bank!
L
et me see, where do I start? Should I talk about the
great accuracy, extreme dependability, and comfortable
handling of the GLOCK? No, there is no need to. You
already know that, or you wouldn’t be reading this.
Let’s talk about value. In June of 2005, I lost a great
job because all manufacturing was transferred to China.
Suddenly I am on unemployment, receiving less than
half of what I earned before. As many of you know, this
is a real anxiety producer. Especially when you are over
60 years old.
It took me six months to find another job, and I
started working the same week that my unemployment
money ran out. Unfortunately, during the unemployment
period, I had to sell my G22. The good news is that I sold
it for more than I paid for it, and it sold the first day the
ad appeared in the newspaper. I received 32 calls asking
about that GLOCK.
So, if you are between a rock and a hard place like
I was, and have to raise money to pay the bills, rest
assured that your GLOCK is as good as money in the
bank. It will sell instantly!
Now my wonderful wife of 38 years and I are slowly
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and became interested in the different models and
generations. Over the last six years I’ve owned a G27,
two G23’s, a G24C and a G24 non-compensated, in a
mixture of 2nd and 3rd generations.
I can’t say enough good things about the GLOCK. The
ease of operation; simple design; light weight; consistent,
double action-only operation and trigger; closeness of the
bore to the grip, resulting in less muzzle flip; all of these
features make this an awesome pistol!
Of course, GLOCK’s hallmark is reliability. I’ve shot
lots of different loads without a single malfunction.
Making the tolerances just loose enough for reliability,
yet just tight enough for accuracy was sheer genius!
I recommend anyone who is serious about self-defense
to get a GLOCK. In my opinion you can’t do any better.
R. A. S.
Texas
© GLOCK, 2007
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Member’s Corner
Second to None
I
am writing this letter to express my extreme satisfaction
with your safe action pistols. I currently own a G35 and G27.
In my opinion, these guns are second to none. I have owned
Sig Sauer, Ruger, S & W and other pistols, but none of them is
better than a GLOCK. The ease of cleaning and maintaining a
GLOCK is so simple compared to the other guns.
I am a Reserve Sheriff’s Deputy. I carry the above
GLOCK models on duty and never question their safety
or accuracy. I have recently begun using the G35 in
competitive shooting. It has performed superbly. In my first
three GSSF shoots, I won a plaque and a GLOCK knife. I
would like to thank GLOCK for their efforts in promoting
safe shooting and making the sport a lot of fun.
In closing I would like to say “Keep up the good
work with product development.” I am looking forward
to adding to my GLOCK collection in the near future.
R. S. C.
Kentucky
“MY 37”
H
ere in the Dallas, Texas area there is a local television
station referred to as “My 27.” Every time that I hear
that, rather than 27, I think of MY 37; that is, “MY G37 G.A.P.”
And yes, I must admit that I’m proud of it. My story of finally
acquiring a handgun is a simple one. It is probably interesting
only to me, but in case there are those who are considering
purchasing one of the G.A.P. pistols, or who have any doubts
about the performance (hey, it’s a GLOCK!). I hope that
this will help with your decision process.
As a youngster, I hunted for birds and deer each year
with my family in the Capitan Mountains of New Mexico.
All I had shot were deer rifles, shotguns, and my little .22
pump for rabbits. The only handguns I had shot were my
dad’s old H & R .22 revolver and a .357 revolver. I may
have fired two rounds through the .357 and four or five
through the .22. I remember that I didn’t much care for
handguns, especially revolvers, probably because I was
so young. Since then I haven’t been around guns much,
and had never handled a semi-automatic.
Four years ago, about 23 years since my last hunting trip,
I had an opportunity to get my hands on a real handgun.
I was hired by a private security company that required
all of their commissioned officers to carry a firearm. I was
thrilled to, once again, get involved in shooting.
My fellow officer went with me to the range to help
me practice for my qualification. I used his G19, and I
shot really well. I decided immediately that I had to get
a G19. On my second practice I shot a perfect score,
and qualified.
After qualifying, I began the search for the gun I wanted
to carry as my duty weapon. Everybody told me to choose
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one that felt good to me, and that I could shoot the best.
At my place of employment we have Grapevine Police
Officers on site on a daily basis. The majority of them
carry GLOCKS, although a few prefer other guns. Most of
them told me to get the biggest caliber gun I could carry
and shoot the most accurately. I already knew that I liked
GLOCKS after having shot my fellow officer’s gun. But, I
remembered that when I was a bread route salesman in
west Texas, I was held up at gunpoint and had a .45 slug
fly by my head, missing me by about four inches. So, my
thinking was that if I had a .45 and could shoot it well
enough, I would probably opt for that.
I also read gun magazines. Everything I read about
GLOCKS was positive, especially about the G37. I liked
what I read about the ballistics, recoil and such. Several
of the G.P.D. officers encouraged me to buy the GLOCK
G22 .40. Now, I had to make a decision.
It was time for me to take all of this information and
advice and put it to the test. I began with the Sig Pro .40
and the G37 .45 G.A.P. I had only 30 rounds for each.
My plan was to shoot the rounds from three, seven and
15 yards, the normal distances for qualifying. Well, after
shooting the 30 rounds through the Sig I was a bit
disappointed in the overall shot placement. There may
have been a couple of strays, and the rest were within the
center mass area, but they were too spread out for my
liking. The gun still felt good in my hand and it functioned
well. I just was not at all happy with the shot placement
or the performance.
I then shot the gun of my heart’s desire. There was
no comparison in shot placement. All 30 rounds were
definitely within center mass, and they all fit within the
spread of my hand. The recoil of the G37 was just as I
had read it to be. I felt that the recoil was minimal for
a .45, and it was more of a push toward the back of my
hand than vertical. I thought that my mind was made
up, although I still wanted to shoot the G22.
A few weeks later, I was able to test fire the G22.
Even though I shot fine with it, I still had greater
accuracy with the G37. Later, I was able to borrow a
G21, (the .45 ACP full-size model) from someone, but I
found the recoil to be harsher than the G37.
I had decided that my gun choice would be the G37.
The lesser recoil of the G37 makes sight re-acquisition
quicker. I am not an expert on firearms but, in my opinion,
GLOCK is the best gun for me. One of my fellow security
officers has his FFL, so buying “MY 37” was fast and easy.
Since that time, I have had to qualify two other times;
for my concealed handgun license, and to re-qualify for
my security commission. Each time I shot perfect scores
with “MY 37.”
For those of you who may be considering purchasing
a G37 G.A.P., I hope that my story helps. I know you can’t
go wrong by it. There will always be arguments about the
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ammo being too expensive (though it’s just slightly more
than .45 ACP), and about the magazine capacity, but with
a gun this accurate who needs 13, 15 or 17 rounds? That
last statement was not to knock any other GLOCKs—
they all serve their own purposes, and they all do it well.
I would own one of each if I could afford it.
Thank you very much for allowing me to share my
story with you. Being a family man, it is my hope that
each of my sons-in-law will purchase a GLOCK pistol,
(and maybe my daughters), so that all of us can participate
in GSSF. I also hope to purchase another GLOCK— a
subcompact—either a G39 or G26, so I that can enter
more divisions at the matches. You never know, I might
even win one. The G37 is the first handgun that I have ever
owned, and it will always be “MY 37.”
L. S.
Texas
Early Learning
T
he picture of the baby in the Volume I, 2007 of The
GLOCK Report was great, but I think that I can top
it. One day last year, when I was cleaning my G19, my
seven-year-old daughter came over to see what I was
doing. She started asking questions about guns. After I
finished cleaning the gun, I gave her a gun safety lesson
and let her dry fire it. She was very interested in learning
about site picture and how to use the sights to make
the bullet go where you wanted it to go. I didn’t think
that a seven-year-old girl could handle a 9x19, so I did
what any good father would do. I ran out and bought an
airsoft pistol that looks like my G19. Since then we have
had many fun afternoons shooting it in our backyard.
When Father’s Day came, the whole family gathered to
watch me open my gifts. When I read the card attached to
my daughter’s present I started laughing with pride. She
had made the card
in her elementary
school, where the
students are not
allowed to even
talk about guns.
The rules are so
strict that even
bringing a bright
orange squirt gun
to school leads
to an automatic
suspension for a
student. I could
picture the look
on the teacher’s
face if she had
seen that my daughter wrote, “I love
my dad because he taught me how to point a gun.” My wife
wondered why I was laughing so hard, so I handed
her the card. She wasn’t happy with it, but she could
understand why I thought that it was funny.
I was expecting a phone call from the teacher or school
administrator, but it never came. I felt cheated that no one
ever called. I was looking forward to challenging the school
district’s policy and thought that it would have made some
great pro Second Amendment news.
I just bought my fifth GLOCK pistol. I currently have
a 17, 19, 20, 21, and 34. I am looking forward to letting
my children shoot them when they get a little older. I
want to thank GLOCK for making the pistols that I rely
on to protect them.
GLOCK ON!
M. H.
Louisiana
Paralyzed Veterans
Go with GLOCK
At the 2007 GSSF “Old South Regional Classic”
match, shot on the Army Marksmanship Unit’s
training range at Ft. Benning, Georgia, military
veterans who had made great sacrifices for
America shot for fun and prizes. Six members of
the Paralyzed Veterans of America association
were run through the GSSF courses by Alan
Ramsey of GLOCK Professional and the Army
ROs—they had a great experience and were
inspiring to all who witnessed their shooting.
Another bonus for them was some “face time”
with “The Gunny,” R. Lee Ermey, who thanked
them for their service to America.
We look forward to seeing more of these
folks at GSSF matches so that they can shoot,
and we can salute their service!
The GLOCK Report® / Volume II, 2007
© GLOCK, 2007
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2007 Gunny Challenge Comes
to Fort Benning, Georgia
T
his year the Gunny, R. Lee Ermey, visited
Ft. Benning, Georgia to preside over the 2007
Gunny Challenge and lend some support to the
troops stationed there. His visit was very well
received by the soldiers of Ft. Benning, where
he spent a day meeting and speaking with
America’s finest young men and women. The
Gunny Challenge had previously been held in
Las Vegas, but this year, it just seemed right to
hold the Challenge with the Gunny at Ft. Benning
during one of our largest GSSF matches.
Every year the invitations
go out to past and present
Matchmeisters from GSSF
competitions across the
country. This year we had
14 people competing for
the right to claim the
$3000 prize for 1st place and have their name added to
the winner’s trophy. The course was an all steel setup
of our GSSF match courses and was administered by
GSSF Rangemasters, Chris Edwards and Scott Gilbertson ,
with the help of GLOCK Accounting Manager, Vicki Berens,
assisting with scoring. Each Matchmeister got to test his or
her skills by shooting the new G21SF in order to win the
competition. After the dust settled and scores were tallied,
Matt Kartozian was the winner. Competition was tough,
with Butch Barton, Grady Whitelaw and Chuck Anderson
taking 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively.
After the match, it has become traditional to host a
dinner for the attendees, and this year was no exception.
The Columbus Marriott received great marks for food and
service. Mark Wills, country recording artist, was there
to meet the Gunny and lend his support. He even shot
the GSSF match the next day! There was also a special
occasion to celebrate along with the dinner. It was
Gunnery Sgt. Ermey’s birthday…there was a surprise
birthday cake from GSSF! Base Commander, LTC Charles
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Connett, from Ft. Benning was on hand to present
the Gunny with a few tokens of appreciation. A
good time was had by all!
Special thanks go out to the Gunny, who
faithfully signed autographs all weekend long for
his fans at the GSSF match. He also visited with
members of the Paralyzed Veterans of America
when they came in to
sign up to shoot the
match. Everyone was
impressed with the
Gunny, a true gentleman, and we look
forward to working
with him in the future.
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Air Force Reserve 349th Security Forces
Squadron prefers GLOCK
W
hile the Air Force is Aiming High, the
349th Marksmanship Team is aiming dead
on. The United States Air Force has always had
a strong presence in marksmanship competitions
and now the tradition continues with the 349th
Security Forces Squadron (SFS) Marksmanship
Team from Travis Air Force Base, California
and GSSF.
I, SSgt. Larry Ford, introduced 349th
Security Forces Squadron to GSSF in 2004
as a way to initiate competitive shooting
and enhance the firearms culture that is a
part of Security Forces. GSSF has created a
venue for members of the unit to build team
cohesiveness, instill confidence in the use
of firearms and provide opportunity for the
349th Security Forces to have a positive
presence in the community. Our team is
enthusiastic about competing in GSSF and
truly appreciates the ingenuity, design, performance,
accuracy and reliability of the GLOCK pistol.
Even though the United States Air Force currently issues
the M9 pistol, our team recognizes distinct advantages
to the GLOCK. Its safe action design and reliability leads
to the ultimate confidence. Many of our unit members
are full time Law Enforcement officers, combat veterans
with years of military experience and because of GSSF
and GLOCK these individuals have chosen GLOCK
pistols as the best choice for their Law Enforcement
careers. As a Combat Arms Training Maintenance
instructor, I have spent countless hours with the M9
Pistol. MSgt. Stan Mozak and I are certified armorers
for both the M9 and GLOCK. We agree that the GLOCK
Limited Time Offer to Current
GSSF Members Only!
Purchase a GLOCK pistol at a specially
discounted price. For the special form to
take to your local participating GLOCK
Distributor, FAX GSSF a request at
770-437- 4719, or send an email to
[email protected]. Please include your name,
address and GSSF member number with all
correspondence. For additional detailed
information, see our website at
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pistol is superior in design and performance to the M9.
Our team’s first GSSF match was in 2004, and in the
years that have followed many of our unit’s members
have participated. In 2007, the team’s core members
are MSgt. Stan Mozak, TSgt. Chris Gillespie, SrA. Josh
Smithers and me, SSgt. Larry Ford. Our team loves to
compete in GSSF and at the Las Vegas High Rollers
Challenge I, we were proud of MSgt. Stan Mozak finishing
in 1st place, as well as achieving a 1st place team victory.
Although we are individually responsible for providing
our own equipment and costs to shoot in GSSF, we find it
very rewarding. We salute GLOCK for sponsoring these
matches, and because of the exposure they received in
GSSF, members of our unit have purchased Glock pistols.
Attention, GSSF Members:
A limited number
of G17Ls will be available
at your local retail dealer by
January, 2008. Hurry, while supplies last!
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