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© GLOCK, 2003

The Newsletter of the GLOCK Sport Shooting Foundation® Volume II, 2003

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In reviewing some of our GLOCK Reports from summers past, we realized we’ve spoken about GSSF and other national and international events of other shooting

disciplines, but hadn’t specifically focused on the central piece of equipment: theGLOCK pistol. Now, you get two or more GLOCK owners together to come up with the“best” GLOCK and the discussion could go on practically forever! And, as with most ofthese types of discussions, there is a kernel of truth in each opinion. Ask, for example,for a GLOCK for “practical” competition and you would see that the G35 would be highon, if not at the top of the list. It offers “major” power, optimum sight radius for length,enhanced sights, magazine release and slide stop lever and of course, world-famousGLOCK reliability. As a worthy successor to the G24, the G35 offers balance, accuracyand ease of operation that one sometimes has to pay thousands of dollars for.

In the sporting field, both the G20 and G21 have enjoyed acceptance among sportsmen in the field, sometimes as primary firearms or sometimes taking a “back-up”role. Indeed, even the G29 has been utilized successfully against dangerous game, andthe G30 has been hailed as the compact big bore pistol, with all the usual GLOCKqualities of durability, rust resistance and light weight.

But, we would respectfully submit for discussion, that perhaps the “best” GLOCKis the model where the legend started, is the GLOCK Model 17 (well, one of thebest…). Our reasons are many; as with all GLOCKs, one gets the advanced polymertechnology introduced by Mr. Glock, the Safe Action fire control mechanism, thehard-as-diamond Tenifer finish and the hammer forged barrel for dependable

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Match Resultspages 3-5

GSSF LeagueSchedule page 5

GSSF LeagueResults page 6

Member’s Cornerpages 7-13

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A GLOCK Model 34 was the Production “Top Gun” atthe 2003 USPSA/IPSC U.S. Factory Gun Championshipsheld at PASA Park, Barry, IL in July. The G34 with Heiniefixed sights and nestled in a Ky-Tac holster, was used byDave Sevigny to place first in 11 out of 17 stages. GLOCKpistols were matched against Berettas, CZs, Sigs, Smithand Wessons and XDs, among others. Angi Kelley, alsoshooting a GLOCK, was first in the Ladies Division.GLOCK pistols were by far the most popular pistol in theProduction Division. Milford Lovett, a Master Class shooterfrom New York, was the “High Master” competitor andfourth place in the division, competing with a GLOCK

Model 17. Matthew Mink of Arkansas was in third placeand tops in “B” Class with a G35. The highest scoringJunior category competitor was B.J. Norris, shooting aGLOCK. And rounding out the age categories, TomKettels was the Top Senior with his GLOCK.

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August 2-3 Marietta OhioFort Harmar Rifle ClubBuckeye State Ballistic Challenge II

August 16-17 Topton, PennsylvaniaTopton Fish & Game Association/TA&PSKeystone State Ballistic Challenge VII

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August 16-17 Shelton, WashingtonShelton Rifle & Pistol ClubNorthwestern Regional Classic XII

August 23-24 Greeley, ColoradoWeld County Fish & Wildlife RangeRocky Mountain Regional Classic IX

Sept. 6-7 Statesville, North CarolinaF.O.P. Police RangeTarheel State Regional Classic X

Sept. 13-14 Richmond, CaliforniaRichmond Rod & Gun ClubNorthern California Regional Classic X

Sept. 20-21 Hallsville, MissouriGreen Valley Rifle & Pistol ClubMidwest Regional Classic XII

Sept. 27-28 Atlanta, GeorgiaSouth River Gun ClubGLOCK Annual Shoot X

Oct. 11-12 Westhampton, L.I., New YorkLong Island Practical Shooters AssociationLong Island Regional Classic X

Oct. 18-19 Piru, CaliforniaInternational Shootists InstituteISI Ballistic Challenge VI

Oct. 25-26 Shreveport, LouisianaShootout Range +Clark Guns and Personal SafetyShootout Range Regional Classic II

Nov. 1-2 Lexington, KentuckyBluegrass Sportsmens LeagueBluegrass Regional Classic VI

TBA Host club to be determined.Las Vegas, Nevada areaName to be determined.

Dec. 6-7 San Antonio, TexasBlackhawk Shooting Range, STAPC, RCS“Remember the Alamo” Ballistic Challenge VIII

and, in 2004

January 17-18 Jacksonville, FloridaGateway Rifle & Pistol ClubGateway Regional Classic XI

February 14-15 Orlando, FloridaCentral Florida R&P ClubCentral Florida Ballistic Challenge II

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accuracy and incredible service life. G17s now see service all across the planet, in every environmentimaginable, even including underwater deliveries. TheG17 has an undeniable reputation for functioning,whether it be in cold, snow and ice or heat and sand,through dirt and mud even when perhaps the preventivemaintenance is not all it could be.

The G17 is the first World Championship Productionpistol. Men and women competitors have utilized practically identical models to capture these titles.Through all the shooting, GLOCKs kept running (andrunning, and running…). In any sporting endeavor, thecompetitors will tell you that the equipment has towork. No worries when it’s a GLOCK. In addition to theIPSC style shooting, the G17 has been in the winner’scircle in International Defensive Pistol Associationcompetition. And, in the exciting world of shooting allsteel targets, the 17 has top place finishes at the WorldSpeed Shooting Championship, also known as The SteelChallenge and the World Shootoff Championships, whichutilizes all steel arrays. GLOCK 17s have also been on the firing lines at the historic PPC Championships forlaw enforcement officers and at the yearly meeting of

the International Association of Law EnforcementFirearms Instructors.

Closer to home, the G17 seems to be the almost exclusive choice of the Stockmeister class in Glock SportShooting Foundation competition. This has a good dealof significance, as many of the individuals who competein this class have chosen this classic with which to compete. Their choice is significant, as GSSF competitionshave a wide range of challenges, from speed shooting onsteel targets to precision shooting at paper targets out to25 yards. Scoring is the elapsed time taken to shoot thematch, plus seconds added for penalties and pointsdown. These master competitors have taken a 70+ courseof fire and turned in times of under 50 seconds—that’sless than one second per shot—and talk of somedaybreaking the “40 second barrier!”

So, respected reader, we suggest taking a close look atthe GLOCK MODEL 17 for a “best all around” piece ofequipment. It’s proven itself around the world and in allsorts of circumstances, both sporting and otherwise.

On the other hand, there is that G34. Or the G27. Orthose .357s—the 31, 32 and 33. This could go on. And on.And on…

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GSSF Match ResultsGSSF Match ResultsTM

Skip-J RangeAnderson, South CarolinaMarch 29-30, 2003

MATCHMEISTER: J. J. Sheboski

CIVILIAN:1st A Class: M. K. Crowell1st B Class: W. M. Swarner1st C Class: M. KubitzHigh (Adult) Female: D. ClemensHigh Junior Female: J. E. CrookHigh Junior Male: J. StrawnHigh Senior: A. SimplerHigh Challenged: J. P. Talanca1st Civilian Team: Team Sidearmor#2; S. DeLuce, J. J. Weist, D. Clemens2nd Civilian Team: TallahasseeAll-Timers; A. Simpler, A. Driggers, J. G. Bishop3rd Civilian Team: Team Sidearmor#4; D. Henson, P. B. Straub, D. F. Ryan

LAW ENFORCEMENT:1st A Class: D. Scott1st L. E. Team: Team Sidearmor –LE; R. Santos, S. Murza, E. E. Zaiss, Jr.2nd L. E. Team: Team McGuire; R. L. LaShombe, J. C. Austin, D. L. York3rd L. E. Team: Team McGuire #2; T. Davis, H. E. Leonti, S. B. Dellinger

1st Unlimited Class: T. A. Clemens1st Competition Class: K. McNally1st Subcompact Class: A. Lombardo1st Majorsub Class: K. Hopkins1st Stockmeister Class: D. T. Knight1st Stockmeister Team: TeamSidearmor #1; T. A. Clemens, J. N. Worsham, S. DeLuce2nd Stockmeister Team:Crocker’s GLOCKers; A. E. Sinclair, J. W. Grigg, M. K. Crowell3rd Stockmeister Team: TeamSidearmor #3; D. E. Johnson, R. S. Leeber, J. J. Weist

Rio Salado Sportsmen’s ClubMesa, ArizonaApril 12-13, 2003

MATCHMEISTER: M. J. Kartozian

CIVILIAN:1st A Class: N. T. Kirkland1st B Class: G. Christensen1st C Class: M. ClontsHigh (Adult) Female: R. M. SivertsHigh Junior Female: M. ChristensenHigh Junior Male: J. SivertsHigh Senior: C. A. CoxHigh Challenged: JR. J. LaMarca1st Civilian Team: Team CCV; K. Siverts, R. M. Siverts, J. Siverts

LAW ENFORCEMENT:1st A Class: K. A. Schmidt

1st Unlimited Class: D. T. Rhea1st Competition Class:R. DePhillippis1st Subcompact Class: G. Uchimura1st Majorsub Class: J. Johnson1st Stockmeister Class: D. D. Vaughn1st Stockmeister Team:CustomGLOCK.com; D. T. Rhea, B. E. Carver, M. J. Kartozian

Cavalier Rifle & Pistol ClubRichmond, VirginiaApril 26-27, 2003

MATCHMEISTER: M. K. Crowell

CIVILIAN:1st A Class: M. K. Crowell1st B Class: S. Webb1st C Class: K. M. Elliott, Jr.High (Adult) Female: D. A. NosseHigh Junior Female: J. E. CrookHigh Junior Male: B. NorrisHigh Senior: D. V. McMullenHigh Challenged: J. James1st Civilian Team: Team Sidearmor #2;M. McGinnes, D. A. Nosse, P. B. Straub2nd Civilian Team: Crocker’sGLOCKers II; P. R. Davidson, M. K. Crowell, D. E. Surrette, Jr.3rd Civilian Team: Team Rivonna;R. McHaffa, D. V. McMullen, D. F. Perkins

LAW ENFORCEMENT:1st A Class: D. R. Drewry1st L. E. Team: USDVA Police/AshevilleVMAC; J. M. Edwards, T. P. Salley, B. Ruh2nd L. E. Team: Team McGuire #1;D. L. York, T. Davis, J. C. Austin

1st Unlimited Class: J. W. Grigg1st Competition Class: D. Cavender1st Subcompact Class: D. Cavender1st Majorsub Class: D. R. Drewry1st Stockmeister Class: M. Poland1st Stockmeister Team: Crocker’sGLOCKers #1; J. W. Grigg, M. K. Crowell,A. E. Sinclair2nd Stockmeister Team: TeamSidearmor #1; F. T. Koo, D. E. Johnson,J. N. Worsham3rd Stockmeister Team:Team Sidearmor #3; R. S. Leeber, M. McGinnes, D. Cignarale

Raahauge’s Shooting Park/Shooting Sports Alliance ClubNorco, CaliforniaMay 3-4, 2003

MATCHMEISTER: T. Butler

CIVILIAN:1st A Class: A. Rheault1st B Class: B. G. Jonsson1st C Class: K. HaddockHigh (Adult) Female: L. A. ReedHigh Junior Male: R. WalterHigh Senior: P. R. CowanHigh Challenged: A. Silver1st Civilian Team: Salssa; A. Aulisio III, R. Mesic, P. R. Cowan

LAW ENFORCEMENT:1st A Class: M. T. IzumiHigh L.E. Female: R. Watson1st L. E. Team: Seedy Characters; J. M. Berletich, M. T. Izumi, B. J. Wallinsky2nd L. E. Team: Team OCSD/CJC;D. M. Pavlu, B. L. Gray, L. W. Cyr3rd L. E. Team: Huntington ParkPolice Dept.; L. Gosness, R. Watson,M. J. Leinen

1st Unlimited Class: D. Erickson1st Competition Class: A. Rheault1st Subcompact Class: M. Santos, Jr.1st Majorsub Class: T. Fathauer1st Stockmeister Class:M. J. Kartozian1st Stockmeister Team:CustomGLOCK.com; M. J. Kartozian,D. Erickson, T. Butler

Southern CaliforniaGLOCKmeister Challenge III

Old DominionRegional Classic X

Palmetto StateRegional Classic VIII

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Desert Showdown XII

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Dallas Pistol ClubCarrollton, TexasMay 3-4, 2003

MATCHMEISTER: T. A. Clemens

CIVILIAN:1st A Class: D. Myers1st B Class: J. Land1st C Class: T. ThomasonHigh (Adult) Female: D. ClemensHigh Junior Female:M. SchneiderheinzHigh Junior Male: D. ThomasHigh Senior: R. G. MyersHigh Challenged: K. Kornblum1st Civilian Team: TeamSidearmor #1; P. B. Straub, D. Clemens, M. L. Miller2nd Civilian Team: DPC Meisters;W. Lam, D. Myers, S. Speer3rd Civilian Team: Los GringosPistoleros; D. M. Leonard, W. W. Cox,E. H. Hammond

LAW ENFORCEMENT:1st A Class: D. P. Colasanto1st B Class: R. GauseHigh L.E. Female: T. Baron1st L. E. Team: Garland P.D.; D. P. Colasanto, J. S. Lamb III, D. Raley2nd L. E. Team: Lewisville/McKinneyP.D.; M. Lane, T. C. Sun, P. Gardner3rd L. E. Team: Selma P.D.; S. Hall,R. Gonzales, J. P. Sorenson

1st Unlimited Class: T. A. Clemens1st Competition Class: M. L. Miller1st Subcompact Class: D. Raley1st Majorsub Class: J. R. Shupe1st Stockmeister Class:H. M. Mahmoud1st Stockmeister Team: TeamSidearmor #2; T. A. Clemens, D. E. Johnson, P. B. Straub

St. Charles Sportsmen’s ClubWaldorf, MarylandMay 17-18, 2003

MATCHMEISTER: M. Poland

CIVILIAN:1st A Class: B. Ariyamitr1st B Class: P. Gutierrez1st C Class: D. A. BeasomHigh (Adult) Female: D. A. NosseHigh Junior Male: C. LaPlanteHigh Senior: A. PetticaHigh Challenged: J. James1st Civilian Team: Team Sidearmor#2; D. A. Nosse, S. DeLuce, J. A. Frye2nd Civilian Team: Pistol People;R. Barlow, B. Ariyamitr, N. Gladstone3rd Civilian Team: Team Blazer;R. T. Fortney, B. Rhee, D. C. Johnson

LAW ENFORCEMENT:1st A Class: K. T. GrahamHigh L.E. Female: T. Dragotta

1st Unlimited Class: J. W. Grigg1st Competition Class: B. Ariyamitr1st Subcompact Class: A. Sweeney1st Majorsub Class: C. L. Pharr1st Stockmeister Class: F. T. Koo1st Stockmeister Team: TeamSidearmor #1; F. T. Koo, T. H. Kelsey,G. J. Meyer2nd Stockmeister Team:Crocker’s GLOCKers; A. E. Sinclair, J.W. Grigg, M. K. Crowell3rd Stockmeister Team: TeamSidearmor #4; M. McGinnes, J. A.Frye, R. S. Leeber

Pathfinders Fish & Game ClubFulton, New YorkMay 31-June 1, 2003

MATCHMEISTER: M. M. Lovett

CIVILIAN:1st A Class: R. J. Ellman1st B Class: F. J. Terranova1st C Class: R. PugueseHigh (Adult) Female: T. DragottaHigh Senior: F. CarlinHigh Challenged: T. J. Antos1st Civilian Team: Randy’sShooting Center; R. J. Ellman, K. A. MacAlpine, B. K. Smithers2nd Civilian Team: Team Sidearmor;D. Cignarale, D. P. Lapp, T. Dragotta3rd Civilian Team: Blasdell Rod &Gun Club; D. G. Dudziak, R. R. Piersa,D. J. Meyer

LAW ENFORCEMENT:1st A Class: P. Pampinella, Sr.High L.E. Female: J. N. LaFreniere

1st Unlimited Class: W. Spruell, Jr.1st Competition Class: R. R. Piersa1st Subcompact Class: C. Szczygiel1st Majorsub Class: C. Szczygiel1st Stockmeister Class: F. T. Koo1st Stockmeister Team: TeamSidearmor; F. T. Koo, T. H. Kelsey, D. Cignarale

Salt Lake Practical Shooters AssociationSalt Lake City, UtahJune 7-8, 2003

MATCHMEISTER: G. Besendorfer

CIVILIAN:1st A Class: R. Stevens1st B Class: S. Terry1st C Class: P. MichelsonHigh (Adult) Female: J. PowellHigh Junior Female: C. WardHigh Junior Male: R. SnelsonHigh Senior: R. P. NankervisHigh Challenged: R. Larsen1st Civilian Team: Team SLPSA;A. Bottrell, A. Cole, D. G. Kline2nd Civilian Team: The Bang-Bangs; B. Bangerter, T. Bangerter, J. Bangerter

LAW ENFORCEMENT:1st A Class: D. Ward

1st Unlimited Class: G. Jackson1st Competition Class: A. Lepley1st Subcompact Class: J. R. Shupe1st Majorsub Class: J. R. Shupe1st Stockmeister Class:L. W. Edwards

Roseburg Rod & Gun ClubRoseburg, OregonJune 7-8, 2003

MATCHMEISTER: D. T. Rhea

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Lone Star Classic XII

Capitol Classic X

Empire StateRegional Classic X

WahsatchBallistic Challenge III

Beaver StateBallistic Challenge XI

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CIVILIAN:1st A Class: T. G. Cail1st B Class: T. W. Chambers1st C Class: P. TookerHigh (Adult) Female: K. PrussHigh Junior Female: J. WeberHigh Junior Male: T. D. SeamanHigh Senior: S. E. MullenHigh Challenged: K. D. Jones1st Civilian Team: No NameTeam; M Pruss, T. G. Cail, A. J. Cail2nd Civilian Team: The UnofficialBaron’s Den Team; R. Gunter, D. R. Siria, S. E. Cross3rd Civilian Team: The Baron’s Den;W. Dudley, B. J. Taylor, J. A. Hough

LAW ENFORCEMENT:1st A Class: T. J. Young1st L. E. Team: Albany Police; T. L. Giboney, C. Hyde, B. Kelley2nd L. E. Team: Philomath P.D.; M. H. Koeppe, M. Umberger, A. West3rd L. E. Team: Southern OregonFast Shooters; G. V. Gritsch, G. L. Crisp,T. J. C. Young

1st Unlimited Class: R. C. Huneywell1st Competition Class: C. Willard1st Subcompact Class: T. G. Cail1st Majorsub Class: G. L. Lozano1st Stockmeister Class: C. Anderson

Central Jersey Rifle & Pistol ClubJackson, New JerseyJune 14-15, 2003

MATCHMEISTER: F. T. Koo

CIVILIAN:1st A Class: A. Simpler1st B Class: G. A. Sciacca1st C Class: R. M. Gunther, Sr.High (Adult) Female: K. V. JankowitzHigh Junior Female: S. LaGraffHigh Senior: A. SimplerHigh Challenged: R. Johnson1st Civilian Team: GLOCKsters; A. Melanson, F. H. Klein, J. M. Cominskie

2nd Civilian Team: Team Sidearmor;J. A. Frye, R. Tarabour, D. P. Lapp3rd Civilian Team: West HudsonDetachment MCL; L. S. Caro, V. J. Veneziano, J. J. Schwartz

LAW ENFORCEMENT:1st A Class: V. Colon1st B Class: S. Hankins1st L. E. Team: Team Sidearmor; M. Tarabour, S. Murza, E. E. Zaiss2nd L. E. Team: PBA 105 Gold; R. Schwartzdopf, M. L. Inman, Jr., W. LaGraff3rd L. E. Team: Gippers Gunfighters;K. Kelley, D. Umland, L. W. Thorp

1st Unlimited Class: W. Spruell, Jr.1st Competition Class: A. Simpler1st Subcompact Class: J. Sheu1st Majorsub Class: K. Kelley1st Stockmeister Class: J. L. Meyers1st Stockmeister Team: TeamSidearmor; F. T. Koo, R. S. Leeber, D. P. Lapp2nd Stockmeister Team: Pistol People;J. Jankowitz, R. J. Maile, W. Spruell, Jr.

Garden StateRegional Classic IX

Match ScheduleMatch Schedule3-Match Series Dates

Range Name/Location/Phone 1st 2nd 3rdDFW Gun Club/Dallas, TX/214-630-4866 05/03/03 06/07/03 07/05/03

Ricky’s Gun Service/Beaufort, SC/843-521-4866 05/17/03 06/14/03 07/12/03

Second Amendment Sports/Bakersfield, CA/661-323-4512 06/28/03 07/26/03 08/16/03

Blue Ridge Arsenal/Chantilly, VA/703-818-0230 06/28/03 07/26/03 08/23/03

On Target Indoor Range/Laguna Niguel, CA/949-348-0352 07/12/03 08/09/03 09/13/03

New Albany Shooting Range/New Albany, OH/614-939-0112 07/12/03 08/16/03 09/16/03

The Bullet Hole/San Antonio, TX/210-679-6781 07/19/03 08/16/03 09/20/03

Target World/Cincinnati, OH/513-772-3343 08/23/03 09/20/03 10/11/03

Bull’s-Eye Indoor Range/Lawrenceville, GA/770-963-6556 09/06/03 10/04/03 11/01/03

East Orange Shooting Sports/Winter Park, FL/407-679-1995 09/13/03 10/11/03 11/08/03

Ricky’s Gun Service/Beaufort, SC/843-521-4866 10/04/03 11/01/03 12/06/03

Sharp Shooting Indoor Range/Spokane, WA/509-535-4444 10/11/03 11/08/03 12/13/03

DFW Gun Club/Dallas, TX/214-630-4866 10/ /03 11/ /03 12/ /03

New Albany Shooting Range/New Albany, OH/614-939-0112 02/21/04 03/20/04 04/17/04

The Baron’s Den/Eugene, OR/541-744-6229 02/21/04 03/20/04 04/24/04

NOTE: Those that are italicized are TENTATIVELY scheduled as of published date.

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3-Match Series Results

3-Match Series Results

THE BULLET STOPWichita, Kansas

A Class B Class C Class

A. Bennett E. Bryant E. JordanJ. Schmidt M. Yoder R. HughesT. Greenwood D. Hollman, Jr. K. Coulson

Pistol Winner: R. Ulmer

THE BARON’S DENEugene, Oregon


S. Cross D. Davis T. SnyderL. Van Tassell O. Peterson D. AllowayR. Gunter D. Lynch J. Merritt

Pistol Winner: D. Crowder

DUNCAN’S OUTDOOR SHOPBay City, Michigan


K. Framboise C. Martin J. O’KeefeB. Williams C. Hart E. LemayR. McCall R. Cass J. Darby

Pistol Winner: L. LaBrecque

THE FIRING LINEWestland, Michigan


R. McCall T. Applegate D. LevisT. Moore D. Vollmer M. IrvineR. Riberdy M. Misener C. Rukstelo

Pistol Winner: R. Riberdy

BULL’S EYE INDOOR RANGELawrenceville, Georgia


J. Masters D. DuVall T. Porter

Pistol Winner: T. Masters

SHOOTING SPORTS UNLIMITEDMoline, Illinois


M. DeBacker M. Schumacher S. AllenK. Boysen L. Sundfor R. GartinS. Bollinger K. Rostenbach K. Syring

Pistol Winner: TBA

SHARP SHOOTING INDOOR RANGESpokane, Washington


C. Benson M. Watrous J. HonakerR. Gibson B. Downey B. BrizzolaraM. Weiss B. Hovda B. Deem

Pistol Winner: M. Weiss

SHOOTER’S EXPRESSBelmont, North Carolina


D. Armstrong D. Wright L. ClineR. Raiford D. Walton B. WellsJ. Rutledge D. Miller E. Haas

Pistol Winner: T. Mancusi

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F our years ago my son presented me with a G19 forFather’s Day. I finally had a GLOCK! No one could

have given me a better gift.Why did I want a GLOCK so badly? The main reason

is ease of handling—I am missing the tips of my thumb,forefinger and middle finger. Therefore the GLOCK,with no hammer and its flawless safety system, is perfectfor me. And, for a sixty-eight year old, I do pretty wellin competition.

Another reason I like the GLOCK is that it’s light tohandle and to carry. Man, do I love that gun! Whenasked what kind of gun I have, I throw out my chestand say, “A GLOCK.” My wife comments to our friends,“You have to have a GLOCK.”

I never knew how good GLOCK pistols were until Iowned one. I cannot think of one thing to say againstthem. Remember—when you can’t lock it, GLOCK it!

J. B.

Ohio

The Reasons for GLOCKOver the past several years a trend has developed in

my home. Specifically, the number of GLOCKs Iown has steadily increased while the number of other

brands of handguns has dramatically decreased. Andwhile I have traded or sold other brands, I would neverconsider getting rid of one of my GLOCKs. I reallynever thought about why, but on reflection there are a number of reasons for GLOCK being the major presence in my handgun shooting life.

• All the GLOCKs I own have proven to be inherentlyaccurate. That accuracy has not been limited to justone brand of ammunition, or one particular loadingwithin a brand. Everything shoots well—just someloads may be a degree better.

• Maintenance is a breeze, which encourages performingit at regular intervals. Field stripping requires only acouple of seconds, requires no tools, and doesn’t resultin springs and other miscellaneous parts flying all overthe room. Reassembly is just as easy and fast.

• Form and function of operational features are identicalon all GLOCK models. There is no need to rememberwhat each of a myriad of levers or buttons do (or to beconfused by them) as is the case on some other brands.There is only the minimum number of operationalcontrols on a GLOCK to begin with, and they all dothe same thing on every model.

• Reliability is a non-issue. With the minimum maintenancerequired, and using the proper ammunition, I knowthat my GLOCKs will function and perform asdesigned—first time, every time.

A GLOCK handgun is pretty unassuming on the outside.But when you consider all of the features it embodies, itreally is a pretty amazing handgun. Mr. Glock must haveinvested a great deal of inspiration and perspiration toreach this level of perfection. Thanks to him and allGLOCK personnel for the great products.

L. R.

Montana

New League MemberI have been the proud owner of a G17 1st generation

since 1992. The G17 was my choice for a highschool graduation present from my parents. I only haveabout 3000 rounds through this pistol. I joined anindoor range last month and 1600 of the 3000 roundshave been fired during the last four weeks. I recentlyjoined GSSF and am looking forward to an indoorGSSF league that is starting at my range soon.

C. C.

Texas

Volume I, 2003Pistol Giveaway Winner

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Member’s CornerMember’s Corner

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In TrainingM y roommate and I work as armed security

officers for Bonneville Power Administration.The Department of Energy mandates that we carry theG22 for our duty weapon. I recently had an assignmentfor a photography class that I am taking. I had to take a photograph that told a story. I decided to use my roommate’s Chihuahua and pose her with my Kevlarvest, my badge, whistle and my personal G22. The storyis that she loves GLOCKs and she aspires to be a K-9when she grows up. Everyone who has seen the picturehas loved it and I thought you might enjoy it as well.

C. C.

Oregon

So Long, S & WI have been an avid user of a model 27 Smith and

Wesson for 20 years in .357 cal. mag with a six-inchbarrel. This gun was my only choice when hunting, asa sidearm or in the field. When the boys talked guns, Ibragged about my Smith and Wesson and what I coulddo with it.

Then an old friend from school asked me to go to aGSSF League match—my reply was “great, let’s do it.”He looked at me and said, “but there’s a catch.” Ireplied, “yeah, what’s that?” My friend responded,“well, you must own a GLOCK and belong to theGLOCK Sport Shooting Foundation to participate.”

I must tell you that my friend owns several GLOCKs,so we went to our local gun range to get me acquaintedwith GLOCKs. Frankly at first, I was not overlyimpressed, but I kept saying to myself, “man, that gun

was light” and I really wanted to shoot the match. Myfriend told me, “you’d better hurry—we only have fivedays until the match.” Two days later I bought a G36.

I went into the match unfamiliar with GLOCKs, andnow I am quickly becoming a fanatic. As an avidhunter, I look forward to purchasing a G29. As my newfriend and companion in the field, my GLOCK makesshooting fun. I hit what I am aiming at. and I wouldtrust its reliability with my life. As for the Smith .357—God rest its soul—it had to be retired to the range.That’s me in the photo with my new GLOCK and thetarget I shot at 25 yards with Winchester Target Ammo.I might add that it was only the third time I had fired it.

B. W.

Michigan


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Tried Them AllA fter owning many revolvers over the years—for

“fun” shooting as well as for big game huntingand home defense, I finally decided to come into the21st century and purchase a semi-auto.

In the Military Police in the 60’s, I shot a 1911 Colt incompetition and used it for everyday carry, so that wasmy first choice. A lot of power, but a heavy gun, not tooaccurate out of the box (the pistols I shot in the Armyhad had hundreds of dollars spent on “accurizing”them), and I had forgotten all the levers and gripsafeties, etc. Then, too, having only six rounds meant Imight as well go back to the wheelguns I was alreadyfamiliar with. I didn’t really want to put more moneyinto the 1911 to make it come up to the accuracy of therevolvers. And even with the “beavertail” additions,they bit the web of my hand with hotter loads.

Then I purchased a Smith and Wesson stainless9mm with a laser sight. Nice pistol, but it still had allthese gadgets and levers and buttons. Too many bellsand whistles, including a hammerdrop lever (doubleaction on the first shot). Way too complicated for anold pistolero! It wasn’t even particularly accurate.

I injured both my hands in a motorcycle accident afew years ago and now it takes both hands to work thesafeties and levers and buttons on my pistols. I thoughtI might have to revert back to shooting only myrevolvers. Then, at the range one day a friend broughtout his G22. It had the Trijicon sights and grip sock andwasn’t at all as “pretty” as my stainless S&W. Heoffered to trade for a few rounds and I looked it overand my immediate thoughts were, “now how good canthis ‘plastic’ gun be? I can even see sky between theslide and frame, and it rattles when I shake it!” Then Ifired it and ended up putting two boxes of ammothrough it and I was hooked. It was brand new but it hitwhere I aimed every time. It was so simple and so easyto point and shoot. It came up in the hand as a naturalextension and I was in love.

The next day I bought a G23 (liked the .40 S&Wround), and have since purchased the G22 and G27models. After thousands of rounds ranging from thecheapest ammo to handloads and match rounds I havenot had one jam or malfunction in any of my GLOCKs.Is this typical of all GLOCKs? All of my friends whoshoot them (and there are more of them changing to GLOCK after trying mine!) say they also see no jams. Every other semi-auto I have owned or shot has occasionally had an extraction jam—not any GLOCK Ihave shot. They are even simple to break down andclean, and I feel inclined to do that more often eventhough they never seem to need cleaning.

I have only one request for GLOCK. I wouldn’tchange anything about the pistols now made, except toask that you consider building a .22 caliber series in thesame basic frame configurations as other calibers.Nothing beats an accurate .22 for all-day plinking, target spinning and family entertainment fun.

I have tried most major brands (and a few brandsmost people have never heard of) and can honestly sayI will never own another semi-auto but GLOCK. Theymay not be the most beautiful pistol in the case, but Iwant accuracy and speed of use in my personaldefense weapon, and even my match gun. If I have todefend my life I want something in my hand as easy touse and needing as little thought as a revolver and theGLOCK is that weapon. I want no bells and whistles,but pure firepower and accuracy without having toworry if the safety is on or off. Thank you, Mr. Glock,for making a weapon that might someday save my life.

D. J.

Arizona

Not Quite a D-1M y wife and I are enclosing a photo of one of our

first “reusable, dual function pistol targets.”After having a nice meal the night before, we head outto the backyard range and drop a hundred or so cases.After the pizza “bad” guy starts showing wear, I tape aphotocopied 10 ring over him. One box usually handlesour entire session. By the way, these are “small” pizzaboxes, just about right for 20 to 30 feet.

My G36 is my first GLOCK and first concealed carrygun, although my wife and I have both been shootinghandguns for many years. I love its reliability and easeof maintenance. Unfortunately, we’re not a “GLOCKfamily” yet because she’s still a revolver shooter. Oneof these days I’ll get her to come around.

I’m proud to be member of GSSF. Thanks.

G. B.

Michigan

Sold on GLOCKs in Texas

Iam an avid shooter and gun owner. I have shot a Colt1911 Commander 70 series for several years. I have

thought about purchasing a GLOCK in the past, butnever did anything about it. I have fired a few differentGLOCKs but none shot quite like my Colt. However, lastNovember I took the plunge and purchased a G21. Afterfiring a few rounds I got accustomed to the differencesfrom the Colt, and I love it. In January, I bought a G19and I love it as well. I supposedly bought it for my wife,but I have pretty much taken it over. She calls the gunsPapa GLOCK and Mama GLOCK. I am now debatingwhether my next GLOCK purchase (Baby GLOCK) willbe a G26 or a G36.

I love the fact that the GLOCK keeps on shooting andnever bobbles or malfunctions. I love its simplicity—nolevers to flip or hammers to cock. Just load, pull the slideback and shoot. The G21 gives the Colt a run for its

money in the accuracy department as well. I have purchased a GLOCK jacket, and ordered a coffee mug,tee shirt, cap and polo shirt. Well, I guess you get the picture. Thanks for a great product.

R. C.

Texas

Depending on GLOCK

I am a police officer and I use a G21 for my dutyweapon, and a G30 for my off duty. I clean my

weapons and change magazines once a month. Doingthis, I have never had a single problem with either ofmy GLOCK pistols. I have fired approximately 6000rounds through my G21. There are several things that Iespecially appreciate about my GLOCK pistols: I liketheir light weight; I like their dependability; I like thefact that the first shot and the second shot are thesame. I have fired some other manufacturer’s pistolsand the first round and the second round end up at different locations on the target. Since my life mightdepend upon consistency and accuracy, I have chosento use a GLOCK pistol.

I do have one suggestion for improving GLOCKs—Iam left-handed and I would like you to consider making your pistols with both a left side and right sidemagazine release. I have learned to adjust, but I feelthis feature would make a better weapon.

Thanks for a high quality and dependable product.

M. A.

California


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Good Service from GLOCK

I just received my copies of the “GLOCK Annual ’03”and “The GLOCK Report.” It is very comforting to

hear the company president, Gaston Glock, speakingabout the company moving forward with constantdevelopment. I was recently cleaning my new G34 andthinking to myself how many improvements have beenmade since my first G17, back in 1990. I have noticedthat most of the GSSF members who write to Member’sCorner are missing a very important benefit of owninga GLOCK…the Service and Warranty department. Afew months ago I sent my G35 in for service. GLOCKwarranted the gun, and I had it back in less than a month.I cannot say enough good things about the GLOCK company and its guns. I never thought I would start collecting GLOCKs, but they have so many uses. I use aG21 on duty, a G27 off duty, a G35 for IPSC, and G34 forIDPA, a G17 for GSSF, and in many of my travels, a G19for CCW. Speaking of GSSF matches, how about one inIllinois, if we’re not too anti-gun here. The closest GSSFmatches are in Indiana, Kentucky, and Missouri.

I would like to thank GLOCK for making a gun I canbet my life on—I do so daily.

J. P.

Illinois

Try GLOCK…You’ll Like GLOCK

I have been thoroughly happy with my G33 with a 27barrel. Up until last month, many of my co-workers

here at the space center in Texas were happy with myGLOCK too, but they’re no longer using my weapon.You’ll see shortly why the concept “try it…you’ll likeit” is an effective marketing tool.

I had been taking my non gun-savvy co-workers tothe local gun range to familiarize them with gun safety.They were either staunch anti-gun advocates or neutralabout guns in general, but, as co-workers and friends,we were all close. I taught them the fundamentals ofgun safety and shooting styles using my GLOCKs. Theybecame very enthusiastic about shooting. They wouldcall me and ask if I could bring my weapon to therange. They paid for the ammo, so certainly, I agreed.After the Columbia space shuttle tragedy, I becamemore involved at work and was unable to go to therange as often as I had done in the past. Yes, I let themuse my weapons, but I never let anyone borrow oneunless I was present to supervise their activities. I kept putting my friends off until I could find more time. It turns out that three of my friends couldn’t wait.At a weekend gun show, they each purchased their own GLOCK. Additionally, they’ve all signed up for theconcealed carry license.

I remember how, when purchasing a new automobile,the sales person would allow you to test drive the vehicle to make you comfortable. Apparently, the sameprincipal works with GLOCKs. My friends triedthem…they liked them…they bought them.

R. M.

Texas

Love at First Shot

I am so excited. I just bought my first GLOCK threeweeks ago—a brand new G21 .45 auto. In fact, this

is my first ever semi-automatic handgun. I have alwayswanted a .45 auto, but I guess I was uncomfortablewith the thought of leaving the world of revolvers.

Before buying my GLOCK, I did a lot of research. Mywife says I spent more time on the computer lookingup stuff on semi-automatic handguns than I spent with her! The more I researched, the more it becameclear that GLOCK was the choice. But, being the wary consumer that I am, I went down to the local indoorrange and rented a G21.

The idea was to fire a few rounds through theGLOCK, and then try a Beretta and a Sig for comparison.Well, I never got the chance to shoot the other two.After firing two magazines through the rented G21, Istopped and went back out to the counter and boughtmy brand new one. I then went into the range and firednearly 100 rounds through it.

I love my GLOCK so much that I got my wife downto the range right away. We rented her a G26 to try. Sheinstantly fell in love and now we are saving up to gether a brand new one. Thanks.

D. M.

Georgia

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A Happy Couple

M y wife and I got married in March of 2002, andattended our first GSSF match in July, 2002 in

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. We both learned so much, andhad so much fun that we decided to make it our firstfamily tradition. When we got married, I owned threeGLOCKs and, almost instantly, I only owned two. Mywife somehow took over ownership of my G30. Sheloves the way it feels and shoots it so well that I thinkI will let her keep it. Besides, I guess that means I getto pick out a new one.

With our first competitive shoot under our belts, andafter a year of applying techniques we learned from theGSSF magazines, we are both very excited about participating in the next GSSF match. Besides shooting

our GLOCKs, our other hobbies are hunting, fishing andhiking, but no matter which one we are doing we alwayshave our GLOCKs. We love our GLOCKs so much that

we wore them during our wedding. Amazingly, therewere no objections. (Because of garter limitations, I amcarrying the G30 and she has a G36.)

B.T.

Washington State

GLOCK Brings Us Closer

I am new to the world of GLOCKs, and wanted toshare my new-found enthusiasm with you.

When I was a boy, my father and I did a lot of shooting.For many years I’ve been away from the gun scene. Inrecent months, however— since my father came to livewith me, my wife and daughter—I’ve found that our oldmutual interest has brought us closer than ever.

I knew I wanted a GLOCK for my first gun in thenew “era.” I did a lot of research, online and withfriends’ guns and finally decided on what I think is yourperfect model— the G23. This mid-sized pistol has anicely balanced character. It’s a comfortable size forthe range and also for concealed carry. The .40 caliberround is great for practice as well as defense. It has themuzzle rail system that holds my M3 tactical light,which makes it a perfect “house gun.” Naturally, it’sreliable because it’s a GLOCK.

My father carried the G36. Although he’s a dyed-in-the-wool .45 ACP advocate, he’s warmed up to the .40since shooting mine. Probably because of the uniquedesign of the GLOCK (low bore axis and polymer frame)the 165-grain .40 is an easy-shooting round for a long dayat the range, yet still packs enough punch to support myconfidence in it as an effective self-defense load.

After a few dozen rounds at the range, some otherGLOCK models tend to pinch my trigger finger(between the trigger and trigger guard) or my pinky(between the grip and magazine base). The G23 fits myhand so perfectly that it remains comfortable all daylong. This gets me shooting more, and thus I’m quicklybecoming a better and safer shooter.

While some may consider GLOCK pistols homely, Ihave fallen head-over-heels in love with what I think of asthe “Gorgeous Functionality” of my new Austrian friend.

I want to express my thanks for producing a superiorproduct and thereby helping to bring my father and mecloser through our shared interests.

Proud of and confident in my new GLOCK.

M. B.

Arizona


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Finally Found GLOCK

I joined GSSF soon after getting my first GLOCK, aG19—I want to tell you why I chose this pistol.

After leaving the Army after eight years of service, Ioccasionally shot rifles for fun at a local range. Aftermuch deliberation, I went through all the legal hoopsrequired to get a pistol permit in New York. My onlyintention at the time was to get a .22 target pistol. Mypermit finally came through in August, 2001.

Well, after personally witnessing the horrors ofSeptember 11, 2001, I figured my first pistol should perhaps have a dual personal protection/target shootingrole. After trying different calibers, I decided on 9mm,due to manageable recoil and the relatively low cost ofthe ammunition. I reasoned that I’d want to do a lot ofpracticing, so ammunition cost was a factor (better tohit with a 9mm +P round than miss with a .45).

Unfortunately, I took the advice of my local armsdealer and bought a Kahr P9 (I noted at the time that itlooked suspiciously like a smaller copy of a GLOCK). Itnever shot correctly. It would jam every few rounds. Isent it back to the factory, but received no satisfaction.The dealer tried to blame my technique, but after firinga number of other pistols with no issues, it obviouslywasn’t me! I was so disgusted with the performance ofthis pistol that I was almost permanently turned off toautomatics, and spent even more money on a revolver(a Ruger SP101 in .357 Mag). However, I did not likethe poor accuracy afforded by the short barrel, and thesmall 5-shot capacity was a concern as well.

After returning my pistol to Kahr a second time, Ifinally got my money back (which I do appreciate) anddid some more research. I settled on GLOCK. I debatedbetween the G19 and the smaller G26, but the G19 fit my hand better. I have never looked back. I havefired over 2200 rounds through this pistol so far, withnot a hint of a problem, no matter which brand ofammunition I use.

I really appreciate that this is first and foremost acombat weapon. The reliability, accuracy (all 10rounds in a 1 1/2-inch circle at 10 yards), light weight,lack of recoil, ease of cleaning, excellent factory nightsights, etc. are just fantastic. I even like the way itlooks! Another handgun shooter employed at my company can’t seem to get over how “ugly” the GLOCKis, and I keep telling him that it’s “functional,” whichhas a beauty all its own. Don’t worry, I’ll lead him to a GLOCK yet!

One time when I was at the range, shooters to theright and left of me were firing large-caliber pistols (.45or 10mm) at targets barely 10 feet away. Their shotswere all over their targets. I was consistently getting 3-inch shot groups from 10 yards away! Part of this is shooting technique, to be sure, but a big part is the accuracy and ease of controlling the GLOCK. They

came over to see what I was shooting—hopefully,more GLOCK converts on the way!

Finally, my wife has now been issued her own pistolpermit. I have a feeling we’ll be in the market for another G19 soon.

Thanks for making a great weapon, and thanks forsupporting the Second Amendment. The events ofSeptember 11, 2001 show the wisdom of our FoundingFathers. As you say in your own “GLOCK Report,”Volume I, 2002: “Our police and military defenders cannever be numerous enough to completely eliminate allcriminal threats.” In this new era, we must be prepared(training) and capable (armed) of defending ourselves.

F. B.

New York State

GLOCK Father, GLOCK Son

On the recommendation of a local police officer, thename GLOCK became a part of our household. On

my 21st birthday, my father purchased a G22 for me.For my father’s next birthday, I returned the favor andbought him a G26. We immediately began shooting atlocal competitions and practiced all the time, each try-ing to beat the other. It is funny how guns unite a fam-ily. Now all we need is a GLOCK for my mother. Irecently joined GSSF and am enjoying all the benefitsof the foundation. I hope to be involved as much aspossible. I appreciate all the work GSSF has done toeducate gun owners and provide an opportunity forthem to exercise their skills. Thanks.

S.S.

Tennessee

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