www.GSSFonline.com
Volume II, 2010
Gen4 G19 and G23
page 1
We’re Moving!
page 3
Membership Benefits
page 4
Shooting Squad
page 5
GSSF Indoor League
pages 6-8
Compact GLOCKs Refining Perfection
G
LOCK follows its exceptionally successful
introduction of the full size Gen4 GLOCKs—
the G17 and G22—with the production of compact
versions of the Gen4 design. This “rolling
out” will be in numerical order: first, the 19
in 9x19mm; followed closely by the 23 in .40
caliber. Your correspondent was fortunate
enough to have been issued a sales sample,
and here are some first impressions.
Fourth Generation Features
The compact GLOCKs faithfully
follow their larger brethren in new
features. Externally, the immediately
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obvious is the Multiple Backstrap
System (MBS), consisting of the Gen4
Member’s Corner
receiver and two additional backstraps,
pages 11-15
plus matching pins. The receiver
Juniors
pages 16-17
continues on with the Short Frame
(SF) design, originally introduced in
Babes in “Arms”
the larger frame sizes; i.e., the G21SF.
page 17
The design reduces the trigger reach,
that distance from the face of the
Photo Gallery
trigger to the rear of the backstrap, by
pages 18-19
around 2-3mm. As with the standard
Staff Member
receivers for the Gen4 G17/22, there
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Highlight
are two backstraps: an “M” for medium (or
Generation 3-sized backstrap/receiver), and
an “L” for large. Each backstrap adds about
2mm to the trigger reach.
Next noticeable is the new surface
texture, unique to the Gen4 GLOCKs.
Miniature edged “cubits” cover
360° of the receiver, offering
an exceptional gripping surface.
The design is an evolution of
the Rough Textured Frame
(RTF) surface, which is an
optional surface finish for
the third generation standard
and compact receivers. Not
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as “sharp” as the original
RTF, it offers an enhanced grip
with more carrying comfort.
A bit more subtle, but notable nevertheless,
is the new reversible mag catch. The elegantly
simple design is a bit longer and wider than
the original catch, and reloads are speedily
accomplished with no risk of inadvertent
magazine release, as might occur with a
competition mag catch. Consisting of no more
than two parts, like the original design, it can
be quickly switched by an Armorer. Its surface
Law Enforcement/
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Military
WIN A
GLOCK!
has good traction due to deep serrations.
Because of the slightly larger size, it cannot
be retrofitted to older model receivers.
Internally, the major design change is the
dual-spring recoil spring assembly, of course a
different size from the standard receiver size.
The dual springs change the way the Gen4
recoil “feels,” definitely for the better. Your
correspondent perceives the change as resulting
in less muzzle flip, thus offering increased
control and faster sight reacquisition. This
spring assembly is larger in diameter than
the older springs, so a retrofit is precluded.
There is also an improved trigger bar, which is
more rigid than its predecessor and positively
supports the hook of the coil trigger spring.
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(Continued from page 1)
Impressions
In the few days before press time, the pistol has
gone through several hundred rounds of practice
(Blazer) and duty ammunition. No problems were noted,
and accuracy was around the 2" mark at 15+ yards,
shooting freestyle.
As has been noted, a GLOCK can be comforting,
but this version is also comfortable to carry with its
compact size and Gen4 surface finish. Both belt and
ankle carry modes were tested, again with no problems
noted. We look forward to carrying and shooting the
Gen4 compacts a lot!
B
• A new firearms simulator system in a
dedicated space
Traditional GLOCK features like cold hammer
forged barrels, tough rust-resistant finish and the
secure, yet speedy “Safe Action” fire control system,
are retained. The receiver also has the GLOCK rail
system for attachment of light and/or laser accessories.
y the time you read this, the GSSF and Training
staffs will have moved into our brand-new home.
It’s hard to leave our nest of 19 years, but look at what
our new home has for us:
• Over 16,400 square feet of office and
classroom space
• A huge warehouse for storage of all
our gear
• And much, much more…
We look forward to a bright future and to
serving our GSSF members and customers
for many more years.
• A new 8-position, 25 meter indoor firing
range with turning and running man
targets along with a super advanced
ventilation system
• A large training classroom area with
room for up to 50 students per class
• A large break room
• All new office and classroom furniture
with new appliances
• More than triple the available office space
for our growing staff
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© GLOCK, 2010
page Three
GSSF Membership Benefits
A
question we often hear is: “What do I get for the
$35 I paid for joining GSSF or the $25 I pay for
annual membership renewals?”
Initial Membership Package
Your initial membership package will include a copy
of the GLOCK Annual magazine, a GSSF hat, a copy
of the GLOCK Report detailing the GSSF program
itself, and several other promotional items.
Matches Nationwide
The biggest single benefit is to allow you to attend
the GSSF matches themselves. There are about three
dozen of these per year, nationwide, at outdoor
venues. Prizes at an average outdoor match amount
to 9 firearms and $2,800 in cash awards. The larger
the match, the larger the number of, and greater the
quality of the awards.
There are also about one hundred eighty indoor
matches nationwide per year. These are held at GLOCK
Stocking Dealers who also run indoor shooting ranges.
Firearm and other GLOCK item awards are also a
feature of these matches.
I
Armorer’s Classes
As a GSSF member you are allowed access to the basic
GLOCK Armorers class. As a GLOCK owner, this teaches
you how to detail strip and maintain your GLOCK
collection. GSSF members who attend these classes may
also purchase new GLOCK firearms at preferential
prices, in addition to the annual firearm purchase
program available due to their membership.
CMP Affiliation
GSSF is now affiliated with the Civilian Marksmanship Program. The CMP makes World-War II-era military long guns and ammunition for them available to
those eligible to purchase them at preferential prices.
Pistol Purchase Program
Yet another benefit of your GSSF membership. Please
see below for details.
We continually search for ways to make your GSSF
membership more valuable and show our appreciation
of your support of GLOCK products. We hope to see
you at a GSSF match soon!
GSSF Member Pistol Purchase Program Improved!
n an effort to better serve our members, we’ve made some changes to our original Pistol Purchase Program. We
have greatly expanded the number of participating locations (now over 250), and GSSF Members may purchase
one GLOCK pistol per year at a discounted price by showing a current membership card to one of those dealers. NO
CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED, just your membership card showing current membership in GSSF! New pricing
is also in effect. These changes should reduce the waiting periods involved and eliminate most dealer transfer
fees, while making the entire process more convenient. To get more information about this program, please visit
our website at www.gssfonline.com. You may also contact GSSF at 770-437-4718 or GLOCK Customer Service
at 770-432-1202.
Member Responsibilities
1. Member contacts GLOCK for local dealer information. Then call the dealer to be sure they are participating in
the program, that the model wanted is in stock and verify pricing.
2. Member takes (current) membership card to dealer along with any other required documents. If you have lost
your card, you must contact GSSF to receive a replacement card. New members will need to wait to receive a
new member packet with membership card.
3. Member is responsible for any taxes or fees as is required by the local, state, and federal laws.
4. Member must meet all local, state and federal laws to purchase a pistol.
5. You may purchase only 1 GLOCK per year. All pistols are furnished with fixed sights and 3 magazines (except subcompact
models, which have 2 magazines). Dealers may be able to provide other sight options and other accessories.
Dealer Responsibilities
1. Look at member’s card and make sure they are a current GSSF member. If member does not have a current
membership card, they will need to contact GSSF to obtain one.
2. Make a copy of member’s card to file with other required paperwork from the sale of the pistol.
3. Sell the member the pistol from stock at suggested Sub-Distributor Price.
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The GLOCK Report® / Volume II, 2010
Plate Rack-Shoot with Confidence
By Dave Sevigny, Team GLOCK Captain
It is common to feel pressure
when facing a bank of 8" steel
circles. Plates are much smaller
than a pepper popper or D-1 target,
and because they are reactive
(fall when hit), it is no secret to
you or others watching whether
you score a hit or miss.
Remember, it does not matter to
anyone else what level of shooting
performance you bring to the line. The only concerns
others have will be for their own score. Pressure exists
only if you bring it with you. Just relax when you are
up to shoot.
So what now? How do you get through four strings
of fire and manage to knock down all twenty-four
plates at the GSSF competition? Here are some tips to
help improve your plate rack speed and accuracy:
1. U
se both ear plugs and muffs. Doing so reduces
gunfire and background noise.
2. P
ay attention to lighting. Use eye protection with
the clearest lens that will not strain your eye, given
the conditions.
3. P
lan an engagement sequence; either left to right
or right to left.
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4. L
ook at the first plate you want to hit while in the
start position. Avoid looking down at the ground
or at the pistol.
5. React immediately to the start signal.
6. Present to the first plate, verify the alignment and
feel the trigger as you press through.
7. Lead with your eyes and float your sights to the
next target as it lifts off the previous plate.
8. Trust your sights. Avoid looking over the pistol to
see the hits. Stay behind the pistol.
9. If you know you missed a plate, pick up the shot
before moving on. If you missed, and already
committed to another plate, finish where you are
before picking up the missed plate.
10. K
eep the pistol up after you fire your last shot and
scan to be sure all the plates are down.
When off the range, practice presenting the pistol from
a low ready position and perform dry fire drills. Soon,
an 8" plate will seem as easy to hit as a full size D-1
target. It will also help you, and the overall match
flow to be prepared. Try to have a minimum of four
magazines loaded with 10 rounds, plus extras to top off
the pistol in order to begin each string with 11 rounds.
Finally, get out there and compete. The best way to
improve your scores and gain valuable experience is
to be active.
Have fun and be safe at your next GSSF event! See
you at the GLOCK Annual Shoot XVII in September.
© GLOCK, 2010
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T
he award for GSSF Indoor League Range of the Year will be given to our top participating range. The range
receiving the award will be featured as the Top Indoor GSSF Range in an article in the Vol. 1 GLOCK Report
2011. Also, the range will receive a beautiful award plaque to proudly display their accomplishment.
This award will be determined by GSSF Member attendance, recruiting of new and renewal memberships
and by member nominations. Nominating members must have participated in a match series at the range they
are nominating for this prestigious award between January, 2010 and December, 2010. Nominations will not be
counted beyond December 31, 2010. Only one nomination per GSSF member will be accepted. Please email
your choice for Range of the Year to [email protected] stating all of the reasons you feel your range is
especially deserving of this award. All member input will be carefully considered, and is greatly appreciated.
Make sure your favorite range gets the recognition they deserve—all of them work very hard to provide a terrific,
safe and fun event for all who attend.
Thank you to all of you who host GSSF Indoor League Series. Your hard work and time spent is so valued by
all of us here at GSSF. I wish that I could award each and every one of you. We are having such a great year, and I
enjoy working with each and every one of you. Keep up the good work! You never know which range may be the
GSSF Range of the Year.
Shoot well!
Melanie C. Maness
GSSF Indoor League Coordinator
Match Schedule
3-Match Series Dates
Range Name/Location/Phone
page Six
1st
2nd
3rd
Pocono Pistol Club / Stroudsburg, PA / 570-424-2940
06/05/10
07/10/10
08/17/10
www.poconopistolclub.com
Saturday
Saturday
Tuesday
Caliber’s Shooting Range/Albuquerque, NM/509-797-9715
06/14/10
07/12/10
08/16/10
www.calibersnm.com
Monday
Monday
Monday
Bullseye Marksman/Cumming, GA /404-3102822
07/03/10
08/07/10
09/04/10
www.bullseyemarksman.com
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Palmetto Indoor Range/Hardeeville, SC/843-784-5474
07/03/10
08/07/10
09/04/10
www.palmettoindoorrange.com
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
ATP Gun Range/Summerville, SC/843-873-2250
07/10/10
08/14/10
09/11/10
www.atpguns.com
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Shooter’s Station/Conroe, TX/936-588-3333
07/10/10
08/14/10
09/11/10
www.myshootersstation.com
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
© GLOCK, 2010
The GLOCK Report® / Volume II, 2010
Match Schedule
3-Match Series Dates
Range Name/Location/Phone
1st
2nd
3rd
Shooters of America /Brunswick, GA/912-466-8752
07/17/10
08/21/10
09/18/10
www.shootersofamerica1.com
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
07/18/10
08/01/10
08/15/10
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
08/15/10
09/12/10
10/17/10
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
PSS Range and Training/Roanoke, VA /540-563-8194
www.pss-range.com
LAX Firing Range, Inc./Inglewood, CA/310-568-1515
www.laxrange.com
Guns, Fishing and Other Stuff / Vacaville, CA / 707-451-1199
www.gunsfishing.com
08/18/10
09/15/10
10/13/10
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
New Albany Shooting Range/New Albany, OH /614-939-0112
08/28/10
09/25/10
10/23/10
www.nasr.com
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Bullseye Marksman/Cumming, GA /404-3102822
10/02/10
11/06/10
12/04/10
www.bullseyemarksman.com
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Palmetto Indoor Range/Hardeeville, SC/843-784-5474
10/02/10
11/06/10
12/04/10
www.palmettoindoorrange.com
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
ATP Gun Range/Summerville, SC/843-873-2250
10/09/10
11/13/10
12/11/10
www.atpguns.com
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Shooter’s Station/Conroe, TX/936-588-3333
10/09/10
11/13/10
12/11/10
www.myshootersstation.com
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Shooters of America /Brunswick, GA/912-466-8752
10/16/10
11/20/10
12/18/10
www.shootersofamerica1.com
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
New Albany Shooting Range/New Albany, OH /614-939-0112
11/27/10
12/25/10
01/22/11
www.nasr.com
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Bullseye Marksman/Cumming, GA /404-3102822
01/01/11
02/05/11
03/05/11
www.bullseyemarksman.com
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Palmetto Indoor Range/Hardeeville, SC/843-784-5474
01/01/11
02/05/11
03/05/11
www.palmettoindoorrange.com
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Shooter’s Station/Conroe, TX/936-588-3333
01/08/11
02/12/11
03/12/11
www.myshootersstation.com
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
ATP Gun Range/Summerville, SC/843-873-2250
01/08/11
02/12/11
03/12/11
www.atpguns.com
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
The Shooter’s Sport Center/Racine, WI /262-681-1040
01/15/11
02/19/11
03/19/11
www.shootersonline.com
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
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© GLOCK, 2010
page Seven
3-Match Series Results
Shooters of America
April 15, May 19, June 19, 2010
A CLASS
B CLASS
B. Mossburg
J.R. Fiveash
D. Walker
R. Harrison
D. Seely
E. Tompkins
C CLASS
B. Vanderbeck
D. Pieratti
E. Tompkins
Palmetto Indoor Range
April 10, May 8, June 12, 2010
A CLASS
B CLASS
J. Zimmerman
S. Bischoff
R. Aguilera
Z. Boros
G. Hueston
R. Newman
Bullseye Marksman
April 3, May 1, June 5, 2010
A CLASS
B CLASS
R. Lauer
T. Hegi
J. Holmes
R. Mabee
R. Meade
J. Peterson, III
C CLASS
A. Bridges
E. Meikle
R. Newman
C CLASS
T. Ford
J. Sanderson
J. Peterson, III
ATP Gun Range
March 13, April 10, May 8, 2010
A CLASS
B CLASS
D. Beach
A. Boccitto
A. Boccitto
M. Lopez
S. Branham
M. Wilkinson
C CLASS
R. Linnebaur
J. Clark Jr.
M. Wilkinson
New Albany Shooting Range
January 23, February 27, March 27, 2010
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
Brad H.
Kevin J.
Jason H.
Chad G.
Tom B.
Thom T.
Vern W.
John H.
John H.
The Firing Line
February 27, March 27, April 24, 2010
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
K. Parmentier
C. Kim
W. Purseil
M. Tulip
J. Helmuth
K. Johnson
F. Sweet
K. Jonatzke
K. Jonatzke
Center Target Sports
January 16, February 20, March 20, 2010
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
R. Bass
R. Bates
W. Schoonmaker
T. Keys
J. Herbert
C. Cox
T. Hogue
B. Davis
B. Davis
Target Masters
January 31, February 28, March 28, 2010
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
B. Dover
J. Buckner
K. Roche
Shooters Sports Center
January 16, February 20, March 20, 2010
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
M. Williams
D. Buse
T. David
L. Lake
R. Rucinski
S. Janus
H. Derderian
R. Lieberman
R. Lieberman
The Bullet Stop II
January 30, February 27, March 27, 2010
A CLASS
B CLASS
C CLASS
M. Yode
M. Nosekabel
R. Schull
W. Foley
L. Teresa
M. Tatro
M. Camacho
D. Kessler
D. Kessler
The GLOCK 500 Club
(Effective September 23, 2003 )
SF LEAGUE
GS
GLOCK
U SA
500
CLUB
2010 Match Date
Location Match Participant
January-February-March
Center Target Sports
Post Falls, ID
Richard Bass
January-February-March
Shooters of America
Brunswick, GA
Curt Abell
January-February-March
New Albany Shooting Range
New Albany, OH
Marc Dubis, Vern Walker, Brad Hennebert,
Chad Garvin, Kevin Johnson
January-February-March
Bullseye Marksman
Cumming, GA
Jay Holmes, Jason Mathews
February-March-April
The Firing Line
Westland, MI
Keith Parmentier
April-May-June
Palmetto Indoor Range
Hardeeville, SC
Gary Hueston
Winners of High Lady Class
January, 2009 to July, 2009
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2010 Match Date
Location Match Participant
January-February-March
Center Target Sports
Post Falls, ID
Brenda Davis
January-February-March
Shooters of America
Brunswick, GA
Tracy Pieratti
January-February-March
Target Masters
Columbia, MO
Kelley Roche
January-February-March
The Bullet Stop
Wichita, KS
Teresa Lee
February-March-April
The Firing Line
Westland, MI
Lois Kaminski
March-April-May
ATP Gun Shop and Range
Summerville, SC
Della Wilkinson
April-May-June
Palmetto Indoor Range
Hardeeville, SC
Cynthia Bishop
© GLOCK, 2010
The GLOCK Report® / Volume II, 2010
Attention Law Enforcement Officers!.
GSSF now offers Law Enforcement Agency Memberships. To qualify for this special offer, simply select up
to 6 of your officers, fill out the form below and send
it in to GSSF! Additional officers beyond the first 6 can
The GLOCK Report® / Volume II, 2010
join GSSF at the reduced rate of $15 per officer.
Bring your Agency to a GLOCK match, have fun and
win prizes! You can join, renew, locate matches and
register at our website: www.gssfonline.com.
© GLOCK, 2010
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I
thought that this was a great shot of my G17 in action
at the February 13th match in Orlando, FL. Yes, the
plate is on its way down.
This was my first GSSF Match. It was awesome!
It was so well-organized and fun. Mike, the Armorer,
was hysterical. It was a great day. I will go to as many
as I can. It is well worth the travel time. Thank you for
all you do for the members!
D.D.
Florida
C. J. A., with her
GLOCK .45 ACP
REALLY
meet the
Women of
GSSF in the
Vol. l, 2011
issue of
The GLOCK
Report!
page Ten
© GLOCK, 2010
The GLOCK Report® / Volume II, 2010
Member’s Corner
Volume II, 2010
Pistol Giveaway Winner
I
would like to take a minute to share a personal
testament to the widespread appeal and shootability
of GLOCK pistols. I recently attended a 2½ day advanced
concealed carry pistol course. There were 10 students and
over the course of the weekend 5 different instructors.
Although the course was in no way affiliated with
GLOCK, Inc. or GLOCK Professional, Inc. all but one of
the 15 shooters present were using either a G19
or G26. The one person shooting a polymer
frame pistol from another manufacturer was
plagued by malfunctions which he dismissed
as ammunition-related. Ammo-related or
not, none of the GLOCKs (many shooting the
very same ammo) choked. In fact, all of the
GLOCKs ran like champions.
As a Certified GLOCK Armorer (thanks
to my GSSF membership), I spent the better
part of a lunch break showing some of the
other students how to detail strip, clean and
properly lube their GLOCKs. They were all
impressed with how simple the process was.
Prior to my demonstration, each expressed
concern that it would be too complicated.
Each admitted to having never done more
than a field strip of their respective GLOCKs.
None had ever applied lubrication to their
GLOCK (yet the weapons continued to function
flawlessly). I encouraged the students to join
GSSF, and take advantage of the Armorer’s
Course for themselves.
Thanks again for producing quality products,
and for the opportunity to take the Armorer’s Course
as part of my GSSF membership. As a direct result
of the AC, I now have more confidence in both myself
and my weapon.
K.L.
Georgia
A Family That Shoots
Together…
M
y wife and I are both police officers and GLOCK
Armorers, and we have been taking our kids to
the range since they could walk. After talking to Alan
Ramsey about the GSSF matches, we decided to give
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them a try. We attended our first GSSF match in August,
2009 in Columbia, S.C. We started by using our issued
GLOCK pistols, but soon decided to purchase a G17
and G19 for our kids to use. Attending GSSF matches
quickly became something that we all look forward
to, and we have attended matches in North Carolina,
South Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia. We practice
for the matches together and look forward to each
one. GSSF is a great way to teach both kids and adults
gun safety and responsibility. Handling firearms in a
proper, safe manner is the best way to keep kids safe
around guns.
My sons enjoy range time with their GLOCKs, but
my eleven-year-old daughter has taken a very serious
interest in shooting. Her birthday wish for this year includes a G34 in OD. She continues to practice and refine her shooting skills. Shooting, and competing at the
GSSF matches are her favorite things to do.
GSSF matches are great family events. They provide
friendly, competitive experiences for all of us. It is also
good for my wife and me, as police officers, to see the
level of marksmanship that is out there, and use it as a
learning experience. Thanks to all of the people who
work for the GLOCK Sport Shooting Foundation for
the hard work you do to make these matches happen.
R. R.
North Carolina
© GLOCK, 2010
page Eleven
Member’s Corner
GSSF…a Life Changer
T
hanks to GSSF and my brother, my life has been
changed forever.
A few years ago my paintball partner and good friend
broke his back, and had to have several surgeries. His
wife and I hoped that the surgeries would restore him
to his old self. Unfortunately, the back injury ended his
paintball days for good, and as the depression of having
to give up paintball set in, his motivation to get out
slipped away. I tried to continue to compete in paintball
but it just wasn’t the same without my partner on the
field. There were changes taking place in my life during
this time as well, and I, too, lost my passion for paintball.
Life became mundane and boring—there were no more
road trips, and no more competitions to test my skills
and marksmanship. However, that all changed about a
year ago when my older brother invited my friend and
me to a GSSF match.
My brother, who is an accomplished pistol shooter,
was professionally trained in the U.S. Military and law
enforcement. He has used GLOCK pistols since 1990
Both my former paintball partner and I have made
many new friends at GSSF matches. It has truly
changed my life, and given me an exciting new hobby.
It has motivated me to be politically active and
monitor laws that are being enacted regarding gun
control. GSSF has brought back those road trips with
friends, and the fire of competition that allows me to
test myself and my skills.
GSSF has also inspired me to purchase more than
one GLOCK pistol. I now own several GLOCKs: a
G17, G19, G34 and G21, and want to win or purchase a
G26. I enjoy shooting the different categories in GSSF.
I am so motivated by GLOCK and GSSF that I display
the GLOCK logo on my van, and I became certified as
a GLOCK Armorer. This year, I have renewed my GSSF
membership for three more years and hope to someday
be a life member. After all, GLOCK isn’t a hobby—it’s a
way of life! Thanks so much!
F. F.
California
You Can’t Mess
with Perfection
I
in both his military and law enforcement careers. Yes,
even in the U.S. Military he used GLOCKs, and I have
the pictures to prove it. Growing up, my brothers and I
occasionally would go shooting at the local range, but
for me the passion for shooting and pistols was never
as strong as my brothers’.
That all changed for me at my first GSSF match. I
discovered a new enthusiasm for GLOCK pistols and
sport shooting. I had the greatest time and became
involved in an awesome new sport. Better than any
roller coaster or any vacation! I felt the fire come alive,
and GSSF opened my eyes to shooting for the first time.
I finally understood the passion that my brother has
embraced for 20+ years. It has made my relationship
with my brother closer than ever before.
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first came in contact with GLOCK in
1996, when a G22 was issued to me as a
Washington State police officer. It was love at
first grip! The GLOCK fits into my hand easily,
and the target aquisition is simple. I then
purchased a G21 for personal use. Shooting
is the one and only hobby that I truly enjoy,
and is something that I can share with my wife
and five children. My passion for GLOCK is
based on the ease of shooting, the durability
and survivability of the weapon. It stands
up to the elements well in everyday use, and
fires with very few weapon malfunctions.
GLOCK is my gun of choice, and I am a
GLOCK- only owner.
My wife gave me a G22 for my 40th birthday. The
feature I love best about this weapon is the new grip.
My next purchase will be the G27.
I am a true believer in the craftsmenship that it takes
to achieve GLOCK perfection. I am looking forward
to entering a future GSSF match, and am thankful to
Gaston Glock, GLOCK, Inc. and GSSF for holding these
matches throughout the United States.
I am a new member of the GSSF family, and look
forward to all that this program has to offer to me and
my family.
G. B.
Georgia
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No Cure for GLOCK-oma
I
have an older brother who taught me about guns at
an early age—I was 5 or 6 years old, about the age
when you get your first B.B. gun. And, of course, yours
is better than any of your friends’ B.B. guns (even if
they’re the same brand).
I mentioned this because I felt that way again when I
purchased my first GLOCK in 1992 while I was stationed
at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas. In a funny way, I felt like I
finally owned, not only the best handgun ever made,
but the ONLY one, like the B.B. gun. My loyal feelings
about GLOCK, and its superiority over any and all other
brands is a natural, common-sense way to go. That is
why I have “GLOCK-oma”—the perfect name for the
realization one gets after an introduction to GLOCK.
I am looking forward to my first GSSF match in Salt
Lake City, UT. My hat’s off to Mr. Glock and all who are
on the GLOCK team—I salute you!
A few weeks later I bought it from him with one proviso:
If I ever sold it, I had to offer it to him first.
Financial difficulties a few years later forced me to
sell it back to him, but at least it was still in the “family.”
Since that time, he sold it to another mutual friend with
the same proviso, and got it back from this friend. Now,
just a few weeks ago, it has come full circle; I bought
it back from him again with the same proviso. This
time he is in for a long wait to get it back! However,
he took one look at my new G22 RTF and was really
impressed with the RTF model. I think he is leaning
towards a G17 RTF.
B. L.
Florida
J.E.
Nevada
How I Became a
Fan of GLOCK Pistols
I
don’t remember the exact year, but I recall that it was
during the late 80’s when a lifelong friend’s wife came
to me and said that she wanted to buy him a new gun
for, I think, their anniversary. She asked me if he had
mentioned one he liked. I told her that at the time he
was really interested in this new pistol—the GLOCK
“Safe-Action.” She ended up purchasing a G23 for him.
This was actually the first time that I had been able
to handle a GLOCK. I remember being amazed at the
natural pointability of it, although then we were not in a
place where I could shoot it. I do remember expressing
skepticism of a pistol without the external mechanical
safety to which I was so accustomed. This seems silly
telling it today, as I was a revolver lover and they had
no external safeties.
One day my friend came to me and asked me to take
his G23 to the range and check it out. The problem was
that when he was shooting it periodically it would fail
to feed. I said that I’d be happy to, and although I was
unfamiliar with GLOCK pistols, I would see what I could
find out. I took it to the range, and read the instruction
manual (that was how new they were to me). I ran 100
rounds through it and after the first magazine, I was
in love. I shot that gun right-handed (my strong hand);
I shot it left-handed; one-handed bullseye stance and
two- handed. I shot it all but upside down and had no
failures or malfunctions of any kind. When I returned
to work the next day I told him I could not make it
malfunction, and then started kidding him about “limpwristing” his GLOCK. We went to the range together the
following weekend, and I worked with him on his grip
technique—the GLOCK performed flawlessly. During
this shooting session, I was sold forever on the GLOCK.
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A True Family Affair
M
y whole family and I had a great time at the Beaver
State Ballistic Challenge last week. It almost goes
without saying that GLOCK makes the best pistols. I
shoot my new G17, and my two kids share the G19. I
want to thank you all at GLOCK and GSSF for a really
memorable match this year. My daughter and I have
been competing in the local matches for several years
here in Oregon and Washington, and we really have a
good time.
This year my wife, sister, brother-in-law and son
joined us. At eleven years old, it was my son’s very first
match, and now I can’t get him to take his GLOCK hat
off. What impressed me, probably more than anything, is
how professional the range officers were and how they
encouraged my son, and made him feel comfortable.
We experienced the same thing when my daughter
started shooting at the same age. Very cool! The enclosed
picture is one that I took when the range officer said
“C’mon dad! That’s some great shooting. Get a picture!”
Thanks again.
D. W.
Washington State
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Member’s Corner
Glock Around the Clock
I
am an NRA Certified Instructor and Chief Range
Safety Officer, and it is very rare that my wife and
I are anywhere without a GLOCK. Hence, “GLOCK
around the clock!”
Handgun shooting and reloading have been in my
life for more years than I can remember. I think the
Dead Sea was still perfectly healthy when I first started.
Revolvers were still “king” back then, and I still have a
number of great Smith & Wesson wheel guns. About
nine years ago, on the advice of a person who should
have known better, I purchased two brand “X” semiautos, a .40 cal. for me and 9mm for my wife.
From the beginning, those brand “X” guns
malfunctioned, regardless of ammunition, magazines
or care. Both went back to the manufacturer more than
once for repair. They were re-slided, re-framed and,
essentially, re-everythinged. They never ran. Another
owner of brand “X” said it best: “I even tried to use the
gun as a pencil holder, but it wouldn’t feed those, either.”
After the final trips back to the factory for complete
rebuilds, I dumped them for GLOCKs and have been a
happy camper ever since. When my wife first handled a
GLOCK, she was taken by the G30 in .45 ACP—quite a
jump from a mouse gun in 9mm. Her very first shot with
the G30 drilled the X-ring, and she exclaimed, “I love
this gun!” She is still in love with her G30 and has shot
it recreationally, in leagues and in matches ever since.
My first GLOCK was the model 27 in .40 S&W, which
my wife says stands for Short and Wimpy! Eventually,
I had to even the playing field, and bought a G21SF
in .45 ACP for Christmas of last year. We still have all
three GLOCKs with no intention of selling or trading
any of them. I have made a few, relatively minor,
modifications to all my GLOCKs: tritium night front
sights, extended slide releases, extended magazine
releases and Hogue grip sleeves (our fingers are fairly
long, and can handle the extra girth). On the G27, I
added Pierce magazine extenders to give a place for
my “pinky” finger. Now, we just shoot them, and I clean
them every now and then.
Ed’s Public Safety in Georgia told me about GSSF
last year, when I purchased my G21SF. Even with the
$35 membership fee, shipping and FFL transfer charge,
I saved the better part of $100. I am hooked—a certified
GLOCK junkie! A G35 and the new G22 GEN4 are now
on my wish list.
In my classes, we always address purchasing
handguns. While there is a very small number of other
semi-auto manufacturers that have reliability approaching
GLOCK’s, none exceeds GLOCK. Absolute, 100% reliability
is the minimum requirement for a defensive firearm.
My first recommendation for a semi-auto is always
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GLOCK, and many students have purchased GLOCKs
on my recommendation. I have yet to have anyone
complain about having purchased a GLOCK.
We intend to shoot at the GSSF match in Indianapolis
this year, and I’m looking forward to meeting other
GLOCK owners and GLOCK representatives. Finally, I am
considering enrolling in a GLOCK Armorer’s Course,
when one comes to a location reasonably close.
R. A.
Indiana
Found a New Sport!
I
have been shooting recreationally off and on for
as far back as I can remember, but it wasn’t until I
recently joined a local gun club that I found out about
the sport of competitive shooting. I was (and still am)
so excited! Having a healthy competitive spirit, and
being someone who enjoys shooting, it almost seemed
like a dream come true. I immediately began researching
the different practical shooting disciplines to see which
would be the best fit for me, and what firearms people
can and do use in each of them.
I decided that everything was going to depend on
my chosen firearm. My main concerns were reliability,
accuracy and value—in that order. Time and time again,
I found myself coming back to GLOCK. I consulted
fellow shooters and poured over the internet, reading
blogs and message boards, and the vast majority of
them seemed to confirm what I had already concluded;
GLOCK is the reigning champion, and won’t be
relinquishing the title anytime soon.
I settled on a G34 for my first competition firearm,
and I am extremely pleased with it. Zero failures, and
an accuracy hindered only by my own unrefined ability.
My first GSSF match will be coming up soon, and I
am practicing nearly every weekend. Along with two
other GSSF matches in my local area this year, I will be
attending the GLOCK Armorer’s Course since it’s open
to GSSF members. It’s interesting how such a small
investment can lead to so many possibilities and
adventures! Happy shooting!
J. S.
Oregon
A Great Protector
I
recently purchased, and now carry, a new Generation
4 G17. It’s my latest favorite carry piece. The new
dual recoil spring and revised grip texture make it a
pleasure to shoot in all conditions. I learned how to
shoot on a Generation 3 G23, so I guess you could say
that GLOCK has been with me from the beginning. As
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time went on, I switched to other sidearms, and carried
a different 9mm during my time as a reserve officer, but
I came back to GLOCK to “protect and serve.” Now, it
stays with me all day.
When I married, my wife decided that she wanted
to learn how to shoot, so GLOCK once again became
an integral part of my life. The price makes it a lot
easier for those of us who are tight on money to be able
to afford, but, at the same time, we are not sacrificing
quality more commonly found on more expensive
pistols. This factor, combined with the accuracy,
reliability and magazine capacity of the various GLOCKs
on the market makes them the perfect handguns for
the protection of my family, and is one of the few
pistols that my wife will shoot. She is good with it, and
W
e at GLOCK, Inc. and GSSF greatly value your
letters and photos describing your GLOCK/GSSF
experiences. In order to facilitate quality publication of
those letters and photos, we are offering some guidelines
which we hope that you will find valuable.
Letters
You may have noticed that we do not publish personal
names, other than those of GLOCK or GSSF personnel,
in Member’s Corner. If you are writing to describe
a GLOCK/GSSF experience involving another person or persons, please provide an identifier(s) such
as “my wife/husband,” “my son,” “my daughter,” “my
friend(s),” etc., and not personal names.
Photos
Regular “Camera Store” prints are fine, but please do
not write on the back(s) with a sharp instrument, such
as a ballpoint pen, and NEVER on the front(s).
there is a comfort knowing that my G17 will fire if she
needs it to do so. All I need is a sub-compact for her,
and we will be all set.
I take the protection of my family very seriously, but
in these tough times, I don’t have the luxury of buying
a high-dollar pistol. With GLOCK, it doesn’t have to be
expensive to be a fine protector.
Now that I’m in GSSF, I plan on practicing and
becoming very involved in sport shooting. It’s so
great to know that there is a quality venue in which to
practice the skills on which my family may depend to
keep themselves safe. Thank you GSSF!
K. F.
Indiana
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Another excellent option for submission is to email
both your letter and digital photos to [email protected];
subject line: Member’s Corner.
We hope that you will find these guidelines useful, and
will help to ensure that your GLOCK/GSSF experiences
appear in Member’s Corner in a quality fashion.
GSSF recently registered our 80,000th member,
and celebrated that milestone by awarding him
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Our 80,000th member is Jack D. Anderson
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A Great Match!
I
am 13 years old, and have been shooting guns for
approximately seven years. My granddad has taught
me everything I know about guns and shooting guns.
My first GSSF shoot was an indoor match in Wichita,
Kansas. Just last weekend, my granddad invited me to
an outdoor match (my second shoot) in Grand Island,
Nebraska. During the whole trip up to Nebraska, I was
really excited and ready to shoot. When we finally got
there, I first registered in the Civilian and the Competition
classes. Then, I walked around looking and seeing how
each stage works.
After that, it was time for me to shoot the “GLOCK
’M” course. Since it was my first outdoor match, all of
a sudden I got nervous. My granddad said it’s normal
to be nervous, but that didn’t help me become less
nervous. I walked up to the spot where I needed to be,
got the G17 out of my bag, put the magazine in, and
pulled the slide back.
was so proud of myself for shooting that well! My total
score for my second day was 127.57, which is 33.04
better than my first day.
If any other Juniors are reading this, and you get
nervous at a match, try not to worry about it, because
it will soon go away right when you pull the trigger for
the first shot of the match.
L. M.
Oklahoma
A Winning First-Timer
I
would like to take a minute to thank you so
incredibly much for hosting the GSSF match. Both
my 10 year old son and I shot this together, and it was
our very first one. We had such a great time together,
and it appears that he actually won the Junior class!
Not too bad for his first time out! I am confident that
you’ll be seeing much more of him, as he and kids his
age are definitely the future of this sport. Who knows,
he may be shooting for GLOCK someday. Well, enough
of the parental pride…
Again, thank you for your support, knowledge, great
customer service and just all-around pleasantness and
engagement. It means so much to me and my son that
your organization is so encouraging and welcoming!
R. N.
Nevada
Love At First Shot
I
Then the range officer said “Shooter ready? Stand
by,” and then the buzzer went off. I raised my GLOCK
and squeezed the trigger. Right after the first round went
off, I wasn’t nervous any more. When I shot my third
string, I forgot to shoot the steel popper. I remembered
right when I took the magazine out, so I shoved it back
in and shot the popper. I felt so stupid, but everyone
makes mistakes. I went on and shot “GLOCK the
Plates” and “5 to GLOCK.” That day, I shot the Civilian
class, and my granddad showed me how to find my total
score. For the Civilian class, my total time was 160.61.
The next day, I came back and shot the Competition
class with the G17. That day is when I shot my best
time in “GLOCK the Plates,” which was 5.69 seconds. I
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am fifteen years old and have been shooting since I
was eleven. After I took the Hunters’ Safety course
and joined 4-H Shooting Sports, my dad started to take
an interest in GLOCKs. When we joined a local gun
club, one of the members was kind enough to let me
shoot his G17. After that, I fell in love with it because it
was easy to use, lightweight and incredibly fun. Within
months we had bought our very own G17.
When we found out about a GLOCK-style match that
our club was putting on I was excited to try it. After
having a blast shooting in that, I moved on to the real
thing, participating in an official GSSF match in July.
Both my dad and I worked the match and then took
our turns shooting. It was over before I knew it but, I
decided I wanted to do it again and soon.
The next year we came back. At the beginning of the
day I had decided that my goal was to shoot a 150 or less,
more than a hundred points below my previous score.
Since I am the only junior female who participates
in our local GLOCK match, I had only myself to beat.
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When I finally tallied up my score I ended up with a
150.9. Boy, was I ecstatic!
I am planning to participate in this year’s GSSF
match as well. This gun is wonderful. I always enjoy
shooting it, whether in a match or just at the range. The
matches are well orchestrated, and are a great way to
spend a weekend—I would recommend them to anyone
who is interested in shooting. I hope that more people
join GSSF and attend the matches.
S. S.
Ohio
Welcoming a Visitor
T
his year our family hosted a foreign exchange
student from France. She was a 16-year-old high
school student who had never been around firearms,
or even seen them other than in movies. I figured since
she wanted to really “experience” America she needed
to get a taste of real freedom, so I took her to the range
to introduce her to my G17. After a lesson in safety
and handling the G17 with some dry fire practice, she
loaded up and fired at the paper target. The G17 made
it easy for her to hit on target, and with the simple
controls of a GLOCK her learning curve was very short.
She picked it up right away, and just enjoyed the whole
range session. I could almost not get her to stop, which
actually was a good thing. I hope that when she gets
home to France that, somehow, she could get involved
in some kind of shooting discipline because she has an
aptitude for shooting that could grow and expand into
a lifelong activity that she could pass on to her family.
I know that my 15-year-old daughter enjoyed shooting
with her, and showing her how Americans recreate
with the freedom a lot of other parts of the world have
lost or given away. I know that I don’t want to be like
the rest of the world!
B. C.
Washington State
New Additions to the GSSF Family:
Ashlyn Raelle,
daughter of
Mary Ann
and Michael
Dombek
Ashlyn, daughter of
Cody Shannon and
Lindsey Moeller
Violet,
daughter
of Jeremy
and Angela
Van Gieson
Selene, daughter
of Rich and
Nicole Labrocca
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Mr. Scotty Banks
S
cotty Banks is the newest person to join GLOCK
Professional, Inc., to work primarily with GSSF as a
Match Coordinator, and also with the Training Division.
Scotty comes over from the Technical Services section of
GLOCK, where he distinguished himself as a positive and
dedicated employee. You may have noticed Scotty at several
GSSF matches over the past several years, working away at
the Armorer’s bench, or out on the range with customers.
He always gave complete and cheerful attention to everyone,
young and old alike, emphasizing safe and accurate shooting.
Scotty is proud of his service to his country with the
United States Marine Corps (and we thank him for it!) and
also worked with a local Georgia sheriff’s office as a sworn
deputy in several capacities, including SWAT, before coming
to GLOCK. As GSSF has expanded with more members and
matches, we looked for the best person to step up to a number
of tasks. We certainly found the best with Scotty Banks!
A recent graduate of the Rogers Shooting School, Scotty
has been, and will continue to be at GSSF matches, getting
the competitors set up administratively, working on the range
and probably pinch-hitting at the Armorer’s bench. He’s
there to do whatever he can for GSSF members and GLOCK
customers.
Welcome to GSSF, Scotty Banks!
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