This expert-level entry details the history and technical innovations of the Glock 17, drawing from its development for Austrian military trials to its global adoption. It highlights Gaston Glock's background as a chemical engineer, his pioneering use of polymer injection molding and ferric nitrocarburizing, and the rigorous testing that led to the Glock 17's success. The entry also clarifies its naming convention and its influence on modern firearm design.
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