Steyr GB - The First Glock Victim
The Steyr GB, a 9mm gas-delayed blowback pistol, was an innovative design that ultimately lost to the Glock 17 in Austrian military trials. It features an 18-round magazine and a unique gas brake system, but suffered from reliability issues, particularly when the gas system heated up. Despite its advanced features for the time, its complexity and performance limitations led to its failure in military competitions.









