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ISBN
9780307719959
Book Title
Glock : the Rise of America's Gun
Item Length
8in
Publisher
Crown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
Publication Year
2013
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.6in
Author
Paul M. Barrett
Genre
Antiques & Collectibles, Sports & Recreation, History, Social Science
Topic
Shooting, Military / Weapons, Social History, Violence in Society, Firearms & Weapons
Item Width
5.2in
Item Weight
8 Oz
Number of Pages
320 Pages

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The Glock pistol is America's Gun. It has been rhapsodized by hip-hop artists and coveted by cops and crooks alike. Created in 1982 by Gaston Glock, the pistol arrived in America at a fortuitous time. Law enforcement agencies had concluded that their agents and officers, armed with standard six-round revolvers, were getting "outgunned" by drug dealers with semi-automatic pistols; they needed a new gun. With its lightweight plastic frame and large-capacity spring-action magazine, the Glock was the gun of the future. You could drop it underwater, toss it from a helicopter, or leave it out in the snow, and it would still fire. It was reliable, accurate, lightweight, and cheaper to produce than Smith and Wesson's revolver. Filled with corporate intrigue, political maneuvering, Hollywood glitz, bloody shoot-outs--and an attempt on Gaston Glock's life by a former lieutenant-- Glock is not only the inside account of how Glock the company went about marketing its pistol to police agencies and later the public, but also a compelling chronicle of the evolution of gun culture in America.

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Publisher
Crown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
0307719952
ISBN-13
9780307719959
eBay Product ID (ePID)
117355848

Product Key Features

Book Title
Glock : the Rise of America's Gun
Author
Paul M. Barrett
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Shooting, Military / Weapons, Social History, Violence in Society, Firearms & Weapons
Publication Year
2013
Genre
Antiques & Collectibles, Sports & Recreation, History, Social Science
Number of Pages
320 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
8in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
5.2in
Item Weight
8 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Hd9744.P584g563 2013
Reviews
"This book-from a top-notch reporter-will enlighten you about both gun culture and business culture. It's fascinating, even-handed, and packs considerable punch!" -Bill McKibben, bestselling author of The End of Nature , Deep Economy , and The Age of Missing Information   "Glock is a riveting tale with masterful pacing and meticulous research. Paul Barrett knows his subject intimately, and it shows. . . . It's a must-read for anyone with an interest in handguns or the firearm industry or even American pop culture." -Cameron Hopkins, editor in chief, Combat Tactics magazine ; American Rifleman's Industry Insider blog "With his customary insight and crystal-clear style, Paul Barrett has told the story of how a simple toolmaker from Austria came to be the dominant force in the manufacture and sale of pistols in the United States. . . . Glock is not at all just for the gun enthusiast. This book is for anyone concerned about the level of gun violence in America, and that should be all of us." -Richard Aborn, president, Citizens Crime Commission of New York City; former president, Handgun Control, Inc.   "Glock is a great read. Very informative from both a technical and historical standpoint-warts and all." -Frank A. DiNuzzo, chief firearms instructor, New York State Police (ret.); chief instructor, Glock, Inc. (ret.)   "Paul Barrett's Glock is a fascinating and bizarre tale of an entrepreneur, a weapon, and a nation's love affair with guns." -Jeffrey Toobin, staff writer, The New Yorker ; author of The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court   "Colt, Smith & Wesson, Winchester, Remington: These were the American firearms industry's major players for 150 years. In the 1980s they were joined by a foreign upstart, Glock, which soon overtook them all. Paul M. Barrett ably investigates Glock's seemingly inexorable rise to power, profit, and predominance in this riveting story of how a plastic Austrian pistol...transformed into America's chosen gun." -Alexander Rose, author of American Rifle: A Biography    "It's a story that pulls back the curtain on a secretive company that was apparently willing to do whatever it took to be successful. And it's a heckuva good read." -Jim Shepherd, The Outdoor Wire "Offering huge discounts and shrewdly marketing to police from its facility in Smyrna, Ga., [Glock] employed Gold Club strippers and Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders to attract crowds, entertain clients and lend the pistol a sexy cachet that grew exponentially when it popped up all over TV and movies as the gun of choice for cops and killers alike. . . A colorful case study of the manufacturer who beat long-entrenched, legendary brands at their own game." - Kirkus 
Table of Content
Contents CHAPTER 1 SHOOTOUT IN MIAMI 1 CHAPTER 2 "PISTOL OF THE FUTURE" 6 CHAPTER 3 "ONE UGLY AND ALL- BUSINESS- LOOKING PIECE OF SELF- DEFENSE HARDWARE" 20 CHAPTER 4 "PLASTIC PERFECTION" 25 CHAPTER 5 "HIJACKER'S SPECIAL" 33 CHAPTER 6 "SUPER GUN" 51 CHAPTER 7 GOING HOLLYWOOD 68 CHAPTER 8 THE MARK OF CAIN 84 CHAPTER 9 "COPY THE MOTHERFUCKER" 92 CHAPTER 10 MASSACRE IN K ILLEEN 106 CHAPTER 11 LAWYERS, GUNS, AND MONEY 116 CHAPTER 12 "KA- BOOM" 130 CHAPTER 13 POCKET ROCKETS 149 CHAPTER 14 "MY WAY" 161 CHAPTER 15 GLOCK CULTURE 181 CHAPTER 16 GLOCK GOES TO THE WHITE HOUSE 194 CHAPTER 17 AN ASSASSIN'S ATTACK 213 CHAPTER 18 "MONOPOLY MONEY" 223 CHAPTER 19 THE IMPACT OF THE AUSTRIAN PISTOL: GOOD FOR AMERICA? 240 EPILOGUE 262 AFTERWORD 269 Acknowledgments 277 Selected Bibliography 279 Source Notes 281 Index 289
Copyright Date
2013
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2016-373413
Dewey Decimal
338.7/683432509436
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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  • by edk4341
    Mar 08, 2016

    NOT A TECHNICAL BOOK

    Book gives history and policy moves. Shrewd people who saw political situations and made the company even more profitable by changing the police and civilian markets while gun control advocates were trying to destroy GLOCK. A lot of interesting anecdotes and observations. I loved authors sense of humor that also respected people. I'm going to investigate his other books.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: thecandidcow

  • by s2t2_73
    Feb 04, 2020

    Glock: when opportunity knocked.

    While the Glock handgun is obviously mentioned in this book, Barrett is focused on the man Glock, the growth of his company and the marketing of his product. A very readable, informative and entertaining publication.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

  • by thana357
    Jul 16, 2016

    Glock history that will not bore you to death

    This book is the most comprehensive story of Glock . The story starts with FBI Miami Dade county shoot out and move along the parallel history of American law enforcement quest for up to date firearms and Glock innovation by Austrian engineer. The book tells story about how Glock became an icon and part of pop culture. It is surprisingly fun and entertaining book to read. One word of advice this is not a how to book so there is no assembly/disassembly, how to repair Glock in this book. You don't have to be a Glockster to enjoy this book.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: innersleeve-1

  • by wmpj
    Jun 15, 2021

    Glock

    very enjoyable story of the life of Glock firearms, great for any Glock owner

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

  • by kerry1959_kjd
    Feb 26, 2022

    A good addition to your gun Library

    Very interesting reading on the history of Glock Manufacturing

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: goodwillminnesota

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