GLOCKS US VS. AUSTRIA

[kuletchi]

ANY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE 2 ASIDE FROM WHERE ITS MADE?

[INFAMOUS762X39]

Yes, If the Glock you have says Austria on the slide it is the original tennifer treatment under the finish, new or old. If the slide says USA on the slide like some G17s and G22s do then it's the USA approved 'Melonite/tennifer' treatment.

That's the only thing I can think of at the moment...

[Bug Splat]

I think Austria sounds more sexy

[ninjawho?]

austrian glocks are transported by unicorns to your lgs..

[Shenaniguns]

The difference is one needs to be SSE and the other doesn't.

[LeadSlinger585]

austrian glocks are transported by unicorns to your lgs..

I heard it was Valkries riding unicorns...

[Jet Setter]

I am trying to find the source butt I read somewhere that the USA made Glocks are usually for a promotion/limited run given as gifts to "special" people. They don't make that many USA versions. Only real difference to me is the stamp on the slide and it is off-roster.

[Jet Setter]

It is also apparently worth the same as a bar of gold according to some of the sellers posting in the marketplace. Sillyness...

[G21Shooter]

I am trying to find the source butt I read somewhere that the USA made Glocks are usually for a promotion/limited run given as gifts to "special" people. They don't make that many USA versions. Only real difference to me is the stamp on the slide and it is off-roster.

Most US make Glocks are made to export to other countries that do not accept product from Austria.

[Shenaniguns]

I am trying to find the source butt I read somewhere that the USA made Glocks are usually for a promotion/limited run given as gifts to "special" people. They don't make that many USA versions. Only real difference to me is the stamp on the slide and it is off-roster.

Incorrect

Most US make Glocks are made to export to other countries that do not accept product from Austria.

Correct, with some sold here.

[Jet Setter]

Thanks for the correction, Shenaniguns. Still can't find the source. Must have been something else.

[Ronin4555]

EEE (police equipment store) in San Diego gets the Gen3 USA made glocks in from time to time but they're off roster and only sold to LEOs. No difference other than markings....these can also be found at the end of double rainbows.

[uhlan1]

Most US make Glocks are made to export to other countries that do not accept product from Austria.

Who doesn't accept product from Austria? They're pretty much like the Swiss and Swedes. They don't even belong to NATO. I can't think of anyone pissed off at Austria. Heck, they probably even get along with "Big Fatty #3" in the DPRK.
I believe Glock started making guns here so they could bid on US government foreign contract/aid like the 17k G!7 order they won through the US government for IRAQ.
Think about it. If the US is going to take bids to provide pistols to every cop in Afghanistan, they aren't going to take a bid from CZ. Every US pistol manufacturer will be in their Senator's office on The Hill having a hissy fit. Producing guns here removes the "not made in America political obstacle to winning government contracts for export.

[jdben92883]

I recently picked up an Austrian Gen4 G23 and a USA Gen4 G27. Both of them have the same slide finish which both happen to be different than all of my other glocks. The new finish is slightly more mottled. I actually like it better. So is the outside finish the same between country's of origin but the treatments underneath different?

Yes, If the Glock you have says Austria on the slide it is the original tennifer treatment under the finish, new or old. If the slide says USA on the slide like some G17s and G22s do then it's the USA approved 'Melonite/tennifer' treatment.

That's the only thing I can think of at the moment...

[FatCity67]

Keynesians vs Austrians