How to Load a Glock Pistol

Glock Incorporated was the first firearm manufacturer to successfully manufacture a firearm that operates on a polymer receiver. Based on designs by Gaston Glock, the Glock series of pistols includes several features not often seen in handguns. These features include a completely internal striker system (The Glock does not use a hammer), a safety built into the trigger assembly and interchangeable and customizable parts for each model. Glock Inc. manufactures pistols that fire 9mm, .40 S&W, 10mm and .45 ACP ammunition for U.S. purchase as well as pistols that fire .380 ACP ammunition for markets outside of the United States.

Instructions

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      Grasp the slide firmly and pull it back. If there is an empty magazine loaded into the magazine well, the slide will automatically lock to the rear. If an empty magazine is not in the magazine well, raise the slide catch on the left side of the frame to lock the slide to the rear.

    • 2

      Observe the chamber to ensure that there are no barrel obstructions. Never look down the front end of the barrel to look for obstructions.

    • 3

      Eject the empty magazine if one is present. The magazine release button is located on the left side of the grip.

    • 4

      Insert a loaded magazine into the magazine well. You will hear a click when the magazine is properly seated.

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      Press the slide catch downward with your thumb. This will chamber the first round from the magazine.