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Volume II, 2007

GLOCK Annual Shoot page 1

GSSF League Results page 4

GSSF League Schedule page 5

GLOCK 500 Club page 6

Member’s Corner pages 7-11

P.V.A at Ft. Benning page 11

Gunny Challenge Comes to Ft. Benning page 12

349th Prefers GLOCK page 13

WIN A GLOCK!WIN A GLOCK!

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Scores and scores of GLOCK pistol owners linked up over the weekend of September 29th

and 30th at the South River Gun Club, outside of Atlanta, GA. Almost 550 entries made this the second largest GSSF match ever, the largest also held at South River several years ago.

Although around one dozen “Master” GLOCK competitors showed up to battle it out for “bragging rights” over the next year, the many amateur civilian and “guardian” (Law Enforcement, U.S. Military and Fire and Rescue personnel) are who the match was designed for. And at the “Annual” this year, GLOCK and GSSF pulled out all the stops to make sure that the customer experience was of the best quality possible. Factory Tech-nicians were present to offer free inspections, give preventive maintenance advice and upgrade older parts. A “side match” offered GLOCK owners a chance to “warm up” with their own GLOCKs or try out the newest GLOCK, the G21 “SF” in .45 Auto. It also gave family

members, spectatorsand non-competitors a

chance to shoot on the GSSF Courses of Fire, laid out with

steel targets providing instant feedback. Jeff Jones, GLOCK’s local District Manager, was cheerily busy over the whole weekend, showing off the SF and safely assisting all through the course of fire.

GLOCK Sales personnel were on hand to offer Team GLOCK

clothing and accessories.

As was Alan Ramsey, Manager of GLOCK Professional, Inc. and Instructor. Alan had set up a laser marksmanship training unit utilizing a GLOCK 17R ( for “Reset”) and constantly had folks waiting in line to try their hand with the “laser gun” and other outdoor games that were set up. “I’m very happy with the match”, he said,

“ and appreciate everyone

coming out to see how they’ll do and have fun, too.”

Practical shooters of the Georgia Section volunteered to run the ranges and move competitors through safely and efficiently. Many consider it to be a mini vacation and enjoy introducing new shooters to competitive shooting. Scott Gilbertson, GSSF Range Master, said, “I especially want to thank all the volunteers for their work and time to assist us with this great event. They do an outstanding job.”

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GSSF Range Master Chris Edwards added, “This is really about a gathering of GLOCK owners, some who are dedicated competitors, some who come to see how they’ll perform in the competitive arena and perhaps learn a bit about shooting. GLOCK, GLOCK Professional and GSSF are absolutely committed to safe firearms

ownership and use, and offer something that’s fun, too!”Preliminary scores are up on the website, www.

gssfonline.com, thanks to the work of Bill and Cindy Noyes, and the awards schedule is expected to be the largest ever!

GLOCK, GLOCK Professional and GSSF would like to thank and congratulate everyone who participated, and invite you to a GSSF match. Come out and shoot to win!

GSSF members from all over converged on the South River Gun Club just outside Conyers, Georgia on

September 29th and 30th, 2007 for the GLOCK Annual Shoot XIV. Over 540 entries made this the second largest GSSF match ever and those present enjoyed a beautiful weekend with near perfect weather conditions.

Multiple target arrays were set up all around the spacious firing range and plenty of ROs were there to help get shooters through the match in a timely manner. Thanks go out to the SRGC members and other experienced Georgia Section volunteers for making this match safe and fun for all.

GLOCK, Inc. and GSSF wanted to make this event better than ever and had a “little something extra” for this year’s loyal members. Along with the regular courses of fire, GSSF staff decided to add some new flavor to this weekend by offering a few other options for those looking to fill in some time between stages.

Georgia GLOCK District Manager Jeff Jones presided over the G21SF Fun Shoot range and over 400 “runs” later, the plate rack and Gunny Match target set-ups surrendered under the withering fire from the GSSF

faithful. Shooters could test-fire the G21SF (over 1500 rounds with no stoppages) or warm up for the match with their own GLOCK pistols. All who took advantage of this opportunity were placed in a drawing to win extended GSSF memberships. Some lucky members won Lifetime, Five Year or Three Year memberships after having a ball banging away at some steel. SRGC also provided another side match “fun house” shoot and many talked about the good times had by those willing to try their hand. GSSF staff also set up a few extra events where anyone could compete for additional GLOCK prizes such as knives, gun cases, backpacks, hats, travel cups, mugs, apparel and other items. A laser shooting competition, an Armorer’s “field strip” game and a bean bag toss were running continuously all weekend. Youngsters got a chance to play and everyone walked away with a prize. Over 1000 entries later, the GSSF prize bin was empty, and the highly-skilled competitors who had “beaten” the games had taken home their “booty.”

GSSF Range Masters Scott Gilbertson and Chris Edwards did another “masterful” job of coordinating everything, and handling all the issues involved with running one of the largest matches anywhere. Scott complimented the volunteers for their support and outstanding efforts again this year. Chris acknowledged the dedication and desire of GSSF members and their willingness to come out, compete and socialize with others while enjoying a safe and exciting match experience.

GSSF staff members Cindy Noyes and Donna Bouchard did another fantastic job with all the administrative

details and had the preliminary results up on the website the very next day. Thanks go out to Bill Noyes for doing yeoman’s work entering scores all weekend and helping out in so many other ways.

GLOCK’s own Ingrid Stewart and Emma Cappucci were on hand to make a plethora of apparel items and other products available at “special” pricing. Many shooters were decked out in official TeamGLOCK gear and looked plenty “cool.”

Visit www.gssfonline.com for scores and information on other GSSF matches held all over the United States. Find a match in your area and bring out all your family and friends for a rip-roaring good time!

From everyone here at the GLOCK Sport Shooting Foundation and GLOCK, Inc., “THANK YOU” to everyone who came out and participated, and “JUST WAIT ‘TIL NEXT YEAR”!

WhAt A MAtCh!WhAt A MAtCh!

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3-Match Series Results3-Match Series ResultsReady, Aim, Fire Jul., Aug., Sep. 2007A CLASS B CLASS C CLASSJ. McGinty J. McGinty A. BenedettiE. Zaiss Jr. R. Schwartzkopf G. SpragueB. Ariyamitr B. Borden, Jr. R. OswaldGLOCK Pistol Winner: A. BenedettiUnlimited Class Winner: B. Oswald

Shooter’s Station Jul., Aug., Sep. 2007A CLASS B CLASS C CLASSS. Whitehead L. Hart J. HartK. Harris G. Byrd R. LawrenceR. Davis K. McBurnett B. CarterGLOCK Pistol Winner: B. Adams

Texas Thunder Range Jul., Aug., Sep. 2007A CLASS B CLASS C CLASSA. Kucher W. Ehman K. HughesD. Aguilar R. McDaniel J. TurnerF. Torres T. Ryman H. KelsheimerGLOCK Pistol Winner: G. Spackman

Bayou Dragon Guns Jul., Aug., Sep. 2007A CLASS B CLASS C CLASSR. Uyeda G. Norton, Jr. L. BerriosR. Uyeda G. Norton, Jr. N. HatzgiondisK. Bailey K. Loetzerich R. BabinGLOCK Pistol Winner: G. ScalesUnlimited Class Winner: G. Norton, Jr.

Rich Mountain Traders Jul., Aug., Sep. 2007A CLASS B CLASS C CLASSJ. Shurley C. Norris T. McCarthurR. Meade J. Williamson J. NeighborsB. Holt W. Trotter M. FrederickGLOCK Pistol Winner: R. Meade

Bulls Eye Marksman Jul., Aug., Sep. 2007A CLASS B CLASS C CLASSB. Olsen R. Richards B. MacKinnonR. Meade R. Adams W. LawlerH. McClain C. Proescher B. Martin IIIGLOCK Pistol Winner: W. Wilson, Jr.

ATP Gun Shop Jul., Aug., Sep. 2007A CLASS B CLASS C CLASSR. Berman R. Aguilera M. NorrisJ. Lank M. Lopez T. BowenS. Degerick G. Batson T. StrahanGLOCK Pistol Winner: A. KopperUnlimited Class Winner: J. Conroy

Autrey’s Armory Jun., Jul., Aug. 2007A CLASS B CLASS C CLASSD. Cofer B. Brady P. SennettG. Webber L. Otwell, Sr. D. HildrethM. Silva L. Bradshaw L. JohnsonGLOCK Pistol Winner: S. FincherUnlimited Class Winner: M. Silva

DFW Gun Range Jun., Jul., Aug. 2007A CLASS B CLASS C CLASSV. Bohn W. HuckabeeS. Jungman R. SeabournR. PetrikGLOCK Pistol Winner: R. Sebourn

LAX Firing Range Jun., Jul., Aug. 2007A CLASS B CLASS C CLASSL. Fukuzawa P. Herman H. CohlK. McGlinchey L. Leatherman G. PeledN. Avery J. Durbin A. WallaceGLOCK Pistol Winner: J. Park

Shooter’s Express Jun., Jul., Aug. 2007A CLASS B CLASS C CLASSK. McCall S. Solesby M. LankfordS. Worth J. Grindstaff P. PicardS. Solesby R. June M. WentworthGLOCK Pistol Winner: J. Gilbert

Blue Ridge Arsenal Jun., Jul., Aug. 2007A CLASS B CLASS C CLASSA. Wallace M. Hicklin D. KirchgessnerG. Prouty M. Whitman W. BrindleyM. Blundell G.Swenson R. MaurerGLOCK Pistol Winner: R. Brown III

Palmetto State Shooting CenterJun., Jul., Aug. 2007A CLASS B CLASS C CLASSR. Berman S. Degerick M. LinscottM. Backiel J. Coder T. StrahanT. Bennett R. Hunter D. ChristianiGLOCK Pistol Winner: B. RushUnlimited Class Winner: J. Zimmerman

Illinois State Rifle AssociationJun., Jul., Aug. 2007A CLASS B CLASS C CLASSR. Pearson M. Weisman D. UhterC. Harms K. Monk K. UhterC. O’Brien T. Kreimeier M. DrackleyGLOCK Pistol Winner: C. O’Brien

Black Wing Shooting CenterMay, Jun., Jul. 2007A CLASS B CLASS C CLASSM. Dubis W. Read M. FraleyT. Hicks S. Leach G. ElamD. King S. Roche L. LongGLOCK Pistol Winner: J. Kreuz

Pannell’s Firearms May, Jun., Jul. 2007A CLASS B CLASS C CLASSS. Baughman D. Parris J. FosterJ. Satterfield J. Neighbors J. TurnerB. Thompson R. George N. CleggGLOCK Pistol Winner: J. Pannell

The Shooters’ Club Apr., May, Jun. 2007A CLASS B CLASS C CLASSR. Uyeda S. Cordes K. LoetzerichG. Norton, Jr. K. Cordes M. FonteJ. Senia G. Hero M. LampkinGLOCK Pistol Winner: G. Norton, Jr.

Bulls Eye Marksman Apr., May, Jun. 2007A CLASS B CLASS C CLASSB. Olsen H. Holmes C. ProescherR. Lauer M. Peppers C. SpraggM. Aviles R. Adams R. LeeGLOCK Pistol Winner: R. Richards

Oakwood Sportsman LodgeApr., May, Jun. 2007A CLASS B CLASS C CLASSB. Olsen C. Cliche M. FrederickGLOCK Pistol Winner: M. Frederick

Shooter’s Station Apr., May, Jun. 2007A CLASS B CLASS C CLASSS. Whitehead G. Byrd J. HartA. Cerde J. Snyder J. CatarineauJ. DeJesus R. Lawrence L. SegrestGLOCK Pistol Winner: P. Gamber

New Albany Shooting RangeApr., May, Jun. 2007A CLASS B CLASS C CLASSB. Hennebert S. Leach D. GoodmanV. Walker E. Ellison C. QuickC. Garvin S. Roche D. LucasGLOCK Pistol Winner: E. EllisonUnlimited Class Winner: M. Dubis

Rich Mountain Traders Apr., May, Jun. 2007A CLASS B CLASS C CLASST. Masters R. Wingate, Jr. W. Morgan IIB. Holt D. Hall J. TurnerH. Teague M. Frederick T. SmithGLOCK Pistol Winner: T. McArthur

Open Range Sports Mar., Apr., May. 2007A CLASS B CLASS C CLASSG. Whitelaw L. Jeter R. ChildersB. Sudduth T. Rone M. MetzgerD. Bosco R. Cook C. DawsonGLOCK Pistol Winner: B. Sudduth

Silver Bullet Firearms Mar., Apr., May. 2007A CLASS B CLASS C CLASSB. Cushman T. McCarthy L. HaverlyR. Harrell R. Dutmer J. LundM. Jacobson S. Cornett K. PottsGLOCK Pistol Winner: T. McCarthy

Duncan’s Outdoor ShopMar., Apr., May. 2007A CLASS B CLASS C CLASSK. LaFramboise M. Dell P. HahnR. McCall M. Reisig E. BrennerK. McCall S. Sherman A. DuncanGLOCK Pistol Winner: T. Bake

Center Target Sports Mar., Apr., May. 2007A CLASS B CLASS C CLASSR. Toulme S. Smith S. FerwerdaR. Wyckoff D. Thomson K. DuncanS. Carlock M. Keys J. SmithGLOCK Pistol Winner: K. Duncan

Texas Thunder Range Feb., Mar., Apr. 2007A CLASS B CLASS C CLASSA. Kucher T. Honeycutt C. AldredgeG. Schneiderheinz M. Smith M. DelarosaT. Reedy J. Laguna M. HendrixGLOCK Pistol Winner: B. Taus

Target World Mar., Mar., Apr. 2007A CLASS B CLASS C CLASSA. Neat J. Spragg K. EvansM. Proctor J. Basinger B. KaroleffJ. Spragg P. Niemeyer B. KaroleffGLOCK Pistol Winner: G. Elam

The Baron’s Den Feb., Mar., Apr. 2007A CLASS B CLASS C CLASSR. Gunter P. Telford T. DruryB. Taylor S. VanDerVeen G. EvansM. Kalsch G. DeBertrand K. KalschGLOCK Pistol Winner: R. Proctor

Sharp Shooting RangeFeb., Mar., Apr. 2007A CLASS B CLASS C CLASST. Hogue M. Frank R. DuncanD. Sawyer R. Doering M. GieseR. Toulme G. Cummings D. ChambersGLOCK Pistol Winner: J. Whitney

Lauhorner Range Feb., Mar., Apr. 2007A CLASS B CLASS C CLASSS. Leach S. Roche E. SamselD. King J. Kreuz L. WassellR. Janes D. Simons L. LongGLOCK Pistol Winner: A. Carrier

JBDR Pistol Range Feb., Mar., Apr. 2007A CLASS B CLASS C CLASST. Masters S. Vandiver S. BornJ. Bouwens A. Little, Jr. M. GrossM. Aviles C. Alexander N. McCallGLOCK Pistol Winner: A. Little, Jr.

Shooter’s Station Jan., Feb., Mar. 2007A CLASS B CLASS C CLASSS. Whitehead G. Byrd D. MartinJ. Winters L. Hart R. LawrenceA. Cerda T. Eudy M. ByrdGLOCK Pistol Winner: L. Hart

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Match ScheduleMatch Schedule3-Match Series Dates

Range Name/Location/Phone 1st 2nd 3rdBlack Wing Shooting Center/Delaware, OH/740-363-7555 09/15/07 10/13/07 11/10/07

Center Target Sports/Post Falls, ID/208-773-2331 09/15/07 10/20/07 11/17/07

Open Range Sports/Crestwood, KY/502-243-8282 09/17/07 10/15/07 11/12/07

Bullseye Marksman/Cumming, GA/678-965-5504 10/06/07 11/03/07 12/01/07

Rich Mountain Traders/East Ellijay, GA/706-635-5686 10/12/07 11/09/07 12/14/07

Shooter’s Station/Conroe, TX/936-588-3333 10/13/07 11/10/07 12/08/07

Sharp Shooting Indoor Range/Spokane, WA/509-535-4444 10/13/07 11/10/07 12/08/07

DFW Gun Club/Dallas, TX/214-630-4866 10/13/07 11/10/07 12/08/07

Bayou Dragon Guns/Marrero, LA/504-689-3663 10/13/07 11/10/07 12/08/07

Eagle 1 L.E. Supply/Raleigh, NC/919-954-1032 10/16/07 11/27/07 12/18/07

Palmetto State Shooting Center/Ridgeland, SC/843-379-4867 11/17/07 12/15/07 01/12/08

**Diamondback Shooters/Lewiston, ID/208-503-0520 01/12/08 02/09/08 03/08/08


Ready, Aim, Fire/Bristol, PA/215-788-5898 01/16/08 02/20/08 03/19/08

Shooter’s Sports Center/Racine, WI/262-681-1040 01/19/08 02/16/08 03/15/08

ATP Gun Shop/Summerville, SC/843-873-2250 01/19/08 02/16/08 03/15/08

New Albany Shooting Range/New Albany, OH/614-939-0112 01/26/08 02/23/08 03/22/08

LAX Firing Range/Inglewood, CA/310-568-1515 02/16/08 03/15/08 04/19/08

Duncan’s Outdoor Shop/Bay City, MI/989-894-6691 03/01/08 04/05/08 05/03/08






NOTE: Those that are italicized are TENTATIVELY on the schedule, but GLOCK has not received confirmation of the match as of published date. ** denotes NEW League Matches. Registration valid ONLY at host location.

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The GLOCK 500 Club(Effective September 23, 2003 )

The GLOCK 500 Club2007 Match Date Location Match Participant May, Jun., Jul, Black Wing Shooting Center, Delaware, OH Todd Hicks

Apr., May, Jun. Oakwood Sportsman’s Lodge, Oakwood, GA Ron Lauer, Ben Olsen

Apr., May, Jun. Center Target Sports, Post Falls, ID Robert Wyckoff, Ron Toulme

Apr., May, Jun. New Albany Shooting Center, New Albany, OH Brad Hennebert, Vern Walker, Chad Garvin, Marc Dubis

Apr., May, Jun. Shooter’s Station, Conroe, TX Scott Whitehead, Alfredo Cerde

Apr., May, Jun. Rich Mountain Traders, East Ellijay, GA Tom Masters

Apr., May, Jun. Bulls Eye Marksman, Cumming, GA Ben Olsen

Apr., May, Jun. The Shooters’ Club, Harahan, LA Rich Uyeda, Joel Senia, George Norton, Jr.

Mar., Apr., May Silver Bullet Firearms, Wyoming, MI Barry Cushman

Mar., Apr., May Open Range Sports, Crestwood, KY Grady Whitelaw

Feb., Mar., Apr. The Baron’s Den, Eugene, OR Raye Gunter

Jan., Feb., Mar. Shooter’s Station, Conroe, TX Scott Whitehead, John Winters

Jan., Feb., Mar. Bulls Eye Marksman, Cumming, GA Jason Matthews

Jan., Feb., Mar. Oakwood Sportsman’s Lodge, Oakwood, GA Brad Ash

Jan., Feb., Mar. Black Wing Shooting Center, Delaware, OH Jerry Webb

Jan., Feb., Mar. The Firing Line, Westland, MI Keith Parmentier

Jan., Feb., Mar. Center Target Sports, Post Falls, ID Robert Wyckoff, Ron Toulme

Richard Uyeda, A Class winner in the League match at Bayou Dragon Guns, Marrero, Louisiana on 9/15/07.

Darrell McNatt (left), A Class winner on 8/18/07, receiving his award from Carl Oberst at the Palmetto State Shooting

Center in Ridgeland, South Carolina.

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Member’s CornerMember’s Corner

GLOCK Survives!Iam a Police Corporal for Arizona State University.

Several years ago I bought a used G26 that I always carry when I am off duty. The gun always performs perfectly.

Last Saturday I was riding my motorcycle down a major Phoenix freeway at about 85 mph in the center lane when I felt my Galco ankle holster slip, then tear away. I immediately exited the freeway, and made a futile attempt to locate the gun. Later, the Arizona Department of Public Safety Officers were able to recover the gun from the freeway.

The gun had come out of the holster, all the rounds from the magazine were missing, and one round was stuck in the chamber. I took the gun home, removed the round, and took off the slide. After examining the weapon I determined that the end of the barrel was scratched, the plastic just forward of where the serial number is located was damaged, and the serial number plate was bent, but the only broken part was the recoil rod.

I took the gun to a certified GLOCK armorer. After he replaced the recoil rod, the gun passed all function tests. It was obvious that it had been run over several times, so I was amazed that the only damage the gun sustained was to the recoil rod. I would like to thank all GLOCK employees who made such a superior weapon.

I use the gun for off duty protection and off duty employment. It would have been a financial hardship for me to replace the gun. Thanks to the superior craftsmanship of the GLOCK I can continue to protect myself and work my off duty job.

J. C. E.Arizona

G19’s a FavoriteIn 2003, I retired and now live full time in an RV, half

the year on the road and the other half on a 160-acre property that my grandparents homesteaded in 1902. In the last five summers my wife and I have spent a lot of time in these woods hiking, cutting wood, clearing brush, and fixing fences. When we are in the woods my GLOCK G19 is always with me.

Although I own several GLOCK pistols, my favorite is the G19. After five years of carrying it in my hip pocket (loaded magazine empty chamber), it is no worse for the wear and the finish is still in good shape. It appears to be indestructible, even though it has been dropped and I have fallen with it several times. To maintain it I simply clean the dust, wood chips and pine needles out once a week.

I own and shoot several other pistols, but the G19 and G26 are the only ones I carry, because I know they will work every time no matter what. Although I have owned a lot of handguns over the years, the G19 is my favorite pistol. It was my first one, but more importantly it is the right size and weight, and the simplest, most indestructible handgun I have ever owned.

W. M.Washington State

GLOCK—a Great TeacherRecently a friend asked me to help him and his 14-

year-old son become familiar with handguns. The boy had expressed an interest in handguns, but my friend did not own one, so they came to me for help.

When I thought about which gun to use— Colt, Smith, Ruger, etc.—I chose GLOCK because of its ease of operation, safety, reliability, and accuracy.

First, we got together in a safe place with no loaded ammo around and used 9 mm snap caps in a GLOCK mag to practice loading the magazine, and loading and unloading the gun. I also explained sight alignment and trigger control, or dry fire.

After several of these sessions we went to the firing range. I put a .22LR Ciener unit on top of one of my G17’s, and we used the dry fire training to move to live fire. The .22 long rifle recoil helped make the range session enjoyable.

After the .22 sessions we went to my 26-19-17 9mm with factory ammo. We shot over 500 rounds through the GLOCKs without a single malfunction or jam. The boy and his dad were able to move up to the full power 9mm loads with no problems. The son liked the G19 the best, but his dad preferred the G26, and is now thinking about buying one for his “house” gun.

The ease of operation of the GLOCK pistol made this experience very enjoyable for all of us.

J. J.Georgia

Volume II, 2007Pistol Giveaway Winner

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Member’s CornerMember’s CornerGLOCK ArtI find it interesting to work on a project that allows me

to combine my two favorite hobbies—woodworking and target shooting. Therefore, I believed that using woodworking skills to make a wooden plaque of the GLOCK logo would produce a handsome and welcome addition to the “gun cleaning area”, otherwise known as my basement. The plaque turned out rather nicely, and has received some generous compliments from my friends. Most importantly, it serves as a “conversation starter” for fellow GLOCK gun owners as to why they feel their particular GLOCK model and caliber is the best.

For other GLOCK owners who would like to make such a plaque (see accompanying photo) and who have access to some simple woodworking tools, most notably a scroll saw, I offer the following pointers on the process I used to make the plaque. The pattern is made by copying the GLOCK logo from the back of the owner’s manual, and enlarging it to about 5" x 5". This can be accomplished by using an enlarging photocopier, or by scanning the logo on the computer and resizing it with software.

The pattern can then be applied to a 6” x 6” piece of 1/8” thick Baltic Birch plywood using a temporary spray adhesive, such as 3M Spray Mount. Drill 1/16" holes into the areas of the pattern to be cut using a drill press or hand drill, and cut these areas out on a scroll saw using a #5 skip-tooth scroll saw blade. After sanding, this piece is glued to a second piece of Baltic Birch plywood (preferably 1/4” thick), which serves as a backer, with a piece of red felt in between the two pieces of plywood. Be sure to use a good yellow wood glue, such as Tetebond II, and clamp the pieces together overnight. Sand the edges after gluing, and add a “saw tooth” hanger to the top back of the plaque. Other colors of felt than red can be used, of course, to produce a different colored plaque.

I hope that other GLOCK owners might find this to be an enjoyable way to show their pride of ownership of GLOCK products.

J. F.Ohio

A New BelieverOn July 24, 2006 I purchased a G21 in Greensburg,

Pennsylvania. After familiarizing myself with this firearm, I took it to my local shooting range to put a few rounds through it and get the feel of it. This was my first GLOCK purchase, and I wasn’t really sure what to expect. All I can say is WOW! If I’d known what a terrific pistol this was I wouldn’t have spent the money I had on Smiths and Rugers. The accuracy out of the box was amazing; the felt recoil seemed to be much less than with other pistols of this size and caliber, and the grip felt as if it were custom made for my hands. Even my wife felt comfortable firing it. I got all of this in a pistol that is mechanically simple and easy to maintain, and, without a doubt, is the easiest pistol ever made to field strip.

Thanks to Gaston Glock, and to all of you who make this outstanding pistol. This was my first GLOCK purchase, but I am sure that it won’t be my last. Many thanks, and my sincerest best wishes for your continued success.

D. G.Pennsylvania

Welcome to GSSFI don’t have much “hands on” shooting time with

GLOCK pistols, however I’ve shot various other guns. A friend of mine had asked me several times to go with him to GSSF matches and compete. I didn’t go with him until recently.

Then, I attended a GSSF match where a G17 was one of several pistols that I was required to pick up and shoot as part of the course of fire. As I shot the stage, I really enjoyed shooting the GLOCK.

After the match was over, I called my friend and told him of my GLOCK experience. He told me when the next GSSF match would take place. Within a few weeks, I became a GSSF member and went to my first match (as a member), shooting my friend’s G17. It was a great match. I hope that I will shoot better at the next one I attend.

D. B.Pennsylvania

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A GLOCK from DadFirst you retire, then comes Social Security. I never

would have thought that I would be thanking Uncle Sam for my first GLOCK. My father purchased his first GLOCK with his first Social Security check. He raved about his purchase with pride oozing from every word. I silently envied him.

Years later I was telling him the story about my dog, Birdie, and me running into a black bear and a cougar in the same week on the trails close to my home in Washington State. Fortunately the black bear bolted away from us, but the cougar, only about 100 yards away, gazed intently at us with a bone-chilling stare I will never forget. I had no idea that sharing this story with my father would result in my becoming the proud owner of a GLOCK.

My father was so concerned about his little girl that he decided to give me his Social Security GLOCK. To my surprise and delight, I received a call from our local dealer telling me that my G30 had arrived. I have now completed the NRA Basic Shooting Course and NRA Personal Protection in the Home Course, and am a qualified shooter through the NRA Sharpshooter program. My goal is to participate in a GSSF match.

I have become addicted and have purchased a G34, and am hoping to eventually add a G27. A girl needs to accessorize, right? My motto is “GLOCKs and Girls, Best of Breed.” I would recommend that any woman who is concerned about her safety should seriously consider owning a GLOCK, a handgun you can count on when your life depends on it.

K. S.Washington State

GLOCK’s Money in the Bank!L et me see, where do I start? Should I talk about the

great accuracy, extreme dependability, and comfortable handling of the GLOCK? No, there is no need to. You already know that, or you wouldn’t be reading this.

Let’s talk about value. In June of 2005, I lost a great job because all manufacturing was transferred to China. Suddenly I am on unemployment, receiving less than half of what I earned before. As many of you know, this is a real anxiety producer. Especially when you are over 60 years old.

It took me six months to find another job, and I started working the same week that my unemployment money ran out. Unfortunately, during the unemployment period, I had to sell my G22. The good news is that I sold it for more than I paid for it, and it sold the first day the ad appeared in the newspaper. I received 32 calls asking about that GLOCK.

So, if you are between a rock and a hard place like I was, and have to raise money to pay the bills, rest assured that your GLOCK is as good as money in the bank. It will sell instantly!

Now my wonderful wife of 38 years and I are slowly

recovering from our setback. The bad news is that I saw a Taurus PT145, a pistol designed to compete with the G30. I was seduced by the low price of $273 new, and bought it. It was a bad mistake. At the range I started out at 15 feet with a 5.5” bullseye. I should have hit it with my eyes closed, right? Wrong. Unless I held the sights about 6” over the bullseye, I couldn’t even get on the sheet. I have returned the pistol to Taurus at a cost of $59.24 gouged from me by UPS, and have been advised in a very curt manner that it will be at least six weeks before they can get around to handling it. On its return it is going up for sale.

I think that very soon Santa is going to bring me an early Christmas present — a G30.

I hope to use it to compete in the Rocky Mountain Regional Classic X11 at Greeley, Colorado. I am a little bit scared, but very excited, as I have never competed before. I have read so many letters in The GLOCK Report about how much fun it is, so I am going to give it a try!

C. M.Colorado

None Better!Thanks for this opportunity to give you my opinion

of GLOCK pistols.About six years ago I purchased my first GLOCK, a

model G24C. I immediately fell in love with the pistol,

and became interested in the different models and generations. Over the last six years I’ve owned a G27, two G23’s, a G24C and a G24 non-compensated, in a mixture of 2nd and 3rd generations.

I can’t say enough good things about the GLOCK. The ease of operation; simple design; light weight; consistent, double action-only operation and trigger; closeness of the bore to the grip, resulting in less muzzle flip; all of these features make this an awesome pistol!

Of course, GLOCK’s hallmark is reliability. I’ve shot lots of different loads without a single malfunction. Making the tolerances just loose enough for reliability, yet just tight enough for accuracy was sheer genius!

I recommend anyone who is serious about self-defense to get a GLOCK. In my opinion you can’t do any better.

R. A. S.Texas

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Member’s CornerMember’s CornerSecond to NoneI am writing this letter to express my extreme satisfaction

with your safe action pistols. I currently own a G35 and G27. In my opinion, these guns are second to none. I have owned Sig Sauer, Ruger, S & W and other pistols, but none of them is better than a GLOCK. The ease of cleaning and maintaining a GLOCK is so simple compared to the other guns.

I am a Reserve Sheriff’s Deputy. I carry the above GLOCK models on duty and never question their safety or accuracy. I have recently begun using the G35 in competitive shooting. It has performed superbly. In my first three GSSF shoots, I won a plaque and a GLOCK knife. I would like to thank GLOCK for their efforts in promoting safe shooting and making the sport a lot of fun.

In closing I would like to say “Keep up the good work with product development.” I am looking forward to adding to my GLOCK collection in the near future.

R. S. C.Kentucky

“MY 37”Here in the Dallas, Texas area there is a local television

station referred to as “My 27.” Every time that I hear that, rather than 27, I think of MY 37; that is, “MY G37 G.A.P.” And yes, I must admit that I’m proud of it. My story of finally acquiring a handgun is a simple one. It is probably interesting only to me, but in case there are those who are considering purchasing one of the G.A.P. pistols, or who have any doubts about the performance (hey, it’s a GLOCK!). I hope that this will help with your decision process.

As a youngster, I hunted for birds and deer each year with my family in the Capitan Mountains of New Mexico. All I had shot were deer rifles, shotguns, and my little .22 pump for rabbits. The only handguns I had shot were my dad’s old H & R .22 revolver and a .357 revolver. I may have fired two rounds through the .357 and four or five through the .22. I remember that I didn’t much care for handguns, especially revolvers, probably because I was so young. Since then I haven’t been around guns much, and had never handled a semi-automatic.

Four years ago, about 23 years since my last hunting trip, I had an opportunity to get my hands on a real handgun. I was hired by a private security company that required all of their commissioned officers to carry a firearm. I was thrilled to, once again, get involved in shooting.

My fellow officer went with me to the range to help me practice for my qualification. I used his G19, and I shot really well. I decided immediately that I had to get a G19. On my second practice I shot a perfect score, and qualified.

After qualifying, I began the search for the gun I wanted to carry as my duty weapon. Everybody told me to choose

one that felt good to me, and that I could shoot the best. At my place of employment we have Grapevine Police Officers on site on a daily basis. The majority of them carry GLOCKS, although a few prefer other guns. Most of them told me to get the biggest caliber gun I could carry and shoot the most accurately. I already knew that I liked GLOCKS after having shot my fellow officer’s gun. But, I remembered that when I was a bread route salesman in west Texas, I was held up at gunpoint and had a .45 slug fly by my head, missing me by about four inches. So, my thinking was that if I had a .45 and could shoot it well enough, I would probably opt for that.

I also read gun magazines. Everything I read about GLOCKS was positive, especially about the G37. I liked what I read about the ballistics, recoil and such. Several of the G.P.D. officers encouraged me to buy the GLOCK G22 .40. Now, I had to make a decision.

It was time for me to take all of this information and advice and put it to the test. I began with the Sig Pro .40 and the G37 .45 G.A.P. I had only 30 rounds for each. My plan was to shoot the rounds from three, seven and 15 yards, the normal distances for qualifying. Well, after shooting the 30 rounds through the Sig I was a bit disappointed in the overall shot placement. There may have been a couple of strays, and the rest were within the center mass area, but they were too spread out for my liking. The gun still felt good in my hand and it functioned well. I just was not at all happy with the shot placement or the performance.

I then shot the gun of my heart’s desire. There was no comparison in shot placement. All 30 rounds were definitely within center mass, and they all fit within the spread of my hand. The recoil of the G37 was just as I had read it to be. I felt that the recoil was minimal for a .45, and it was more of a push toward the back of my hand than vertical. I thought that my mind was made up, although I still wanted to shoot the G22.

A few weeks later, I was able to test fire the G22. Even though I shot fine with it, I still had greater accuracy with the G37. Later, I was able to borrow a G21, (the .45 ACP full-size model) from someone, but I found the recoil to be harsher than the G37.

I had decided that my gun choice would be the G37. The lesser recoil of the G37 makes sight re-acquisition quicker. I am not an expert on firearms but, in my opinion, GLOCK is the best gun for me. One of my fellow security officers has his FFL, so buying “MY 37” was fast and easy.

Since that time, I have had to qualify two other times; for my concealed handgun license, and to re-qualify for my security commission. Each time I shot perfect scores with “MY 37.”

For those of you who may be considering purchasing a G37 G.A.P., I hope that my story helps. I know you can’t go wrong by it. There will always be arguments about the

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ammo being too expensive (though it’s just slightly more than .45 ACP), and about the magazine capacity, but with a gun this accurate who needs 13, 15 or 17 rounds? That last statement was not to knock any other GLOCKs—they all serve their own purposes, and they all do it well. I would own one of each if I could afford it.

Thank you very much for allowing me to share my story with you. Being a family man, it is my hope that each of my sons-in-law will purchase a GLOCK pistol, (and maybe my daughters), so that all of us can participate in GSSF. I also hope to purchase another GLOCK— a subcompact—either a G39 or G26, so I that can enter more divisions at the matches. You never know, I might even win one. The G37 is the first handgun that I have ever owned, and it will always be “MY 37.”

L. S.Texas

Early LearningThe picture of the baby in the Volume I, 2007 of The

GLOCK Report was great, but I think that I can top it. One day last year, when I was cleaning my G19, my seven-year-old daughter came over to see what I was doing. She started asking questions about guns. After I finished cleaning the gun, I gave her a gun safety lesson and let her dry fire it. She was very interested in learning about site picture and how to use the sights to make the bullet go where you wanted it to go. I didn’t think that a seven-year-old girl could handle a 9x19, so I did what any good father would do. I ran out and bought an airsoft pistol that looks like my G19. Since then we have had many fun afternoons shooting it in our backyard.

When Father’s Day came, the whole family gathered to watch me open my gifts. When I read the card attached to my daughter’s present I started laughing with pride. She

had made the card in her elementary school, where the students are not allowed to even talk about guns. The rules are so strict that even bringing a bright orange squirt gun to school leads to an automatic suspension for a student. I could picture the look on the teacher’s face if she had seen that my daughter wrote, “I love my dad because he taught me how to point a gun.” My wife wondered why I was laughing so hard, so I handed her the card. She wasn’t happy with it, but she could understand why I thought that it was funny.

I was expecting a phone call from the teacher or school administrator, but it never came. I felt cheated that no one ever called. I was looking forward to challenging the school district’s policy and thought that it would have made some great pro Second Amendment news.

I just bought my fifth GLOCK pistol. I currently have a 17, 19, 20, 21, and 34. I am looking forward to letting my children shoot them when they get a little older. I want to thank GLOCK for making the pistols that I rely on to protect them.

GLOCK ON!

M. H.Louisiana

PArALyzed veterAnS GO With GLOCK

At the 2007 GSSF “Old South Regional Classic” match, shot on the Army Marksmanship Unit’s training range at Ft. Benning, Georgia, military veterans who had made great sacrifices for America shot for fun and prizes. Six members of the Paralyzed Veterans of America association were run through the GSSF courses by Alan Ramsey of GLOCK Professional and the Army ROs—they had a great experience and were inspiring to all who witnessed their shooting. Another bonus for them was some “face time” with “The Gunny,” R. Lee Ermey, who thanked them for their service to America.

We look forward to seeing more of these folks at GSSF matches so that they can shoot, and we can salute their service!

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2007 Gunny Challenge Comes to Fort Benning, Georgia

2007 Gunny Challenge Comes to Fort Benning, Georgia

This year the Gunny, R. Lee Ermey, visited Ft. Benning, Georgia to preside over the 2007

Gunny Challenge and lend some support to the troops stationed there. His visit was very well received by the soldiers of Ft. Benning, where he spent a day meeting and speaking with America’s finest young men and women. The Gunny Challenge had previously been held in Las Vegas, but this year, it just seemed right to hold the Challenge with the Gunny at Ft. Benning during one of our largest GSSF matches.

Every year the invitations go out to past and present Matchmeisters from GSSF competitions across the country. This year we had 14 people competing for the right to claim the $3000 prize for 1st place and have their name added to the winner’s trophy. The course was an all steel setup of our GSSF match courses and was administered by GSSF Rangemasters, Chris Edwards and Scott Gilbertson , with the help of GLOCK Accounting Manager, Vicki Berens, assisting with scoring. Each Matchmeister got to test his or her skills by shooting the new G21SF in order to win the competition. After the dust settled and scores were tallied, Matt Kartozian was the winner. Competition was tough, with Butch Barton, Grady Whitelaw and Chuck Anderson taking 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively.

After the match, it has become traditional to host a dinner for the attendees, and this year was no exception. The Columbus Marriott received great marks for food and service. Mark Wills, country recording artist, was there to meet the Gunny and lend his support. He even shot the GSSF match the next day! There was also a special occasion to celebrate along with the dinner. It was Gunnery Sgt. Ermey’s birthday…there was a surprise birthday cake from GSSF! Base Commander, LTC Charles

Connett, from Ft. Benning was on hand to present the Gunny with a few tokens of appreciation. A good time was had by all!

Special thanks go out to the Gunny, who faithfully signed autographs all weekend long for his fans at the GSSF match. He also visited with members of the Paralyzed Veterans of America

when they came in to sign up to shoot the match. Everyone was impressed with the Gunny, a true gentle-man, and we look forward to working with him in the future.

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Air fOrCe reServe 349th SeCurity fOrCeS SquAdrOn PreferS GLOCK

While the Air Force is Aiming High, the 349th Marksmanship Team is aiming dead

on. The United States Air Force has always had a strong presence in marksmanship competitions and now the tradition continues with the 349th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) Marksmanship Team from Travis Air Force Base, California and GSSF.

I, SSgt. Larry Ford, introduced 349th Security Forces Squadron to GSSF in 2004 as a way to initiate competitive shooting and enhance the firearms culture that is a part of Security Forces. GSSF has created a venue for members of the unit to build team cohesiveness, instill confidence in the use of firearms and provide opportunity for the 349th Security Forces to have a positive presence in the community. Our team is enthusiastic about competing in GSSF and truly appreciates the ingenuity, design, performance, accuracy and reliability of the GLOCK pistol.

Even though the United States Air Force currently issues the M9 pistol, our team recognizes distinct advantages to the GLOCK. Its safe action design and reliability leads to the ultimate confidence. Many of our unit members are full time Law Enforcement officers, combat veterans with years of military experience and because of GSSF and GLOCK these individuals have chosen GLOCK pistols as the best choice for their Law Enforcement careers. As a Combat Arms Training Maintenance instructor, I have spent countless hours with the M9 Pistol. MSgt. Stan Mozak and I are certified armorers for both the M9 and GLOCK. We agree that the GLOCK

pistol is superior in design and performance to the M9.Our team’s first GSSF match was in 2004, and in the

years that have followed many of our unit’s members have participated. In 2007, the team’s core members are MSgt. Stan Mozak, TSgt. Chris Gillespie, SrA. Josh Smithers and me, SSgt. Larry Ford. Our team loves to compete in GSSF and at the Las Vegas High Rollers Challenge I, we were proud of MSgt. Stan Mozak finishing in 1st place, as well as achieving a 1st place team victory. Although we are individually responsible for providing our own equipment and costs to shoot in GSSF, we find it very rewarding. We salute GLOCK for sponsoring these matches, and because of the exposure they received in GSSF, members of our unit have purchased Glock pistols.

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