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Volume II, 2003
WHICH GLOCK FOR WHAT SPORT OR
WHAT GLOCK FOR WHICH SPORT ?
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A GLOCK Model 34 was the Production “Top Gun” at
the 2003 USPSA/IPSC U.S. Factory Gun Championships
held at PASA Park, Barry, IL in July. The G34 with Heinie
fixed sights and nestled in a Ky-Tac holster, was used by
Dave Sevigny to place first in 11 out of 17 stages. GLOCK
pistols were matched against Berettas, CZs, Sigs, Smith
and Wessons and XDs, among others. Angi Kelley, also
shooting a GLOCK, was first in the Ladies Division.
GLOCK pistols were by far the most popular pistol in the
Production Division. Milford Lovett, a Master Class shooter
from New York, was the “High Master” competitor and
fourth place in the division, competing with a GLOCK
Model 17. Matthew Mink of Arkansas was in third place
and tops in “B” Class with a G35. The highest scoring
Junior category competitor was B.J. Norris, shooting a
GLOCK. And rounding out the age categories, Tom
Kettels was the Top Senior with his GLOCK.
n reviewing some of our GLOCK Reports from summers past, we realized we’ve
spoken about GSSF and other national and international events of other shooting
disciplines, but hadn’t specifically focused on the central piece of equipment: the
GLOCK pistol. Now, you get two or more GLOCK owners together to come up with the
“best” GLOCK and the discussion could go on practically forever! And, as with most of
these types of discussions, there is a kernel of truth in each opinion. Ask, for example,
for a GLOCK for “practical” competition and you would see that the G35 would be high
on, if not at the top of the list. It offers “major” power, optimum sight radius for length,
enhanced sights, magazine release and slide stop lever and of course, world-famous
GLOCK reliability. As a worthy successor to the G24, the G35 offers balance, accuracy
and ease of operation that one sometimes has to pay thousands of dollars for.
In the sporting field, both the G20 and G21 have enjoyed acceptance among
sportsmen in the field, sometimes as primary firearms or sometimes taking a “back-up”
role. Indeed, even the G29 has been utilized successfully against dangerous game, and
the G30 has been hailed as the compact big bore pistol, with all the usual GLOCK
qualities of durability, rust resistance and light weight.
But, we would respectfully submit for discussion, that perhaps the “best” GLOCK
is the model where the legend started, is the GLOCK Model 17 (well, one of the
best…). Our reasons are many; as with all GLOCKs, one gets the advanced polymer
technology introduced by Mr. Glock, the Safe Action fire control mechanism, the
hard-as-diamond Tenifer finish and the hammer forged barrel for dependable
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Remaining
GSSF Matches
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Match Results
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GSSF League
Schedule
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GSSF League
Results
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Member’s Corner
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GLOCK!
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accuracy and incredible service life. G17s now see
service all across the planet, in every environment
imaginable, even including underwater deliveries. The
G17 has an undeniable reputation for functioning,
whether it be in cold, snow and ice or heat and sand,
through dirt and mud even when perhaps the preventive
maintenance is not all it could be.
The G17 is the first World Championship Production
pistol. Men and women competitors have utilized
practically identical models to capture these titles.
Through all the shooting, GLOCKs kept running (and
running, and running…). In any sporting endeavor, the
competitors will tell you that the equipment has to
work. No worries when it’s a GLOCK. In addition to the
IPSC style shooting, the G17 has been in the winner’s
circle in International Defensive Pistol Association
competition. And, in the exciting world of shooting all
steel targets, the 17 has top place finishes at the World
Speed Shooting Championship, also known as The Steel
Challenge and the World Shootoff Championships, which
utilizes all steel arrays. GLOCK 17s have also been on
the firing lines at the historic PPC Championships for
law enforcement officers and at the yearly meeting of
the International Association of Law Enforcement
Firearms Instructors.
Closer to home, the G17 seems to be the almost
exclusive choice of the Stockmeister class in Glock Sport
Shooting Foundation competition. This has a good deal
of significance, as many of the individuals who compete
in this class have chosen this classic with which to
compete. Their choice is significant, as GSSF competitions
have a wide range of challenges, from speed shooting on
steel targets to precision shooting at paper targets out to
25 yards. Scoring is the elapsed time taken to shoot the
match, plus seconds added for penalties and points
down. These master competitors have taken a 70+ course
of fire and turned in times of under 50 seconds—that’s
less than one second per shot—and talk of someday
breaking the “40 second barrier!”
So, respected reader, we suggest taking a close look at
the GLOCK MODEL 17 for a “best all around” piece of
equipment. It’s proven itself around the world and in all
sorts of circumstances, both sporting and otherwise.
On the other hand, there is that G34. Or the G27. Or
those .357s—the 31, 32 and 33. This could go on. And on.
And on…
Remaining
August 2-3
NEW
Marietta Ohio
Fort Harmar Rifle Club
Buckeye State Ballistic Challenge II
Matches
Oct. 11-12
Westhampton, L.I., New York
Long Island Practical Shooters Association
Long Island Regional Classic X
Topton, Pennsylvania
Topton Fish & Game Association/TA&PS
Keystone State Ballistic Challenge VII
Oct. 18-19
Piru, California
International Shootists Institute
ISI Ballistic Challenge VI
August 16-17
Shelton, Washington
Shelton Rifle & Pistol Club
Northwestern Regional Classic XII
Oct. 25-26
Shreveport, Louisiana
Shootout Range +
Clark Guns and Personal Safety
Shootout Range Regional Classic II
August 23-24
Greeley, Colorado
Weld County Fish & Wildlife Range
Rocky Mountain Regional Classic IX
Nov. 1-2
Lexington, Kentucky
Bluegrass Sportsmens League
Bluegrass Regional Classic VI
Sept. 6-7
Statesville, North Carolina
F.O.P. Police Range
Tarheel State Regional Classic X
TBA
Host club to be determined.
Las Vegas, Nevada area
Name to be determined.
Sept. 13-14
Richmond, California
Richmond Rod & Gun Club
Northern California Regional Classic X
Dec. 6-7
San Antonio, Texas
Blackhawk Shooting Range, STAPC, RCS
“Remember the Alamo” Ballistic Challenge VIII
Sept. 20-21
Hallsville, Missouri
Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club
Midwest Regional Classic XII
August 16-17
and
Sept. 27-28
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Atlanta, Georgia
South River Gun Club
GLOCK Annual Shoot X
NEW
and, in 2004
January 17-18
Jacksonville, Florida
Gateway Rifle & Pistol Club
Gateway Regional Classic XI
February 14-15
Orlando, Florida
Central Florida R&P Club
Central Florida Ballistic Challenge II
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GSSF Match Results
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Palmetto State
Regional Classic VIII
Skip-J Range
Anderson, South Carolina
March 29-30, 2003
MATCHMEISTER: J. J. Sheboski
CIVILIAN:
1st A Class: M. K. Crowell
1st B Class: W. M. Swarner
1st C Class: M. Kubitz
High (Adult) Female: D. Clemens
High Junior Female: J. E. Crook
High Junior Male: J. Strawn
High Senior: A. Simpler
High Challenged: J. P. Talanca
1st Civilian Team: Team Sidearmor
#2; S. DeLuce, J. J. Weist, D. Clemens
2nd Civilian Team: Tallahassee
All-Timers; A. Simpler, A. Driggers,
J. G. Bishop
3rd Civilian Team: Team Sidearmor
#4; D. Henson, P. B. Straub, D. F. Ryan
LAW ENFORCEMENT:
1st A Class: D. Scott
1st L. E. Team: Team Sidearmor –
LE; R. Santos, S. Murza, E. E. Zaiss, Jr.
2nd L. E. Team: Team McGuire;
R. L. LaShombe, J. C. Austin, D. L. York
3rd L. E. Team: Team McGuire #2;
T. Davis, H. E. Leonti, S. B. Dellinger
1st Unlimited Class: T. A. Clemens
1st Competition Class: K. McNally
1st Subcompact Class: A. Lombardo
1st Majorsub Class: K. Hopkins
1st Stockmeister Class: D. T. Knight
1st Stockmeister Team: Team
Sidearmor #1; T. A. Clemens,
J. N. Worsham, S. DeLuce
2nd Stockmeister Team:
Crocker’s GLOCKers; A. E. Sinclair,
J. W. Grigg, M. K. Crowell
3rd Stockmeister Team: Team
Sidearmor #3; D. E. Johnson,
R. S. Leeber, J. J. Weist
Desert Showdown XII
Rio Salado Sportsmen’s Club
Mesa, Arizona
April 12-13, 2003
MATCHMEISTER: M. J. Kartozian
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CIVILIAN:
1st A Class: N. T. Kirkland
1st B Class: G. Christensen
1st C Class: M. Clonts
High (Adult) Female: R. M. Siverts
High Junior Female: M. Christensen
High Junior Male: J. Siverts
High Senior: C. A. Cox
High Challenged: JR. J. LaMarca
1st Civilian Team: Team CCV;
K. Siverts, R. M. Siverts, J. Siverts
LAW ENFORCEMENT:
1st A Class: K. A. Schmidt
1st Unlimited Class: D. T. Rhea
1st Competition Class:
R. DePhillippis
1st Subcompact Class: G. Uchimura
1st Majorsub Class: J. Johnson
1st Stockmeister Class: D. D. Vaughn
1st Stockmeister Team:
CustomGLOCK.com; D. T. Rhea,
B. E. Carver, M. J. Kartozian
Old Dominion
Regional Classic X
Cavalier Rifle & Pistol Club
Richmond, Virginia
April 26-27, 2003
MATCHMEISTER: M. K. Crowell
CIVILIAN:
1st A Class: M. K. Crowell
1st B Class: S. Webb
1st C Class: K. M. Elliott, Jr.
High (Adult) Female: D. A. Nosse
High Junior Female: J. E. Crook
High Junior Male: B. Norris
High Senior: D. V. McMullen
High Challenged: J. James
1st Civilian Team: Team Sidearmor #2;
M. McGinnes, D. A. Nosse, P. B. Straub
2nd Civilian Team: Crocker’s
GLOCKers II; P. R. Davidson,
M. K. Crowell, D. E. Surrette, Jr.
3rd Civilian Team: Team Rivonna;
R. McHaffa, D. V. McMullen, D. F. Perkins
LAW ENFORCEMENT:
1st A Class: D. R. Drewry
1st L. E. Team: USDVA Police/Asheville
VMAC; J. M. Edwards, T. P. Salley, B. Ruh
2nd L. E. Team: Team McGuire #1;
D. L. York, T. Davis, J. C. Austin
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1st Unlimited Class: J. W. Grigg
1st Competition Class: D. Cavender
1st Subcompact Class: D. Cavender
1st Majorsub Class: D. R. Drewry
1st Stockmeister Class: M. Poland
1st Stockmeister Team: Crocker’s
GLOCKers #1; J. W. Grigg, M. K. Crowell,
A. E. Sinclair
2nd Stockmeister Team: Team
Sidearmor #1; F. T. Koo, D. E. Johnson,
J. N. Worsham
3rd Stockmeister Team:
Team Sidearmor #3; R. S. Leeber,
M. McGinnes, D. Cignarale
Southern California
GLOCKmeister Challenge III
Raahauge’s Shooting Park/
Shooting Sports Alliance Club
Norco, California
May 3-4, 2003
MATCHMEISTER: T. Butler
CIVILIAN:
1st A Class: A. Rheault
1st B Class: B. G. Jonsson
1st C Class: K. Haddock
High (Adult) Female: L. A. Reed
High Junior Male: R. Walter
High Senior: P. R. Cowan
High Challenged: A. Silver
1st Civilian Team: Salssa;
A. Aulisio III, R. Mesic, P. R. Cowan
LAW ENFORCEMENT:
1st A Class: M. T. Izumi
High L.E. Female: R. Watson
1st L. E. Team: Seedy Characters;
J. M. Berletich, M. T. Izumi, B. J. Wallinsky
2nd L. E. Team: Team OCSD/CJC;
D. M. Pavlu, B. L. Gray, L. W. Cyr
3rd L. E. Team: Huntington Park
Police Dept.; L. Gosness, R. Watson,
M. J. Leinen
1st Unlimited Class: D. Erickson
1st Competition Class: A. Rheault
1st Subcompact Class: M. Santos, Jr.
1st Majorsub Class: T. Fathauer
1st Stockmeister Class:
M. J. Kartozian
1st Stockmeister Team:
CustomGLOCK.com; M. J. Kartozian,
D. Erickson, T. Butler
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GSSF Match Results
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Lone Star Classic XII
Dallas Pistol Club
Carrollton, Texas
May 3-4, 2003
MATCHMEISTER: T. A. Clemens
CIVILIAN:
1st A Class: D. Myers
1st B Class: J. Land
1st C Class: T. Thomason
High (Adult) Female: D. Clemens
High Junior Female:
M. Schneiderheinz
High Junior Male: D. Thomas
High Senior: R. G. Myers
High Challenged: K. Kornblum
1st Civilian Team: Team
Sidearmor #1; P. B. Straub,
D. Clemens, M. L. Miller
2nd Civilian Team: DPC Meisters;
W. Lam, D. Myers, S. Speer
3rd Civilian Team: Los Gringos
Pistoleros; D. M. Leonard, W. W. Cox,
E. H. Hammond
LAW ENFORCEMENT:
1st A Class: D. P. Colasanto
1st B Class: R. Gause
High L.E. Female: T. Baron
1st L. E. Team: Garland P.D.;
D. P. Colasanto, J. S. Lamb III,
D. Raley
2nd L. E. Team: Lewisville/McKinney
P.D.; M. Lane, T. C. Sun, P. Gardner
3rd L. E. Team: Selma P.D.; S. Hall,
R. Gonzales, J. P. Sorenson
1st Unlimited Class: T. A. Clemens
1st Competition Class: M. L. Miller
1st Subcompact Class: D. Raley
1st Majorsub Class: J. R. Shupe
1st Stockmeister Class:
H. M. Mahmoud
1st Stockmeister Team: Team
Sidearmor #2; T. A. Clemens,
D. E. Johnson, P. B. Straub
Capitol Classic X
St. Charles Sportsmen’s Club
Waldorf, Maryland
May 17-18, 2003
MATCHMEISTER: M. Poland
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CIVILIAN:
LAW ENFORCEMENT:
1st A Class: B. Ariyamitr
1st B Class: P. Gutierrez
1st C Class: D. A. Beasom
High (Adult) Female: D. A. Nosse
High Junior Male: C. LaPlante
High Senior: A. Pettica
High Challenged: J. James
1st Civilian Team: Team Sidearmor
#2; D. A. Nosse, S. DeLuce, J. A. Frye
2nd Civilian Team: Pistol People;
R. Barlow, B. Ariyamitr, N. Gladstone
3rd Civilian Team: Team Blazer;
R. T. Fortney, B. Rhee, D. C. Johnson
1st A Class: P. Pampinella, Sr.
High L.E. Female: J. N. LaFreniere
LAW ENFORCEMENT:
1st A Class: K. T. Graham
High L.E. Female: T. Dragotta
1st Unlimited Class: J. W. Grigg
1st Competition Class: B. Ariyamitr
1st Subcompact Class: A. Sweeney
1st Majorsub Class: C. L. Pharr
1st Stockmeister Class: F. T. Koo
1st Stockmeister Team: Team
Sidearmor #1; F. T. Koo, T. H. Kelsey,
G. J. Meyer
2nd Stockmeister Team:
Crocker’s GLOCKers; A. E. Sinclair, J.
W. Grigg, M. K. Crowell
3rd Stockmeister Team: Team
Sidearmor #4; M. McGinnes, J. A.
Frye, R. S. Leeber
Empire State
Regional Classic X
Pathfinders Fish & Game Club
Fulton, New York
May 31-June 1, 2003
MATCHMEISTER: M. M. Lovett
CIVILIAN:
1st A Class: R. J. Ellman
1st B Class: F. J. Terranova
1st C Class: R. Puguese
High (Adult) Female: T. Dragotta
High Senior: F. Carlin
High Challenged: T. J. Antos
1st Civilian Team: Randy’s
Shooting Center; R. J. Ellman,
K. A. MacAlpine, B. K. Smithers
2nd Civilian Team: Team Sidearmor;
D. Cignarale, D. P. Lapp, T. Dragotta
3rd Civilian Team: Blasdell Rod &
Gun Club; D. G. Dudziak, R. R. Piersa,
D. J. Meyer
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1st Unlimited Class: W. Spruell, Jr.
1st Competition Class: R. R. Piersa
1st Subcompact Class: C. Szczygiel
1st Majorsub Class: C. Szczygiel
1st Stockmeister Class: F. T. Koo
1st Stockmeister Team: Team
Sidearmor; F. T. Koo, T. H. Kelsey,
D. Cignarale
Wahsatch
Ballistic Challenge III
Salt Lake Practical
Shooters Association
Salt Lake City, Utah
June 7-8, 2003
MATCHMEISTER: G. Besendorfer
CIVILIAN:
1st A Class: R. Stevens
1st B Class: S. Terry
1st C Class: P. Michelson
High (Adult) Female: J. Powell
High Junior Female: C. Ward
High Junior Male: R. Snelson
High Senior: R. P. Nankervis
High Challenged: R. Larsen
1st Civilian Team: Team SLPSA;
A. Bottrell, A. Cole, D. G. Kline
2nd Civilian Team: The BangBangs; B. Bangerter, T. Bangerter,
J. Bangerter
LAW ENFORCEMENT:
1st A Class: D. Ward
1st Unlimited Class: G. Jackson
1st Competition Class: A. Lepley
1st Subcompact Class: J. R. Shupe
1st Majorsub Class: J. R. Shupe
1st Stockmeister Class:
L. W. Edwards
Beaver State
Ballistic Challenge XI
Roseburg Rod & Gun Club
Roseburg, Oregon
June 7-8, 2003
MATCHMEISTER: D. T. Rhea
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CIVILIAN:
1st A Class: T. G. Cail
1st B Class: T. W. Chambers
1st C Class: P. Tooker
High (Adult) Female: K. Pruss
High Junior Female: J. Weber
High Junior Male: T. D. Seaman
High Senior: S. E. Mullen
High Challenged: K. D. Jones
1st Civilian Team: No Name
Team; M Pruss, T. G. Cail, A. J. Cail
2nd Civilian Team: The Unofficial
Baron’s Den Team; R. Gunter,
D. R. Siria, S. E. Cross
3rd Civilian Team: The Baron’s Den;
W. Dudley, B. J. Taylor, J. A. Hough
LAW ENFORCEMENT:
1st A Class: T. J. Young
1st L. E. Team: Albany Police;
T. L. Giboney, C. Hyde, B. Kelley
2nd L. E. Team: Philomath P.D.;
M. H. Koeppe, M. Umberger, A. West
3rd L. E. Team: Southern Oregon
Fast Shooters; G. V. Gritsch, G. L. Crisp,
T. J. C. Young
1st Unlimited Class: R. C. Huneywell
1st Competition Class: C. Willard
1st Subcompact Class: T. G. Cail
1st Majorsub Class: G. L. Lozano
1st Stockmeister Class: C. Anderson
2nd Civilian Team: Team Sidearmor;
J. A. Frye, R. Tarabour, D. P. Lapp
3rd Civilian Team: West Hudson
Detachment MCL; L. S. Caro,
V. J. Veneziano, J. J. Schwartz
LAW ENFORCEMENT:
Garden State
Regional Classic IX
Central Jersey Rifle & Pistol Club
Jackson, New Jersey
June 14-15, 2003
MATCHMEISTER: F. T. Koo
CIVILIAN:
1st A Class: A. Simpler
1st B Class: G. A. Sciacca
1st C Class: R. M. Gunther, Sr.
High (Adult) Female: K. V. Jankowitz
High Junior Female: S. LaGraff
High Senior: A. Simpler
High Challenged: R. Johnson
1st Civilian Team: GLOCKsters;
A. Melanson, F. H. Klein, J. M. Cominskie
1st A Class: V. Colon
1st B Class: S. Hankins
1st L. E. Team: Team Sidearmor;
M. Tarabour, S. Murza, E. E. Zaiss
2nd L. E. Team: PBA 105 Gold;
R. Schwartzdopf, M. L. Inman, Jr.,
W. LaGraff
3rd L. E. Team: Gippers Gunfighters;
K. Kelley, D. Umland, L. W. Thorp
1st Unlimited Class: W. Spruell, Jr.
1st Competition Class: A. Simpler
1st Subcompact Class: J. Sheu
1st Majorsub Class: K. Kelley
1st Stockmeister Class: J. L. Meyers
1st Stockmeister Team: Team
Sidearmor; F. T. Koo, R. S. Leeber,
D. P. Lapp
2nd Stockmeister Team: Pistol People;
J. Jankowitz, R. J. Maile, W. Spruell, Jr.
Match Schedule
3-Match Series Dates
Range Name/Location/Phone
1st
2nd
3rd
DFW Gun Club/Dallas, TX/214-630-4866
05/03/03
06/07/03
07/05/03
Ricky’s Gun Service/Beaufort, SC/843-521-4866
05/17/03
06/14/03
07/12/03
Second Amendment Sports/Bakersfield, CA/661-323-4512
06/28/03
07/26/03
08/16/03
Blue Ridge Arsenal/Chantilly, VA/703-818-0230
06/28/03
07/26/03
08/23/03
On Target Indoor Range/Laguna Niguel, CA/949-348-0352
07/12/03
08/09/03
09/13/03
New Albany Shooting Range/New Albany, OH/614-939-0112
07/12/03
08/16/03
09/16/03
The Bullet Hole/San Antonio, TX/210-679-6781
07/19/03
08/16/03
09/20/03
Target World/Cincinnati, OH/513-772-3343
08/23/03
09/20/03
10/11/03
Bull’s-Eye Indoor Range/Lawrenceville, GA/770-963-6556
09/06/03
10/04/03
11/01/03
East Orange Shooting Sports/Winter Park, FL/407-679-1995
09/13/03
10/11/03
11/08/03
Ricky’s Gun Service/Beaufort, SC/843-521-4866
10/04/03
11/01/03
12/06/03
Sharp Shooting Indoor Range/Spokane, WA/509-535-4444
10/11/03
11/08/03
12/13/03
DFW Gun Club/Dallas, TX/214-630-4866
10/ /03
11/ /03
12/ /03
New Albany Shooting Range/New Albany, OH/614-939-0112
02/21/04
03/20/04
04/17/04
The Baron’s Den/Eugene, OR/541-744-6229
02/21/04
03/20/04
04/24/04
NOTE: Those that are italicized are TENTATIVELY scheduled as of published date.
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3-Match
Series Results
THE BARON’S DEN
Eugene, Oregon
DUNCAN’S OUTDOOR SHOP
Bay City, Michigan
A Class
K. Framboise
B. Williams
R. McCall
B Class
C. Martin
C. Hart
R. Cass
C Class
J. O’Keefe
E. Lemay
J. Darby
A Class
S. Cross
L. Van Tassell
R. Gunter
B Class
D. Davis
O. Peterson
D. Lynch
C Class
T. Snyder
D. Alloway
J. Merritt
Pistol Winner: L. LaBrecque
Pistol Winner: D. Crowder
THE BULLET STOP
Wichita, Kansas
SHOOTING SPORTS UNLIMITED
Moline, Illinois
A Class
A. Bennett
J. Schmidt
T. Greenwood
B Class
E. Bryant
M. Yoder
D. Hollman, Jr.
C Class
E. Jordan
R. Hughes
K. Coulson
A Class
M. DeBacker
K. Boysen
S. Bollinger
B Class
M. Schumacher
L. Sundfor
K. Rostenbach
Pistol Winner: R. Ulmer
Pistol Winner: TBA
BULL’S EYE INDOOR RANGE
Lawrenceville, Georgia
THE FIRING LINE
Westland, Michigan
A Class
J. Masters
A Class
R. McCall
T. Moore
R. Riberdy
B Class
D. DuVall
C Class
T. Porter
Pistol Winner: T. Masters
B Class
T. Applegate
D. Vollmer
M. Misener
C Class
S. Allen
R. Gartin
K. Syring
C Class
D. Levis
M. Irvine
C. Rukstelo
Pistol Winner: R. Riberdy
SHARP SHOOTING INDOOR RANGE
Spokane, Washington
SHOOTER’S EXPRESS
Belmont, North Carolina
A Class
D. Armstrong
R. Raiford
J. Rutledge
B Class
D. Wright
D. Walton
D. Miller
Pistol Winner: T. Mancusi
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C Class
L. Cline
B. Wells
E. Haas
A Class
C. Benson
R. Gibson
M. Weiss
B Class
M. Watrous
B. Downey
B. Hovda
C Class
J. Honaker
B. Brizzolara
B. Deem
Pistol Winner: M. Weiss
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Member’s Corner
Volume I, 2003
Pistol Giveaway Winner
F
our years ago my son presented me with a G19 for
Father’s Day. I finally had a GLOCK! No one could
have given me a better gift.
Why did I want a GLOCK so badly? The main reason
is ease of handling—I am missing the tips of my thumb,
forefinger and middle finger. Therefore the GLOCK,
with no hammer and its flawless safety system, is perfect
for me. And, for a sixty-eight year old, I do pretty well
in competition.
brands of handguns has dramatically decreased. And
while I have traded or sold other brands, I would never
consider getting rid of one of my GLOCKs. I really
never thought about why, but on reflection there are
a number of reasons for GLOCK being the major
presence in my handgun shooting life.
• All the GLOCKs I own have proven to be inherently
accurate. That accuracy has not been limited to just
one brand of ammunition, or one particular loading
within a brand. Everything shoots well—just some
loads may be a degree better.
• Maintenance is a breeze, which encourages performing
it at regular intervals. Field stripping requires only a
couple of seconds, requires no tools, and doesn’t result
in springs and other miscellaneous parts flying all over
the room. Reassembly is just as easy and fast.
• Form and function of operational features are identical
on all GLOCK models. There is no need to remember
what each of a myriad of levers or buttons do (or to be
confused by them) as is the case on some other brands.
There is only the minimum number of operational
controls on a GLOCK to begin with, and they all do
the same thing on every model.
• Reliability is a non-issue. With the minimum maintenance
required, and using the proper ammunition, I know
that my GLOCKs will function and perform as
designed—first time, every time.
A GLOCK handgun is pretty unassuming on the outside.
But when you consider all of the features it embodies, it
really is a pretty amazing handgun. Mr. Glock must have
invested a great deal of inspiration and perspiration to
reach this level of perfection. Thanks to him and all
GLOCK personnel for the great products.
Another reason I like the GLOCK is that it’s light to
handle and to carry. Man, do I love that gun! When
asked what kind of gun I have, I throw out my chest
and say, “A GLOCK.” My wife comments to our friends,
“You have to have a GLOCK.”
I never knew how good GLOCK pistols were until I
owned one. I cannot think of one thing to say against
them. Remember—when you can’t lock it, GLOCK it!
L. R.
Montana
New League Member
The Reasons for GLOCK
have been the proud owner of a G17 1st generation
since 1992. The G17 was my choice for a high
school graduation present from my parents. I only have
about 3000 rounds through this pistol. I joined an
indoor range last month and 1600 of the 3000 rounds
have been fired during the last four weeks. I recently
joined GSSF and am looking forward to an indoor
GSSF league that is starting at my range soon.
ver the past several years a trend has developed in
my home. Specifically, the number of GLOCKs I
own has steadily increased while the number of other
C. C.
Texas
J. B.
Ohio
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was light” and I really wanted to shoot the match. My
friend told me, “you’d better hurry—we only have five
days until the match.” Two days later I bought a G36.
I went into the match unfamiliar with GLOCKs, and
now I am quickly becoming a fanatic. As an avid
hunter, I look forward to purchasing a G29. As my new
friend and companion in the field, my GLOCK makes
shooting fun. I hit what I am aiming at. and I would
trust its reliability with my life. As for the Smith .357—
God rest its soul—it had to be retired to the range.
That’s me in the photo with my new GLOCK and the
target I shot at 25 yards with Winchester Target Ammo.
I might add that it was only the third time I had fired it.
B. W.
Michigan
In Training
y roommate and I work as armed security
officers for Bonneville Power Administration.
The Department of Energy mandates that we carry the
G22 for our duty weapon. I recently had an assignment
for a photography class that I am taking. I had to take
a photograph that told a story. I decided to use my
roommate’s Chihuahua and pose her with my Kevlar
vest, my badge, whistle and my personal G22. The story
is that she loves GLOCKs and she aspires to be a K-9
when she grows up. Everyone who has seen the picture
has loved it and I thought you might enjoy it as well.
M
C. C.
Oregon
So Long, S & W
have been an avid user of a model 27 Smith and
Wesson for 20 years in .357 cal. mag with a six-inch
barrel. This gun was my only choice when hunting, as
a sidearm or in the field. When the boys talked guns, I
bragged about my Smith and Wesson and what I could
do with it.
Then an old friend from school asked me to go to a
GSSF League match—my reply was “great, let’s do it.”
He looked at me and said, “but there’s a catch.” I
replied, “yeah, what’s that?” My friend responded,
“well, you must own a GLOCK and belong to the
GLOCK Sport Shooting Foundation to participate.”
I must tell you that my friend owns several GLOCKs,
so we went to our local gun range to get me acquainted
with GLOCKs. Frankly at first, I was not overly
impressed, but I kept saying to myself, “man, that gun
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Tried Them All
fter owning many revolvers over the years—for
“fun” shooting as well as for big game hunting
and home defense, I finally decided to come into the
21st century and purchase a semi-auto.
In the Military Police in the 60’s, I shot a 1911 Colt in
competition and used it for everyday carry, so that was
my first choice. A lot of power, but a heavy gun, not too
accurate out of the box (the pistols I shot in the Army
had had hundreds of dollars spent on “accurizing”
them), and I had forgotten all the levers and grip
safeties, etc. Then, too, having only six rounds meant I
might as well go back to the wheelguns I was already
familiar with. I didn’t really want to put more money
into the 1911 to make it come up to the accuracy of the
revolvers. And even with the “beavertail” additions,
they bit the web of my hand with hotter loads.
Then I purchased a Smith and Wesson stainless
9mm with a laser sight. Nice pistol, but it still had all
these gadgets and levers and buttons. Too many bells
and whistles, including a hammerdrop lever (double
action on the first shot). Way too complicated for an
old pistolero! It wasn’t even particularly accurate.
I injured both my hands in a motorcycle accident a
few years ago and now it takes both hands to work the
safeties and levers and buttons on my pistols. I thought
I might have to revert back to shooting only my
revolvers. Then, at the range one day a friend brought
out his G22. It had the Trijicon sights and grip sock and
wasn’t at all as “pretty” as my stainless S&W. He
offered to trade for a few rounds and I looked it over
and my immediate thoughts were, “now how good can
this ‘plastic’ gun be? I can even see sky between the
slide and frame, and it rattles when I shake it!” Then I
fired it and ended up putting two boxes of ammo
through it and I was hooked. It was brand new but it hit
where I aimed every time. It was so simple and so easy
to point and shoot. It came up in the hand as a natural
extension and I was in love.
The next day I bought a G23 (liked the .40 S&W
round), and have since purchased the G22 and G27
models. After thousands of rounds ranging from the
cheapest ammo to handloads and match rounds I have
not had one jam or malfunction in any of my GLOCKs.
Is this typical of all GLOCKs? All of my friends who
shoot them (and there are more of them changing
to GLOCK after trying mine!) say they also see no
jams. Every other semi-auto I have owned or shot has
occasionally had an extraction jam—not any GLOCK I
have shot. They are even simple to break down and
clean, and I feel inclined to do that more often even
though they never seem to need cleaning.
I have only one request for GLOCK. I wouldn’t
change anything about the pistols now made, except to
ask that you consider building a .22 caliber series in the
same basic frame configurations as other calibers.
Nothing beats an accurate .22 for all-day plinking,
target spinning and family entertainment fun.
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I have tried most major brands (and a few brands
most people have never heard of) and can honestly say
I will never own another semi-auto but GLOCK. They
may not be the most beautiful pistol in the case, but I
want accuracy and speed of use in my personal
defense weapon, and even my match gun. If I have to
defend my life I want something in my hand as easy to
use and needing as little thought as a revolver and the
GLOCK is that weapon. I want no bells and whistles,
but pure firepower and accuracy without having to
worry if the safety is on or off. Thank you, Mr. Glock,
for making a weapon that might someday save my life.
D. J.
Arizona
Not Quite a D-1
y wife and I are enclosing a photo of one of our
first “reusable, dual function pistol targets.”
After having a nice meal the night before, we head out
to the backyard range and drop a hundred or so cases.
After the pizza “bad” guy starts showing wear, I tape a
photocopied 10 ring over him. One box usually handles
our entire session. By the way, these are “small” pizza
boxes, just about right for 20 to 30 feet.
My G36 is my first GLOCK and first concealed carry
gun, although my wife and I have both been shooting
handguns for many years. I love its reliability and ease
of maintenance. Unfortunately, we’re not a “GLOCK
family” yet because she’s still a revolver shooter. One
of these days I’ll get her to come around.
I’m proud to be member of GSSF. Thanks.
M
G. B.
Michigan
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Sold on GLOCKs in Texas
am an avid shooter and gun owner. I have shot a Colt
1911 Commander 70 series for several years. I have
thought about purchasing a GLOCK in the past, but
never did anything about it. I have fired a few different
GLOCKs but none shot quite like my Colt. However, last
November I took the plunge and purchased a G21. After
firing a few rounds I got accustomed to the differences
from the Colt, and I love it. In January, I bought a G19
and I love it as well. I supposedly bought it for my wife,
but I have pretty much taken it over. She calls the guns
Papa GLOCK and Mama GLOCK. I am now debating
whether my next GLOCK purchase (Baby GLOCK) will
be a G26 or a G36.
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money in the accuracy department as well. I have
purchased a GLOCK jacket, and ordered a coffee mug,
tee shirt, cap and polo shirt. Well, I guess you get the
picture. Thanks for a great product.
R. C.
Texas
Depending on GLOCK
am a police officer and I use a G21 for my duty
weapon, and a G30 for my off duty. I clean my
weapons and change magazines once a month. Doing
this, I have never had a single problem with either of
my GLOCK pistols. I have fired approximately 6000
rounds through my G21. There are several things that I
especially appreciate about my GLOCK pistols: I like
their light weight; I like their dependability; I like the
fact that the first shot and the second shot are the
same. I have fired some other manufacturer’s pistols
and the first round and the second round end up at
different locations on the target. Since my life might
depend upon consistency and accuracy, I have chosen
to use a GLOCK pistol.
I do have one suggestion for improving GLOCKs—I
am left-handed and I would like you to consider
making your pistols with both a left side and right side
magazine release. I have learned to adjust, but I feel
this feature would make a better weapon.
Thanks for a high quality and dependable product.
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I love the fact that the GLOCK keeps on shooting and
never bobbles or malfunctions. I love its simplicity—no
levers to flip or hammers to cock. Just load, pull the slide
back and shoot. The G21 gives the Colt a run for its
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California
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Good Service from GLOCK
just received my copies of the “GLOCK Annual ’03”
and “The GLOCK Report.” It is very comforting to
hear the company president, Gaston Glock, speaking
about the company moving forward with constant
development. I was recently cleaning my new G34 and
thinking to myself how many improvements have been
made since my first G17, back in 1990. I have noticed
that most of the GSSF members who write to Member’s
Corner are missing a very important benefit of owning
a GLOCK…the Service and Warranty department. A
few months ago I sent my G35 in for service. GLOCK
warranted the gun, and I had it back in less than a month.
I cannot say enough good things about the GLOCK
company and its guns. I never thought I would start
collecting GLOCKs, but they have so many uses. I use a
G21 on duty, a G27 off duty, a G35 for IPSC, and G34 for
IDPA, a G17 for GSSF, and in many of my travels, a G19
for CCW. Speaking of GSSF matches, how about one in
Illinois, if we’re not too anti-gun here. The closest GSSF
matches are in Indiana, Kentucky, and Missouri.
I would like to thank GLOCK for making a gun I can
bet my life on—I do so daily.
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I remember how, when purchasing a new automobile,
the sales person would allow you to test drive the
vehicle to make you comfortable. Apparently, the same
principal works with GLOCKs. My friends tried
them…they liked them…they bought them.
R. M.
Texas
Love at First Shot
am so excited. I just bought my first GLOCK three
weeks ago—a brand new G21 .45 auto. In fact, this
is my first ever semi-automatic handgun. I have always
wanted a .45 auto, but I guess I was uncomfortable
with the thought of leaving the world of revolvers.
Before buying my GLOCK, I did a lot of research. My
wife says I spent more time on the computer looking
up stuff on semi-automatic handguns than I spent
with her! The more I researched, the more it became
clear that GLOCK was the choice. But, being the wary
consumer that I am, I went down to the local indoor
range and rented a G21.
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J. P.
Illinois
Try GLOCK…
You’ll Like GLOCK
have been thoroughly happy with my G33 with a 27
barrel. Up until last month, many of my co-workers
here at the space center in Texas were happy with my
GLOCK too, but they’re no longer using my weapon.
You’ll see shortly why the concept “try it…you’ll like
it” is an effective marketing tool.
I had been taking my non gun-savvy co-workers to
the local gun range to familiarize them with gun safety.
They were either staunch anti-gun advocates or neutral
about guns in general, but, as co-workers and friends,
we were all close. I taught them the fundamentals of
gun safety and shooting styles using my GLOCKs. They
became very enthusiastic about shooting. They would
call me and ask if I could bring my weapon to the
range. They paid for the ammo, so certainly, I agreed.
After the Columbia space shuttle tragedy, I became
more involved at work and was unable to go to the
range as often as I had done in the past. Yes, I let them
use my weapons, but I never let anyone borrow one
unless I was present to supervise their activities. I
kept putting my friends off until I could find more
time. It turns out that three of my friends couldn’t wait.
At a weekend gun show, they each purchased their
own GLOCK. Additionally, they’ve all signed up for the
concealed carry license.
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The idea was to fire a few rounds through the
GLOCK, and then try a Beretta and a Sig for comparison.
Well, I never got the chance to shoot the other two.
After firing two magazines through the rented G21, I
stopped and went back out to the counter and bought
my brand new one. I then went into the range and fired
nearly 100 rounds through it.
I love my GLOCK so much that I got my wife down
to the range right away. We rented her a G26 to try. She
instantly fell in love and now we are saving up to get
her a brand new one. Thanks.
D. M.
Georgia
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A Happy Couple
y wife and I got married in March of 2002, and
attended our first GSSF match in July, 2002 in
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. We both learned so much, and
had so much fun that we decided to make it our first
family tradition. When we got married, I owned three
GLOCKs and, almost instantly, I only owned two. My
wife somehow took over ownership of my G30. She
loves the way it feels and shoots it so well that I think
I will let her keep it. Besides, I guess that means I get
to pick out a new one.
With our first competitive shoot under our belts, and
after a year of applying techniques we learned from the
GSSF magazines, we are both very excited about
participating in the next GSSF match. Besides shooting
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our GLOCKs, our other hobbies are hunting, fishing and
hiking, but no matter which one we are doing we always
have our GLOCKs. We love our GLOCKs so much that
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we wore them during our wedding. Amazingly, there
were no objections. (Because of garter limitations, I am
carrying the G30 and she has a G36.)
B.T.
Washington State
GLOCK Brings Us Closer
am new to the world of GLOCKs, and wanted to
share my new-found enthusiasm with you.
When I was a boy, my father and I did a lot of shooting.
For many years I’ve been away from the gun scene. In
recent months, however— since my father came to live
with me, my wife and daughter—I’ve found that our old
mutual interest has brought us closer than ever.
I knew I wanted a GLOCK for my first gun in the
new “era.” I did a lot of research, online and with
friends’ guns and finally decided on what I think is your
perfect model— the G23. This mid-sized pistol has a
nicely balanced character. It’s a comfortable size for
the range and also for concealed carry. The .40 caliber
round is great for practice as well as defense. It has the
muzzle rail system that holds my M3 tactical light,
which makes it a perfect “house gun.” Naturally, it’s
reliable because it’s a GLOCK.
My father carried the G36. Although he’s a dyed-inthe-wool .45 ACP advocate, he’s warmed up to the .40
since shooting mine. Probably because of the unique
design of the GLOCK (low bore axis and polymer frame)
the 165-grain .40 is an easy-shooting round for a long day
at the range, yet still packs enough punch to support my
confidence in it as an effective self-defense load.
After a few dozen rounds at the range, some other
GLOCK models tend to pinch my trigger finger
(between the trigger and trigger guard) or my pinky
(between the grip and magazine base). The G23 fits my
hand so perfectly that it remains comfortable all day
long. This gets me shooting more, and thus I’m quickly
becoming a better and safer shooter.
While some may consider GLOCK pistols homely, I
have fallen head-over-heels in love with what I think of as
the “Gorgeous Functionality” of my new Austrian friend.
I want to express my thanks for producing a superior
product and thereby helping to bring my father and me
closer through our shared interests.
Proud of and confident in my new GLOCK.
I
M. B.
Arizona
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Finally Found GLOCK
joined GSSF soon after getting my first GLOCK, a
G19—I want to tell you why I chose this pistol.
After leaving the Army after eight years of service, I
occasionally shot rifles for fun at a local range. After
much deliberation, I went through all the legal hoops
required to get a pistol permit in New York. My only
intention at the time was to get a .22 target pistol. My
permit finally came through in August, 2001.
Well, after personally witnessing the horrors of
September 11, 2001, I figured my first pistol should
perhaps have a dual personal protection/target shooting
role. After trying different calibers, I decided on 9mm,
due to manageable recoil and the relatively low cost of
the ammunition. I reasoned that I’d want to do a lot of
practicing, so ammunition cost was a factor (better to
hit with a 9mm +P round than miss with a .45).
Unfortunately, I took the advice of my local arms
dealer and bought a Kahr P9 (I noted at the time that it
looked suspiciously like a smaller copy of a GLOCK). It
never shot correctly. It would jam every few rounds. I
sent it back to the factory, but received no satisfaction.
The dealer tried to blame my technique, but after firing
a number of other pistols with no issues, it obviously
wasn’t me! I was so disgusted with the performance of
this pistol that I was almost permanently turned off to
automatics, and spent even more money on a revolver
(a Ruger SP101 in .357 Mag). However, I did not like
the poor accuracy afforded by the short barrel, and the
small 5-shot capacity was a concern as well.
After returning my pistol to Kahr a second time, I
finally got my money back (which I do appreciate) and
did some more research. I settled on GLOCK. I debated
between the G19 and the smaller G26, but the G19
fit my hand better. I have never looked back. I have
fired over 2200 rounds through this pistol so far, with
not a hint of a problem, no matter which brand of
ammunition I use.
I really appreciate that this is first and foremost a
combat weapon. The reliability, accuracy (all 10
rounds in a 1 1/2-inch circle at 10 yards), light weight,
lack of recoil, ease of cleaning, excellent factory night
sights, etc. are just fantastic. I even like the way it
looks! Another handgun shooter employed at my
company can’t seem to get over how “ugly” the GLOCK
is, and I keep telling him that it’s “functional,” which
has a beauty all its own. Don’t worry, I’ll lead him to
a GLOCK yet!
One time when I was at the range, shooters to the
right and left of me were firing large-caliber pistols (.45
or 10mm) at targets barely 10 feet away. Their shots
were all over their targets. I was consistently getting
3-inch shot groups from 10 yards away! Part of this
is shooting technique, to be sure, but a big part is
the accuracy and ease of controlling the GLOCK. They
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came over to see what I was shooting—hopefully,
more GLOCK converts on the way!
Finally, my wife has now been issued her own pistol
permit. I have a feeling we’ll be in the market for
another G19 soon.
Thanks for making a great weapon, and thanks for
supporting the Second Amendment. The events of
September 11, 2001 show the wisdom of our Founding
Fathers. As you say in your own “GLOCK Report,”
Volume I, 2002: “Our police and military defenders can
never be numerous enough to completely eliminate all
criminal threats.” In this new era, we must be prepared
(training) and capable (armed) of defending ourselves.
F. B.
New York State
GLOCK Father, GLOCK Son
n the recommendation of a local police officer, the
name GLOCK became a part of our household. On
my 21st birthday, my father purchased a G22 for me.
For my father’s next birthday, I returned the favor and
bought him a G26. We immediately began shooting at
local competitions and practiced all the time, each trying to beat the other. It is funny how guns unite a family. Now all we need is a GLOCK for my mother. I
recently joined GSSF and am enjoying all the benefits
of the foundation. I hope to be involved as much as
possible. I appreciate all the work GSSF has done to
educate gun owners and provide an opportunity for
them to exercise their skills. Thanks.
O
S.S.
Tennessee
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