GLOCK KG is founded by engineer Gaston Glock. The company produces a variety of plastic and steel parts.
1970s
The first military products are developed and produced including field knives, training hand grenades, and machine gun belt links.
1980
GLOCK receives a formal invitation from the Austrian Army to develop a new service sidearm. GLOCK Ges.m.b.H is formed.
1981
The revolutionary, semi-automatic GLOCK service pistol — with polymer receiver and new Safe Action® System — is born.
Production starts on a field knife with a saw.
1982
Commissioned by the Austrian Army, GLOCK competes in a battery of comprehensive and crucial testing exercises against international competition. Contract awarded to GLOCK.
1983
GLOCK delivers first order of 30,000, G17 9×19mm pistols to the Austrian Army. Development of GLOCK spade begins.
1984
The GLOCK G17 pistol became standard issue for the Norwegian Army, its first NATO member country.
1985
Export marketing activities are intensified and the first subsidiary in the United States is formed.
1986
The engineering, innovations, and durability of GLOCK pistols immediately capture the attention of both the U.S. law enforcement and commercial markets.
1987
GLOCK develops the G18 Select Fire machine pistol — the smallest machine pistol in the world.
Plant #2 in Ferlach / Austria is inaugurated.
1988
A second subsidiary is formed in Hong Kong to coordinate sales and marketing activities for Asia/Oceania.
GLOCK introduces the Gen2 model line-up.
Production begins on the G19 Compact, and G17L Competition pistols.
1989
The demand for GLOCK products increases exponentially and results in exports to more than 45 countries worldwide (special forces, police, and military). More than 350,000 pistols have been sold since 1982, and approximately 2,000 U.S. police departments are carrying 150,000 on duty.
1990
A third subsidiary is formed in South America to coordinate sales and marketing activities for Latin/Central America and the Caribbean.
Production begins on the G22 and G23 .40 pistol models.
Plant #1 is expanded in Deutsch-Wagram.
1991
Production begins on the G20, 10mm Auto pistol, and the G21, .45 Auto pistol comes into series production by mid-year.
1994
Production begins on the G24 and G24C, chambered in .40.
1995
Production begins on the G25, .380 Auto.
Production begins on subcompact models; the G26, 9×19mm, and the G27, .40.
1996
Production begins on the G28, .380 Auto.
The G17T is introduced — the training pistol for marking and target cartridges.
1997
Production begins on the G29, 10mm Auto, and the G30, .45 Auto. Plus, work is completed on the extension of the GLOCK Production Hall #1 in Ferlach, while construction for the new headquarters in Deutsch-Wagram commences.
1998
GLOCK introduces the Gen3 pistol line, with front finger grooves and universal accessory rail. Some models have an additional pin above the trigger pin to hold the hardened locking block.
Production begins on the .357, G31, G32, and G33 pistols, as well as compensated models G31C and G32C. In addition, production begins on the G34, 9×19mm, and the G35, .40. These models are designed in strict accordance with IPSC regulations.
1999
Production begins on the Slimline model G36, .45 Auto, and the training pistol G17T AC, 7.8×21mm caliber — now equalling 5 training models for different applications and environmental conditions. GLOCK presents the 2 millionth pistol at the Shot Show in Atlanta GA, USA.
2000
Construction is completed on the new GLOCK headquarters in Deutsch-Wagram.
2001
In response to some states’ laws, production begins on GLOCK models with integrated key locks.
2002
Production begins on GLOCK Tactical Lights, and a complete product line of aiming and lighting modules — including visible and invisible lasers — is launched.
2004
GLOCK introduces complete pistol line — standard, compact, and subcompact — in .45 G.A.P., delivering decisive firepower.
2006
Celebration of 20 Years of Perfection in the USA.
2007
Production begins on the GLOCK SF (Short Frame) pistols in .45 Auto and 10mm Auto.
GLOCK reaches a significant milestone by selling a total of 5 million pistols worldwide.
2009
Production begins on GLOCK Gen4 pistol models in several calibers and sizes. GLOCK introduces the RTF2 (Rough Textured Frame 2).
2010
Dedicated to continuously pursuing perfection in engineering and function, GLOCK introduces the Gen4 pistol in the G17, G19, G26, G31, G22, G23, G27, G35, and G37 models with RTF4 (Rough Textured Frame 4). The Gen4 models also have a larger magazine release, which can be installed for either right-handed or left-handed shooters, and a dual recoil spring assembly. There is also a small change to the trigger bar.
2011
GLOCK celebrates its Silver Anniversary — 25 Years of Perfection in the USA.
2017
GLOCK introduces the G19 Gen5 and G17 Gen5 pistols.
GLOCK introduces the G46 for the German police, with an extended beavertail and a rotating barrel instead of the Browning-action tilting barrel. No trigger pull needed to field strip.
2018
GLOCK introduces the G19X.
GLOCK introduces the 43X and the GLOCK 48 slimline models. GLOCK announces the addition of the GLOCK 26 and the GLOCK 34 Modular Optic System (MOS) to the Generation 5 pistol family. GLOCK introduces the G45.
2019
GLOCK introduces the G44 .22 LR rimfire.
GLOCK introduces the Modular Optic Ready G45.
GLOCK introduces the G47 for LE use.
2020
GLOCK introduces the throwback P80, a version of the original GLOCK 17.
2023
GLOCK introduces the G47 MOS, similar to the G17 but with a shortened dust cover, making parts more interchangeable with the G19 and G45.
GLOCK announces collaboration with Aimpoint. The GLOCK pistol with Aimpoint COA™ combo features select 9mm GLOCK pistols with the Aimpoint COA optic factory installed using the new Aimpoint A-CUT™ interface. (January)
TALO and GLOCK have partnered to re-introduce ported pistols, the G17C Gen3 and G19C Gen3 in 9mm, and a G20C Gen3 in 10mm.
GLOCK discontinues many models for the commercial market, including: G17 — Gen4, G17 MOS — Gen4 | Gen5, G17L — Classic | Gen3, G17L MOS — Gen5, G19 — Gen4, G19 MOS — Gen4, G20 — Gen3 | Gen4, G21 — Gen3 | Gen4, G21SF, G22 — Gen3 | Gen4 | Gen5, G22 MOS — Gen5, G23 — Gen4, G24, G26 — Gen4, G27 — Gen3 | Gen 4 | Gen5, G29 — Gen3 | Gen 4 | Gen5, G29SF, G30 — Gen3 | Gen 4 | Gen5 , G31 — Gen3 | Gen4, G32 — Gen3 | Gen4 , G33 — Gen3 | Gen4, G34 — Gen3 | Gen4, G34 MOS — Gen4 | Gen5, G35 — Gen3 | Gen4, G35 MOS — Gen4 , G36, G36 FGR, G37 — Gen3 | Gen4, G38, G39, G40 MOS — Gen4, G41 — Gen4, G41 MOS — Gen4, G49 (Note that this list includes all pistols that come stock with the minus connector, and that the minus connector is now available through GLOCK only with a signed request from law enforcement).
GLOCK discontinues sales of AimPoint COA pistols to the the civilian market, perhaps as a result of problems with the Sig P320.
GLOCK announces the new V Series (GenV?) as their basic product lineup for December, while simplifying their manufacturing processes. These new pistols are marked on the slide and frame with a "V," and will include: G17 V, G17C V, G19 V, G19C V, G19X V, G19X V MOS TB, G20 V MOS, G21 V MOS, G23 V, G23 V MOS, G26 V, G44 V, G45 V, and G45C V. According to GLOCK, the new V Series "Externally ... remain the same trusted look and performance you already know." Changes to the V Series include internal slide and trigger improvements. Note the GLOCK Performance Triggers will not function in V Series pistols.