Glock 17 Copy Made in Pakistan

Glock pistols have had a cult following in Pakistan from the day they landed on our shores. Watch any english movie and you will definitely see a cop sporting one. When the Army bought Glocks in some numbers, Glocks were unofficially declared as the world’s best handguns, in Pakistan. It wouldn’t be incorrect to say that no pistol has had a loyal following in Pakistan like the Glock and that Glocks have been highly overrated in Pakistan. That alone explains why a Glock 17 or 19 for instance which costs no more than $ 600 in the United States would sell for $ 2500 to $ 3500 depending on the demand and supply. And I have seen them selling for even more depending on the level of impatience of the buyer. And at one time I have also seen an original Glock 17 (gold plated) on sale for $ 5000 only.

So it was few years ago that some enthusiastic entrepreneurs decided to make Glock copies here in Pakistan. I am not sure what happened behind the scenes but when the local Glocks hit the markets they sold like hot cakes. Sporting good looks and even if having half the reliability of a Glock at a mere $300 ~ 350 these things were an instant hit. So the pistol being reviewed here is a Glock 17 copy. Before I let the pictures do the talking about make quality and other things please have a look at the specs which aren’t very different from the original Glock 17.

Caliber :                9 x 19

Length:                 204 mm

Height:                 138 mm

Width:                  30 mm

Trigger:                Safe action

Barrel length:      114 mm

Weight:                710 grams (un loaded)

Sights:                  Fixed

Mag capacity:     17 rounds

The side view of Glock 17

Here’s a view of the slide.

The local Glock 17 frame. I think the material needs improving.

The barrel. Looks handcrafted for adjustment.

The standard 17 round Glock magazine, made locally.

The front view.

Rear sights and Slide cover plate.

The Glock 17 disassembly wasn’t any different from the original one. Trigger pull varied from good to worse in the three different pieces that I had the pleasure of holding. As of now can’t comment about the reliability or durability of these handguns, but frame needs a little improvement, slide is good and if one can get original Glock internals, it will be a winner. These handguns are selling in between $ 280 to $ 320 and considering the price give good value for money.