Posted on 04/09/2015 10:31:28 AM PDT by envisio
Not wanting to let their momentum machine lose any steam after the announcement of the single-stack, 9x19mm Glock 43, the Austrian wondergun manufacturer has unveiled an even more exciting pistol: the 9x18mm Makarov Glock 47.
While the Glock 43 will certainly fulfill some users needs for an ultra-compact, reliable, and capable pistol, said company representative Grigory Otrepyev, a 9x18mm Makarov model will appeal to a broader and more discerning market.
The Soviet-designed 9x18mm cartridge is well-known for its ability to defeat soft body armor and transfer a significant amount of energy to its target, making it a far superior choice to 9x19mm.
The 9x19mm carry crowd is significant, that is true, continued Otrepyev, but the number of American men and women who rely on 9x18mm Makarovs to protect their families and homes is much greater. Now theyll be able to sleep sounder knowing that they have a 9x18mm Glock to rely upon.
Cool!
Insane claim.
I need pictures please!!!!!
April 1 article.
Pictures at the link. But looks like a glock to me.
I don’t have them html skills yall fuss about.
You are correct.
you all can keep your glock,
I like my Kimber
I have a tough time believing this is true.
“”””9x18M better than 9mm Parabellum? Insane claim.””””
Well I guess a few simple ballistics tests could confirm that. Of course “better” is a relative term.
If you made it this far, happy April Fools Day! The Glock 47 is not a real product (to our knowledge) so please, please, please dont bug Glock about it.
An April Fool’s article today?
I was thinking of getting a Kimber.
I just need to sell a few guns and my truck and take out a second mortgage on my house.
9x18 far weaker than a 9x19. Who is the re-re who wrote this?
If you made it this far, happy April Fools Day! The Glock 47 is not a real product (to our knowledge) so please, please, please dont bug Glock about it.
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September 29, 2014 | Jim Robinson
Posted on 9/29/2014, 5:38:42 PM by Jim Robinson
No, FR is not trying to quash satire. However, it should be clearly labeled as such in the title. Some people seem to think it’s great trickling our readers into falling for satire. It’s not. A lot of people come to FR and scan the headlines clicking on articles of interest. If they’re not familiar with the author or source, they may be misled and may even pass it on to others. No thanks.
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Fooled me....
I was reading about the Glock 69. The rate of fire is lickity split.
Oh man....
I need it in PINK! :)
April Fools joke.
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