MOST TERRIFYING GUN IN THE WORLD SEIZED

The Daily Mirror (UK) ^ | Jan 26 2004 | Gary Jones

[FreedomCalls]

THE first fully automatic handgun to surface in the UK - capable of firing 1,100 rounds a minute - has been seized in a police raid.

It is a Glock 18, banned from sale in the US and described as a "monster of a weapon" that fires bullets with the intensity of a high- pressure water hose.

The ultra-light, Austrian-made gun was discovered in a swoop on the home of a suspected Yardie gangster. Scotland Yard has issued a nationwide alert as they try to find the owner and establish how the weapon got into Britain.

A Met firearms expert said: "It's extremely worrying that such a weapon is here. I can't stress enough just how dangerous this gun is.

"If it was fired on the streets of London by someone unused to its immense firing capability, there could be a massacre.

"Why even a criminal would want to own such a gun is beyond me. It would probably bethe ultimate in gun status-symbols." The Yard has warned front-line officers about the discovery, which followed a a raid on a residential address in Norwood, South East London.

A force internal report said: "This is the first weapon of its kind to be seized in the UK. It is not issued to any agencies in the UK and is believed to have been imported from the US."

The report said the Glock can fire "armour-piercing ammunition". It has a compensation device to keep it straight during firing.

SAS officers use the gun in combat with a 19-round magazine. Israeli security forces and Germany's GSG-9 anti-terror unit also carry it.

British armed police use the semi-automatic Glock 17, also a favourite with criminals.

America banned its import in 1986. US arms expert Walt Rauch said: "Shooting the G18 full-auto is just like turning on a high-pressure hose,"

Det Insp Martin Ward said: "This is something of a monster of a weapon. We are appealing for anyone to come forward in the strictest confidence with information."

[FutureMarine]

Wow, those movies are impressive. I'd like to try one of those out.

[CFW]

Just in time for Valentine's Day!

What a sweet gift for some loving wife (me! me!).

[supercat]

America banned its import in 1986.

And when was it invented?

[The KG9 Kid]

"... Wonder what kids do today to learn about things?"

You may be disappointed:

Idiots guide to getting a car out of the snow.

A bit of a download, but worth it.

[The KG9 Kid]

Wrong link, sorry:

Idiot's guide to getting a car out of the snow.

[supercat]

We worked all of the moving parts over with fine sharpening stones and accidentily ended up with a full auto Luger.

Since I can think of now way the Luger's mechanism would go full-auto without slam-firing, I'd say you and your friend were pretty lucky the thing didn't blow up. Though I'll admit I'm a little surprised a Luger would slam-fire.

[OldCorps]

I'm wondering if the gun tried to flee during the raid. Didi the gun swear at the cops and spit on them?

lol, the gun probably attempted to jump into one of those killer SUVs imported from the US and make good an escape with another malefactor from the politically correct sensebilities of the UK socialists.

[magslinger]

Personally, I think that an M2 mounted on top of a jeep is pretty terrifying, expecially if you're not on the best of terms with the owner...

I agree, Ma Deuce is small enough to have an impressive rate of fire, big enough to make defilade a fairly meaningless concept.

[Pukin Dog]

The most terrifying gun?

Please.

[The Duke]

B-b-but if it fires bullets *that* fast doesn't that mean that it will run out of bullets that much faster?

[coloradan]

But, the authorities don't want us peasants to be able to control our guns, which is why a shoulder stock for a pistol is a felony to possess, without proper permission. They want us to shoot wild, so they can prosecute us for murder, throw us in jail, and take our guns away.

[ExSoldier]

Great pic on the comp. It vividly illustrates why I won't have one on a carry gun. If I had to fire from a position of retention, that vertical blast would be right into my face and eyes!

[supercat]

Idiot's guide to getting a car out of the snow.

He should have fastened the strap to the bumper.

[vetvetdoug]

I would rather own a fully automatic M-14 or M-16. Having a Glock 18 would be like having sex with a very beautiful sexy woman; it would be great but last only a second and it would take forever to reload.

[GovernmentShrinker]

Yep, if any red-blooded American had one, they'd hang onto it, not ship it off to the Brits.

[Who is John Galt?]

Actually, from my experience, the most terrifying gun in the world is the one pointed at ya.

You're right.

(In your photo, "the one pointed at ya" appears to be a No. 4 Lee-Enfield - which may have been the finest bolt action combat weapon ever adopted. Even Col. Cooper recommends 'em... ;>)

[Ruy Dias de Bivar]

Too bad they are trying to ban these. If you are attacked by a gang of thugs you just flip the switch to full auto, turn the gun sideways palm down like they do in the movies, shoot at the first bad guy on your right and the full auto swings to the left and cleans house!
You can even get a set of Birdman.com sights to mount on the side of the slide! WOW!

[hopespringseternal]

It is a Glock 18, banned from sale in the US and described as a "monster of a weapon" that fires bullets with the intensity of a high- pressure water hose.

Really? I never knew fire hydrants were that dangerous. Or maybe this gun is not as dangerous as a pellet gun?

One thing about UK journalists, they have given up all pretense of objectivity or knowing what they hell they are talking about.

[FreedomCalls]

One thing about UK journalists, they have given up all pretense of objectivity or knowing what they hell they are talking about.

Did they ever?

[The KG9 Kid]

He did. The tow cable was attached to the bumper's collision cylinder.

Unfortunately, new compact imports like that have a unitized bumper that's only spot-welded to other sheet metal. Just tears off like a perforated coupon because it was never designed to be yanked; it was designed to crumple under impact.