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  • 1. When did Glock announce the cessation of production for over 30 variants of its handguns?
A) December 2025
B) October 2025
C) January 2026
D) November 2025
  • 2. When did shipments of most Generation 3, 4, and 5 double-stack and crossover models end?
A) January 20, 2026
B) October 31, 2025
C) November 30, 2025
D) December 31, 2025
  • 3. What reason did Glock cite for discontinuing more than 30 handgun variants?
A) Factory relocation
B) Declining global sales
C) Streamlining and right-sizing
D) Bankruptcy
  • 4. Which legislation prompted Glock to discontinue certain models?
A) Bans on polymer frames
B) Restrictions on magazine capacities over 10 rounds
C) Tariffs on imported firearms
D) Legislation against pistols easily converted to fully automatic fire
  • 5. What devices are used to easily convert pistols to fully automatic fire?
A) Match barrels
B) Glock switches
C) Recoil buffers
D) Extended mag releases
  • 6. Which Glock models were unaffected by the discontinuation and continue in production?
A) Crossover models
B) Gen3 models
C) Single-stack slimline models
D) Double-stack models
  • 7. Which specific Glock model is a single-stack slimline model that remained in production?
A) Glock 19
B) Glock 26
C) Glock 42
D) Glock 17
  • 8. Which of the following single-stack slimline models remained in production?
A) Glock 23
B) Glock 21
C) Glock 43
D) Glock 45
  • 9. Along with the Glock 42 and 43, which other slimline models remained in production?
A) Glock 17 and 19
B) Glock 26 and 44
C) Glock 43X and 48
D) Glock 20 and 21
  • 10. When did Glock launch the 'V Series' as replacements for discontinued models?
A) January 2026
B) October 2025
C) November 2025
D) December 2025
  • 11. How are V Series pistols marked on the slide and frame?
A) An 'X' designation
B) An 'S' designation
C) A 'V' designation
D) A 'Gen6' designation
  • 12. Which of the following is a V Series pistol mentioned in the text?
A) G17 MOS
B) G17 Gen5
C) G17 RTF2
D) G17 V
  • 13. Which V Series pistol features MOS designated in its name in the text?
A) G20 V MOS
B) G44 V
C) G19 V
D) G17 V
  • 14. What feature is redesigned on V Series pistols to hinder full-auto conversion devices?
A) Takedown lever
B) Magwell
C) Slide stop lever
D) Trigger bars
  • 15. Besides redesigned trigger bars, what else was revised on V Series pistols?
A) Frame color
B) Slide rails
C) Barrel rifling
D) Trigger housing pin
  • 16. What part of the firing mechanism was narrowed on V Series pistols?
A) Trigger shoe
B) Sear engagement surface
C) Firing pin safety
D) Firing pin channel
  • 17. What modified part on V Series pistols is designed to hinder full-auto conversion devices?
A) Guide rods
B) Locking blocks
C) Base plates
D) Rear plates
  • 18. When were the sixth-generation pistols introduced?
A) January 2026
B) November 2025
C) December 2025
D) October 2025
  • 19. What role does the V Series serve following the introduction of sixth-generation pistols?
A) Military-only exclusive
B) Lower-cost baseline offering
C) Discontinued collector line
D) Premium custom tier
  • 20. Which V Series model remains the only avenue for a model not offered in Gen6 configuration?
A) Glock 19
B) Glock 20
C) Glock 45
D) Glock 17
  • 21. Which of the following is noted as remaining available via the V Series since it lacks a Gen6 version in the text?
A) Glock 48
B) Glock 43X
C) Glock 49
D) Glock 23
  • 22. Which rimfire model is only available through the V Series baseline offering?
A) Glock 20
B) Glock 44
C) Glock 21
D) Glock 26
  • 23. When did Glock announce the 'sixth generation' or 'Gen6' of its pistol line?
A) January 20, 2026
B) October 15, 2025
C) November 30, 2025
D) December 6, 2025
  • 24. When did commercial availability of Gen6 pistols start?
A) October 1, 2025
B) January 20, 2026
C) December 6, 2025
D) November 1, 2025
  • 25. At which event did Gen6 pistols make their public debut?
A) NRA Annual Meeting 2025
B) ENSETA 2026
C) SHOT Show 2025
D) SHOT Show 2026
  • 26. In which city did SHOT Show 2026 take place?
A) Las Vegas
B) Phoenix
C) Orlando
D) Dallas
  • 27. What cartridge are the initial U.S. lineup of Gen6 pistols chambered in?
A) .380 ACP
B) 9×19mm Parabellum
C) .45 ACP
D) .40 S&W
  • 28. How many models make up the initial U.S. Gen6 lineup?
A) Five
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
  • 29. Which specific model is part of the initial U.S. Gen6 lineup?
A) Glock 20 Gen6
B) Glock 26 Gen6
C) Glock 17 Gen6
D) Glock 44 Gen6
  • 30. Which of the following is one of the three initial U.S. Gen6 models?
A) Glock 23 Gen6
B) Glock 21 Gen6
C) Glock 48 Gen6
D) Glock 19 Gen6
  • 31. What is the third model in the initial U.S. Gen6 lineup?
A) Glock 43X Gen6
B) Glock 42 Gen6
C) Glock 49 Gen6
D) Glock 45 Gen6
  • 32. Which Gen6 model is offered internationally rather than in the initial U.S. lineup?
A) Glock 19 Gen6
B) Glock 49 Gen6
C) Glock 45 Gen6
D) Glock 17 Gen6
  • 33. What three main areas do Gen6 revisions center on?
A) Weight reduction, caliber conversion, and hammer-firing
B) Ergonomics, trigger design, and an integrated optic-ready system
C) Manual thumb safeties, threaded barrels, and adjustable sights
D) Steel frames, grip safeties, and external hammers
  • 34. What exterior change was made to the Gen6 grip?
A) Replaced with wooden panels
B) Smoothed out for a slimmer profile
C) Reshaped with a more pronounced palm swell
D) Made completely cylindrical
  • 35. What feature was added to the grip area of Gen6 pistols alongside the palm swell?
A) Extended thumb rest
B) Folding stock attachment
C) Integrated laser sight
D) Built-in compass
  • 36. What change was made to the beavertail on Gen6 pistols?
A) Shortened for concealment
B) Removed entirely
C) Made detachable
D) Enlarged beavertail
  • 37. How is the trigger guard described on Gen6 pistols?
A) Enlarged to fit winter gloves
B) Squared off like early Glock models
C) Aggressively undercut
D) Rounded and smoothed
  • 38. What changes were made to the slide serrations on Gen6 pistols?
A) Replaced with stippling
B) Removed from the front of the slide
C) Deeper angled slide serrations
D) Straight vertical serrations
  • 39. What type of trigger is featured on Gen6 pistols?
A) Curved match trigger
B) Flat-faced trigger
C) Double-action-only hammer trigger
D) Hinged safety trigger
  • 40. What is the new grip texture introduced on Gen6 frames called?
A) RTF2
B) Poly-Grip
C) Gen-Tex
D) RTF6
  • 41. How does the RTF6 grip texture differ from older textures?
A) Features smooth polished plastic on all gripping surfaces
B) Combines two textures across an expanded surface area including the thumb rest
C) Uses rubberized overmolding exclusively
D) Uses metal studs embedded in the polymer
  • 42. What system does the new Gen6 optic-ready system replace?
A) Mil-Std-1913 rail system
B) Fixed bridge mount system
C) Dovetailed iron sight system
D) MOS mounting system
  • 43. How does the Gen6 optic-ready system differ from the MOS system in terms of depth?
A) Shallower slide cut requiring adapter plates
B) Deeper slide cut allowing optics to sit lower
C) Replaces the rear sight completely at standard height
D) Mounted on top without cutting the slide
  • 44. What material is the plate that acts as a crush washer in the Gen6 optic-ready system made of?
A) Polymer
B) Titanium
C) Aluminum
D) Steel
  • 45. What is the function of the polymer plate in the Gen6 optic-ready system?
A) Stores a backup battery for red dot sights
B) Acts as an electrical contact for illuminated optics
C) Acts as a crush washer to absorb shear force during recoil
D) Serves as a waterproof gasket
  • 46. Gen6 pistols incorporate internal switch-resistance modifications originally introduced in which series?
A) Gen5 MOS series
B) Gen3 series
C) V-series
D) Gen4 series
  • 47. Which of the following internal switch-resistance modifications is incorporated into Gen6 pistols?
A) Tungsten guide rods
B) Heavier dual recoil springs
C) Revised slide rails
D) Pinned locking blocks
  • 48. Which internal geometry was modified in Gen6 alongside slide rails and the firing pin channel?
A) Extractor claw geometry
B) Magazine catch geometry
C) Slide stop spring geometry
D) Trigger bar geometry
  • 49. Did Gen6 incorporate a modular Fire Control Unit (FCU) contrary to pre-release speculation?
A) Yes
B) Only on the Glock 45 Gen6
C) Only on select international models
D) No
  • 50. What does the absence of a modular FCU in Gen6 reflect about Glock's design philosophy?
A) Evolutionary rather than revolutionary design
B) Stagnation and resistance to modern trends
C) Cost-cutting measures at the expense of quality
D) A temporary setback in manufacturing capability
  • 51. What maintenance accessory is included when a Gen6 pistol ships?
A) A bottle of gun oil
B) A spare barrel
C) Replacement recoil springs
D) A cleaning kit
  • 52. What loading tool is included with each Gen6 pistol?
A) Mag loader spoon only
B) Moon clip
C) Speed loader
D) Strip loader
  • 53. What grip customization item is included in the Gen6 box?
A) Backstrap set
B) Stippling iron
C) Rubber grip sleeve
D) Extended beavertail clip-on
  • 54. What type of container is used to package each Gen6 pistol upon shipping?
A) A wooden presentation chest
B) A cardboard box
C) A soft nylon zippered pouch
D) A hard storage case
  • 55. Do Gen6 pistols retain compatibility with existing Glock magazines?
A) Only single-stack magazines
B) Only Gen5 magazines
C) Yes
D) No
  • 56. How does the MSRP of Gen6 pistols compare to Gen5 models?
A) Variable pricing depending on the optic plate included
B) Priced significantly higher than Gen5 models
C) Priced at the same MSRP as Gen5 models
D) Priced lower than Gen5 models
  • 57. What is the nationality of the manufacturer Glock GmbH?
A) American
B) German
C) Swiss
D) Austrian
  • 58. In what year did the Glock enter Austrian military and police service as the P80?
A) 1980
B) 1982
C) 1985
D) 1988
  • 59. What is the name of the ferritic nitrocarburizing surface treatment originally used to achieve corrosion resistance?
A) Bluing
B) Nitrider
C) Parkerize
D) Tenifer
  • 60. Which of the following calibers is NOT used by Glock pistols according to the text?
A) .40 S&W
B) 10mm Auto
C) .357 Magnum
D) 9x19mm Parabellum
  • 61. What legislation was passed in California in 2025 targeting Glock conversions?
A) Senate Bill 450
B) Firearms Safety Act 101
C) Assembly Bill 88
D) Assembly Bill 1127
  • 62. What was Gaston Glock's background prior to prototyping his first pistol?
A) Working as an armorer for the Austrian police
B) Decades of designing military rifles
C) Manufacturing steel tools and cutlery
D) Extensive experience in advanced synthetic polymers
  • 63. What World War II-era handgun were the Austrian Armed Forces seeking to replace in 1980?
A) Browning Hi-Power
B) M1911
C) Luger P08
D) Walther P38
  • 64. How many rounds of standard ammunition were required to be fired before the pistol was inspected for wear?
A) 5,000 rounds
B) 15,000 rounds
C) 10,000 rounds
D) 20,000 rounds
  • 65. Who was the former head of the Austrian Armaments and Defence Technology Agency who praised the P80?
A) Walther P38
B) Friedrich Dechant
C) Browning Hi-Power
D) Gaston Glock
  • 66. Which German manufacturer offered the P7M8, P7M13, and P9S in the Austrian trials?
A) Steyr Mannlicher
B) Heckler & Koch
C) SIG Sauer
D) Beretta
  • 67. Which Swiss manufacturer bid with their P220 and P226 models in the Austrian trials?
A) Heckler & Koch
B) SIG Sauer
C) Steyr Mannlicher
D) FN Herstal
  • 68. Which Italian manufacturer submitted their model 92SB-F in the Austrian trials?
A) Heckler & Koch
B) FN Herstal
C) SIG Sauer
D) Beretta
  • 69. Which Belgian manufacturer proposed an updated variant of the Browning Hi-Power in the Austrian trials?
A) SIG Sauer
B) Steyr Mannlicher
C) FN Herstal
D) Beretta
  • 70. Which Austrian competitor entered the competition with the GB?
A) Steyr Mannlicher
B) Glock GmbH
C) FN Herstal
D) Heckler & Koch
  • 71. What was the size of the initial order when the Glock was adopted by the Austrian military?
A) 350,000 guns
B) 50,000 guns
C) 10,000 guns
D) 25,000 guns
  • 72. In what year was the Glock 17 accepted into service as the P80 in Norway?
A) 1982
B) 1988
C) 1985
D) 1992
  • 73. In what year was the Glock 17 accepted into service as the Pistol 88 in Sweden?
A) 1992
B) 1988
C) 1985
D) 1982
  • 74. What is the NATO Stock Number assigned to the Glock 17?
A) 9000-12-345-6789
B) 1005-25-133-6775
C) 4400-55-987-4321
D) 1005-99-888-1234
  • 75. Out of the 350,000 pistols sold worldwide by 1992, how many were sold in the United States alone?
A) 50,000
B) 250,000
C) 100,000
D) 300,000
  • 76. Starting in what year did the British Armed Forces begin replacing the Browning Hi-Power pistol with the Glock 17 Gen 4?
A) 2000
B) 2020
C) 2013
D) 1988
  • 77. In what year did the French Armed Forces begin replacing their MAC Mle 1950 and PAMAS G1 pistols with Glock 17 Gen 5 models?
A) 2020
B) 2024
C) 2013
D) 2025
  • 78. What lifespan was Gaston Glock (1929–2023)?
A) 1920–2015
B) 1940–2024
C) 1929–2023
D) 1935–2021
  • 79. What mechanism type best describes the Glock pistol action according to the text?
A) Polymer-framed, gas-operated, tilting-bolt machine pistol
B) Steel-framed, roller-delayed, locked-breech revolver
C) All-metal, blowback-operated, open-breech automatic
D) Polymer-framed, short-recoil-operated, locked-breech semi-automatic
  • 80. What is the grip finish of first-generation Glock pistols?
A) Checkered pattern
B) Smoother pebble finish
C) Rough textured frame
D) Fish-gill serrations
  • 81. What feature is absent on the frame of first-generation Glock pistols?
A) Accessory rail
B) Trigger guard checkering
C) Thumb rests
D) Finger grooves
  • 82. Where was the serial number stamp placed on the bottom side of the polymer frame for early US imports?
A) A small metal plate
B) On the barrel
C) Directly on the polymer
D) Inside the slide
  • 83. What was the serial number prefix of the first documented Glock 17s imported into the US in January 1986?
A) AK000
B) AH000
C) AL000
D) AF000
  • 84. What nickname was given to the barrels of early Gen 1 pistols with a smaller overall diameter and thinner bore walls?
A) Standard barrels
B) Rough textured barrels
C) Pencil barrels
D) Thin tubes
  • 85. What nickname was given to the iconic plastic boxes that many first-generation Glocks were shipped in?
A) Hard polymer vaults
B) Pelican cases
C) Tupperware style plastic boxes
D) Aluminum containers
  • 86. What upgrades were added to the front strap and trigger guard in second-generation models?
A) Checkering
B) Accessory rails
C) Thumb rests
D) Finger grooves
  • 87. In what year was the frame further modified with a Universal Glock rail?
A) 1991
B) 2009
C) 1998
D) 1988
  • 88. What is the accessory rail on third-generation models similar to?
A) A Picatinny rail
B) A dovetail mount
C) A weaver rail
D) A keyed slot
  • 89. What feature serves as a loaded chamber indicator in later third-generation models?
A) A hole in the barrel
B) A protruding trigger
C) A modified extractor
D) A red indicator pin
  • 90. Which of the following is an official color for polymer frames of third-generation models?
A) Flat dark earth
B) Glossy white
C) Bright orange
D) Neon green
  • 91. What color frame do non-firing dummy pistols ('P' models) have?
A) Bright blue
B) Olive drab
C) Bright red
D) Flat dark earth
  • 92. What color frame do Simunition-adapted practice pistols ('T' models) have?
A) Bright blue
B) Bright red
C) Black
D) Flat dark earth
  • 93. In what year was the Glock 22 RTF2 introduced?
A) 2009
B) 1988
C) 1998
D) 1982
  • 94. What cartridge is the Glock 22 RTF2 chambered in?
A) 9mm
B) .45 ACP
C) .40 S&W
D) .380 ACP
  • 95. What shape are the serrations on the sides of the slide of the Glock 22 RTF2?
A) Straight vertical
B) Diamond patterned
C) Scalloped fish-gill-shaped
D) Angled rear-only
  • 96. What is the official designation now used by Glock for the fourth generation?
A) Mark IV
B) Generation IV
C) Gen4
D) V4
  • 97. What texture was featured on the modified frame of fourth-generation pistols?
A) Stippled
B) RTF-4
C) RTF-2
D) Checkered
  • 98. How does the basic grip size of fourth-generation Glock pistols compare to the previous design?
A) Identical
B) Slightly larger
C) Slightly smaller
D) Significantly thicker
  • 99. What tool is provided to remove the standard trigger housing pin on Gen4 pistols?
A) An allen wrench
B) Pliers
C) A punch
D) A flathead screwdriver
  • 100. When did the compact Glock 19 and Glock 23 fourth-generation versions become available for retail?
A) January 2013
B) January 2010
C) July 2010
D) September 2011
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