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