First Lookįirst, a lesson on Glock history and terminology. So, how do Glock pistols compete in the crowded field of compact carry guns? Let’s look at one of the brand’s newest and most popular pistols, the G43X MOS, to see how it stacks up against today’s toughest competitors. The Austrian company no longer claimed sole possession of the striker-fired pistol market. Over time, brands like Springfield Armory, SIG Sauer, Ruger, and Smith & Wesson developed guns to compete with Glock.
The overwhelming success of Glock’s pistol designs led other firearms manufacturers to release their own polymer-framed, striker-fired guns. Law enforcement agencies quickly adopted Glock pistols because they are affordable and extremely durable, and soon Glock began to dominate the concealed-carry market as well.
Gaston Glock deserves credit for introducing the polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol, and despite some initial misgivings about “plastic” guns, Glock pistols have proven to be reliable and accurate.
