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Everything you need to know about the GLOCK switch Exclusive items from GUNS Magazine! The GLOCK Switch By Brent T. Wheat [FRINEWS-GLOCK-1-e1704992178930 image]( Commonly known as a “switch,” “chip,” “button” and a host of other names, depending on which street gang or drug dealer you ask, these small devices are increasingly becoming a problem for cops and people who don’t like being hit by stray bullets. In a nutshell, the hereafter designated “switch” is a small device that replaces the slide cover plate and converts a standard GLOCK pistol into a machine pistol, similar in concept to the GLOCK 18. Some people claim the switch is a form of “auto-sear,” but this nomenclature is incorrect. Doing a little research on the internet, it’s pretty clear lots of semi-normal folks are curious about the devices. Forums are filled with lots of “I’d just like to see how they work” and “Those really sound cool; I’d like to try one once” comments. Let me address this particular segment of the gun-owning public because the concept of a GLOCK switch is admittedly attractive to the curious but hopefully law-abiding shooter. [READ MORE]( SK Customs Partners With Springfield Armory — Marking A New Era By Launching Their Very First Engravers Model 1911 With The Early Italian Renaissance Series The first firearm of this collection showcases Michelangelo's iconic sculpture, “David.” Known for its impeccable craftsmanship, the sculpture is portrayed on the firearm, paying homage to the renowned artist's talent. The firearm features depictions of Michelangelo's famous Sistine Chapel ceiling, showcasing the moment when God and Adam's fingers almost touch, as well as the revered “Madonna della Pietá.” [LEARN MORE]( This Week’s Top Three The most popular articles from gunsmagazine.com [G0124-94-4 image]( Winchester Model 94 Memories By Larry Case No other rifle in history would become such an archetype, especially for deer hunting, as the Winchester Model 94. Indeed, for several decades if someone referred to a “deer rifle,” to most hunters, this meant the tried-and-true lever-action Model 1894. If you had a dad, a great-grandad or even a great-great-grandad who hunted deer before passing, it’s quite possible you have a Winchester Model 1894 in a gun safe or closet somewhere. Over 7 million Model 94s were produced and sold. [Read more ...]( [G0904_RngngShts1 image]( Wheel Guns Are Real Guns By Clint Smith In today’s scandium, titanium and polymer auto-loading world, the retro interest in carbon steel guns may seem to be archaic thinking. But after careful consideration, you might realize there are many old things that work well and even I sort of still work pretty well. Some other examples might be the four firearm safety rules, M1 Garands and even revolvers come to my mind right off the bat. Although they’re old, these things are not necessarily antiquated. [Read more ...]( [DIY20-movie-1 image]( The Ultimate Movie Gun By Will Dabbs, MD After “Star Wars” final credits finished rolling, I involuntarily rose to my feet amidst a sea of similarly mesmerized grade schoolers, held a skinny fist aloft and shouted, “As God as my witness, someday I will bodge together an Imperial blaster of my own!”  In truth, I didn’t actually say that. However, the seeds planted that fateful day did indeed spark a lifelong quest. Several decades of toil later, I am proud to admit my gun collection does actually include a genuine Blas-Tech E-11 stormtrooper blaster. Here is how it came to be. [Read more ...]( Thank you for reading GUNS Magazine. Comments or questions? We'd love to hear from you! Sincerely, Ashley McGee GUNS Magazine || gunsinsider@gunsmagazine.com Copyright © 2024 FMG Publications. All Rights Reserved. [Facebook](  [Instagram](  [Pinterest](   FMG Publications | 255 W Valley Parkway, Suite 100, Escondido, CA 92025 [Unsubscribe {EMAIL}]( [Update Profile]( | [Constant Contact Data Notice]( Sent by gunsinsider@gunsmagazine.com powered by [Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.]( [Try email marketing for free today!](