Glock: The Rise of America's Gun
Glock: The Rise of America's Gun is a 320-page book written by Paul M. Barrett and published by Broadway Books.
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| Author | Paul Barrett |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | War Historical non-fiction |
| Publisher | Broadway Books |
Publication date | 2012 |
| Media type | Hardcover |
| Pages | 291 |
| ISBN | 9780307719935 |
| OCLC | 714724571 |
The book details the history of the famous Glock pistol. It also points out the business mistakes of rival gunmakers that helped Glock surpass them all.[1]
Development
Barrett got a lot of his information from court documents as well as interviews with former executives of Glock Ges.m.b.H.[2]
Reception
- The New York Times calls it "engaging if uneven history of the most famous handgun in contemporary America."[3]
- Publishers Weekly states "Barrett is right on target, delivering a well-oiled, fact-packed, and fast-paced history of the Glock."[4]
- Daniel Horan of The Wall Street Journal who called it "a fascinating look at one man's extraordinary success".[5]
References
- Barrett, Paul M. (2012-01-04). "Glock: The Rise of America's Gun by Paul M. Barrett: Book Review". USA Today. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
- Keefe, Mark A. (2012-01-20). ""Glock: The Rise of America's Gun," by Paul Barrett". Washington Post. Archived from the original on 2013-11-01. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
- Washburn, Michael (2012-01-29). "Our Favorite Weapon". The New York Times. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
- "Glock: The Rise of America's Gun". Publishers Weekly. 2011-10-31. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
- Horan, Daniel (17 January 2012). "Pistol-Packing By the Millions". The Wall Street Journal.
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