Glock: The Rise of America's Gun explained

Glock: The Rise of America's Gun
Author:	Paul Barrett
Country:	United States
Language:	English
Genre:	War Historical non-fiction
Publisher:	Broadway Books
Release Date:	2012
Media Type:	Hardcover
Pages:	291
Isbn:	9780307719935
Oclc:	714724571

Glock: The Rise of America's Gun is a 320-page book written by Paul M. Barrett and published by Broadway Books.

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

The majority of the information in the book was sourced from court documents as well as interviews with former executives of Glock Ges.m.b.H.^[2]

Reception

The book received mostly positive reviews. Michael Washburn of The New York Times described it as an "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 called it "a fascinating look at one man's extraordinary success".^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Barrett . Paul M. . Glock: The Rise of America's Gun by Paul M. Barrett: Book Review . USA Today . 2012-01-04 . 2013-11-01.
2. Web site: Keefe . Mark A. . "Glock: The Rise of America's Gun," by Paul Barrett . https://archive.today/20131101130248/http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2012-01-20/entertainment/35438335_1_glock-pistol-gaston-glock-new-service-pistols . dead . 2013-11-01 . Washington Post . 2012-01-20 . 2013-11-01.
3. Web site: Washburn . Michael . Our Favorite Weapon . The New York Times . 2012-01-29 . 2013-11-01.
4. Web site: Glock: The Rise of America's Gun . Publishers Weekly . 2011-10-31 . 2013-11-01.
5. News: Pistol-Packing By the Millions . The Wall Street Journal . Daniel . Horan . 17 January 2012.