Glock - Proof Mark and Import Mark Question

[Dan_S]

I've been poking around online (since I have nothing better to do at the moment) and have a couple questions regarding import markings.

I've found some Glocks that have Austrian proof marks. What exactly does this mean? Are they put through more rigorous testing than say, my Austrian-made, but not proof-marked Gen 3 19s?

Also have found that some Glocks are marked:

"Made In Austria
Glock Ges.m.b.H."

rather than the standard

"Made in Austria
Glock INC, Smyrna GA"


Thanks in advance (and I apologize if this is a dumb question...)

- Dan_S

[JBP55]

I've been poking around online (since I have nothing better to do at the moment) and have a couple questions regarding import markings.

I've found some Glocks that have Austrian proof marks. What exactly does this mean? Are they put through more rigorous testing than say, my Austrian-made, but not proof-marked Gen 3 19s?

Also have found that some Glocks are marked:

"Made In Austria
Glock Ges.m.b.H."

rather than the standard

"Made in Austria
Glock INC, Smyrna GA"


Thanks in advance (and I apologize if this is a dumb question...)

- Dan_S


The Gen 3 Glock G19's with the proof marks were made in Austria and not destined for the USA but were shipped here due to a severe shortage. Same pistol with different markings.
The Glocks assembled or made in Ga. have the Ga. markings.

[JV_]

The Glocks assembled or made in Ga. have the Ga. markings.My Gen4 17 has a stamp that's in the shape of the GA.

[JBP55]

My Gen4 17 has a stamp that's in the shape of the GA.

An American made and American assembled Glock.

[Dan_S]

OK, thanks for the info.

:cool: