The GLOCK G17 rocked the American firearm landscape with its introduction in 1986. Following the success of GLOCK's Pistole 80 issued for use in the Austrian Military, GLOCK set up shop in Georgia and set out to produce the now-iconic handgun for the US. Named by Gaston Glock for his 17th patent, the pistol was introduced as the GLOCK 17. By 1988, changes were made and the next generation GLOCK 17 was introduced. Sought after by collectors and gun enthusiasts alike, the "GEN 1" GLOCK 17 is true to the original.