The Glock 18 is a select-fire variant of the Glock pistol family originally developed for military and law-enforcement use. Unlike standard semi-automatic Glock pistols, the Glock 18 is capable of automatic fire when configured by the manufacturer. The Glock 18 is not generally available to civilians in most countries, and components intended to convert a semi-automatic pistol into automatic fire are typically regulated as machine-gun conversion devices.
Specification
| Category |
General Information
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|---|---|
| Firearm type | Select-fire pistol |
| Manufacturer | Glock Ges.m.b.H. |
| Platform | Glock pistol family |
| Intended users | Military, law enforcement, specialized security units |
| Firing capability | Semi-automatic and fully automatic capability in restricted factory configuration |
| Civilian availability | Generally prohibited or heavily restricted in many jurisdictions |
| Common chambering | 9×19mm Parabellum |
| Feed system | Detachable box magazine |
| Operating principle | Short-recoil, locked-breech pistol system |
| Frame type | Polymer frame with metal slide |
| Legal classification | Often regulated as a machine gun or select-fire firearm |
| Conversion-device status | Parts or devices intended to enable automatic fire are highly regulated or prohibited |
| Safe handling note | Automatic fire from a handgun is difficult to control and presents elevated safety risks |
