If you are looking to relive the glory of the ’80s, Glock has just given you a gift in their most recent press release, where they announced the availability of a limited edition P80 throwback. The P80 was the pistol that Gaston Glock submitted to the Austrian Army in the early 1980s, resulting in its eventual adoption as their preferred service weapon.
“GLOCK, in conjunction with Lipsey’s is very pleased to commemorate the adoption of the GLOCK P80 by the Austrian Army with a recreation inspired by the original GLOCK Pistole 80,” said Bob Radecki, GLOCK, Inc. National Sales Manager. “The GLOCK P80 was GLOCK’s first pistol and was the catalyst that led to the introduction of the G17 which revolutionized the pistol market and launched GLOCK as the pistol manufacturer trusted around the globe for over 30 years.”
While we appreciate some of the improvements available in later generation Glock pistols, this limited edition P80 recreation may be a welcome addition for collectors and others interested in the genesis of the Glock pistol.
More information on the GLOCK P80 is available at www.lipseys.com.