GLOCK 31
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The GLOCK 31 is a pistol manufactured by GLOCK. It is a GLOCK 22 modified to fire the .357 SIG ammunition. It uses a modified slide, frame, .357 SIG barrel and magazine but is otherwise near identical in looks to the GLOCK 22. It has a 15-round magazine capacity.
The GLOCK 31 has become a popular law enforcement, sports and hunting pistol, but is less pleasant to shoot than the GLOCK 17 because of its sharp recoil. The .357 SIG round mimics the performance of the .357 Magnum out of a pistol, and for safety reasons the .357 SIG like the .357 Magnum requires the use of hollow point ammunition.
The difference between the GLOCK 31 and the GLOCK 31C is that the barrel and slide are ported on the C model to reduce muzzle climb while shooting the pistol.
Like most GLOCK guns, the name is often referred to as a "Glock" and not as "GLOCK". According to GLOCK—the company that manufactures the gun—this is incorrect. GLOCK refers to all its guns with all uppercase letters.
See also
External links
- GLOCK's page on the GLOCK 31 (http://www.glock.com/g31.htm)
- AtlantisArms.com - descrption, photos, and history (http://www.atlantisarms.com/G31_Glock.html)
- Photo and specs for the GLOCK 31 pistol (http://www.gunshopfinder.com/Glock/g31.asp)