The markings on the pistol tell you where it was made when it comes to Glock. To my knowledge this isn’t like HK or SIG where they import the pistols as parts and then reassemble them here (unless someone has proof otherwise that’s the impression I will continue to work under).
My point above was that someone looking at a pistol may well not have the SKU associated with that pistol, but generally they have the pistol and the pistol itself is marked. Knowing what SKU comes from where is great if you’re ordering the pistol personally, but if you already have that pistol or are buying it locally you may not be able to use that information. That’s why I responded when you said your comment about which SKUs come from where tells you all you need. As eflyguy points out, you might not even be able to remedy it solely by SKU depending on when the pistol was produced.
I’m also of the opinion that if the barrel, slide, and frame are made in a foreign country then for all practical purposes that pistol was made in that country. What the ATF cares about for legal purposes when it comes to the definition of an imported firearm is frankly their concern and not necessarily my concern as a shooter. We’re talking about mass produced pistols that don’t receive hand fitting. Whether a box of parts is put together here or in Austria is immaterial to me, your opinion may differ. It does also matter to some collectors of certain manufacturers, but I don’t personally consider the majority of Glocks collectible.
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My point above was that someone looking at a pistol may well not have the SKU associated with that pistol, but generally they have the pistol and the pistol itself is marked. Knowing what SKU comes from where is great if you’re ordering the pistol personally, but if you already have that pistol or are buying it locally you may not be able to use that information. That’s why I responded when you said your comment about which SKUs come from where tells you all you need. As eflyguy points out, you might not even be able to remedy it solely by SKU depending on when the pistol was produced.
I’m also of the opinion that if the barrel, slide, and frame are made in a foreign country then for all practical purposes that pistol was made in that country. What the ATF cares about for legal purposes when it comes to the definition of an imported firearm is frankly their concern and not necessarily my concern as a shooter. We’re talking about mass produced pistols that don’t receive hand fitting. Whether a box of parts is put together here or in Austria is immaterial to me, your opinion may differ. It does also matter to some collectors of certain manufacturers, but I don’t personally consider the majority of Glocks collectible.
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