Tag Archives: Pistol

CZ-USA

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since 1997
California, Missouri

  • 1991 importers/distributors as Bauska, Action Arms and Magnum Research
  • the US-based subsidiary of Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod the Czech firearms manufacturer
  • 1997 CZ-USA headquarters Initially based in Oakhurst, California
  • 1998 moved to Kansas City, Missouri
  • 2005 bought Dan Wesson Firearms based in Norwich, New York
  • CZ-USA’s custom shop in Warsaw, Missouri
  • president of CZ-USA is Alice Poluchova

CZ-USA
P.O. Box 171073
Kansas City, KS 66117

800-955-4486

cz-usa.com

IDPA

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founded in 1996

International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA)

  •  IDPA is the use of practical equipment including full charge service ammunition to solve simulated “real world” self-defense scenarios using practical handguns and holsters that are suitable for self-defense use.
  • The main goal is to test the skill and ability of an individual
  • http://www.idpa.com/about/introduction
International Defensive Pistol Association is the international organization governing a type of pistol events requiring practical handguns and holsters that are truly suitable for self-defense use. No “competition only” equipment is permitted in IDPA matches since the main goal is to test the skill and ability of an individual, not his or her equipment or gamesmanship.

 International Defensive Pistol Association 
150 CR 4603
Bogata, TX 75417
(870) 545-3886

Claridge Hi-Tech

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1990 – 1993
Northridge, California

  • 1990 Joe and Gail Claridge bought 50% of Goncz Armament, Inc
    – Gail Claridge an interior decorator
    – Joe an ex policeman
  • They rebramnded the guns
  • incorporated Claridge Hi-Tec, Inc. in Northridge, California
  • Changes to the Goncz design include:
    – adding the bolt hold back
    – included after market cheep magazines
    – pipe receiver with silver soldered plug to hold the barrel
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  • five models of the Hi-Tec pistols and three models of the Hi-Tec rifles
  • put out business by Lajos John Goncz

Lorcin Engineering

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established in 1989
Mira Loma, California

  • 1989 established by Jim Waldorf in Mira Loma, California
  • one of the “Ring of Fire” Manufacturers
  • 1993 the number one pistol manufacturer in the United States
    – produced 341,243 guns
  • 1996 filed for bankruptcy
    -18 pending product liability, personal injury, and wrongful death lawsuits
  • 1997 emerged from bankruptcy
  • 1998 closed
  • 1999 Waldorf started Standard Arms in Reno, Nevada

Lorcin Engineering

Grendel Inc

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founded in 1987
Rockledge, Florida

  • founded by George Kellgren after he left Interdynamic (Intratec)
  • reinforced Zytel designs
  • 1987 to 1994
  • 1988 the P10
    – no detachable magazine
  • 1990 the P30
  • 1991 the P12
  • 1995 formed Kel-Tec

 

Glock USA

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1963, 1986 in USA

  • 1963 Gaston Glock founded in Deutsch-Wagram, Austria
    – started out making knives
  • 1980 Glock 17
  • 1982 Austrian Armed Forces ordered 25,000 units – P80
  • over 400 employees
  • the original facility that was bought by Mr. Glock in the early 80’s
  • 1986, GLOCK opened its U.S. headquarters in Smyrna, Georgia
    – 1st Generation G17

GLOCK, Inc.
6000 Highlands Parkway SE
Smyrna, GA 30082

770-432-1202

us.glock.com