Glock pistols use an internal http://www.answers.com/topic/safety-firearms mechanism with three components, with no external thumb activated safety switch as might be found on traditional-design pistols. Glock calls this the "http://www.answers.com/topic/safe-action" system. All three safeties are disabled one after the other when the trigger is depressed. They are: * http://www.answers.com/topic/trigger-firearms Safety: An external http://www.answers.com/topic/lever mechanism contained within the trigger that prevents the trigger from moving unless the lever is depressed. * Striker Safety: A spring-loaded pin attached by an extension bar to the trigger assembly blocks the striker from striking the http://www.answers.com/topic/percussion-cap of the http://www.answers.com/topic/cartridge-firearms until the trigger is pulled. * Drop Safety: The far end of the same extension bar locks the striker into place from the rear until the trigger is pulled. These features apply to all GLOCK pistols.
A Glock 22 (.40 cal) and a Glock 27 (.40 cal) as a backup.Actually the standard NYPD sidearm is a Smith & Wesson 5946, Glock 19, and formerly the SIG-Sauer P226.
No. 10mm is close to .40 cal, smaller than .50 cal.
100-400
You would have to define best- what what use.
100-400 USD
Glock 22 .40 cal handguns
Glock 22 .40 CAL
Very likely, it's the Glock. Glock in general is the best selling pistol in the commercial and law enforcement market.
100-500 usd
100-600 USD depending on specifics
the Glock 22 (.40 cal) and Glock 27 (.40 cal) i believe they get those at their departure from the academy
No specific characters. Glock serial numbers for a long time now have been 3 letters, then 3 numbers.