Glock web site - hanging fire?

D

David Scott

New member
Over a year ago I first tried to get into the website at www.glock.com. It had an "under construction" notice, that was all. A year later, it's still there. Every other major manufacturer has a decent web site, even a lot of smaller manufacturers do, so what's Glock's holdup? Anyone know?

If they're looing for someone to run the MIS operation in Georgia and get a web site going, I'll send 'em my resume.
 
David, if you want a real giggle, do a view source on Glock's index.html and look at the creation date.
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>
<!--This file created 8/20/97 10:55 by Claris Home Page version 2.0-->[/quote]

Nearly three freakin' years.
 
As web commerce isn't exactly in Glocks near future business model, and given that they can barely keep up with manufacturing demands for existing models, an Official Glock Website isn't really in their plans. They're served fine for now by the plethora of retailer-level sales of assorted accessories and WELL represented on the net by 'fan' sites.

So they continue to keep their domain name registered and a 'filler' page up, mostly to avoid some anti-gun jerk from registering the domain and putting up some drivel. Glock is actually fairly small as corporations go, with no chance of doing business on the web. (Probably some EEC regulation against Glock GmBH even having a web presence.) I'm surprised that Glock, Inc. hasn't sprung for at least a small one yet, but given their current legal bills maybe they're waiting for someone to volunteer their services...

------------------
"..but never ever Fear. Fear is for the enemy. Fear and Bullets."
10mm: It's not the size of the Dawg in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog!

[This message has been edited by Tamara (edited May 08, 2000).]
 
You'd think they'd at least put *.pdf's of their manuals up. They could save themselves some printing and postage costs and earn some affection from Glock gun owners. I know I hate having to call or write for a replacement manual for something in this day and age.
 
Hell, I'll design them a better web page gratis, as a public service. At the very least, they should have a catalog and a way to e-mail their customer service. Maybe an authorized dealer and armorer locator.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top