Which feature is characteristic of Glock-style pistols?

• A. Hammer-fired
• B. Double-action
• C. Break-action
• D. Striker-fired

Answer: (D)

Striker-fired action is what's characteristic of Glock-style pistols. There is no external hammer in these guns. Instead, an internal striker is pre-cocked and held ready; when you pull the trigger, that striker is released to fire. This setup gives a consistent trigger pull from shot to shot, which is a hallmark of Glock designs.

The Safe Action system provides automatic internal safeties, but the key feature you’re being tested on is the striker-fired mechanism itself. It’s not hammer-fired, since there’s no hammer to cock or release; it’s not break-action, which describes a different kind of break-open firearm; and it’s not traditional double-action in the hammer-fired sense, because the trigger operates the striker rather than a hammer in a two-stage cock-and-release sequence.