Which statement best describes the firing mechanism of a Glock-style pistol?

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

Answer: (B)

Glock-style pistols use a striker-fired mechanism. There is no external hammer; a spring-loaded striker sits in the slide and is partially pre-cocked as the pistol cycles. When you pull the trigger, the sear releases the striker, sending it forward to strike the primer and ignite the cartridge. This setup gives a consistent trigger feel, since the trigger pull both cocks and releases the striker in one motion. For context, this isn’t hammer-fired (which uses a separate hammer to strike the firing pin), break-action (a hinged mechanism that opens for loading), or lever-action (which uses a lever to cycle the action).