Glock are allegedly running the above advertisement teasing a new smaller pistol called the G42. This raises two questions. Firstly, what is this new pistol? Secondly, were are the G40 and G41 (Glock model numbers are sequential)?
If I had to make an educated guess, I would say the G42 will either be a slim-framed single stack 9mm pistol or a US-manufactured .380 ACP pistol. Glock’s line of .380 ACP pistols can only be sold to law enforcement in the USA because of the BATFE’s crazy import restrictions. The fact that there might be three new pistols (G40, G41, G42) may indicate a line of pistols, which makes me think a line of .380 ACP pistols may be on their way.
What do you think?
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For the love of God, is it finally a single stack 9mm? I did hear a rumble that they are launching a single stack line of handguns, including a 5" single stack .45 designed for competition.
.380, if Glock does this they really have gone full retard (which is precisely why I think it will be .380). They need to concentrate on getting the guns they have right now to work, and not brining out new stuff.
I’m not sure why everyone is so quick to assume .380, as Glock already has a line of these that they don’t(can’t) import. If they were going to be .380, you would think they would just use the current model designations and make the frames here.
There has been rumors for years that a single stack 9mm Glock was coming. But over the last 6 months or so, I’ve noticed the grumblings about it getting stronger, and from better sources.
I think they were waiting for another company to produce a popular (and reliable) single stack to get a feel for the market. With as well as the Shield is doing, and the XDS was doing, it really seems like a no-brainer for Glock. I’m really excited to see what it is.
