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SHOT Show 2014 – The New Glock 41 and Glock 42

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January 16, 2014 by Nate Schultz (nsz85) 3 Comments

There has been quite a bit of buzz about the new models being introduced from Glock this year at SHOT Show 2014. As you can see in the video above, our editor had the opportunity to briefly evaluate and shoot the new guns.

Glock 41 Features

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Robbie shows us the Glock 41.
  • As Robbie, a Glock representative, stated in the video, the new Glock 41 is “like the .45 version of the Glock 34.”
  • It uses a Glock 21 frame with a lightened Glock 34 slide. Glock design engineers removed material from the rear and under the recoil assembly in the slide.
  • Barrel length is 5.3 inches. The increased barrel and slide length  contribute to increased accuracy and a reduction in muzzle flip and recoil.

Watch the video to hear Destinee’s response to shooting this gun for the first time.

 Glock 42 Features

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The Glock 42 is Glock’s smallest pistol made and as you can see in this image, just slightly larger than his hand.
  • .380 single stack ,  6 + 1 capacity.
  • Smallest Glock ever made.
  • Designed to be comfortable to carry and shoot for extended periods.

 

 

 

My Final Thoughts

I have shot a Glock 17L before so I can appreciate the benefits of the longer slide and barrel.  I personally would purchase one if I was a competitive shooter or was perhaps just looking for a longer sight picture. I wouldn’t carry the Glock 41  because I prefer something smaller and ultimately more concealable…which brings me to my thoughts on the Glock 42.

Personally speaking, when I heard about the new Glock 42 being conceal ready .380 pistol, I would be lying if I said I wasn’t a little disappointed that it wasn’t offered in 9mm. Judging from the buzz in the media room and comments in the video above, It would be safe to assume that this disappointment is not uncommon. One has to wonder why Glock decided to release a .380 pistol rather than a 9mm version. Which would you prefer, a .single stack Glock  in .380 or 9mm?

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Nate Schultz (nsz85) Nate Schultz is employed within the field of Law Enforcement, is an avid shooter, firearms enthusiast and hobbiest gunsmith. When he is not writing for The Arms Guide, he is producing content for his YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/nsz85

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Comments

  1. Avatar for Nate Schultz (nsz85)JoeFabeetz says

    January 16, 2014 at 4:30 pm

    Sorry Nate, did you type stuff?  I was busy watching Wonder Woman shoot the bejeesus out of that target.  🙂

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  2. Avatar for Nate Schultz (nsz85)TimU says

    January 20, 2014 at 9:26 am

    “Which would you prefer, a .single stack Glock  in .380 or 9mm?”
    9mm, hands down.  I’d have it on pre-order already if it was a 9mm.
    It’s the same size as a Shield or XD-S, with less capacity AND it’s a .380 instead of 9mm?  No thank you.
    The only reason that makes sense to me why they went .380 first is they are going to release a 9mm later and wanted to sell 2 pistols to half of the people that bought the .380 anyway.

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  3. Avatar for Nate Schultz (nsz85)BOK says

    February 27, 2014 at 12:26 am

    Just get a g19 full capacity 9mm and small enought for c carry

    Reply

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