Glock announces the G42, a handy new subcompact pistol:
Guns and Ammo has a decent article on this piece in their February 2014 issue. Summary ahead.
Here's a picture..........
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| Source: us.glock.com |
Summary:
It looks like G&A has a very positive impression of this pistol, with comments like, the next subcompact pistol you will want to carry, and birth of a concealed carry star. Of course this all has to be taken with a grain of salt, as Guns&Ammo is an advertiser-supported magazine. Check back as I scan the online owner forums the next few months for the actual real-world usage reports and update this summary.
This is not simply a reworked Glock 25 or 28 (Germany, 1995) which were never imported to the states, but a new design altogether.
Ergonomics:
- Some of the best ergonomics I've seen for a compact pistol.
- Slim, concealable frame that also has a comfortable, full grip.
- Comfortable backstrap that doesn't cut into the hand.
- Grippy texture without being too rough
Internals:
- Mini version of the proven Glock mechanism
- Trigger return spring attaches to the trigger bar
- Firing pin safety appears slightly different from the original Glocks
- Fieldstrips like other Glock pistols
- Beavertail alleviates slide-bite for the big-handed
- No interchangeable backstrap
- Safe-Action trigger system like original Glocks, meaning easy, uniform trigger pull.
Specs:
- Action: Semiauto
- Caliber: .380
- Capacity: 6+1
- 13.4 oz. empty
- Tenifer finish
- Trigger Pull: 5.5 lbs
- Sights: Dovetail, white dot notch, replaceable/upgradeable
- Price: $475.00
Other:
- For law enforcement, "perfect backup pistol"
- "The new benchmark"
Heard around the web 2014:
- I'd prefer a 9
- Lighter than a G27
American Rifleman:
- Built to the same exacting standards as the double-stack Glocks.
- .94" wide at its widest point, rest of the frame .89 inches
- 3.25 inch barrel
- Hexagonal rifled barrel
- Gen 4 recoil assembly
- Made in Smyrna, GA
- Comfortable and soft shooting.
- Full-size sight picture
- 7 lb, 3 oz. trigger-pull
- No failures to feed, stove-pipes or un-ejected cases
- Double Tap Ammunition (1,000 fps+) caused the slide to prematurely lock open twice.
- Average accuracy, 2 inches at 7 yards
More later......
