Glock .380

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..........

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......