Glock G42

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posted on January 15, 2014
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For the most part, Glock has focused on developing handguns primarily for military and law enforcement use. But finally, after years of being hounded by operators and civilians alike, the company has released its first pocket pistol to the American market. It's a single-stack .380 ACP called the G42.

Technical Specifications:

• Action: Safe-Action Semi-Auto Pistol

• Caliber: .380 ACP

• Slide: Black Gas Nitrate

• Frame: Black Textured Polymer

• Sights: Fixed

• Barrel Length: 3.25”

• Overall Length: 5.94”

• Height: 4.13”(With Magazine)

• Width: 0.94”

• Weight: 13.8 ozs. (With Unloaded Magazine)

• Capacity: 6+1 Rounds

• Twist: 1:9.84” RH

• Rifle Grooves: Hexagonal

• MSRP: $480

Get a closer look at the G42 with the video embedded below.

For more information, go to Glock.com.

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