All Glock 9mm - Clocks are all fairly spartan guns where it's easy to mistake one model for another, but there are subtle and significant differences between generations.
Having gone through the basics in part 1, we can now move on to the details: sizes, categories and accompanying models.
All Glock 9mm
Glock handguns are identified by their production and model number and are further classified by size, which includes how they fit into the following categories: Standard, Compact, Sub-Compact , Slimline, Competition, Long Slide and Crossovers.
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Standard Glocks are full-size pistols designed for work and home defense. Barrel lengths are 4.49 inches and 4.61 inches depending on caliber. Standard size Glocks are some of the most commonly sold pistols and strike the right balance between size, weight and maneuverability.
Compact is a relative term. These Glocks are still quite large with a barrel length of 4.02 inches and grips that fill your hand. A slightly shorter grip and barrel length make them easier to conceal and more comfortable to carry while maintaining control of the weapon. That being said, this is the most popular class of Glock sizes.
Subcompact Glocks are designed to be concealed carry and backup guns. These guns have a very short barrel, and the length of the barrel varies between 3.43 inches and 3.78 inches, depending on the caliber. These weapons are easy to carry and conceal in almost any way.
These little beauties are designed to be hidden. Glock slim pistol models are highly concealable, accurate and comfortable for all shooters regardless of hand size. It has a solid beavertail on the frame, a textured grip for easy control, and a reversible magazine catch.
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Guns larger than full size are used primarily for competitive shooting. They have standard size frames but longer slides and barrels. A longer slide and barrel gives a longer sight radius and higher velocity, as well as less recoil and muzzle flip.
Crossover Glocks are a combination of a full size grip and a compact slide. The design was originally aimed at the military's MHS competition, but has become popular in the civilian world as well. Glock also considers the G43X a crossover, but it's also a single stack, so Glock sizes are still up for debate.
Don't worry, we know you still have questions, so we'll break down which models fit into each of these categories to make it easy for you!
So which models fall into which category? Now people are getting very confused... and for good reason!
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Just when you think you have it down, there are also some Glock models that are not (and cannot be) included in the above table. They are not publicly available, made for law enforcement or fully automatic, namely:
Glock has developed its guns and allowed them to vary according to market trends and user feedback. Although Glock - like most firearms companies - is a slow moving beast when they do make a change it is sure to make an impression and stand the test of time.
Is a Glock pistol your EDC and if so how do you carry it? Is there a particular model of Glock that you prefer for sport concealment or shooting? What is your favorite model of all time?
Travis Pike is a former Marine Machine Gunner who served in the 2nd Bn 2nd Marines for 5 years. He deployed in 2009 to Afghanistan and again in 2011 with the 22nd MEU (SOC) during a record 11 months at sea. Travis has trained with the Romanian Army, Spanish Marines, Emirates Marines and the Afghan National Army.
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For those of us who like handguns and haven't been living under a rock for about three decades, the name Glock has become a household word in the shooting universe. People who have maybe ever held a gun (let alone a Glock) will recognize the name. It is estimated that 65% of US police agencies use some Glock or another. It's time for us to dive deep into everything you need to know about the Glock 9mm and the different models. We look at:
The Glock story is quite remarkable considering that the designer of the gun knew next to nothing about pistol design. Gaston Glock sold curtain rods and knives to the Austrian army and knew about injection molded parts. His team designed the Model 17 pistol to help the Austrian Army, which needed a new sidearm, and a firearms legend was born. Interestingly, the "17" represents the 17th patent granted to the Glock Corporation, and this numbering system continues to this day.
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Shooters tend to be either Glock fans or natsayers - not much of a middle ground. I am one of those rare birds who are in the middle of my opinion on Gaston's wonder species. I owned a Model 30 .45 ACP for a while and had an aftermarket barrel for it to shoot my bullets. It worked well without being too flashy. It was not eye candy. I referred to Glocks in another article I had written as the Chevy Impala of the pistol industry. The Impala is a good, mid-priced car that is a popular choice among car buyers - reliable and well engineered without being too flashy.
The Glock, like the Impala, gets the job done in a utilitarian way. It gets the job done without costing an arm and a leg. And they tend to be very reliable. All those police departments buying the Glock system is a pretty good testament to that.
Let's take a look at some of Glock's best selling products. In terms of caliber, the 9mm dominates the Glock. And of the more than fifty pistol models sold by Glock, their best seller is the 9mm Model 19. This compact pistol holds 15 + 1 rounds in a small package. I know many people who use this model because it seems to strike the best possible middle ground between size and hidden capacity. If that's not for you, you can still opt for the flagship Glock 19 9mm model.
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I created a chart comparing the specs of the most popular models, as well as an extended version comparing all twenty, for all you detail-oriented shooters out there. Some of these models are certainly quite rare in gun shops, as they tend to have a very specific purpose (example: long range competition, where the Model 34 excels). So, before we crunch all the numbers on the chart, let's take a closer look at the most popular Glock 9mms.
That's a short list. Are you a numbers man? Here's an expanded version of all the 9mm Glocks available, and you can click on a title to sort (the table is best viewed on a PC or tablet):
Now let's look at individual models, but before that a little explanation is needed. If you look at the table above, you will see "MOS" and "FS" listed after some models. MOS is short for Modular Optical System. Glock modified the frame of these guns by milling a slot in front of the rear sight to accept a red dot or other sight mounting plate. This is covered with padding when not in use.
FS means the guns have front (slide) serrations. These FS marked pistols have serrations on the front of the slide for easier slide handling, in addition to the standard rear serrations. Many shooters asked Glock to include front serrations on all of their newer guns. So far they only used them on guns marked FS.
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An explanation of the Glock generations is in order if we want to keep this article as useful as possible for those of you considering buying a Glock. In Glock terminology, "generation" refers to other companies introducing "Mod 2", "2.0", etc. Basically, it means completely overhauling the features of their guns. Feature changes (usually called updates) can be a number of smaller ones, a few "big" important changes, or a combination of both to match the next generation. So here we go from the original Glock (now known as the Gen1) to the latest generation as of this writing, the Gen5.
This is an original, bare bones Glock 17 model. We can identify this gun by its relative lack of scratches or texturing on the frame, and no finger grooves. This is the Glock that originally equipped the Austrian army when they carried it
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