Glock 42 Review - Possibly the most anticipated firearm at Shot Show 2014 and perhaps the entire year is the Glock 42 .380 Auto. Of course the #1 comment on the pistol is what it is not - a 9mm pistol. Glock claims that "years of demand among market groups for a highly concealable, reliable single-stack .380 GLOCK pistol inspired extensive research and development to bring consumers the GLOCK G42." I would question if most of these customer requests were really for .380 chambering. Despite the caliber controversy, the gun itself is a new generation in the Glock family tree. The frame has been shortened, simplified, and replaced in a minute, making the G42 Glock's answer to the pocket pistol market, which has seen rocket growth over the last 5-6 years as other Manufacturers have released their offers. Single chimney, thin frame. The pistol is best suited for concealed carry.
I was lucky enough to get my hands on a G42 from a friend at a local gun shop, High Mountain Hunting Supply. The Borrower came with limited ammo, and literally every outlet in town sold out of .380 auto except for the expensive self-defense flavor. Although my range time was a little short due to ammo availability, I could really accept the size and shape of the gun. Not only did I find the frame to be pleasantly thinner than any other Glock I've owned, but the back and frontstraps are more comfortable to look at. The G42 trigger does not have ridges on the trigger like other Glocks, and the blade is also narrower. That's where the positives end for me, as everything else about the G42 I found satisfactory.
Glock 42 Review
The trigger was a beast, feeling closer to 8-10lbs compared to the advertised 5.5lbs. He was stubborn, needing more pressure to get the break. I can't say if this can be said for every G42 or just this one, but it was very unpleasant and made accurate shot placement difficult. The recoil itself felt like it should with a round nose 90 gr. I had some feeding issues, but again with limited ammo for the session I couldn't diagnose if it was a magazine issue, an ammo issue or a gun issue. From reading other internet reviews, it seems that feeding problems are not uncommon. Most armchair Glock experts will paint a picture of "you're just limping" or "your thumb is touching the slide, interfering with recoil." I suspect it's in the dual recoil springs (sound familiar, Gen 4 Masters?) or ammo, or a combination of both.
New Glocks On The Block: G 41 And G 42
I brought the G26 Gen3 to compare with the old Glock subcompact. 42 is higher in the width department at 24 mm / 0.94 inches, but it's still slightly wider than the Keltec P3AT or Ruger LCP. The grip on the 42 is the same length as the grip on the 26, which can still leave a pinky finger in the air for fellow mid-sized shooters. The barrel is 3.25", and has a capacity of only 6 rounds with the standard factory magazine, which is fairly common with pocket pistols in its class. The concave thumb rest of the frame is reworked as a simple small rim instead. designed, and I found that with a smaller frame it made sense and still felt like I could get a good buy every time.
With the trigger and feed issues with the G42, I was still able to shoot better with the G26. But that can be chalked up to time spent behind the wheel.
Overall, I think the Glock 42 is a good concept that should be tested and developed further to solve the problems that many others are claiming. Perhaps the pressure in the sales/marketing department was high for the Shot Show 2014 release, leading to doubts about the model's "perfection". Regardless, the G42 will fit into a niche that seems to grow every year as CCW permit holders increase and the market shifts to more comfortable single-stack CCW-centric models. The buzz brought up the shortage of the .380auto, which has become as rare as the .22lr in my area at the moment, I'd still personally prefer to keep a stack of 9mm. For now, however, the G42 is hard to pass up, and I'd encourage everyone to try it on for size. Just be aware of its flaws, lower your expectations for initial performance and maybe, the one you take home will work just as well.
Claim to fame: Made in the USA, the G42 is the smallest pistol GLOCK has ever introduced, making it ideal for pickpockets and shooters with small hands.
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