This means a Gen 3 recoil guide rod will not fit in a Gen 4 slide unless you use one of the adapter rings they sell on their website. However, custom Glocks are often not as “combat tested” as a stock Glock, so while they may provide better features on a flat range, some parts may not be suitable for police or military usage. It is the only Glock to break the one-inch width barrier, being only .98 inches wide. A combination of the successful Glock pistol design and a caliber invented by armsman John Moses Browning, the Glock 42 is certainly worth taking a look at. Consider upgrading your membership for less than a box of bullets! The .380 ACP, with a handful of individual exceptions, is a subsonic round. There are some infamous 'plastic guns,' but they mostly have at least some steel components. Having lived in the suburbs for a little under a decade now and working from home, I’ve never felt the need to get a smaller piece for concealed carry, much less one made of plastic. The Melonite process presumably results in a more durable finish compared to the previous Tenifer process for better corrosion resistance on the slide’s surface. Retired police officer with 30 years of service. The pistol combines the Austrian gun manufacturer’s gun operating system with the .380 ACP pistol cartridge. They have a shortened name for this it's called...................... 10mm. Left-handed shooters can now easily install the button on the handgun’s left side so they can actuate it with their left thumb. © Copyright 2020 Center for the National Interest All Rights Reserved. A backup front and rear three dot sight is mounted on top of the laser if needed. My replacement is my friend Pete M email: [email protected] you can reach Pete for product reviews etc. The STI 2011 is an updated, double-stack 1911 chambered in 9mm or .40 S&W. Finally, the H&K brings the notorious H&K mag release. The .380 ACP round was invented in 1908 by inventor John Moses Browning. If you're writing a sci-fi story or something and envisioning a 'gun magnet' be aware that the amount of magnetism required would have substantial effects beyond pulling a gun across a room. Q: Why not just ? The company has finally acknowledged the way Glock owners label their pistols as far as generational improvements. Key point: Glock is a good gun company, but these others give it a run for its money. But being the true blue handgun enthusiast that I am, and being a guy who likes to try something new from time to time like all red-blooded men do, especially when that something is being sold at a bargain, I recently took a passing interest in a Gen 4 Glock 17. Comparing Gen 3 … My daily carry pistol is the tried and true 1911. The P-09 variant, in particular, is set to compete with the Glock for customers who want a double action/single-action pistol. The Glock 42 is the smallest pistol in Glock’s lineup, with an overall length of 5.94 inches. Because of all the alterations in the frame and grip dimensions, three key components of all Gen 4 handgun’s action also had to go through slight changes in measurement — specifically the size of the ejection window, the extractor, and the ejector. With a 19-round capacity, it holds two more rounds versus a Glock 17. The B&T Universal Service Weapon is a revival of the concept of a stocked pistol. Glock only allows users to configure the length of the grip with replaceable backstraps, so the H&K may be better for those who prefer a wider gun. The magnetic field of the magnet will interact with chemicals in the powder, then that newly formed chemical composition will react with the chemicals in the primer. This unit is made by CAT in Argentina. I’ve never felt inadequate with what I have: a gunsmith-tuned Norc commander 1911 in .45 ACP, a Taurus 689 VR 6-inch in .357 Magnum, and a Rock Island M202 in .38 Special. Since the first Glocks were originally designed for the 9mm which has a weaker recoil compared to the .40 S&W, the recoil guide rodand recoil spring rated for 9mm recoil are considerably weaker against the snappy recoil of the .40 S&W. Magnets are attracted to iron and steel. This is a direct response to one of the most common complaints by Glock owners about the rather miniscule magazine release button on previous-gen pistols. The old spring doesn’t have this steel lip — it just rides against the guide rod, similar to how typical 1911 recoil springs function. While B&T manufactures a version of the USW for the Glock, the dedicated USW system features extended controls and a pistol frame meant for rigid mounting of the stock and stationary optic. Unlike other branches, like the .45 ACP and the .40 Smith & Wesson, the .380 ACP branch of the Glock tree is the smallest of them all, consisting of a single pistol: the Glock 42. She gave me the tour of this new product. To fit the new beefier recoil guide rod, Gen 4 slides have to have a bigger cutout portion in front. While not for everyone, the combination of Glock’s pistol platform and John Browning’s small automatic caliber is still a compelling choice for users who combine both skill and discretion. I spoke with Ana Contessi the manager at CAT. It doesn't show up on your airport X-ray machines here and it costs more than what you make in a month! These recoil springs are much different from the old springs as they’re captive (meaning the user wouldn’t have to worry about losing the spring when they field strip the gun as it’s attached to the guide rod). Glock’s own MOS system only allows red dots to sit relatively high on the slide, and is not preferred by most users of pistol red dots. Different people can now choose to make the grip bigger (which is helpful for those with bigger hands) for a more solid purchase on the grip and more comfort when shooting. What I mean by this is, if I put a magnet next to a gun (I know it varies depending on what metal the gun is made of), will the gun be attracted to the magnet? Not only is the magazine release bigger on Gen 4 Glocks, they’re also designed to be reversible out of the box. For those who hate it, it’s slower and more cumbersome. Posted January 15, 2013 in Optics, Pistols, SHOT Show by Phil White with 19 Comments Tags: CAT, CAT lasers, Glock lasers, Lasers, magnetic sights. The Glock 26 was released in 1994 and was designed from the outset for the fields of home defense, law enforcement and concealed-carry weapons. The CZ-75 is one of the most versatile handgun designs out there. Comparing Gen 3 and Gen 4 slides, we noticed that there are slight differences especially in stress points where some of the slide’s walls are longer and thicker. New Glock Magnetic Laser from CAT. I think it’s a subjective thing as I personally don’t care too much about Glock aesthetics. Measures 2.39″L x 1.04″W x … The company uses a newer salt-bath ferritic-nitrocarburizing finishing processwhich Glock aficionados refer to as Melonite. As many of you who have read my written articles know by now, I’ve always been an all-steel handgun guy. The G.42 also has the shortest barrel length of any pistol, at just 3.25 inches. For those who like it, it allows the user to drop the mags faster and more reliably than with traditional “push button” mag releases. If you put a magnet up against the side of a glock, for instance, it might not stick, but if you pulled the slide back and aplied the magnet to the exposed barrel, it probably would. Kyle Mizokami is a writer based in San Francisco who has appeared in The Diplomat, Foreign Policy, War is Boring and The Daily Beast.

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