Glock 42 – Glock’s Smallest Pistol

Massad Ayoob gives us a first look at the new Glock 42. The .380 acp G42 is Glock’s smallest pistol.

Glock 42 Specs:

  • Caliber: .380 Auto
  • System: Safe Action
  • Length: 151 mm / 5.94 in
  • Width: 24 mm / 0.94 in
  • Length Between Sights: 125 mm / 4.92 in
  • Height: 105 mm / 4.13 in
  • Barrel Height: n/a
  • Barrel Length: 82.5 mm / 3.25 in
  • Weight Unloaded: 390 g / 13.76 oz
  • Weight Loaded: ~407 g / ~14.36 oz
  • Trigger Pull: ~25 N / ~5.5 lbs
  • Trigger Travel: ~12.5 mm / ~0.49 in
  • Barrel Rifling: right hand, octagonal
  • Length of Twist: 250 mm / 9.84 in
  • Magazine Capacity:
    • Standard: 6

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