Selected Handgun Detail

Manufacturer
	Glock Ges.m.b.H. More Info

About the Gun

The fourth-generation iteration of this full-size 9 mm pistol features a polymer frame with interchangeable backstraps that allow users to adjust the grip circumference and angle to better fit different hand sizes. It includes a reversible and enlarged magazine release button along with a dual-recoil-spring assembly intended to manage felt recoil and improve cycling consistency across various ammunition types. The slide houses standard fixed sights, and the overall design maintains the established short-recoil, locked-breech operating system with a striker-fired trigger mechanism. Frame texturing provides a more aggressive surface for purchase, while the magazine capacity remains at 17 rounds in standard configuration.

Production

Produced from 2010 through 2025.

Market value

MSRP at production was around $600. Used examples currently average around $385 to $410 in standard condition.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	9 mm Luger
Alias:	9 mm Parabellum
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Analysis

This model represented Glock’s primary response to user feedback requesting improved ergonomics without fundamentally altering the platform’s core dimensions or reliability characteristics. The addition of the backstrap system and dual-spring setup addressed common complaints about grip fit and recoil impulse noted in earlier generations, though some early production units required minor factory updates to ejector and spring components to resolve occasional stovepipe or failure-to-eject issues with certain hollow-point loads. In practice, the pistol demonstrated consistent performance in law enforcement and defensive applications, contributing to its widespread adoption before the manufacturer transitioned focus toward subsequent generations. Secondary market availability remains high due to large numbers of trade-ins and department upgrades, resulting in steady pricing for serviceable examples.