Selected Handgun Detail

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

About the Gun

Fourth-generation compact pistol features a polymer frame equipped with interchangeable backstraps that permit adjustment of grip circumference and angle for different hand sizes. It incorporates an enlarged reversible magazine release, a dual-recoil-spring assembly, and rough-textured frame surfaces. The slide contains standard fixed sights, and the design retains the short-recoil, locked-breech operating system with a striker-fired trigger mechanism.

Production

Produced from 2010 through 2025.

Market value

MSRP at production was around $600. Used examples currently average around $410-$460 in standard condition.

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

This variant applied the Gen4 ergonomic and recoil-management updates to the compact platform, addressing user requests for better fit and control in a concealable size while preserving the handling characteristics familiar from the full-size counterpart. The dual-spring setup aimed to moderate muzzle flip and support reliable function with a range of ammunition, though initial production batches occasionally required minor factory adjustments to related components for optimal performance with defensive hollow points. The model saw extensive use in law enforcement as a backup or plainclothes option and among civilians for concealed carry or general defensive purposes. Large quantities entered the secondary market through agency trade-ins, sustaining consistent availability and moderating prices for serviceable units.