Selected Handgun Detail

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

About the Gun

Fourth-generation full-size pistol features a polymer frame with interchangeable backstraps that allow adjustment of grip circumference and angle for different hand sizes. It includes an enlarged reversible magazine release, a dual-recoil-spring assembly, and rough-textured frame surfaces. The slide houses standard fixed sights, and the design maintains 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 in standard condition trade in the $310-$400 range.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.40 Smith & Wesson
Alias:	N/A
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Analysis

This variant applied the Gen4 ergonomic and recoil-management updates to the .40 S&W platform, which served for years as a common law enforcement duty cartridge offering a balance of power and capacity in a service-size handgun. The dual-spring setup was intended to moderate the recoil impulse relative to earlier generations while supporting reliable function across a range of .40 S&W loads. The model saw widespread adoption in police departments before many agencies transitioned to 9 mm, resulting in substantial numbers of trade-ins entering the secondary market.