Selected Handgun Detail

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

About the Gun

One of the first successful polymer framed designs, Glock handguns are common sidearms among law enforcement agencies and military organizations around the world. Although a striker-fired pistol, the Glock employs a single-action (SA) trigger, meaning that the trigger does not cock the gun, but only releases the striker when pulled. Cocking of the striker is performed by the retracting slide. Glock pistols have no manual safeties. The trigger is the only operating element. All three internal pistol safeties are deactivated when the unique single-action trigger is pulled, and automatically activated when it is released. For more information on the Glock design, please refer to the Glock pistol animation in our Basics section.

Production

Production ran from 1998 and continued into the early 2010s.

Market value

MSRP when produced was around $650–$715. Current used market value ranges $450–$500 for good to excellent examples.

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

These pre-Gen4 Glock 24 variants share identical core mechanics and have demonstrated consistent durability in competitive, law enforcement, and civilian use. Major components remain highly compatible between Gen2 and Gen3 versions, supporting broad parts interchangeability with only minor differences in grip feel and frame features. The polygonal rifling enables reliable function with various ammunition types and contributes to consistent practical accuracy at extended distances. Gen2 models feature checkered front and back straps on the grip with pebble-texture side panels, no accessory rail on the dust cover, and no finger grooves or thumb rests; these appear infrequently due to limited production and age, often appealing to users who prefer the simpler grip design without added contours or rail provisions. Gen3 models incorporate an accessory rail forward of the trigger guard, finger grooves along the front strap, thumb rests on the frame sides, and a revised grip texture pattern; they make up the majority of circulating examples, with the rail supporting device mounting and the grip modifications offering ergonomic adjustments for different hand sizes. The platform maintains extensive compatibility with corresponding Gen3 Glock 22 and Glock 35 components and other .40 S&W models from the era, facilitating access to magazines, holsters, recoil springs, and related parts, while the extended configuration provides advantages in recoil management and sight picture for the .40 S&W chambering. Secondary market preferences depend primarily on condition, originality, and individual grip fit rather than any inherent differences in mechanical performance or durability across the generations.