Selected Handgun Detail

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

About the Gun

Long-slide, polymer-framed pistol chambered in .40 S&W, featuring an integrated factory compensator designed to reduce muzzle rise and improve control during rapid fire. It uses a locked-breech, short-recoil operating system with a polygonal rifled barrel that includes four ports and corresponding keyhole openings in the forward portion of the slide, along with double-stack magazines holding 15 rounds standard. This is a Gen3 configuration, incorporating an accessory rail on the dust cover, finger grooves along the front strap, thumb rests on the frame sides, and the revised Gen3 grip texture pattern.

Production

Produced from 1996 into the early 2010s.

Market value

MSRP at production was around $750. Good to excellent condition examples typically trade in the $600–$750 range.

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

The Glock 24C shares the same core mechanics as the standard G24 but includes the factory compensator system to vent gases upward and help mitigate muzzle flip. Major components maintain broad compatibility with Gen3 Glock 24 parts in most areas, enabling extensive interchangeability and aftermarket support with only minor differences due to the ported barrel and slide cuts. The polygonal rifling supports reliable function with a variety of .40 S&W ammunition types and contributes to consistent practical accuracy at extended distances. The longer slide and barrel configuration provides a significantly longer sight radius compared to standard full-size models, while the accessory rail allows for mounting lights or lasers and the finger grooves with thumb rests offer ergonomic adjustments for various hand sizes. The compensated design makes the G24C particularly useful for competition and precision shooting roles where faster follow-up shots are desired, though the ports can increase noise and flash. Secondary market preferences depend primarily on condition, originality, remaining finish, and individual grip fit rather than any inherent differences in mechanical performance or durability relative to the standard Gen3 G24.