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

About the Gun

Fifth-generation subcompact pistol in 9 mm features a polymer frame without finger grooves, interchangeable backstraps for grip customization, and a modestly flared magazine well. It includes an ambidextrous slide stop lever along with an nDLC finish on the slide. The design utilizes the Glock Marksman Barrel with hybrid polygonal rifling and a revised crown profile, while later production examples added front slide serrations. The overall configuration maintains the established short-recoil, locked-breech operating system with a striker-fired trigger mechanism and standard fixed sights.

Production

Production ran from 2019 through 2025.

Market value

MSRP at production was around $600. Used examples in good condition typically fall in the $400–$470 range.

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

The Gen5 configuration incorporated updates to grip ergonomics and slide manipulation while preserving the platform’s established dimensions and reliability characteristics. The shift to conventional rifling in the Marksman Barrel and the updated slide coating represented departures from prior designs. Internal component adjustments supported consistent function across ammunition types. In practice, the pistol saw continued use in concealed carry, law enforcement backup, and defensive roles until Glock phased out most Gen5 models in late 2025. Secondary market availability remains high due to the volume of units produced, resulting in steady pricing for serviceable examples.