Selected Handgun Detail

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

About the Gun

Fifth-generation full-size pistol in 9 mm incorporates the Modular Optic System with a factory-milled slide that accepts miniature reflex sights through interchangeable adapter plates without requiring additional machining. It features a polymer frame without finger grooves, interchangeable backstraps for grip customization, a modestly flared magazine well, an ambidextrous slide stop lever, an nDLC finish on the slide, front slide serrations, and the Glock Marksman Barrel with hybrid polygonal rifling and a revised crown profile. The overall configuration maintains the established short-recoil, locked-breech operating system with a striker-fired trigger mechanism and standard fixed sights. The design provides parts compatibility with G17 Gen5, G19 Gen5, and G45 models through its shortened dust cover and modular slide.

Production

Production ran from 2022 through 2025.

Market value

MSRP at production was around $700. Used examples in good condition typically fall in the $500–$590 range.

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

This 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. Released exclusively as an MOS model with front slide serrations from the outset, the G47 saw adoption in law enforcement and defensive roles due to its modularity with existing G19 and G17 components, until Glock phased out most Gen5 models in late 2025. On the secondary market these optics-ready units have retained steady demand due to the added utility of the sighting interface and cross-model compatibility.