{"id":1513,"date":"2020-07-27T14:41:34","date_gmt":"2020-07-27T14:41:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ammoforsale.com\/ammo-club\/?p=1513"},"modified":"2020-07-10T17:59:53","modified_gmt":"2020-07-10T17:59:53","slug":"glock-42-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ammoforsale.com\/ammo-club\/glock-42-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Glock 42 Review: A Look At The Baby Glock"},"content":{"rendered":"

\\While not your average CCW pistol, the .380 ACP Glock 42 is a very slim subcompact carry option. While some argue .380 ACP isn’t an ideal carry caliber that’s not to say it can’t be effective. A lot of folks will turn away from this option just because of the caliber being “wrong” and that’s fine. It’s not for everyone but it certainly has a role. There are unique environments and situations where an extremely compact “pocket” pistol like the G42 shines. Hopefully this Glock 42 review helps you in your decision making on whether or not to pick one up.<\/p>\n

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Overview & First Impressions: Glock 42 Review<\/h3>\n

Built in the U.S. and released in 2014, the G42 is Glock’s smallest pistol to date. This striker-fired, subcompact pistol is truly the “baby” of all Glocks. With an empty weight of under 14 ounces and ultra compact frame size, the G42 is truly a unique carry option. The small frame size does come at a cost though – the pistol’s standard capacity is only 6+1. For those environments or occasions when absolute concealment is imperative, the G42 steps up the plate.<\/p>\n

I spent a recent afternoon at the range with the Glock 42 and fed it several hundred rounds of various ammunition types. I included self defense ammunition like the Hornady Critical Defense<\/a> and Speer Gold Dot 90 GR<\/a> rounds. As expected, the Toyota Camry of guns (Glock) handled everything I loaded with no issues.<\/p>\n

Overall, I was pleased with the performance of the G42 – especially in comparison to similar options on the market. Shooting the G42 was relatively a “smooth” experience with no major flip of the muzzle. Single handed firing of the G42 was simple especially for someone used to carrying a 9mm. The frame is compact but not overly compact and I believe that really plays a part in the recoil management. Even with relatively tame .380 ACP ammo<\/a>, some “pocket” pistols (Looking at you Ruger LCP) on the market aren’t nearly as easy to shoot.<\/p>\n

Specifications: Glock 42<\/h3>\n