It’s here, and it’s going to be HOT. Concealed Nation was fortunate enough to get our hands on the Glock 42 and take it to the range for a 500-round test right out of the box. If you’re looking for a beautifully slim .380 for concealed carry, your search may just come to an end today after seeing this beauty.
^VIDEO REVIEW^
Let’s start with some Glock 42 Specifications:
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length (overall): | 151 mm / 5.94 inch |
| Length (slide cpl.): | 146 mm / 5.75 inch |
| Width: | 24 mm / 0.94 inch |
| Height (with magazine): | 105 mm / 4.13 inch |
| Barrel length: | 82.5 mm / 3.25 inch |
| Length of twist: | 250 mm / 9.84 inch |
| Trigger distance: | 61 mm / 2.40 inch |
| Trigger travel: | 12.5 mm / .49 inch |
| Barrel distance: | 18 mm / 0.71 inch |
| Line of sight (polymer): | 125 mm / 4.92 inch |
| Weight | |
|---|---|
| Pistol without magazine: | 350 g / 12.35 oz |
| Magazine std. empty: | 40 g / 1.41 oz |
| Magazine std. full: | 57 g / 2.01 oz |
| Other Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Magazine Capacity (rounds): | 6 |
| Barrel Profile: | right hand twist; hexagonal |
| Standard Trigger Pull: | ~5.62 lbs |
| Muzzle Velocity*: | 886 fps |
| Muzzle Energy*: | 162 fps |
| **depending on ammunition used |
Glock 42 Exploded View:
Size
Thinner and shorter than the G26 & G27, the G42 is a great size to accommodate smaller people who want to carry concealed. While it’s a little taller than the G26 & G27, it’s a minimal amount. I’ll tell ya though, it’s thin! Take a look at this comparison photo:
As you can see from the dimensions above, this is a nice small package to carry, but not too small. Compared to a similar firearm such as the Ruger LCP, the G42 is larger. That’s fine with me, because the LCP was always too small for my hands. I never had a comfortable grip on it, and the slightly larger specs for the G42 are very welcomed.
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