Glock 42
Slim .380 Glock at 0.98" overall width, locked-breech operation, Glock ecosystem compatibility
- Price
- $399
- Weight
- 13.8 oz
- Calibers
- .380 ACP
- Rail
- none
- Best For
- concealed carrypocket carry
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Key Highlights
- •Slim .380 Glock at 0.98" overall width
- •Locked-breech tilting barrel
- •Full Glock aftermarket
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Overview
The Glock 42 is Glock's slim .380 Auto carry pistol at 0.98 inches overall width. For buyers already invested in the Glock ecosystem through holsters, sights, and training, the G42 is the logical .380 choice. The Safe Action trigger system is identical to every other Glock, meaning zero retraining. The 3.25-inch barrel is the longest in the pocket .380 class, providing a longer sight radius and marginally better velocity than sub-3-inch competitors.
The locked-breech tilting barrel design is unusual for .380 ACP, which traditionally uses blowback actions. The locked-breech design produces a smoother, less snappy recoil impulse than blowback .380s. Standard Glock sight dovetails accept aftermarket night sights from Trijicon, AmeriGlo, and others.
Key Features
- 0.98 inch overall width
- Glock Safe Action trigger system
- 3.25 inch barrel, longest in pocket .380 class
- Standard Glock sight dovetails for aftermarket upgrades
- Locked-breech tilting barrel for smoother recoil
Capability Profile
0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes
Pros
- +Glock ecosystem compatibility for sights, holsters, and training
- +Slim Glock .380 with 0.98-inch overall width
- +Longest barrel in pocket .380 class at 3.25 inches
- +Glock reliability reputation proven across the platform
- +Standard Glock sight dovetail accepts aftermarket night sights
Cons
- −6+1 capacity versus LCP Max 10+1 at lower price
- −MAP still above many budget .380 alternatives
- −Borderline for front pocket carry in slim pants
- −No accessory rail
Detailed Specifications
- caliber
- .380 ACP
- Barrel Length
- 3.25 inches
- Overall Length
- 5.94 inches
- width
- 0.98 inches
- weight
- 13.76 oz
- capacity
- 6+1
- trigger
- Striker-fired Safe Action, ~5.5 lb pull
- barrel
- Polygonal rifling
- sku
- UI4250201
- msrp
- $479
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