Glock Announcement? Eliminated 40s&w, 357sig, and 45gap. Along with several different models.

[WisBorn]

I have been seeing some internet discussion about Glocks elimination of different models and chamberings. I can see the 45 GAP and Gen4 models. But 40s&w and 357sig???

Has anyone seen anything actually from Glock?

 

[Jim Watson]

I'm thinking that that got started one week ago today.

 

[dogtown tom]

Glock "discontinues" models every year.
When I took the Armorer class a decade ago, the Glock rep said they were discontinuing all "C" models permanently.
Yeah, that lasted two years.

Same with 17L's, colors, RTF grip textures and certain sights.

No big deal. They'll be back.

 

[jmr40]

There are more than enough used Glock's in 45 GAP, 40 S&W and 357 Sig to supply another generation of shooters. If either cartridge makes a comeback they can always start making more. From a business standpoint it doesn't make sense to make products that are not profitable. This will free up production space to make more of the guns thar are selling.

 

[Mark_Mark]

40 S&W Glock brings back memories of Low rider Honda Civics, 12” woofers, no cell phone, & the late 90’s ! Myrtle Beach!!! always in my heart!

 

[WisBorn]

40 S&W Glock brings back memories of Low rider Honda Civics, 12” woofers, no cell phone, & the late 90’s ! Myrtle Beach!!! always in my heart!

Lived between Georgetown and Conway for 3 years.

 

[westernrover]

I was surprised they ever did Gen 5 in anything but 9mm. It looked like they were going to go that way at first. I don't care what they do because I don't have and won't buy, but it would be cool if they used their influence to introduce some more new cartridges.

 

[WisBorn]

I was surprised they ever did Gen 5 in anything but 9mm. It looked like they were going to go that way at first. I don't care what they do because I don't have and won't buy, but it would be cool if they used their influence to introduce some more new cartridges.

I'm happy that they did the Gen5 in the 20 & 29. I'm a lefty and it having ambidextrous controls is a big deal

 

[Mark_Mark]

I was surprised they ever did Gen 5 in anything but 9mm. It looked like they were going to go that way at first. I don't care what they do because I don't have and won't buy, but it would be cool if they used their influence to introduce some more new cartridges.

9mm is just about the most boring cartridge. Don’t get me wrong I have tons of 9mm.

 

[kidneyboy]

I think they are gearing up for making the often talked about 1911 that takes Glock magazines, a new line that makes Glocks with thumb safeties and possibly the Glock AR..........

 

[Ohen Cepel]

Even SIG dropped the 357SIG.

 

[UncleEd]

Good riddance all three calibers in any gun.

Some times common sense helps get rid of clutter.

 

[Atrox88]

I think they are gearing up for making the often talked about 1911 that takes Glock magazines, a new line that makes Glocks with thumb safeties and possibly the Glock AR..........

Fusion beat them to it.

 

[Frulk]

I’m kinda deep into the .40S&W…guess I need to start spreading internet rumors that the .40 is the up and coming hot ‘BEAR’ round.

It worked for the 10MM.

 

[Mark_Mark]

I think they are gearing up for making the often talked about 1911 that takes Glock magazines, a new line that makes Glocks with thumb safeties and possibly the Glock AR..........

I’m waiting for Glock 1911 that take 1911 mags!!!

 

[WisBorn]

I certainly understand why companies reducing models, and unprofitable options.

But as a 41mag fan. I can understand someone liking cartridges like the 40s&w or 357sig. I will probably never purchase either, but never is a long time and the right opportunity might come along.

 

[someguy2800]

Glock 22 is my favorite glock, but I fully understand they probably sold 7 of them last year.

 

[westernrover]

I don't hate 40 or 357 Sig, or 5.7, but they're like 90's cars. They had their day, it's past, and they're not vintage cool. I wouldn't argue that 40 isn't still practical, but we need something that is actually more exciting than 9x19. I'm not talking about something to replace 9x19, but something new and cool. I doubt Glock will do it. Have they done anything new since the 80's?

 

[Phaedrus/69]

Everything old is new again! Once the newfangled up and comer, Glock is now the Fudd gun.

 

[Show Me]

I don't hate 40 or 357 Sig, or 5.7, but they're like 90's cars. They had their day, it's past, and they're not vintage cool. I wouldn't argue that 40 isn't still practical, but we need something that is actually more exciting than 9x19. I'm not talking about something to replace 9x19, but something new and cool. I doubt Glock will do it. Have they done anything new since the 80's?

Like a 1978 mustang cobra. What we had back then is lame now. I gave that away.

 

[UncleEd]

... we need something that is actually more exciting than 9x19. I'm not talking about something to replace 9x19, but something new and cool. I doubt Glock will do it. Have they done anything new since the 80's?

Outside the U.S. the 9mm has basically been the caliber that has dominated the pistol world. And now the U.S. has succumbed. As a caliber it has proven a killer round
in pistols easily carried. Like the .38 Special, most nearly all shooters novice and veteran can handle its recoil and make good hits. The .45 ACP will remain but the
9 mm is and will be the Queen of self defense calibers and the guns designed for it.
Even the venerable 1911 can be seen as a 9mm pistol despite the nostalgia for the .45.

 

[halfmoonclip]

Meh. All gunmakers go through making runs of things, Glock like the others.
Moon

 

[Elkins45]

Kentucky State Police still carry the longslide 40 caliber Glock. I wonder what that means for them and other police agencies still issuing G22, G23 and whatever the longslide model is?

 

[Mark_Mark]

I took out the 5” pre-lock S&W 629 today. Hot .44’s loaded with 20.7 grain of H110 and LPM. Shot 4 cylinder and my palm was hurting. But I was having a BLAST

9mm may be practical but .357 Sig, .40, 10mm is just plain FUN, especially when you hot rod them!. And having fun shooting is 99.99% the reason for guns!

 

[WisBorn]

I have heard, as part of the Glock News/Rumors that they were going to discontinue the Glock 30.
The 45acp is my favorite semiautomatic cartridge. The reality is that the 380acp and 10mm are more sensible with today's loads. The 9mm is boring why do I have 8 pistols chambered for it.

I better order that Glock 30 gen5 while I can still find one.