Thoughts on the new GLOCK 42?

If Glock wants to do something that would really get me excited offer a Alum. or steel frame. with grip panels.
 
00ChevyScott said:
If they would've went 9mm it would've been a "game changer". With a .380 it's going to be a flop other than the guys that HAVE to have a Glock. The M&P Shield and XDs are far better options simply because of their caliber options.
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I agree! 9mm or .40 would have been a far better seller, and I as a Glock guy would have been a buyer!
 
00ChevyScott said:
If they would've went 9mm it would've been a "game changer". With a .380 it's going to be a flop other than the guys that HAVE to have a Glock. The M&P Shield and XDs are far better options simply because of their caliber options.
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I agree! 9mm or .40 would have been a far better seller, and I as a Glock guy would have been a buyer!
 
Buffalohump said:
I think its cute, and no doubt will be a dream to carry.... better the .380 you have on you than the .45 you leave at home. ;)
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Solution: Carry the .45 and leave the .380 at home. Carrying should be comforting, not necessarily comfortable.
 
I've been an instructor for years and I agree with a previous poster that it's more about shot placement than anything (save extra thick clothing or an extremely fat target). I've been a LEO in Texas for 20+ years and the very FIRST murder I ever worked was a father-in-law that shot his son-in-law with a colt mustang .380 from about 10 feet away. Three rounds center mass and he was DRT. The son-in-law (if he could speak) would scoff at those saying a .380 doesn't work. Pistol rounds are basically fancy hole punchers (with various sized holes). None of them create the devastating permanent wound cavity that a long arm does. Pistols just punch holes. Punch a hole in the right spot; you have an effective round. Would I rather have my .40 in hand during a life or death situation? You bet. But a .380 is more effective than a sharp stick, a pocket knife or a strongly worded letter.
Would I purchase a Glock .380? Probably. The problem is that I have a Ruger LCP already. I'm a little disappointed with the finish on the Ruger. If the Glock comes out with something better, I'll probably get it. Just my .02
 
Guaranteed if the 42 isn't completely rejected a 9 will follow closely. For now, I'd stick with the Shield 9 or my current EDC Lionheart LH9. Print? What print, that's an extra body part!?
 
I wouldn't want one; hell, I just bought a model 27. I prefer some firepower.

However, I don't doubt that Glock will find a ready market for these pistols. There are an awful lot of advanced .380s on the market, and they appear to be selling pretty well.
A lot of people are fond of the idea of carrying a gun, but they rapidly find that it's a PITA... Smaller and lighter may be the selling point.
I've never been impressed by the "shot placement" argument. In the exigencies of actual combat, that ability to put all your shots in a playing-card at 7 yards may vanish, and in addition to physiological and psychological factors you may find your opponent moving, hiding, and in darkness....
 
ZTuneR34 said:
Guaranteed if the 42 isn't completely rejected a 9 will follow closely. For now, I'd stick with the Shield 9 or my current EDC Lionheart LH9. Print? What print, that's an extra body part!?
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Hey ZTune, that LH9 looks like a winner. I haven't handled one in person yet. How do you like it?
 
It does not interest me at all for the other guns on the market that have similar dimensions and are in 9mm. I do not mind glock, but I have always found better options such as the M&P. The nice thing about glock is the interchangeability from aftermarket parts and those will not come into play with this model. Not a fan, maybe if it was in 9mm then I would consider it, but not in 380 there are other 380s out there I like more if I were to go with that caliber.
 
Daddyo16 said:
Which is worthless if you are carrying an underpowered round like the .380. Even 9mm is iffy, but I'd take it over the .380 any day of the week.
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Worthless in who's eyes? Yours? OK, that's your opinion. I'm sure anyone who has ever fended off an attacker with the underpowered .380 would disagree. I disagree. I carry a Colt .380 Mustang II, why, cause I choose

Daddyo16 said:
Solution: Carry the .45 and leave the .380 at home. Carrying should be comforting, not necessarily comfortable.
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I agree that carrying should be comforting and disagree with the rest. If it's not comfortable it will not be a carry gun it will be a left it at home gun. And carry a gun that you cant control cause it has more "power"? Please. So you carry a samurai sword on your back because it's a bigger blade and not a <4" blade in your pocket? You, the person exercising the right to carry, is responsible for every round that leaves their firearm. Do you think I want a person that cant control a gun firing multiple round from it, come on now.
Again, an INDIVIDUAL should make the decision about what he or she can carry and SHOOT with practical comfort and above average accuracy. Training is the key which is the least of the average CCW holders thoughts when they make the choice to carry. I rather have a good hit with an "anemic" round than three misses with a "powerhouse" one. BTW, where did those extra rounds go? You say worthless I say that's your opinion.

mwerner said:
I've never been impressed by the "shot placement" argument. In the exigencies of actual combat, that ability to put all your shots in a playing-card at 7 yards may vanish, and in addition to physiological and psychological factors you may find your opponent moving, hiding, and in darkness....
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I didn't know it was an argument and I didn't know it was suppose to impress anyone. It is fact that shot placement is the most crucial aspect of putting down an assailant with one shot. And you use the word combat, who said combat? We are talking about real world self defense scenarios where 0ne or two shot are fired. Not a Bullseye match where your putting 10 round into your proverbial playing card. And as far as your other comments on the gun fighters psychology, that I agree with and that's why I discussed training as a step to help with that. But even training will never get someone ready for real world. All the best laid out plans go to hell the minute the 1st round is fired.



BTW, when did this thread become the .380 vs the world or my ideas are better than yours thread? lol

It's entitled thoughts on Glock 42
 
I think it won't sell that well,not enough to justify the cost of the set up. I just purchased a pocket .380 a few days ago, a S&W 380 Bodyguard.
More excited by hearing about a Glock long slide version of the 21. Still hoping they will make a long slide model 20 .
 
The older GLOCK .380 model was LEO only because it didn't get enough points to pass BATFE import restrictions. This new model is smaller than that model and is now made in the USA to avoid the import test.
 
I'll stick with my Sig P232.
I carry my Glock 27 a good bit, but carry the P232 more than any other. Super accurate with a great trigger.
 
Ken44 said:
I'll stick with my Sig P232.
I carry my Glock 27 a good bit, but carry the P232 more than any other. Super accurate with a great trigger.
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They carry better than any other pistol I have every had as well. Had to sell mine for an unexpected home repair. Really would like to get another one.
 
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