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Glock’s New Diminutive 42
Glock’s New Diminutive 42
Glock’s .380 is a slim and concealable pocket pistol. By Steve Tracy
SUMMARY
Glock introduces a .380 ACP and it’s worth the wait. Slim, light, and easy to shoot, the G42 is made in the USA with all the attributes Glocks are known for. Reliability, accuracy, and simplicity are the hallmarks of Glock and they’re present and accounted for in this new pocket pistol for off-duty or backup police use.
MORE INFORMATION
www.glock.com www.laserlyte.com www.pearcegrip.com www.hornady.com www.truglo.com
Steve Tracy is a 26-year police vet- eran with 24 years of experience
as a fi rearms instructor. He is also an instructor for tactical rifl es, use of force, less-than-lethal force and scenario-based training. He can be reached at
steventracy@hendonpub.com.
The G42 is a smart choice for off-duty or backup use, even if an officer doesn’t carry a full-size Glock on duty. But for those who already pack a Glock, their new .380 retains the same manual-of-arms.
olice officers who carry a Glock pistol on their hip every day seem to like them. A lot. They really, really like them a whole lot. It’s not uncommon to talk with a fellow offi cer and hear, “I had one of the fi rst Glock 17 9mm pistols. Then I bought a third gen and then a .40 and I’ve got a Glock 19 for off-duty and a baby Glock for deep concealment. I’ve also got a G34 for competition.” I’ve overheard some of them disparage the .380 ACP cartridge and it made me wonder if it was simply because Glock didn’t off er a .380 chambered pistol. At the January 2014 SHOT Show range day, R. Lee Ermey was shooting the brand-new Glock Model 42 chambered for the .380 ACP. Ermey didn’t miss the steel targets he was shooting at and neither did I when it was my turn. T e G42 impressed and I was eager to get my hands on one for an extended trip to the range.
P 6 The Police Marksman Sep-Oct 2014
www.policemarksman.com
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