For those discerning shooters who desired the smallest GLOCK possible, the company responded with the now popular G42 in 380 AUTO with ultra-compact dimensions and easy-to-shoot characteristics. The G42 packs all the features GLOCK customers have come to appreciate - from the GLOCK SAFE ACTION system with its multiple integrated safety features to the brand's proven reliability and durability.
3.25" Barrel Length
13.76 OZ with Empty Magazine
6Rd Capacity
Cow Print Cerakote
Manufacturer: GLOCK
Model: 42
Action: Semi-automatic
Type: Striker Fired
Size: Sub-Compact
Caliber: 380 ACP
Barrel Length: 3.25"
Color: Cow Print
Capacity: 6 Rounds
Accessories: 2 Magazines
Sights: Fixed Sights
Subcategory: Pistols - Polymer Frame
Material: Polymer
Finish: Skydas Cerakote
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
Designed by John Browning, the 380 ACP (9mm Browning Short, 9x17) was introduced by Colt in 1908 and by FN in Europe in 1912. The 380 ACP is much more potent than the 32 ACP and is essentially the world-standard personal defense cartridge for pocket and purse-sized semiautomatic pistols. Bullet diameter is 9mm (.356-inch) with case length of .68-inch. Standard bullet weights vary, but most common are bullets of 85 to 95 grains at velocities from around 900 to 1000 feet per second. More important is recent bullet technology, with modern expanding bullets offering greatly enhanced performance over the full metal jacket bullets of John Browning's day. 380 ACP ammunition is offered by all makers of pistol ammo, and the cartridge is chambered by virtually all makers of small to mid-sized pistols. The 380 ACP is comfortable to shoot in medium-sized pistols, but the smallest 380s currently available can be snappy for inexperienced shooters. — Craig Boddington
