The Best Concealed Carry Glocks [2020]


G43X

G43X

The G43X is subcompact 9mm.

It comes with a 10 round magazine. This enough for most self-defense needs.

It has Gen5 features. One these features is the nDLC finish. Glock says ir prevents scratches and corrosion better previously used finishes. The G43X also includes the GLOCK marksman barrel for improved accuracy. This barrel has improved rifling and a crown in the front.

There is no rail for attaching a laser or light.

Caliber Magazine Weight Width Length Accessory Rail

9mm

10

18.70 oz / 530 g

1.10 in / 28 mm

6.06 in / 154 mm

No

G48

G48

The G48 is a compact 9mm. This give it a longer sight radius than the G43X. It also weighs more. These are the biggest differences from the G43X.

Comes with a 10 round magazine.

It has the nDLC finish and the GLOCK marksman barrel.

There is no rail for attaching a laser or light.

Caliber Magazine Weight Width Length Accessory Rail

9mm

10

18.70 oz / 530 g

1.10 in / 28 mm

6.06 in / 154 mm

No

G26 Gen 5

G26 Gen5

The Gen 5 G26 is subcompact 9mm.

Unlike the the pistols above, it features all Gen 5 updates. These include the new finish and barrel. Also, the magazine well flares for easier insertion of the magazine.

There is no rail for attaching a laser or light.

Caliber Magazine Weight Width Length Accessory Rail

9mm

10

21.69 oz / 615 g

1.30 in / 33 mm

6.42 in / 163 mm

No

G19 Gen 5

G19 Gen5

Unlike the other 9mm, this Glock is compact. This makes it larger and heavy, but it’s good weight for those who don’t mind.

It comes with a standard 15 round magazine, and a longer sight distance than the subcompacts.

It has a rail for lights and lasers

Caliber Magazine Weight Width Length Accessory Rail

9mm

15

21.52 oz / 610 g

1.34 in / 34 mm

7.28 in / 185 mm

Yes

G27 Gen 4

G27_Gen4

Want something that hits and kicks harder than 9mm?

The G27 Gen 4 is subcompact chambered in .40 caliber.

While I am a huge fan of 9mm. Given how few bullets are used in self-defense, it makes sense to consider a .40 caliber over 9mm.

There is no rail for attaching a laser or light.

Caliber Magazine Weight Width Length Accessory Rail

.40

9

19.40 oz / 550 g

1.26 in / 32 mm

6.42 in / 163 mm

No

G42

G42

This is the lightest and smallest gun Glock makes.

This subcompact 380 is for those who value comfort more than bragging rights.

It comes with a single stack 6 round magazine.

There is no rail for attaching a laser or light.

Caliber Magazine Weight Width Length Accessory Rail

.380 Auto

6

12.17 oz / 345 g

.98 in / 25 mm

5.94 in / 151 mm

No

G30SF

G30_SF

Do you want small gun that makes big holes?

Then the G30SF is for you. It’s a subcompact chambered in 45 ACP

The magazine springs are very stiff from the factory. You might have to go with 9 rounds until the spring gets broken in.

It has a rail for lights and lasers.

Caliber Magazine Weight Width Length Accessory Rail

.45 ACP

10

23.81 oz / 675 g

1.38 in / 35 mm

6.97 in / 177 mm

Yes

Andrew Jordan

I’m a lifelong native of Memphis, TN. Shooting drills especially with 22LR are one of my passions. My concealed carry permit application was submitted on my 21st birthday. The P10C is my EDC pistol. I invented the patented 15 round 5.56 stripper clip. You can also find me on the “Concealed Carry Andrew” Youtube channel.

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