I have been in the market for a single stack 9mm. I ended up buying the Walther PPS (pics and range report to come) but I was wondering why Glock (or Springfield XDs) do not make a single stack 9mm. Doing a search, there have been rumors of that happening for at least 3+ maybe even 5+ years, but it does not seem to be happening. I believe there is a huge market out there for a more concealable, smaller 9mm than what they make. I would have preferred to stay with the Glock platform, but I couldn't.
Yeah, that's become my answer to the single stack Glock, too! Although I actually like my Beretta Nano even more; it's just easier to shoot well and seems much more accurate (at least in my hands). That said, neither have ever malfunctioned and I feel very confident in both of them.
Glock knows the market they serve, and they serve it incredibly well. They aren't interested in being everything to everyone. I'd love to see one too, but I do agree with their product philosophy. They make, IMO, a near indestructible utilitarian pistol for the military, LEO, and the masses. It works.
I'd rather they stay exceptional, then branch out and start to lose their edge.
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I am going to say that I think in the next few years, you will see a Glock single stack 9mm. Let's face it, that platform is becoming extremely popular among people who want to conceal something very small. Just look at S&W. They never thought that the M&P Shield line would have done as well as it has. My LGS sold 24 of them in 3 hours yesterday. There is a market demand and I think that there are enough Glock people who would trade something else in to buy one.
I just dont see how a few centimeters would make a big difference. IMO the Glock 26 is already a small concealable size. Anything smaller would just be harsh on the hands shooting. Thats my opinion.
IIRC, didn't Glock produce a 380 that they couldn't import because it was a blowback design and not the same as the other Glocks? I know if Glock built one it would sell. I probably won't buy it. I had a Glock 23, but my hands were so big the finger grooves didn't match up well and my hand would ache and go numb from shooting 50 rounds through it. I could shot 357's all day but the Glock didn't work fit me ergonomically. I sold it and bought a Kel-Tec P3AT and carried it in my pocket every day. It was reliable as long as you used the right ammo. I sold it when I got orders to Illinois.
Just picked up a S&W shield in 9mm in anticipation of the carry law being enacted. Had to order ammo online:-( . As soon as it comes in I'm going to break it in. Feels great, even in my huge hands. The grip shouldn't give me any issues.
No, the reason the Glock 28 in .380 can't be imported is because of the import point system for handguns. The 28 doesn't get enough points to allow it to be imported.
It is not a single stack, and is the same physical size as the G26, so it's not a single stack smaller Glock anyway. There is no practical purpose here in the US for a gun the same size as the G26 to fire a smaller, less effective round than the 9mm it is already chambered for.
It doesn't look good for a G28 coming here anytime soon.
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