Alright, let’s talk about Glock’s big shake-up. They just dropped a bombshell: by November 30, 2025, they’re pulling the plug on most of their pistol lineup. We’re talking about everything except the slimline G43, G43X, and G48; poof ---gone! And in their place? A shiny new “V Series” rolling out in December.
Now, I’ve been around guns long enough to know this isn’t just a casual refresh. It’s a massive shift, and it’s got everyone from “gun nuts”, to collectors and even your average range-goer buzzing about what’s really going on. To me, it seems like Glock’s dodging some serious legal heat while trying to keep their edge in a crazy market.
Let’s back up a bit. Glock changed the game in the ‘80s with that chunky, polymer-framed G17. It was a beast—simple, tough, and it just worked. From there, they kept tweaking things through five generations, making each one a little slicker with better grips, safer triggers, and more ways to customize. Models like the G19, that compact 9mm everyone loves, or the beefy G21 in .45 ACP became coveted by cops, regular folks like us, and yeah, even action movie stars. But Glock’s no stranger to trimming the fat. Back in April 2025, they quietly axed a bunch of Gen3 and Gen4 models in calibers like .357 SIG and .40 S&W. These moves made sense as nobody’s really chasing .40 S&W anymore when 9mm’s king for its low recoil and cheap ammo. But this current move? This is next level as they’re ditching over 30 models, including heavy hitters like the Gen5 G17 and G19.
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Alright, let’s talk about Glock’s big shake-up. They just dropped a bombshell: by November 30, 2025, they’re pulling the plug on most of their pistol lineup. We’re talking about everything except the slimline G43, G43X, and G48; poof ---gone! And in their place? A shiny new “V Series” rolling out in December.
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Now, I’ve been around guns long enough to know this isn’t just a casual refresh. It’s a massive shift, and it’s got everyone from “gun nuts”, to collectors and even your average range-goer buzzing about what’s really going on. To me, it seems like Glock’s dodging some serious legal heat while trying to keep their edge in a crazy market.
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Let’s back up a bit. Glock changed the game in the ‘80s with that chunky, polymer-framed G17. It was a beast—simple, tough, and it just worked. From there, they kept tweaking things through five generations, making each one a little slicker with better grips, safer triggers, and more ways to customize. Models like the G19, that compact 9mm everyone loves, or the beefy G21 in .45 ACP became coveted by cops, regular folks like us, and yeah, even action movie stars. But Glock’s no stranger to trimming the fat. Back in April 2025, they quietly axed a bunch of Gen3 and Gen4 models in calibers like .357 SIG and .40 S&W. These moves made sense as nobody’s really chasing .40 S&W anymore when 9mm’s king for its low recoil and cheap ammo. But this current move? This is next level as they’re ditching over 30 models, including heavy hitters like the Gen5 G17 and G19.
