Glock G42 .380 ACP Slimline Micro-Compact Pistol, 3.25" Barrel, Striker-Fired, 6+1 Capacity
The Glock G42 is the company’s smallest handgun, bringing Glock’s familiar ergonomics and striker-fired reliability to a truly pocketable .380 ACP platform. Built in Smyrna, Georgia, this Slimline series pistol was the first .380 Glock offered to U.S. civilian buyers and retains the same trigger geometry, controls, and safe-action system found on the brand’s full-size models.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light signs of wear and handling are present on the slide and frame but are strictly cosmetic and do not affect function.
What’s Included
- Glock factory hard pistol case
- Factory orange cable lock (sealed)
- 2× 6-round factory Glock .380 single-stack magazines
At just 0.94 inches wide and under 14 ounces unloaded, the G42 fits deep-concealment roles that larger pistols cannot. Despite its micro size, the grip angle and texture mirror standard Glock frames, so users familiar with larger models will find immediate, intuitive handling.
The 3.25-inch steel barrel uses Glock’s hexagonal rifling for a tight gas seal and easy cleaning. Paired with a right-hand 1:9.84 twist, it stabilizes common .380 ACP projectile weights efficiently while maintaining the barrel life Glock pistols are known for.
A matte-black finished slide with rear serrations provides positive purchase for racking, and fixed polymer dot-and-U notch sights offer a clear, fast sight picture. All internal safeties and the 5.5-pound trigger pull match full-size Glock specs, delivering a consistent break and reset.
The polymer frame houses a single-stack magazine that holds six rounds, keeping the profile slim without sacrificing the familiar Glock magazine release and slide stop placement. The result is a micro-compact package that operates exactly like its larger siblings, simplifying training and transition.