Glock G36 Gen 3 .45 ACP Slimline Pistol — Discontinued Model, First Glock Single-Stack .45, NDZ Purple Trigger, 3.78 in Barrel, 6- and 10-Round Magazines
This Glock G36 Gen 3 stands out as Glock’s first single-stack pistol and the only slimline Glock in .45 ACP. It is noted as discontinued in the 2025 Glock EU catalog and comes configured with an NDZ purple anodized trigger shoe. The pistol retains classic Gen 3 traits, includes both standard 6-round and extended 10-round single-stack magazines, and carries matching serials on the slide and frame.
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 - Well-defined polygonal rifling.
Specific Condition Notes: Light signs of wear and handling. Some surface scratches.
What’s Included
- Glock factory hard case
- 2x 10-round magazines
- 4x 6-round magazines
- Aftermarket purple trigger shoe installed (brand not specified)
- OEM Glock trigger assembly (not installed)
- Magazine notes: Glock factory single-stack .45 Auto magazines; extended-length aftermarket magazines also included
The G36 is Glock’s original single-stack design and the company’s only slimline offering in .45 ACP. This example is listed as discontinued in the 2025 Glock EU catalog, adding relevance for buyers who want a compact .45 that represents a distinct chapter in Glock’s lineup.
It features the Gen 3 frame with finger grooves, pebble texture panels, and a single-sided magazine release. The dustcover is rail-less, and the slide has rear-only serrations. The extractor doubles as a loaded-chamber indicator. Markings include “GLOCK 36 AUSTRIA 45 Auto” with the Glock logo on the slide, “MADE IN AUSTRIA, GLOCK, INC., SMYRNA, GA.” on the frame, and “45 Auto” with Glock proofing/branding on the barrel hood.
The steel barrel is cold hammer forged with octagonal polygonal rifling typical of Glock .45 ACP barrels. The bore is clean with a mirror finish. Sights are the factory fixed polymer set with a white-dot front and white-outline rear. The nitrided finish complements the pistol’s utilitarian carry profile.
This pistol includes an NDZ purple anodized trigger shoe and measures a 6.3 lb trigger weight. It comes with unique single-stack .45 ACP magazines that are not compatible with Glock double-stack .45 magazines. Included are four 6-round factory magazines and two extended 10-round magazines, offering flexible capacity options.
Additional details include an external extractor, a Safe Action system, and matching serials on the slide and frame. Country of origin is Austria, with import markings for Glock, Inc., Smyrna, GA.