New caliber Glock?

I don't think their design would handle the .44 mag for many reasons; pressure and rim lock in the mag being 2 big ones which jump to mind.

38 Super... only because Glock seems to set alot of trends and I'd like to see it get more popular (minus of course the 45 GAP hahaha).

What I'd really like to see is a heavily sprung Glock without polygonal rifling and full chamber support for .45 Super or .460 Rowland from the factory.

What about a G19 sized 10mm?? or a single stack 10mm???

Ya a 10mm/.45 with a G20/21 grip and a G29/30 slide and barrel would be sweet.

Duh, a .22 would be so awesome. Just a little smaller than a 19 and thinner like a single stack. Bet they couldn't keep up which the demand.

They already make them in about every caliber available, at least the ones most people use. The 357 sig, 10mm, and 45 GAP models are pretty much "niche" guns or mandated by specific agencies.

What about a G19 sized 10mm?? or a single stack 10mm???

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The G29 is pretty close. Compared to the G19 the G29 is only .4" shorter, .09" thicker, .5" shorter in height, and the barrels are within .24". The G29 is a little over 3 oz heavier.

Ya a 10mm/.45 with a G20/21 grip and a G29/30 slide and barrel would be sweet.

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I'd go the other way with a G29/30 grip and the longer G20/21 slide and barrel. It would make it a lot easier to conceal with the smaller grip and you'd have the option of using short or long magazines.

7.62x25 ... wishful thinking, of course.

About the only thing left is the 38 super or 460 Rowland.

Perhaps they could offer a factory option for a 22 conversion.

Not a new caliber but a compact sized 10mm would certainly sell I think. Not sure why they only offer full size and sub compact.

However, glock likes to stick to their perfection principle and is slow to adapt to new markets with their aging products. They've missed several boats along the way.

7.5 FK Brno. Per a previous discussion here, Glock (and other companies) might need to redesign their large pistols somewhat, to accommodate it. The cartridge's claim to fame is M1 Carbine-like ballistics but from a pistol barrel.

New model announcement 8/25/17.
Some dealers are having midnight unveilings.
Smart money is on Gen 5 = 17M and 19M.

7.62 Tok, .22 mag, .22 lr, and 5.7mm. But 7.62 Tok isn't far enough removed from 357 Sig, .22 mag and lr would be blowbacks, and 5.7mm...well it's 5.7mm. Probably wouldn't even work in a tilt locking barrel. I'm not sure exactly how the FiveSeven operates, but it's not tilt lock.

I guess 460 would be something novel, but I'm not sure it's that far removed from full power 10mm. Not to mention it destroys guns and requires a muzzle brake. To be honest, I feel like Glock has too many calibers. They could chop 45 GAP right off the bat, and I feel like 357 Sig could go too. They could offer 9mm, .40, and 45, then just let the aftermarket barrel makers take care of the other calibers. That would simplify their production line, decrease cost, and probably lower the price.

Jim Watson said:

New model announcement 8/25/17.
Some dealers are having midnight unveilings.
Smart money is on Gen 5 = 17M and 19M.

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I read on glock talk the other day about one of their members putting down money for a gen 5 after the dealer mentioned they would be getting them soon.

Gen 4 has only been out for about 5 or 6 years? And they are still producing gen 3 guns.

I guess it only took 2 generations to figure out a pistol without finger grooves would sell well or maybe glock is grasping after losing out to Sig.

I hope that doesn't sound too harsh. I still like my glocks.

Also found this:
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/08/16/leaked-glock-gen-5-new-models-released-end-august/

I would settle on no finger grooves and instead 3 magazines 2 magazines but Dead Ringer Snake Eyes instead of plastic sights. Not unreasonable reqest as LGS sells them for $50 per set..

I held the new 10mm long slide recently, that would be a pretty nice Glock in a "new" caliber for me...

Maybe they could extend the magazine and grip a bit and put out a .45 Win Mag....

Could it be a consumer version of their submission to replace the m9?

.357 magnum, why not?

Coming from not a huge Glock guy, I feel that their caliber offerings are one of their strong suits. I feel they offer enough already (.380 ACP, 9 mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, .45 GAP, .357 Sig, 10 mm). The Glocks I like the best and shoot the best are the 10 mm versions, and that's plenty for most applications for which I would use a handgun.

Since someone already mentioned the .38 Super I will go with the 9X23mm Winchester, they are almost identical anyway.

I would rather the .38 Super over the .357 Sig because I don't care for a bottle neck handgun cartridge.

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Since someone already mentioned the .38 Super I will go with the 9X23mm Winchester, they are almost identical anyway.

I would rather the .38 Super over the .357 Sig because I don't care for a bottle neck handgun cartridge.

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Wish granted: http://www.shootingtimes.com/gunsmithing/glock-conversion-9x23-winchester/

Thanks.

The only thing I would change about Glocks would be the addition of a thumb safety version. Otherwise, no new calibers are other changes are needed. They are already near perfect.

I would like to see them get rid of the humpback. You would think they would look around and see everybody paying 300 dollars to have a grip reduction done and get a clue. What really needs to be done is to get rid of that janky backstrap system they have and get real interchangeable backstraps so the consumer can choose between a straight 1911-esque grip or a Walther/HK level hump. Three would do it.

I would also like to see them switch to a high glass fill frame so they can thin it out, especially around the trigger guard. Then have the slides come ready for a Trijicon RMR from the factory. That would make it just about perfect IMO.

I want a glock chambered in.50 bmg with a 4 in barrel.