The GLOCK 19X isn’t the only big new thing Gaston’s gang has in store for the throngs at the SHOT Show to ogle. They’ve also just announced two more of their most popular pistols are getting Gen 5 upgrades, both in 9mm: the GLOCK 26 (formerly known as the “baby” GLOCK) and the full-size GLOCK 34 MOS. Here’s their press release . . .
SMYRNA, GA. – Jan 2, 2018 GLOCK, Inc., announces today the addition of the GLOCK 26 and the GLOCK 34 Modular Optic System (MOS) to the Generation 5 pistol family, bringing the number of 9×19 caliber pistols in the Gen5 family to four.
The G26 Gen5 and G34 Gen5 MOS continue the evolution of perfection with over twenty design changes to distinguish them from their Gen4 predecessors. Through rigorous testing and development, GLOCK has combined the historical reliability and trust in the brand with precisely-engineered design changes to meet the demand of consumers world-wide.
“The development of our Gen5 pistols was the result of the constant pursuit of perfection and a desire to meet the requests of the consumer market,” said GLOCK, Inc. VP Josh Dorsey. “We have combined the standards of high-level performance and reliability with distinctive design enhancements to improve durability, accuracy, and performance. The benefits enhance the shooter experience at the range and in high-stress situations where fractions of a second matter.”
Among the design enhancements are the GLOCK Marksman Barrel (GMB) which delivers increased accuracy with enhanced polygonal rifling and an improved barrel crown, no finger grooves, ambidextrous slide stop levers for better versatility and control, and an nDLC finish, which is a tougher and more durable finish that is exclusive to the GLOCK manufacturing process.
The G26 Gen5 and the G34 Gen5 MOS will be available on dealer shelves beginning January 22nd, 2018.
For more information about the new generation of GLOCK pistols, contact GLOCK, Inc., or go to us.glock.com.
Oh look a new Glock baby crap Brown. As if the gen-5 wasn’t enough to last us forever from this manufacturer. I agree that the g19 Gen 5 was a turd. This one looks like a baby turd. Oh and look they put metal sights on it finally. Oh and they extended the grip frame length. Oh and they finally fix the grip frame to slide fit on the very front of the gun where it is been tapered on the frame as well as the slide. And I also like how they compare them to the FBI pistol that completely fell apart and had to be recalled. I used to be a big-time Glock fan and I own five or six of their pistols but I tell you what I don’t have any idea what this company is trying to do besides take a crap in the bed. This pistol besides its color looks better than the Gen 5. And the gen-5 look like to kindergarteners with a broken crayon put it together. Glock this message goes out to you, please come up with some new ideas and not stuff that’s been done by other companies such as Beretta give me a break. This reminds me of Friday the 13th part 10 Jason and outer space. It was labeled as the ex series movie and it sucked as well.
The earth is hollow. Don’t be scammed. Stay woke bros.
“or in some cases, when a crown is contraindicated”
And those cases are….?
The editor should have sent this back to JWT, and he should have sent this back to John Stewart, to finish this article. All I see as far as a crown goes is “I do this”, “clean it”, and (what to look for in a custom rifle – the barrel crown) “you should be able to see the lands.”
It is like a partially formed idea, but I’m certain that John Stewart has a fully formed mental picture of what to look for, and avoid, WRT the barrel crown on a custom rifle job.