Glock single stack 9mm Model 40

**Garo** · 12-24-2014, 08:27 AM

I saw an interesting set of pictures at the range couple of days ago. It was a Glock model 40, single stack 9mm. It's bigger than the 42 with a 1.02 inch slide I think. I have no other details because it was quite busy in there.

It reminded me very very much of the S&W M&P Shield. Smith & Wesson look out, big time competition is coming in January if this early info is correct.

OOPS..........Looks like I should have put this under the "Other firearms" topic. Sorry. I'm using my newbe card this time.

**JustinN** · 12-24-2014, 08:50 AM

I read Glock purposely skipped naming anything the Glock 40, do to the term "Glock 40" being synonymous with a 40 caliber Glock. If Glock has designed a single stack 9mm, it will be a big announcement, and the likelihood of a leak is slim.

**b4uqzme** · 12-24-2014, 09:03 AM

There's a single stack market there for Glock to expand in to. I suspect they are working on it. On the other hand they will be up for some stiff competition as well: Shield, Kahr, etc. If they want to compete with Kahr, they will need to be very small and very precise...things that Glock is not known for. On the OTHER other hand they will have a lot of loyal followers chomping at the bit. Choice is good.

**Garo** · 12-24-2014, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by JustinN

I read Glock purposely skipped naming anything the Glock 40, do to the term "Glock 40" being synonymous with a 40 caliber Glock. If Glock has designed a single stack 9mm, it will be a big announcement, and the likelihood of a leak is slim.

I agree with your assessment totally, but if you saw these pictures, there was a very real looking GLOCK 40 on that slide. This range has had scoops before, and could be connections at Glock also. I'll believe him till he burns me. Hasn't happened yet, but I'm admitting the possibility of a spoof. We'll see next month.