Glock Pistols
Glock G42
Specs, variants & prices
Glock currently makes one version of the G42 pistol, chambered in .380 Auto. It has a 3.25" barrel. None of these versions comes cut for a red dot.
What versions of the Glock G42 are there?
1 current version. Specs and measurements are Glock's own.
G42
—- Optics
- No
- Caliber
- .380 Auto
- Capacity
- 6
- Barrel
- 3.25"
- Overall length
- 5.94"
- Weight
- 13.76 oz (with empty magazine)
What calibers does the G42 come in?
It's chambered in .380 Auto.
Is the G42 optics-ready?
None of these versions comes cut for a red dot.
How much does a Glock G42 cost?
Glock doesn't publish suggested retail prices, so the best guide is what stores are charging.
Can you buy one in California or Massachusetts?
California and Massachusetts each keep their own list of handguns approved for sale, and a gun has to be on it before a dealer there can sell it to you. State rules change, so check our California and Massachusetts pages before you buy.
What's the latest on the G42?
Nothing new on the G42 lately.
Specs from Glock, checked October 17, 2026 (source). Spot a mistake? Let us know and we'll fix it. Glock is a trademark of its owner, listed for identification only. Firearms Almanac isn't affiliated with Glock.