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Offline Ljutic

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Glock 42 Review
« on: May 29, 2014, 10:45:14 PM »
Not going to be great choice for daily pocket carry, but I got turned on to IWB appendix carry with the Bobergs and XDs.  Should be a really good choice for Summer.

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Re: Glock 42 Review
« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2014, 11:47:13 PM »
Great review. Sounds like a good little gun. I love Glock reliability.
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Re: Glock 42 Review
« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2014, 09:21:20 PM »
Thanks for the review.  I know you have the Kahr P380, I don't see where the Glock 42 has an advantage over it.

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Re: Glock 42 Review
« Reply #3 on: June 06, 2014, 09:31:42 PM »

Apparently, Glock is still tweaking it with some minor unannounced changes in some production sequences.

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Re: Glock 42 Review
« Reply #4 on: June 10, 2014, 08:20:14 PM »
Thanks for the review.  I know you have the Kahr P380, I don't see where the Glock 42 has an advantage over it.

Cheaper, shorter trigger reset (I like both triggers), better terminal performance from the longer barrel, and I can work on a Glock with confidence.  I didn't want to muddy the review with comparisons, but those crossed my mind.
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Re: Glock 42 Review
« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2014, 10:20:19 PM »

I put about 200 rounds through my G42 today.  I was flawless--with everything except Federal 90 grain Hydra-Shok JHPs.  I had several FTF with that load.  On the other hand, the gun ran perfectly with Hornady 90 grain JHP/XP, Speer Gold Dot 90 grain GDHP, and American Eagle 90 grain FMJ.

The slightly larger size of the G42 makes it a bit easier to shoot and manipulate than the micro-sized .380 ACP.  I think this is going to be a pretty interesting gun.

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Re: Glock 42 Review
« Reply #6 on: June 23, 2014, 09:12:18 PM »
Do you foresee a situation where you would carry a gun of that size with the .380 combination?

Is it about the size of a Kahr PM9? 
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Re: Glock 42 Review
« Reply #7 on: June 23, 2014, 11:35:03 PM »
Yes, I would say it is PM9 sized.

I would prefer that size gun to be in 9mm, but I suspect that is Glock's next move. 

It is more shootable than a Ruger LCP or even a Rohrbaugh 380 -- just because of the size.  The grip is bigger, the sights are bigger, the controls are full size, the slide is easier to manipulate, etc.

For me, I would rather carry a 9mm Shield if I had this size gun, but I can see how some would appreciate the softer recoiling .380 ACP.

This gun is exciting, but the likely forthcoming 9mm is very exciting too.  I have been waiting for some company to produce a gun that I like to a micro, compact, and full-size.  Glock is getting close, and a 9mm would make the perfect set with my G19 and G17/34.

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Re: Glock 42 Review
« Reply #8 on: July 01, 2014, 11:39:08 PM »
You need the 17L to complete the set.

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Re: Glock 42 Review
« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2014, 08:42:14 AM »

Agreed.  I am looking for a 17L.

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