Glock G25
Glock Ges.m.b.H. · Pistol · In Production · 1995
Also known as: G25, Glock 25
Overview
The Glock G25 is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in .380 ACP, produced by Glock Ges.m.b.H. At 570g (20.1 oz) unloaded, this lightweight firearm is optimized for comfortable all-day carry without creating undue fatigue or printing concerns.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 570 g (20.1 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 780 g (27.5 oz) |
| Overall Length | 174 mm (6.85") |
| Barrel Length | 102 mm (4.02") |
| Height | 127 mm (5.00") |
| Width | 30 mm (1.18") |
| Sight Radius | 153 mm (6.02") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Safe Action |
| Trigger Pull | 25 N (5.6 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 15 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 290 m/s (951 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 245 J (181 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1500 m (1640 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 250 mm (9.84") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Tenifer |
Calibers
- .380 ACP · primary — also known as .380 Auto, 9x17mm, 9mm Browning Short
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Trigger Safety, Firing Pin Safety, Drop Safety
- Features: Compact Frame, Polymer Frame, Hexagonal Rifling, Blowback Operation, Low Recoil
Service history
Operators
- Brazilian Federal Police
- Brazilian Civil Police
- Colombian National Police
- Mexican Federal Police
- Philippine National Police
Conflicts
- Colombian Armed Conflict (1964-2016)
- Mexican Drug War (2006-present)
Production
Production years: 1995-present
Exact production numbers not publicly disclosed. Primary sales in South American and Latin American markets. First available in the U.S. civilian market in 2023 via TALO Distributors.
Origin
Country of origin: Austria
Designer: Gaston Glock
Notes
The Glock 25 was designed specifically for international markets where military calibers (9x19mm and above) are restricted for civilian purchase. Countries like Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico have such restrictions, making the .380 ACP G25 a popular choice for both law enforcement and civilians in those regions. The G25 was unavailable in the U.S. civilian market for nearly 30 years because it could not pass the ATF's import point system, which penalizes small-caliber, lightweight pistols. It became available in the U.S. in 2023 through TALO Distributors as a special edition. The G25 shares the same frame and magazine dimensions as the G19, accepting G19 magazines loaded with .380 ACP ammunition. Its blowback operation means the barrel does not tilt during cycling, which can contribute to slightly better inherent accuracy at the cost of increased slide velocity.
Background
The Glock 25 is one of the most interesting paradoxes in the firearms world: a pistol too small and lightweight to be imported into the United States under the 1968 Gun Control Act, yet widely issued to law enforcement across South America. While American shooters could buy full-size Glocks in powerful calibers without issue, the compact .380 ACP G25 was forbidden fruit for nearly three decades. Its popularity in Brazil and Colombia, where military calibers are restricted for civilians, made it one of Glock's best-selling models internationally despite being virtually unknown in the U.S. market.