Glock G41 Gen4
Glock Ges.m.b.H. · Pistol · In Production · 2014
Also known as: G41, Glock 41, Glock 41 Gen4
Overview
The Glock G41 Gen4 is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP, produced by Glock Ges.m.b.H.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 765 g (27.0 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 1075 g (37.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 226 mm (8.90") |
| Barrel Length | 135 mm (5.31") |
| Height | 139 mm (5.47") |
| Width | 33 mm (1.30") |
| Sight Radius | 192 mm (7.56") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Safe Action |
| Trigger Pull | 24 N (5.4 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 13 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 275 m/s (902 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 563 J (415 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1800 m (1968 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 400 mm (15.75") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Tenifer |
Calibers
- .45 ACP · primary — also known as .45 Auto, 11.43x23mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Trigger Safety, Firing Pin Safety, Drop Safety
- Features: Long Slide, Extended Sight Radius, Competition Trigger, Accessory Rail, Hexagonal Rifling, Interchangeable Backstraps, Dual Recoil Spring, Reversible Mag Release, Rough Textured Frame
Variants
- Glock G41 Gen4 MOS — Optics Ready
Service history
Operators
- USPSA/IPSC Competitors
- Various U.S. Law Enforcement Agencies
Production
Production years: 2014-present
Moderate production volumes. Popular with .45 ACP competition shooters and enthusiasts. Exact production numbers not publicly disclosed.
Origin
Country of origin: Austria
Designer: Gaston Glock
Notes
The G41 was specifically designed for IPSC Standard division and IDPA CDP (Custom Defensive Pistol) division, both of which required .45 ACP. The thinner slide profile compared to the G21 reduces weight while maintaining structural integrity for the lower-pressure .45 ACP cartridge. The G41 weighs approximately 27 ounces empty -- lighter than the 30-ounce G21 despite its longer slide. Magazine capacity is 13 rounds, matching the G21. The extended barrel provides improved accuracy and slightly higher muzzle velocity compared to the G21's 4.61-inch barrel.
Background
The Glock 41 was Glock's bid to prove that the .45 ACP could still compete in the polymer-framed era. While the G21 was a capable .45 duty pistol, it was never designed for competition. The G41 addressed every complaint competition shooters had about the G21: it was lighter, had a longer sight radius, a better trigger, and reduced muzzle flip from the extended slide mass. In IDPA's Custom Defensive Pistol division, the G41 gave 1911 shooters a serious alternative that didn't need hundreds of dollars in custom gunsmithing to run reliably.