Glock G48
Glock Ges.m.b.H. · Pistol · In Production · 2019
Also known as: G48, Glock 48, Slim 19
Overview
The Glock G48 is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, produced by Glock Ges.m.b.H. At 524g (18.5 oz) unloaded, this lightweight firearm is optimized for comfortable all-day carry without creating undue fatigue or printing concerns.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 524 g (18.5 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 688 g (24.3 oz) |
| Overall Length | 185 mm (7.28") |
| Barrel Length | 106 mm (4.17") |
| Height | 128 mm (5.04") |
| Width | 28 mm (1.10") |
| Sight Radius | 152 mm (5.98") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Safe Action |
| Trigger Pull | 24 N (5.4 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 365 m/s (1198 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 496 J (366 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1800 m (1968 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 | NPVD Silver |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary · 9mm NATO — also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO, 9x19mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Trigger Safety, Firing Pin Safety, Drop Safety
- Features: Slimline Frame, Built In Beavertail, Marksman Barrel, Front Serrations, Reversible Mag Release, Slim Mounting Rail, Orange Magazine Follower, Modified Dual Recoil Spring
Variants
- Glock G48 MOS — Optics Ready
- Glock G48 Rail — Accessory Rail
- Glock G48 MOS Rail — Optics Ready Rail
Service history
Operators
- Various U.S. Law Enforcement Agencies
- Civilian Concealed Carry Market · adopted 2019
Production
Production years: 2019-present
One of Glock's best-selling Slimline models. Strong commercial adoption in the concealed carry market. Exact production numbers not disclosed.
Origin
Country of origin: Austria
Designer: Gaston Glock
Notes
The G48 was released simultaneously with the G43X in January 2019. While the G43X has the shorter G43 slide on the new 10-round grip frame, the G48 stretches the slide to 4.17 inches, providing a longer sight radius and additional barrel length. Like the G43X, the G48 is compatible with aftermarket Shield Arms S15 steel magazines that increase capacity to 15+1 rounds. The initial release featured the silver nPVD finish, but all-black versions followed. MOS and Rail variants were later introduced. The G48 MOS accepts the Shield RMSc footprint for micro red dot sights. The slim mounting rail on Rail variants accepts compact weapon-mounted lights like the Streamlight TLR-7 Sub.
Background
The G48 is often called the 'Slim 19' because it delivers G19-class performance in a significantly thinner package. When paired with Shield Arms S15 magazines, the G48 achieves 15+1 capacity -- matching the G19 -- while remaining nearly a quarter-inch thinner. This combination made the G48 one of the most popular concealed carry setups in America, proving that Glock's slim-frame experiment was a massive commercial success. The G48 and G43X together essentially created a new market segment for slim-profile, high-capacity compact pistols.