Videos tagged with Glock 46

Speculation surrounds the potential Glock Gen 6 release, with predictions pointing to SHOT Show 2026 or 2027 based on historical generation timelines. Expected features include an ambidextrous slide stop and refined optics mounting, while significant changes like modular FCUs or rotating barrels are deemed unlikely due to Glock's focus on reliability and consistency. Historical evolution from Gen 1 to Gen 5 is reviewed, highlighting incremental updates driven by market and contract demands.

The Glock 46 represents a significant design departure for Glock, featuring a rotating barrel system developed for German police trials. This innovative design allows for disassembly without pulling the trigger and meets strict technical requirements, including a slower unlocking process. While chambered in 9x19mm and using standard Glock 19 magazines, it is currently only offered for police contracts in Germany.

The Glock 46, a rare model seen at Enforce TAC 2024, features a unique rotating barrel mechanism and a specialized disassembly process required by German police, which avoids trigger pulls. It sports a distinct, long, and heavy 'safety trigger' designed to prevent accidental discharges, though it retains a short reset. While its frame size is comparable to a Glock 19, the innovative mechanical design sets it apart from standard Glock pistols.

The Glock 47 is a Glock 17-sized pistol with a Glock 19 recoil system, developed for a CBP contract requiring modularity. While reliable, it's seen as a 'me too' product for the civilian market, lacking significant innovation compared to competitors like Shadow Systems and PSA. Velocity tests show minimal gains over a G19X, and its modularity offers limited practical benefits for most users.

This video reveals ten lesser-known facts about Glock pistols, highlighting their military adoption, manufacturing innovations like polymer frames and ferritic nitrocarburizing, and significant impact on the civilian self-defense market. It debunks myths about metal detection and clarifies naming conventions, while also touching on specialized models like the Glock 46 and the wide range of calibers available. The content emphasizes Glock's global dominance and reliability.