Glock Has Just Forsaken California With The New V Series

Published on November 12, 2025
Duration: 10:22

This video analyzes whether the new Glock V Series, based on the Gen 5, can be added back to the California firearm roster. The speaker, Will from Copper Jacket TV, believes that while the V Series may have been modified to address lawsuits, the extent of its changes likely disqualifies it from rejoining the roster under AB1127. He argues that California's strict interpretation of roster requirements, even minor aesthetic changes, means the V Series would be considered a new firearm needing full testing, including LCI and MDM features, which Glock currently does not implement.

Quick Summary

The new Glock V Series, an evolution of the Gen 5, is unlikely to be added back to California's firearm roster due to extensive modifications. California's AB1127 law has strict requirements, and the V Series' numerous new features mean it will likely be treated as a new firearm, requiring additional testing and features like LCIs and MDMs, which Glock does not currently implement.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Copper Jacket TV and the Glock V Series
  2. 00:22California Roster and the Glock V Series
  3. 01:04Sponsor: American Hartford Gold
  4. 02:53Comparing Glock V Series to Gen 5
  5. 03:46The Big Question: Roster Re-entry for V Series?
  6. 04:31AB1127 Section 32103: Roster Requirements
  7. 05:14Too Many Changes for the Roster?
  8. 05:54California's Strict Roster Interpretation
  9. 06:35Key Differences: V Series vs. Gen 3
  10. 07:11Understanding California Politicians and the Roster
  11. 07:39V Series Treated as a New Pistol
  12. 08:10Manufacturer Willingness and Roster Interest
  13. 08:33Personal Opinion: V Series Won't Make the Roster
  14. 09:36Winning Lawsuits to Overturn the Roster
  15. 10:06Conclusion and Thanks

Frequently Asked Questions

Why might the new Glock V Series not be added to the California firearm roster?

The speaker believes the Glock V Series has undergone too many modifications from its Gen 5 predecessor. California's strict roster laws, particularly under AB1127, require that changes only address features that made a firearm convertible to a machine gun. Extensive new features on the V Series likely mean California will treat it as a new firearm, requiring additional testing and features like LCIs and MDMs, which Glock may not implement.

What is AB1127 and how does it relate to the California firearm roster?

AB1127 is a California bill that originally led to firearms being removed from the state's roster of handguns certified for sale. However, it includes a carve-out allowing manufacturers to reapply for roster inclusion if specific changes are made to previously banned firearms, provided they meet strict criteria and reapply by a set date.

What are the key differences between the Glock V Series and older generations like the Gen 3?

The V Series features removable back straps, lacks finger grooves, has a dual capture recoil spring, forward slide serrations, and an ambidextrous magazine release. These are significant departures from the Gen 3, which has finger grooves and a single recoil spring, suggesting the V Series is a substantially different design.

Could Glock's V Series be considered a new pistol by California regulators?

Yes, the speaker argues that due to the numerous changes made to the V Series, California regulators will likely view it as a completely new pistol. This would necessitate it undergoing the full testing process for new firearms, including the addition of features like a Loaded Chamber Indicator (LCI) and Magazine Disconnect Mechanism (MDM), which are not standard on Glock models.

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