All Glocks Discontinued & New Details On Glock V Series - Update!

Published on November 22, 2025
Duration: 10:45

This video details Glock's significant product line consolidation, discontinuing numerous Gen 4 and Gen 5 models to focus on the new V Series. The V Series aims to standardize features like MOS optics cuts and internal components, while also incorporating engineering changes to deter illegal switch conversions. The transition is expected to be complete by late November/December 2025, impacting various calibers and pistol sizes.

Quick Summary

Glock is discontinuing many Gen 4 and Gen 5 models after November 30, 2025, to introduce the new V Series. The V Series will feature standardized MOS optics cuts and internal components, along with engineering changes to deter illegal switch conversions, with models expected to appear in December 2025.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Glock's Major Shakeup: Discontinuing Iconic Models
  2. 00:40The Bombshell Drop: Official Discontinuation Announcement
  3. 01:01New V Series Details and Timeline
  4. 01:25Models Staying and Going: Slimline vs. Double Stack
  5. 01:49Reasons for the Pivot: Operations and Legal Heat
  6. 02:22The Official Cut List: Models Being Discontinued
  7. 03:41What Looks Safe: Slimline Carry Family
  8. 04:06Timing and Identification of V Series
  9. 04:44The Real Reason: Streamlining and Legal Pressure
  10. 05:57Enter the V Series: Features and Expected Models
  11. 07:03Impact of V Series: Standardization and Benefits
  12. 07:38What It Means for Shooters, Tinkerers, and Collectors
  13. 09:16Expert Take: Tightening the Playbook with V Frames
  14. 10:20Viewer Engagement: Glock's Decision and Future Models

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Glock models are being discontinued?

Glock is discontinuing numerous Gen 4 and Gen 5 models, including various G17, G19, G22, G23, G21, G30, G31, G32, G33, G34, G35, G26, G27, and G29 variants. The official discontinuation page lists specific SKUs across different generations and calibers.

What is the Glock V Series?

The Glock V Series represents a new lineup of pistols featuring standardized MOS optics cuts and common internal platforms. These models are also designed with engineering tweaks to make illegal switch conversions more difficult, aiming to address legal and regulatory pressures.

When will the Glock V Series be available and when are models being discontinued?

Glock's commercial pistol model discontinuation is effective after November 30, 2025. The new V Series pistols are expected to start hitting shelves in December 2025, with the transition occurring around late November.

Why is Glock discontinuing so many models?

Glock is streamlining its product catalog to reduce redundancy, cut production costs, and speed up innovation. A significant driver is also the need to engineer solutions that deter illegal switch conversions, which have drawn legal scrutiny to the brand.

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