Glock 42 Gun Review

By, Teresa

Glock 42 Specifications

Gun Manufacturer: Glock

Model: 42

Caliber: 380

Ammunition Capacity: 6+1

Price: $489

Glock 42 Usage and Features

Primary Use

Concealed Carry

Are you right or left-handed?

Right Handed

What features does this gun have that appealed to you?

Slim lightweight and easy to rack and shoot

Tell us about shooting this gun.

It fits my hand and I can load the magazine and rack the slide. The trigger pull is not too bad and not much recoil. I feel confident in my everyday carry.

How would you describe the recoil, is it manageable?

Yes. I do not have to regroup my hand position

How does it fit your hand, are the controls of this gun easy to use? (safeties, slide pull, magazine release, trigger pull, etc.)

Everything is in perfect distance and easy to manage

Do you like the sights on this gun?

Could use better sites

How reliable is it?

Very reliable

Any problems with any type of ammunition?

No issues. Use self-defense rounds but cheaper rounds for practice

Was it easy to take down and clean?

Yes. I can manage

Is there anything you dislike about shooting this gun?

No

For someone considering this gun, what would you tell them?

I look at other options but always come back to this one. I would like to carry a 9mm but the weight is an issue so I stay with the 380

Would you recommend this gun? If no, do you have a preferred gun?

Yes