GLOCK 48
$64.74
- SKUFSG48
- UPC
- BrandBlueguns
Discontinued
Description
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The Glock 48 is a 9×19 mm Luger semi-automatic pistol engineered for everyday concealed carry and personal defense, combining a slim profile with a longer barrel and sight radius optimized for accuracy and control. It is part of Glock's Slimline series, emphasizing comfortable carry without sacrificing performance.
Platform Overview
The Glock 48 shares the same Slimline frame as Glock's 43X model but employs a longer slide and 4.17-inch barrel, providing a compact overall length of approximately 7.28 inches while maintaining a narrow width for enhanced concealability and handling.
Caliber and Operating System
Caliber: 9×19 mm Luger (9mm)
Action Type: Striker-fired semi-automatic with Glock's Safe Action® system, incorporating trigger, firing pin, and drop safeties that disengage only during intentional trigger pull.
Frame and Materials
Frame Material: Reinforced polymer, engineered for durability and reduced weight.
Slide Finish: nDLC corrosion-resistant coating standard on most models; early variants may feature silver nPVD finishes.
Magazine: Slimline 10-round magazine with high-visibility follower, designed to fit the narrow grip profile.
Dimensions and Weight
Overall Length: ~7.28 inches (185 mm)
Barrel Length: ~4.17 inches (106 mm)
Width (Slimline): ~1.10 inches (28 mm)
Height: ~5.04 inches (128 mm)
Unloaded Weight: ~20.7 oz (588 g) without magazine
Loaded Weight: Approximately 25.1 oz with standard magazine.
Ergonomics and Controls
Slimline Profile: Designed for comfortable concealed carry, the narrow frame reduces printing while allowing full-hand grip for control.
Reversible Magazine Catch: Accommodates both left- and right-handed operation.
Integrated Beavertail and Trigger Distance: Enhances grip control and reduces muzzle flip during firing sequences.
Sights and Accessory Capability
Standard Sights: Fixed polymer sights; options for night sights or optics-ready variants are available on MOS versions.
Accessory Rail: Standard Glock 48 does not include an integrated rail for tactical lights; however, Glock 48 MOS versions provide a slim mounting rail and slide cuts for micro-red-dot optics.
Capacity and Performance
Magazine Capacity: 10+1 rounds standard.
Trigger: Partially pre-cocked striker system with consistent pull characteristics typical of Glock's Safe Action design.
Accuracy: The longer 4.17-inch Glock Marksman Barrel (GMB) and increased sight radius contribute to improved ballistic performance and precision compared to shorter models.
Safety Features
Safe Action®: Triple passive safeties (trigger safety, firing pin safety, and drop safety) enhance secure handling without external manual safeties.
Intended Use and Market Position
The Glock 48 is targeted at the concealed-carry market, offering a balance of concealability, shootability, and dependable performance. Its slim profile makes it suitable for everyday carry (EDC), personal defense, and security applications where reduced width and comfortable carry are priorities without compromising handling.
The Glock 48 is a 9×19 mm Luger semi-automatic pistol engineered for everyday concealed carry and personal defense, combining a slim profile with a longer barrel and sight radius optimized for accuracy and control. It is part of Glock's Slimline series, emphasizing comfortable carry without sacrificing performance.
Platform Overview
The Glock 48 shares the same Slimline frame as Glock's 43X model but employs a longer slide and 4.17-inch barrel, providing a compact overall length of approximately 7.28 inches while maintaining a narrow width for enhanced concealability and handling.
Caliber and Operating System
Caliber: 9×19 mm Luger (9mm)
Action Type: Striker-fired semi-automatic with Glock's Safe Action® system, incorporating trigger, firing pin, and drop safeties that disengage only during intentional trigger pull.
Frame and Materials
Frame Material: Reinforced polymer, engineered for durability and reduced weight.
Slide Finish: nDLC corrosion-resistant coating standard on most models; early variants may feature silver nPVD finishes.
Magazine: Slimline 10-round magazine with high-visibility follower, designed to fit the narrow grip profile.
Dimensions and Weight
Overall Length: ~7.28 inches (185 mm)
Barrel Length: ~4.17 inches (106 mm)
Width (Slimline): ~1.10 inches (28 mm)
Height: ~5.04 inches (128 mm)
Unloaded Weight: ~20.7 oz (588 g) without magazine
Loaded Weight: Approximately 25.1 oz with standard magazine.
Ergonomics and Controls
Slimline Profile: Designed for comfortable concealed carry, the narrow frame reduces printing while allowing full-hand grip for control.
Reversible Magazine Catch: Accommodates both left- and right-handed operation.
Integrated Beavertail and Trigger Distance: Enhances grip control and reduces muzzle flip during firing sequences.
Sights and Accessory Capability
Standard Sights: Fixed polymer sights; options for night sights or optics-ready variants are available on MOS versions.
Accessory Rail: Standard Glock 48 does not include an integrated rail for tactical lights; however, Glock 48 MOS versions provide a slim mounting rail and slide cuts for micro-red-dot optics.
Capacity and Performance
Magazine Capacity: 10+1 rounds standard.
Trigger: Partially pre-cocked striker system with consistent pull characteristics typical of Glock's Safe Action design.
Accuracy: The longer 4.17-inch Glock Marksman Barrel (GMB) and increased sight radius contribute to improved ballistic performance and precision compared to shorter models.
Safety Features
Safe Action®: Triple passive safeties (trigger safety, firing pin safety, and drop safety) enhance secure handling without external manual safeties.
Intended Use and Market Position
The Glock 48 is targeted at the concealed-carry market, offering a balance of concealability, shootability, and dependable performance. Its slim profile makes it suitable for everyday carry (EDC), personal defense, and security applications where reduced width and comfortable carry are priorities without compromising handling.