Hickok45 reviews the Glock 42

[danielson]

I searched. Didnt see it.

So here you go.

[video=youtube;LskihWv3ALw]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LskihWv3ALw[/video]

 

[ryknoll3]

To me, and I felt that he thought the same thing... that gun is too big for the lower power round you're getting. I don't know why they didn't make it in 9mm. With a gun of that size, there are lots of 9mm options that aren't bad to shoot.

 

[SubUrbanCamo317]

To me, and I felt that he thought the same thing... that gun is too big for the lower power round you're getting. I don't know why they didn't make it in 9mm. With a gun of that size, there are lots of 9mm options that aren't bad to shoot.

+1 I personally think the XDs in 9mm is a better carry package for the size, JMO

 

[HamYankee]

I was disappointed that it was .380. If they later come out with a 9, I might get one.

 

[danielson]

They came out with the 380 first because you NEVER start high, and end low.

They come out with the 380, they get the people waiting for a 380, AND some of the people waiting on a 9mm, but are impatient.

THEN, they bring out the 9mm, and they will end up selling two guns to alot of the same people.

Its business.

 

[HamYankee]

Makes sense. I'm just glad a single stack, thin 9mm will probably be on the way.

 

[sun]

They came out with the 380 first because you NEVER start high, and end low.

They come out with the 380, they get the people waiting for a 380, AND some of the people waiting on a 9mm, but are impatient.

THEN, they bring out the 9mm, and they will end up selling two guns to alot of the same people.

Its business.

Perhaps it was developed with the European market in mind since some European countries don't allow civilians to own guns that use NATO/military ammo.
By chambering it for .380, the same model can be sold in more countries. Whereas its global marketability would be limited if it were a 9mm.
IIRC, European .380 ammo is loaded hotter than American .380 ammo.
And the civilian caliber restrictions may be similar in South America:

The Thunder 380 is quite popular in many Latin American countries particularly where the .380 Auto cartridge is the largest allowed for civilian use.

Handgun Review - Bersa Thunder 380

The manufacture (and sale) of .380 ACP pistols has been going up by leaps and bounds vis-a-vis the 9mm, which can be confirmed from the Bureau of ATF Statistics over the past few years. For the year 2010, .380 ACP turns out to be the MOST POPULAR handgun calibre!

2008: .380 ACP - 278,945; 9mm - 421,746
2009: .380 ACP - 390,897; 9mm - 586,364
2010: .380 ACP - 665,510; 9mm - 629,995

Ref: Statistics | ATF

The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - .380 ACP Most Popular Handgun Calibre?

 

[mbaza3]

I agree with his comments about the Kahr P380 being one of the best pocket 380's.

 

[whitetailbowhunter]

They came out with the 380 first because you NEVER start high, and end low.

They come out with the 380, they get the people waiting for a 380, AND some of the people waiting on a 9mm, but are impatient.

THEN, they bring out the 9mm, and they will end up selling two guns to alot of the same people.

Its business.

You hit it spot on. If they offered it in 9mm and .40 off the bat then they would hardly sell any .380

 

[Trigger Time]

Glock doesn't listen nor care what their users think.

 

[whippo]

everytime i see a review by good ole hickok45 I get very jealous of his range... anyone else?

 

[whippo]

+1 I personally think the XDs in 9mm is a better carry package for the size, JMO

+1 on the xds jmo also

 

[Gluemanz28]

everytime i see a review my good ole hickok45 I get very jealous of his range... anyone else?

I always think the same thing.

 

[SubUrbanCamo317]

everytime i see a review by good ole hickok45 I get very jealous of his range... anyone else?

Yupp!

 

[wtburnette]

everytime i see a review by good ole hickok45 I get very jealous of his range... anyone else?

After watching my very first Hickok video just a couple months ago, my plan is to start working towards moving out of Marion county somewhere where I can set myself up such a range. It'll probably take a few years, but I WILL get there!

 

[dmarsh8]

I always think the same thing.

Definitely, that's my goal. Build it, & I will..... Stay

 

[357 Terms]

They came out with the 380 first because you NEVER start high, and end low.

You must not be familiar with Springfields XDs series and the success they have had with coming out with a 45 first and then introducing a 9mm later. Those 45's are gonna sell in much higher numbers than these 380's are.

A 9mm XDs is very hard to find, and will likely be for some time to come. The 45's were impossible to find for a looong time after they were first introduced.

Seems like Springfield knew what they were doing.

 

[LostLake]

everytime i see a review by good ole hickok45 I get very jealous of his range... anyone else?

Every.Single.Time. lol
.

 

[gregkl]

To me, and I felt that he thought the same thing... that gun is too big for the lower power round you're getting. I don't know why they didn't make it in 9mm. With a gun of that size, there are lots of 9mm options that aren't bad to shoot.

I don't know how it compares to most 9mms, but the M&P Shield dwarfs this G42. I shot one this past weekend and it is small. I would think a 9mm in that size and weight would be pretty darn snappy to shoot.

 

[whippo]

They can't get a smaller 380 imported. The xds almost didn't make the cut hence the fiber optic front sight