CA residents can still buy brand new Gen 3 Glocks.
MA residents can LITERALLY not buy new Glocks from FFL’s.
In MA FFL’s can only sell Glocks produced prior to 1998 to the public. It doesn’t apply to private sales.
If you want a newer than 1998 Glock you have to find either an LEO who wants to sell one or someone who owned one before moving into MA from out of state and now wants to sell it.
Interesting, did not know that about MA, it makes me feel a bit better about being in CA. You're right, here we can buy new Gen 3s, but we can't buy new Gen 4 or 5s since they aren't on the "Safe Gun" roster. The only way to buy the newer generations is through PPT, and the seller usually marks the price up nicely. I think the Gen 5s have far superior ergos when compared to the Gen 3, so kind of a bummer. I know some will say a Glock is a Glock. Would love to own the 48, since we have a 10 rnd capacity limit here, it just makes sense.
Last edited by HammerStriker; 02-16-2019 at 12:34 PM.
There has been speculation that the CA market is the main reason Glock still sells Gen 3s.
The Gen 5s are more mechanically accurate but you can increase the mechanical accuracy of Gen3’s via aftermarket barrels. Some have reported good results dropping Gen 5 barrels into older gen Glocks.
The local shop had a 43X in stock so I fondled it. Feels alright in my hands but I just don't see a spot for it in my carry stable. I still would really like to see a 43 with a grip that was as wide as a 48 and could accommodate a G48 magazine but would still have the grip length of a 43 and hold maybe 7 or 8 rounds flush.
After carrying a G19 for years and years, in other states, the G48 is looking like it may be my new NY carry pistol after recently getting my permit.
Last edited by wmu12071; 02-19-2019 at 02:29 PM.
I would like it specifically for pocket carry. The 26 is a bit wide and the 43x too long in the grip for pocket carry. The 43 is a good size and since the slide is mostly what rides in a pocket holster adding just a little thickness in the grip probably won't matter for concealment. But it would make it a little easier for my large-ish hands to grip and add one or two rounds of capacity.
I finally had a chance to handle a 48. I definitely like, and think one will be in my future - probably with my next BL cert.
Ken
BBI: ...”you better not forget the safe word because shit's about to get weird”...
revchuck38: ...”mo' ammo is mo' betta' unless you're swimming or on fire.”
... and today I finally had a chance to shoot a 48. I think one could be my ideal daily carry.
I could even put a 48 slide on my existing 43 frame if I wanted, right? Not saying that I would, just curious.
Ken
BBI: ...”you better not forget the safe word because shit's about to get weird”...
revchuck38: ...”mo' ammo is mo' betta' unless you're swimming or on fire.”