Glock 38 Opinions?

Biggest downfall is ammo and lack of ammo manu support. The round was developed during the clinton ban to give people 10 rds(depending on model) of 45 in a 9mm size gun. It's really a solution looking for a problem. There is literally no redeeming value for it nowadays.

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It's really a solution looking for a problem

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Unfortunately, this is pretty much the case. I think Gaston was driven by ego to create a cartridge that bears his name.

The GAP cartridge allows the gun to have a smaller frame, and still be ballistically similar to the .45 ACP. I don't think there is a manufacturer other than Glock who makes a pistol in this caliber.

GAP practice ammo (FMJ) costs about twice what you'll pay for FMJ 9mm.

I think the .45 GAP is dying a slow death. I'm surprised it has lasted as long as it has. With today's ammo, there's not a significant difference among the .45, the .40 and the 9mm when it comes to terminal ballistics.

I know you have limited options since it was a gift. But if it wouldn't hurt your son's feelings, I'd try to sell it and get a Glock 19 (cheap practice ammo, and good terminal ballistics with HST or Ranger-T ammo).

I seem to recall that three or four state agencies issued them when they first came out. I have no idea how many LEO's would have carried then off-duty.