Gen 6 Glock introduced

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What's Actually New
Glock resisted the industry trend toward modular fire control units. Instead, they maintained the proven one-piece frame design and focused on ergonomics that actually matter during shooting.


Grip and Frame

The frame now features an integrated palm swell. According to TFB TV's James Reeves, Glock based this geometry on hand size mapping of their entire employee base.

Two interchangeable backstraps (2mm and 4mm) are included to adapt the grip to different hand sizes. Neither backstrap includes a beaver tail, since one is now built into the frame.

The grip texture combines RTF2 and RTF4 patterns across an expanded surface area. Glock claims this balances aggressive purchase with all-day carry comfort. The trigger guard gets a more aggressive undercut to enable a higher grip.

Beyond the grip, there are new ambidextrous shelves that extend from both sides of the frame—essentially built-in gas pedals for better recoil control.

Additionally, the magazine well gets a flare for faster reloads, and the new Glocks feature deeper and more steeply angled slide serrations at the front.

Trigger and Internals

All Gen6 models now feature a flat-faced trigger standard. Combined with the undercut trigger guard and reduced frame-to-trigger distance, this enables a higher grip and easier reach for smaller-handed shooters while maintaining Glock's Safe Action system.

Internally, Glock reverted to the original single captive recoil spring assembly. The Gen6 barrel features new chamfering and reengineered geometry, which makes it incompatible with previous generations—you can't swap a Gen6 barrel into a Gen5 frame or vice versa.


But don’t worry, the Gen6 is compatible with existing Glock magazines.


The Optics Mounting System

There is no separate MOS line. All Gen6 pistols ship optics-ready with three polymer mounting plates included. The system accommodates both RMR and DPP footprints. The polymer plates function like crush washers to absorb recoil. Since the plates are polymer, they’re also cheaper to replace. The critical question is: Will they hold zero over time?


Internally, Glock reverted to the original single captive recoil spring assembly. The Gen6 barrel features new chamfering and reengineered geometry, which makes it incompatible with previous generations—you can't swap a Gen6 barrel into a Gen5 frame or vice versa.

All three maintain Glock's hexagonal rifling, ambidextrous slide stop lever, and reversible magazine catch. Trigger pull weighs in at 26N (approximately 5.8 lbs).

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I’m still humming along with my Gen threes.

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