Glock 49

[cavallo]

What innovations would you like to see?

It would be novel for them to release the 46 (rotating bolt.) I don't know that it accomplishes anything unique but would be different.

Something else that would be somewhat novel (not technically but from a marketing standpoint) would to fully-embrace their current "mix and match size" trend. They could let people select and buy any upper and any lower individually and make them cross-compatible.

 

[Patched]

It looks like consumers want choice. The modularity of Dig's 320 platform is a huge draw. Considering how young that platform is, it has gained rapid acceptance. Military adoption is likely part of that attraction.

I like the idea of the mix and match slides/frames. We are about due for a Gen 6. A less blocky grip and a mix n match or modular FCU like the Sigs would be awesome.

 

[bwframe]

 

[tsilveus]

After researching a bit, just trying to get confirmation. If i ihave a 45 and get the 49, i can actually make a working 19 or a 17 if i swap the slides? 4 configurations with no other alterations?

 

[Patched]

That sounds right. However, from what I've read, you will have G19 length dust covers not G17 length. That may affect mounting of WMLs.

 

[BigMoose]

 

[Route 45]

Name one other pistol that requires a loudmouth ****tard YouTube video and a Sharpie to properly operate.

Get a real pistol, not an NPC shooting appliance designed by someone with a cleft wrist.

 

[Squid556]

I got tired of waiting and created a couple of 49s several years ago.

I started with the poly 80 hybrid frame just because at the time it was the only way I knew of to get long upper short lower. Bought an old police trade in model 22, dropped a 9mm conversion barrel in, and put it on the poly 80 hybrid lower.





As time went on I really disliked the poly hybrid lower. So I got the courage to shorten my factory G22 lower. Turned out much better than I ever expexted.

I started calling it a Glock 17K. K for Kurz, German for short. Don't judge me it seemed good at the time.

I love it dearly. Shoots noticeably better than my 19. I'm hoping that the glock 49 doesn't give up that nicer shooting experience by having a its shortened recoil spring.

 

[Skip]

This has been done already. P80 did it with their “CL" frame and Shadow Systems has their MR920L. I believe for CCW of a full sized pistol, this is the best configuration. I am not crazy about the Glock grip angle so I’ve opted to carry a P80 with a modified V2 frame.

 

[Skip]

Here are a few pictures.