.380 Glock

[modrifle3]

I know the .380 glock is restricted to LE purchase, but does anyone have one, shot one or know if once purchased by an LEO is it legal to transfer?

 

[96/44]

If originally imported for an LE contract, they are totally legal. I doubt many were ever imported since they are the same size as the 9mm. I think they were primarily marketed to countries that prohibit civilian ownership of military calibers like the 9mm.

 

[Pappygator]

The G25 and G28 are 380s. I believe they are marketed in France and Brazil. If you only had a barrel and mag, should be able to convert G26 or G27. Probably need a different recoil spring. Same holds true for converting the G25 to a G23 or G19. I understand they aren't sold in US because of a lack of market. I think that is BS. Probably to protect American gun manufacturers like Ruger.

 

[modrifle3]

It is the points scale that the atf uses. Also they are straight blow back design from what I am told. So nothing interchanges. That is the reason I was wanting one.

 

[22/45 Fan]

I understand they aren't sold in US because of a lack of market. I think that is BS. Probably to protect American gun manufacturers like Ruger.

That's nonsense. The reason they aren't sold here is Glock assumed there was no market for a .380 pistol as large and heavy as a G19. I believe they are correct in that assumption. The last thing Glock is worried about is "protecting" US manufacturers.

 

[Pappygator]

The last thing Glock is worried about is "protecting" US manufacturers.

I didn't mean that Glock wanted to protect US gun manufacturers. I meant US gun manufacturers wanted to protect Us manufacturers. I would prefer a 380 baby glock over any Ruger 380 out their although my wife's carry is a LC380. Didn't mean to start a pissing match.

 

[blume357]

Not that this will help... but I would buy about 20 Sig 230s or 232s before one .380 Glock.
But I do understand some folks are totally turned on by Glocks.

 

[Rei40c]

Not that this will help... but I would buy about 20 Sig 230s or 232s before one .380 Glock.
But I do understand some folks are totally turned on by Glocks.

I got to handle a P238 last week and even tried the trigger. Anyone who'd chose a Glock over that sweetie is sick in the head. What an amazing trigger. Its got a great feel to it.

 

[modrifle3]

Has nothing to do with market. ATF did not approve it for import.

 

[modrifle3]

Also the 238 is nice but has nothing to do with my questions.

 

[modrifle3]

Choosing depends on what you want.