New Glock V Series to replace most of Glock’s current pistols.

According to USA Carry on October 21, 2025, Glock plans to release the new Glock V Series before the end of the year, replacing more than thirty current pistol models.

According to USA Carry on October 21, 2025, Glock will begin distributing the new Glock V Series pistols before the end of the year, which will replace most of its existing double-stack and crossover pistols. The Glock V Series will replace more than thirty current models, including several Gen5 variants, as part of a production streamlining program. The change aligns with upcoming U.S. firearm regulations and establishes a unified design framework for future Glock handguns.
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The future Glock V Series is said to replace several of Glock’s most popular models, including the G17, G19, G19X, and G45, introducing a unified design to modernize the company’s pistol lineup. (Picture source: Glock)

According to USA Carry, Glock confirmed that it will launch the new Glock V Series before the end of the year, marking one of the company’s largest overhauls in four decades of pistol production. The announcement followed premature statements by a non-affiliated retailer, prompting Glock to clarify that the individuals involved were not authorized to represent the company. According to Glock, the V Series is designed to simplify production processes, unify the product range, and establish a standardized baseline of handguns for future developments. The commercial lineup includes the G17 V, G19 V, G19X V, G45 V, G26 V, G20 V MOS, G23 V, G23 V MOS, G21 V MOS, and G44 V, while distributor-exclusive models will comprise the G19C V, G45C V, G17C V, and G19X V MOS TB. Compact single-stack pistols such as the G43, G43X, and G48 are excluded from this program, indicating their continued production under current specifications. Glock’s official statement confirmed that additional information, technical data, and public presentation of the V Series are scheduled for November 30, 2025, with deliveries to distributors beginning in December.

According to several US specialists, the new Glock V Series coincides with regulatory changes in the United States, particularly California Assembly Bill 1127, signed on October 16, 2025, which prohibits the sale of new Glock models deemed easily convertible to automatic fire starting July 2026. This legislation addresses the growing issue of illegal conversion devices, often referred to as Glock switches, that enable semi-automatic pistols to fire in fully automatic mode. Industry sources suggest that the Glock V lineup incorporates structural changes such as redesigned trigger bars and modified rear slide plates to prevent the installation of such devices. Glock has not officially commented on these technical measures or confirmed whether the V Series will qualify as compliant under California’s updated firearm regulations. The company stated that the redesign aligns with its policy of maintaining reliability while adapting to future requirements. The move also implies broader internal reorganization within Glock’s production lines, as more than thirty legacy variants will be discontinued and withdrawn ahead of the V rollout; examples of affected pre-V models include the outgoing Gen5 and earlier versions of the G17, G19, G19X, G45, G26, G20 MOS, G23, G21, G44 and many other double-stack, crossover, and long-slide variants, while the slimline single-stack family will be retained.

Glock’s core product architecture remains consistent with the established short-recoil, locked-breech operating principle derived from the original G17 pistol introduced in 1982. The company continues to utilize a polymer frame reinforced with steel guide rails and the proprietary Safe Action trigger system, comprising a trigger safety, firing pin safety, and drop safety. Over five generations, the pistols have received modifications including ambidextrous slide stop levers, interchangeable backstraps, revised rifling known as the Glock Marksman Barrel, and the integration of Modular Optic System slides for mounting optical sights. According to US journalists, the V Series is expected to retain these operational features while incorporating internal adjustments to ensure compliance with emerging firearm laws. Chamberings across Glock’s catalog historically include 9×19 mm, 10 mm Auto, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, .45 GAP, .357 SIG, .380 ACP, and .22 LR, with magazines offered in configurations ranging from 6 to 33 rounds. Production continues in Austria and in Smyrna, Georgia, ensuring continuity for global civilian, military, and law enforcement markets.

The commercial and distributor-exclusive models announced suggest a continuation of Glock’s practice of offering crossover and MOS variants optimized for professional and civilian uses. Models such as the G17 V and G19 V are likely to maintain their standard full-size and compact roles, respectively, while the G19X V and G45 V are expected to retain their crossover frame configurations, combining compact slides with full-size grips. The G20 V MOS, G21 V MOS, and G23 V MOS imply continued availability of larger-caliber models with modular optics capability. Distributor-exclusive models such as the G19C V, G45C V, and G17C V indicate ported or compensated configurations, while the G19X V MOS TB designation suggests compatibility with threaded barrels. Glock’s statement that the V Series will “establish a baseline” indicates a consolidation of frame and slide geometries across platforms, potentially reducing part variations and simplifying maintenance procedures. This approach is consistent with Glock’s long-term emphasis on component interchangeability within caliber families.

Changes implied in the V design are primarily mechanical and preventive rather than cosmetic. The probable modification of trigger bars and slide plates is intended to make conversion to fully automatic fire technically unfeasible without altering the pistol’s handling. These revisions are expected to leave the Safe Action trigger system intact, preserving the preset striker-cocking sequence while maintaining the firing pin and drop safety mechanisms. Analysts expect the V Series to incorporate minor internal reinforcements to prevent wear under high round counts and to maintain compliance with international proofing standards. While Glock has not provided diagrams or exploded-view illustrations, the company’s mention of “simplifying processes” suggests rationalization of manufacturing steps such as machining, nitriding, and component fitting. MOS-designated variants are expected to continue with modular optic mounting interfaces, and no change has been indicated to barrel lengths, slide mass, or magazine dimensions relative to comparable Gen5 configurations.

The V Series arrives after four decades of continuous refinement of the Glock family, which began with the G17 adopted by the Austrian military and later spread to more than forty countries. Successive iterations introduced Gen2 checkering, Gen3 accessory rails and finger grooves, Gen4 recoil spring assemblies and interchangeable backstraps, and Gen5 ambidextrous controls with the revised barrel design. Each generation maintained backward compatibility for magazines within its caliber class, a pattern likely to continue with the V models. Glock pistols’ polygonal and later Glock Marksman rifling types, their corrosion-resistant nitrided finishes, and their low bore axis contribute to a consistent handling profile across generations. The introduction of the V Series continues this line by combining compliance-driven mechanical changes with manufacturing uniformity. Although some users express concern that revisions to prevent illegal conversion could affect aftermarket compatibility, Glock’s production model emphasizes tolerance control and standardized interfaces.

The Glock V Series, therefore, represents a major structural update to the company’s catalog rather than a change in operating philosophy. It consolidates double-stack, compact, and crossover models into a unified mechanical standard while retaining the separate slimline single-stack group. The discontinuation of more than thirty earlier variants, combined with the upcoming December distribution of V models, indicates that Glock intends to complete the transition rapidly. Users and agencies will evaluate the new pistols for compatibility with existing holsters, sights, and accessories, as well as for long-term durability under standard firing cycles. Glock’s objective with the V Series appears to be regulatory compliance, simplification of logistics, and maintenance of functional consistency rather than major redesign. The outcome will depend on how effectively the internal modifications achieve non-convertibility without altering the established characteristics that define Glock handguns.

Written by Jérôme Brahy

Jérôme Brahy is a defense analyst and documentalist at Army Recognition. He specializes in naval modernization, aviation, drones, armored vehicles, and artillery, with a focus on strategic developments in the United States, China, Ukraine, Russia, Türkiye, and Belgium. His analyses go beyond the facts, providing context, identifying key actors, and explaining why defense news matters on a global scale.