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Has anybody shot a Glock 25?
- Thread starter USNRet93
- Start date
I actually have in South Africa. just a few shots, but it was definitely not as snappy as my G26.
Maybe it was the G28, it was a .380 the same size as my G26.
Yup, that's a G28, G25 same size as a -19..thanks tho..My search continues..I just want one that is serviced by John Browning's invention of over 100 years ago..the much maligned .380...
So to qualify for importation a particular Glock pistol model must score 75 points based on the following system per the U.S. Govt. ATF form 4590, “Factoring Criteria for Weapons”:
Characteristic / Points
Length: for each 1/4" over 6" - 1
Forged steel frame - 15
Forged HTS alloy frame - 20
Unloaded weight w/mag (per oz.) - 1
.22 short and .25 auto - 0
.22 LR and 7.65mm to .380 auto - 3
9mm parabellum and over - 10
Locked breech mechanism - 5
Loaded chamber indicator - 5
Grip safety - 3
Magazine safety - 5
Firing pin block or lock - 10
External hammer - 2
Double action - 10
Drift adjustable target sight - 5
Click adjustable target sight - 10
Target grips - 5
Target trigger - 2
As an example, here is how the G17 scores: Length (7.28") 5
Weight (24.79oz) 25
Caliber (9mm) 10
Locked breech 5
Firing pin block 10
Double action 10
Target sight 10
Target grips 5
Total 80
Here is how the Glock 26 scores: Length (6.29") 1
Weight (21.87oz) 22
Caliber (9mm) 10
Locked breech 5
Firing pin block 10
Double action 10
Target sight 10
Target grips 5
Target trigger 2
Total 75 - just enough to get in.
Changes and features made to Glocks to comply with the BATF rules:
- all models are imported with a cheap click-adjustable rear sight that is replaced at the factory with the stock sight
- target (grooved) trigger added to compacts & subcompacts
- target grips added to all models (required for the subcompacts)
- The G25 and G28 .380 autos do not score enough points to be imported
- I understand the Glock 42 .380 is marked “Made in the U.S.”, vs. “Made in Austria” so that model is not subject to this BATF importation scoring system.
Characteristic / Points
Length: for each 1/4" over 6" - 1
Forged steel frame - 15
Forged HTS alloy frame - 20
Unloaded weight w/mag (per oz.) - 1
.22 short and .25 auto - 0
.22 LR and 7.65mm to .380 auto - 3
9mm parabellum and over - 10
Locked breech mechanism - 5
Loaded chamber indicator - 5
Grip safety - 3
Magazine safety - 5
Firing pin block or lock - 10
External hammer - 2
Double action - 10
Drift adjustable target sight - 5
Click adjustable target sight - 10
Target grips - 5
Target trigger - 2
As an example, here is how the G17 scores: Length (7.28") 5
Weight (24.79oz) 25
Caliber (9mm) 10
Locked breech 5
Firing pin block 10
Double action 10
Target sight 10
Target grips 5
Total 80
Here is how the Glock 26 scores: Length (6.29") 1
Weight (21.87oz) 22
Caliber (9mm) 10
Locked breech 5
Firing pin block 10
Double action 10
Target sight 10
Target grips 5
Target trigger 2
Total 75 - just enough to get in.
Changes and features made to Glocks to comply with the BATF rules:
- all models are imported with a cheap click-adjustable rear sight that is replaced at the factory with the stock sight
- target (grooved) trigger added to compacts & subcompacts
- target grips added to all models (required for the subcompacts)
- The G25 and G28 .380 autos do not score enough points to be imported
- I understand the Glock 42 .380 is marked “Made in the U.S.”, vs. “Made in Austria” so that model is not subject to this BATF importation scoring system.
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Thanks JD
I know having a -19 size with lesser caliber makes little sense but the Browning BlackLabel .380, some gave that a hairy eyeball also. If Glock ever makes these in the US..winner but unlikely, in spite of Browning popularity.
I understand the Glock 42 .380 is marked “Made in the U.S.”, vs. “Made in Austria” so that model is not subject to this BATF importation scoring system.
I know having a -19 size with lesser caliber makes little sense but the Browning BlackLabel .380, some gave that a hairy eyeball also. If Glock ever makes these in the US..winner but unlikely, in spite of Browning popularity.