New Product Highlight: Glock Launches Gen6

Glock just released their Gen6 pistols, and while there seems to be some confusion as to whether this is real or not, Pew Pew Tactical can confirm!

I recently flew to Glock headquarters and tested the new Gen6 G19, G45, and G17 and found them to be much improved.

While we have a full review coming up, here’s what we’ve learned so far...

Glock Gen6 Specs & Features

Specs

• Models: G19, G45, G17
• Caliber: 9mm
• Country of Origin: USA
• MSRP: $745

Features

• Optics-ready system
• Improved ergonomics
• More aggressive grip texture
• Flat trigger

On Dec. 4, a swarm of media from all over the world arrived at Glock headquarters in Smyrna, GA. Very soon, we were treated to the new details of the exciting sixth generation of Glock pistols.

Team Captain Shane Coley announced the innovations and detailed all the advancements the engineers have been working on for several years. While Glock has been widely known for their reliability and safety, its ergonomics have left something to be desired.

That has changed in dramatic fashion. The Gen6 has much of the same internals as the Gen5, though ergonomics have been improved in a number of ways. First, the grip is rounded—no more flat surfaces.

In addition, an extended beavertail graces the rear of the frame. While there are a couple of grip modules for adjusting the thickness, the beavertail is independent and more than enough to even cover my 2X-sized hands.

Glock made the grip texture more aggressive and covered more of the grip with it. Called RTF6, the texture locks the grip in your hand more securely.

In addition, Glock included some adjustments to the new Gen6 trigger. The bow is a flat-faced version with a wider safety mechanism. This feels better on the finger.

Glock also moved the trigger back a bit, closer to the grip. This reduces the length of pull slightly and allows shooters to get a little more finger on the trigger if they so desire.

Under the trigger, the guard now includes an enhanced undercut. This allows shooters to establish a higher grip.

Forward on the frame, Glock now placed textured thumb indexing points on both sides of the Gen6. Textured, these points act somewhat like a gas pedal, but are too small to be terribly effective.

The Glock MOS system has been left behind in favor of the Optics Ready System. This is a direct-to-slide mount system that uses a polymer plate as a cushion.

Again, the optic mounts directly to the slide, so there is no need to mount a plate, and then mount an optic to that plate. You simply place the polymer plate down like a washer, then mount the optic to the slide.

Initial Impressions

I was able to test-fire the Gen6 G19, G45, and G17 at Glock's range. I ran several magazines through all three guns. The results were impressive.

I don’t consider myself a Glock apologist — I’ve complained about their ergonomics for years and watched as other companies advanced past them in this category. That being said, Glock holds seriously to the value of not placing evolution above reliability or safety.

In effect, this means their changes take longer to implement. However, I was encouraged to hear the company profess that they have been listening to their end-users and the aftermarket.

When I first picked one up, it fit in my hand so much better than every other Glock I’ve held. The enhanced beavertail covered the scars on my hand left from previous generations.

Firing the guns, the Gen6 trigger breaks and feels largely the same as Gen5, though it is further back. Ergonomics has vastly improved. I could feel the round grip contacting more flesh in my hands with the aggressive texture.

Between that and the beavertail, the guns were much easier to control. Recoil was greatly mitigated. I would go as far as saying the improvement in performance felt akin to shooting a compensated pistol.

Take a look at the video to see how flat the Gen6 shoots. We will be getting a model in for more thorough testing, but the initial impressions are that the guns mitigate recoil better.

Glock indicates the Gen6 G19, G45, and G17 will be in stores around January 20, 2026, for an MSRP of $745.

Will you be picking up a new Gen6 Glock this January? Let us know in the comments below. We have a list of some of our favorites in the Best Glocks: Complete Glock Guide! Or to catch up on what led to this new gen (including why the older Gens have been discontinued: Glock Confirms V Series, Discontinues Gen 4 & Gen 5 Pistols.