The internet has exploded with rumors over the last 48 hours about Glock making significant cuts to its product line amidst numerous lawsuits from blue states, along with criticism from anti-gun legislators and activists. Glock has indeed trimmed its product line, but not to the extent that many on the internet have speculated.
In fact, this reduction of their product line began earlier this year, in May, when Glock quietly announced that it was removing 35 models from its product line with no additional comment.
However, on October 20th, Glock updated that page with additional models, statements for its reasoning, future product developments, and customer support plans for discontinued models. The page now lists a total of 49 specific commercial pistol models and variants as being phased out, with production and shipping ceasing after November 30, 2025.
The Economic Times called this move by one of the globe’s most well-known firearms manufacturers, “…one of the largest portfolio transitions in the company’s history.”
Internet speculation by prominent gun channels has suggested “V” series replacements (supposedly with switch-resistant changes like redesigned trigger bars), but no such details appear on Glock’s site or are mentioned in Glock statements to date.
Notably, Glock also made a vague statement regarding its support of law enforcement agencies, which account for a significant portion of its sales, writing, “GLOCK remains fully committed to supporting the varying needs of our law enforcement partners. While IOP programs may be affected, GLOCK is prepared to work closely with LE partners to make sure officer and agency needs are met.”
Glock states it is taking this course of action, “In order to focus on the products that will drive future innovation and growth, we are making a strategic decision to reduce our current commercial portfolio. This streamlined approach allows us to concentrate on continuing to deliver the highest-quality and most relevant solutions for the market.”
Glock has been the focus of numerous lawsuits including a New Jersey-led coalition of 16 states in December of 2024, an Illinois lawsuit filed in July of 2024, and most recently on October 10, a ban of certain striker-fired pistols in California that appears to target Glock in particular.
Glock’s response to these lawsuits and criticisms over its product line have been confusing and frustrating for gun owners – ranging from complete silence, to open letters urging state legislators to pass laws that would make it illegal to possess machine gun conversion devices (MCD), which are already illegal under federal law.
