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Glock 19 Gen6

Category
Pistol
Barrel
102 mm
Weight, empty
641 g
Introduced
2026

About

What it is, and why it matters

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The Glock 19 Gen6 is the sixth generation of Glock's compact 9mm pistol, introduced in 2026. It carries forward the proven Glock 19 footprint while adding the new RTF6 dual-pattern grip texture, an enlarged beavertail for a higher grip, a standard flat-faced trigger, an undercut trigger guard, deeper angled slide serrations, and an enlarged slide-stop lever. Its headline upgrade is an integrated modular optic mount system that ships with multiple plates allowing Trijicon RMR-footprint red-dot sights to be mounted lower in the slide, acting as crush washers for a reduced bore axis.

For the Gen6 Glock built the red-dot mount directly into the slide and shipped it with adapter plates that double as crush washers, letting an RMR-footprint optic sit deeper for a lower bore axis without a milled aftermarket cut.

Sixth-generation evolution of the Glock 19. The optics-ready slide and supplied adapter plates replace the separate MOS-only configuration of earlier generations. RTF6 texture extends to new thumb-rest zones. Weight reported by Glock around 22.6-23.7 oz empty depending on configuration.

Specification

Everything measured

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IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.

Manufacturer
Glock Ges.m.b.H.
Category
Pistol
Country
Austria
Status
In production
Produced
2026

DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.

Barrel
102 mm
Overall length
185 mm
Height
128 mm
Width
34 mm
Sight radius
153 mm
Weight, empty
641 g

ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.

Action
Short recoil
Firing mechanism
Striker fired
Trigger
Safe action
Trigger pull
28.0 N
Capacity
15
Magazine
Detachable box

MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.

Frame
Polymer
Slide
Steel
Barrel
Steel
Finish
NDLC

BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.

Muzzle velocity
350 m/s
Muzzle energy
456 J
Effective range
50 m
Maximum range
1800 m

Trajectory

What the round does downrange

Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.

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0 m350 m/s

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Features

What it has

What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.

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  • Rtf6 grip texture
  • Enlarged beavertail
  • Flat faced trigger
  • Modular optic mount
  • Rmr footprint optic plates
  • Extended thumb rest
  • Deeper slide serrations
  • Enlarged slide stop lever
  • Undercut trigger guard
  • Marksman barrel
  • Accessory rail
  • Ambidextrous slide stop

Standing

How it compares

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Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.

MeasurementThis firearmMedianPosition
Empty weightAmong 560 9x19mm Parabellum pistols641 g765 gLighter than about 80%
Overall lengthAmong 559 9x19mm Parabellum pistols185 mm191 mmShorter than about 70%
Barrel lengthAmong 569 9x19mm Parabellum pistols102 mm105 mmShorter than about 60%
Magazine capacityAmong 571 9x19mm Parabellum pistols1515Near the median

Answers

Questions about the Glock 19 Gen6

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How much does the Glock 19 Gen6 weigh?

The Glock 19 Gen6 weighs 641 g (1.41 lb) empty.

What caliber is the Glock 19 Gen6?

The Glock 19 Gen6 is chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum.

How many rounds does the Glock 19 Gen6 hold?

The Glock 19 Gen6 holds 15 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.

How long is the Glock 19 Gen6?

The Glock 19 Gen6 is 185 mm (7.28 in) long overall, with a 102 mm (4.02 in) barrel.

Who makes the Glock 19 Gen6?

The Glock 19 Gen6 is made by Glock Ges.m.b.H. (Austria). It was designed by Gaston Glock.

When was the Glock 19 Gen6 introduced?

The Glock 19 Gen6 was introduced in 2026.

How does the Glock 19 Gen6 operate?

The Glock 19 Gen6 uses a short recoil action, and its firing mechanism is striker fired.

Compatibility

Which parts fit this firearm

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Studio

Every part that mounts on this, resolved

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  • Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
  • The same answers through the API and the MCP server

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Provenance

What the record holds

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API

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The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.

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curl --request GET \  --url 'https://api.gunspec.io/v1/firearms/glock-19-gen6' \  --header 'X-API-Key: your_key'
Response
{  "id": "glock-19-gen6",  "name": "Glock 19 Gen6",  "manufacturer": {    "id": "glock",    "name": "Glock Ges.m.b.H.",    "countryCode": "AT",    "foundedYear": 1963,    "website": "https://www.glock.com",    "logoUrl": null,    "description": null,    "status": null,    "defunctYear": null,    "stateOwned": null,    "makesFirearms": null,    "parentId": null,    "predecessorId": null,    "createdAt": "2026-02-11 23:44:38",    "updatedAt": "2026-02-18 03:43:49",    "version": "3082b5f3edc3e54ca4f0993c68dba8c456b4f86e8759e3310ef604da566477d6"  },  "category": {    "id": "pistol",    "name": "Pistol",    "description": "Handguns designed to be fired with one or two hands"  },  "country_of_origin": "AT",  "year_introduced": 2026,  "barrel_length_mm": 102,  "weight_empty_g": 641,  "action_type": "short_recoil"}