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Glock 42 for EDC?

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8K views 33 replies 31 participants last post by  LongLostBushman 
#1 ·
Any thoughts on the 42 for an Every Day Carry?
 
#2 ·
Sometimes I do, sometimes I carry my G26 or G19. I load mine with Underwood +P 90gr XTP JHP. Seems like the XTP bullet is the best performing .380 acp bullet and the UW +P was made wuth the G42 in mind. 1200fps.
BTW, I know there is no "+P" 380, but that is what UW advertises.
 
#4 ·
Depends on the person. If you don't have a 42, but can handle the extra recoil of the 43, I'd recommend the 43. I carry a Shield at work, because double stack guns (even baby Glocks) are too big. When I'm not working I carry a 19.
 
#6 ·
I have a couple of 42's, and still prefer to carry my 26's. The slight difference in size isnt worth what you give up with the 42's.

Still like the 42's though, fun little range guns.
 
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#15 ·
Now that I'm retired from the PD and living in an area with amazingly low crime rates, the 42 is my EDC; replacing Airweight/Airlite J-frames that I pocket carried for 30+ years. When I go to less friendly places, I use my old G19 in a belt holster (IWB or OWB).

For me, the G42 is a perfect pocket gun but not for belt carry. If I'm going to the trouble of a belt holster, cover garment, careful when bending over, etc; then I'll use the G19.

For me, the G43 is neither fish nor fowl. I find it just a bit too big and heavy for pocket carry, but not that much more comfortable on the belt than my G19.

For pocket carry, a pocket holster is important, I happen to use a Desantis Pocket Tuk.

This is very much a "YMMV" situation. Good luck.
 
#17 ·
I replaced my LCP with a Glock 42 and am very happy. The G42 is a real pistol that is big enough to shoot well ... it even has usable sights!

With either the Precision One or the LeHigh XP rounds, it should have enough authority to take care of any problems that might arise in my daily life.
 
#18 ·
I got a few boxes in the mail for my new 42.

The UW load w/ XP bullet + FDE 42 did me in...
I'll tell you what. I was a little surprised at the bark that came out of the G42 with the UW load. I was shooting a box of Atlanta Arms fmj and then ran a few mags of the UW +P and wow! they hit the steel much much harder! I'm pretty confident carrying this little package.
 
#20 ·
+ 1 on that.

although I carry an LCP as my 380 pocket gun I would carry a G42.

I also prefer the XTP bullet in 380. I have seen to many "special" rounds come and go to be to hyped up by the lehigh bullet.
I just sold my G42 for the LCP. Huge difference in carry-ability. A bit more recoil on the LCP, but nothing too objectionable. I carry my LCP and it's not noticeable. The G42 was always getting in the way.
 
#28 ·
A bit more recoil? Rather shoot 50 rounds of .44 Magnum than 50 rounds of .380 out of a LCP.
 
#21 ·
Alternate between 42 and 43 depending on clothing.
 
#24 ·
Depends on the anticipated needs, experience and skillset of the individual.

Like another retired poster, I live in an area and enjoy activities that usually produces a rather low risk assessment in my opinion. That being the case, and often wearing pants with lighter/smaller pockets, my J-frames have been spending more time in the safe, replaced by one or the other of my LCP's.

I still run all my larger belt guns for training, along with my J's & LCP's, and I can always resort to a belt gun if my planned activities make it seem prudent ... but it's the LCP's that get the majority of my retirement & LEOSA carry chores nowadays.

Matter of fact, the only LEOSA weapon I brought along on my current out-of-state road trip is my newer stainless LCP.

I looked at a G42 when I picked up my second LCP (and I could've got one for less than the LCP), but it's simply too large for my desire when it comes to a pocket-holsterable .380 pistol.

Different strokes.

Luckily for all of us, the gun companies have been offering us a huge increase in selection of options in recent years. ;)
 
#27 ·
I carry a Glock 42 daily in my front pocket at work. It ensures 100% I'll always be armed. It becomes my back up weapon otherwise as a Glock 19, 23, 26, or 27 is usually on my person when not a work.
 
#30 ·
I actually sort of prefer my G42 over the G43 for EDC, especially during the summer here in Phoenix. I pocket carry to and from work as it makes removing and locking up my gun in my toolbox and re-arming is as simple as dropping a gun in my pocket. I found it is also easier to deal with on a regular basis. I like the 43 but I love the 42. I will probably carry the 43 more once my kydex shell arrives from Alien Gear.

During the summer with a good carry ammo selection the 380 Glock should be sufficient to deter or repel an attack. However, when the weather cools back down I will be carrying at least the 43 if not my 19.
 
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