What are the pros and cons of the G42?
While the G42 clearly prioritizes concealability it is still a pleasant gun to shoot. Tiny guns tend to be very snappy and painful to shoot even when chambered in light calibers. The G42 is just big enough to remain comfortable. It is about the perfect Goldilocks size as far as micro pistols are concerned. In 2014, GLOCK introduced a baby GLOCK, the G42. Chambered in . APC, it is the smallest pistol in the GLOCK lineup.The Glock 42 is chambered in . ACP and the Glock 43 is chambered in 9mm Luger. Caliber is the primary difference, and both are single stack, subcompact pistols. Both of these Glock pistols have some advantages, and both are amply capable concealed carry pistols.