UPDATE: Glock Store is apparently reporting that there is an “entirely new” model coming with an “FCU modular grip.” Nothing set in stone as of yet, though. Stay tuned!
A major product shakeup at Glock moved from rumor to confirmation this week — but only after a retailer prematurely spilled the beans and Glock stepped in to correct the record.
A Nashville retailer posted on social media claiming that Glock would discontinue “all models” except the slimline 43-series and roll out an entirely new line called the GLOCK V, effective Nov. 30.
That post went viral and set off a round of panic buying and wild speculation across forums and feeds.
Glock responded with an internal notice — later reported by multiple outlets — saying the retailer “was NOT affiliated with GLOCK Inc.” and that the company was updating its line “to align with upcoming offerings.”
The company confirmed the V Series is real, that V-marked pistols will begin appearing “on shelves and for media loan December 2025,” and supplied an initial roster of commercial and distributor-exclusive V models.
What Glock has listed so far includes the G17 V, G19 V, G19X V, G45 V, G26 V, G20 V MOS, G23 V, G23 V MOS, G21 V MOS and the G44 V. A handful of distributor-exclusive “C” and MOS variants were also named. Glock says V guns will be marked with a “V” on slide and frame.
So what actually happened?
Two facts are clear: 1) an unauthorized retailer statement — which claimed a sweeping discontinuation November 30 — triggered the uproar; and 2) Glock has confirmed a new V Series and given a timetable for initial availability in December.
Beyond that, details remain thin. Glock’s message framed the move as a product-line update “to establish a baseline of products while simplifying our processes,” not as an immediate recall or forced phase-out announcement for all current models.
Industry chatter has tied the timing and scope of the rollout to concerns over illegal “switch” conversion devices and rising state-level regulatory pressure, but Glock has not publicly said that countering conversion kits was the driving cause.
Several outlets note the speculation while stressing that the V announcement itself stops short of explaining detailed engineering changes or parts compatibility with prior generations.
If internal changes are made, they could have knock-on effects for aftermarket parts and optics compatibility — something owners and gunsmiths will watch closely.
What you should do now: don’t panic. Track inventory and pricing if you’re shopping; expect media loaner units and limited shelf stock in December per Glock’s notice; and wait for official tech sheets from Glock before assuming parts or slide/optic compatibility will change.
We’ll test and report as soon as we can get hands on V models. Stay tuned!
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