Glock has confirmed a new V-Series lineup—familiar models with updated markings and a streamlined SKU strategy—and they’re targeting initial availability in December 2025. Early lists include the G17 V, G19 V, G19X V, G45 V, G26 V, plus MOS variants and a few distributor exclusives.
This launch isn’t happening in a vacuum. Over the last year, three government lawsuits—Chicago, New Jersey, and Seattle—have accused Glock of selling pistols that are “too easily” converted with illegal auto-sear devices (so-called “switches”). And in California, a newly signed law (AB 1127) will ban new retail sales of “machinegun-convertible” pistols starting July 1, 2026—a move widely described as a “Glock ban,” though it doesn’t criminalize current possession.
What Glock says about the V-Series (and what to watch)
Glock’s public statement and the reporting so far suggest these aren’t entirely new platform reinventions — they’re familiar pistols with purposeful updates and a new designation. Glock says the pistols will be externally recognizable but marked with a “V” on slide and frame, and certain models will ship in MOS form or have specific distributor variants. The company frames the change as streamlining product offerings and aligning future innovations.
The devil’s in the details Glock hasn’t fully published: enthusiasts are watching for internal changes (trigger bars, rear plates, internals that could affect parts compatibility), optic cuts, and — critically — whether current Gen4/Gen5 parts, sights, and aftermarket accessories remain compatible. Early reporting says external geometry will be largely the same, but if Glock modifies internals to address conversion/switch concerns or to meet regulatory conditions, some parts interchangeability could change. Expect hands-on reviews on the G19 V/G45 V first, and a slow roll-out of parts compatibility info.
So is the V-Series a legal strategy?
Glock says V-Series is about product simplification and standardization. From a business-risk standpoint, creating a fresh, clearly marked baseline can also make compliance and litigation management easier across multiple jurisdictions. Until we see detailed internals and parts matrices, assume functionally similar pistols with potentially important compatibility footnotes.
Social chatter (and some retailer claims) argues Glock is “discontinuing” many older variants and replacing them with V versions to avoid legal headaches — and some owners see that as Glock “caving” to pressure. Whether that’s spin, prudent legal housekeeping, or a mix is still being parsed; Glock frames this as product simplification and future-proofing.
Our take (short and straight)
Government plaintiffs and California’s new law are real pressure. Glock’s V-Series gives them a clean slate to sell against a noisy legal backdrop. We’ll judge the pistols by performance and compatibility—not headlines. When the G19 V and G45 V hit hands-on, we’ll publish a compatibility cheat-sheet and range data.
Glock has confirmed a new V-Series lineup—familiar models with updated markings and a streamlined SKU strategy—and they’re targeting initial availability in December 2025. Early lists include the G17 V, G19 V, G19X V, G45 V, G26 V, plus MOS variants and a few distributor exclusives.
This launch isn’t happening in a vacuum. Over the last year, three government lawsuits—Chicago, New Jersey, and Seattle—have accused Glock of selling pistols that are “too easily” converted with illegal auto-sear devices (so-called “switches”). And in California, a newly signed law (AB 1127) will ban new retail sales of “machinegun-convertible” pistols starting July 1, 2026—a move widely described as a “Glock ban,” though it doesn’t criminalize current possession.
What Glock says about the V-Series (and what to watch)
Glock’s public statement and the reporting so far suggest these aren’t entirely new platform reinventions — they’re familiar pistols with purposeful updates and a new designation. Glock says the pistols will be externally recognizable but marked with a “V” on slide and frame, and certain models will ship in MOS form or have specific distributor variants. The company frames the change as streamlining product offerings and aligning future innovations.
The devil’s in the details Glock hasn’t fully published: enthusiasts are watching for internal changes (trigger bars, rear plates, internals that could affect parts compatibility), optic cuts, and — critically — whether current Gen4/Gen5 parts, sights, and aftermarket accessories remain compatible. Early reporting says external geometry will be largely the same, but if Glock modifies internals to address conversion/switch concerns or to meet regulatory conditions, some parts interchangeability could change. Expect hands-on reviews on the G19 V/G45 V first, and a slow roll-out of parts compatibility info.
So is the V-Series a legal strategy?
Glock says V-Series is about product simplification and standardization. From a business-risk standpoint, creating a fresh, clearly marked baseline can also make compliance and litigation management easier across multiple jurisdictions. Until we see detailed internals and parts matrices, assume functionally similar pistols with potentially important compatibility footnotes.
Social chatter (and some retailer claims) argues Glock is “discontinuing” many older variants and replacing them with V versions to avoid legal headaches — and some owners see that as Glock “caving” to pressure. Whether that’s spin, prudent legal housekeeping, or a mix is still being parsed; Glock frames this as product simplification and future-proofing.
Our take (short and straight)
Government plaintiffs and California’s new law are real pressure. Glock’s V-Series gives them a clean slate to sell against a noisy legal backdrop. We’ll judge the pistols by performance and compatibility—not headlines. When the G19 V and G45 V hit hands-on, we’ll publish a compatibility cheat-sheet and range data.
The public is STUPID Just put criminals away for 20 years , no early out shit, no Judges allowed to make sentence lighter for using a firearm in a criminal offense PERIOD!! TALK ABOUT REAL RESULTS IN CRIME REDUCTION!!
Sgt James DePasquale (RET)on October 26, 2025 at 3:52 pm
It’s a shame that the Federal government doesn’t step in and stop the lawsuits on constitutional grounds. I carried a Glock 19 for 30 years as a police officer. I fired hundreds of thousands of rounds to that gun and never had a jam, except for the jams that were induced by Pistol instructors. It’s a shame they are going to take such a reliable pistol and change the inner workings of it. I hope the changes don’t produce a less reliable gun.
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This launch isn’t happening in a vacuum. Over the last year, three government lawsuits—Chicago, New Jersey, and Seattle—have accused Glock of selling pistols that are “too easily” converted with illegal auto-sear devices (so-called “switches”). And in California, a newly signed law (AB 1127) will ban new retail sales of “machinegun-convertible” pistols starting July 1, 2026—a move widely described as a “Glock ban,” though it doesn’t criminalize current possession.
A Glock designed by anti-2A dRats. What could go wrong.
The public is STUPID Just put criminals away for 20 years , no early out shit, no Judges allowed to make sentence lighter for using a firearm in a criminal offense PERIOD!! TALK ABOUT REAL RESULTS IN CRIME REDUCTION!!
agreed also incarcerate publicly
Agreed.
It’s a shame that the Federal government doesn’t step in and stop the lawsuits on constitutional grounds. I carried a Glock 19 for 30 years as a police officer. I fired hundreds of thousands of rounds to that gun and never had a jam, except for the jams that were induced by Pistol instructors. It’s a shame they are going to take such a reliable pistol and change the inner workings of it. I hope the changes don’t produce a less reliable gun.
This link may reveal what it is…
https://patents.google.com/patent/WO2024152074A2/en?oq=WO+2024%2f152074