Glock 42 Pistol 380 ACP Fixed Sights 6-Round Polymer Black

The Glock Pistol ACP Fixed sight design is one of the most trusted deep-carry formulas Glock has ever produced, and the Glock 42 in .380 ACP is the pistol that proves it. Compact, lightweight, and highly concealable, the Glock 42 pairs fixed sights with a 6-round magazine for a slim, snag-free carry gun. For everyday concealment, this is Glock reliability distilled into its most discreet and pocketable form.

Why the Glock Pistol ACP Fixed Sight Layout Works

Fixed sights keep the slide clean and durable, with nothing to snag on a draw and nothing to knock out of alignment during daily carry. That simplicity is exactly why the Glock Pistol ACP Fixed configuration is so popular for pocket and inside-the-waistband use, where reliability and a smooth profile matter more than anything else.

The Glock 42 is chambered in .380 ACP, a mild-recoiling cartridge that makes this small pistol easy to shoot well. Built on a durable polymer frame and running Glock’s Safe Action system, it is a natural fit for new shooters, backup guns, and anyone who wants deep concealment without any fuss or complexity.

Features That Set the Glock Pistol ACP Fixed Design Apart

• Durable fixed sights that resist snagging and stay put through years of daily carry
• Compact, lightweight polymer frame purpose-built for comfortable all-day concealment
• .380 ACP chambering that keeps recoil mild, controllable, and beginner friendly
• 6-round magazine capacity packed into a slim, single-stack footprint
• Glock Safe Action system for consistent, familiar, no-surprises operation
• Black finish and a trigger pull around 5.5 pounds for confident everyday use

Specifications Woven Into the Build

The Glock 42 measures just 5.94 inches long with a 3.25 inch barrel and weighs only about 13.76 ounces unloaded, so it carries like it is barely there. The 0.94 inch width helps it disappear against the body, which is the entire point of a dedicated deep-carry pistol that you will actually wear every day.

Underneath the slim exterior is the reliability Glock is famous for. The Glock Pistol ACP Fixed sight setup keeps the aiming system simple and tough, while the Safe Action trigger provides a consistent pull every single time you press it, shot after shot.

Practical Use, Care, and Compatibility

Maintenance is classic Glock simplicity: field strip, wipe down the barrel and slide, add a few drops of lubricant at the wear points, and reassemble in seconds. The Glock Pistol ACP Fixed platform is easy to run and easy to care for, which is a big part of why it remains such a dependable carry choice year after year.

Learn more about the maker at Glock, and when you want to compare compact carry options, browse our full firearms collection to see how this Glock 42 fits your everyday setup.

For discreet, reliable, everyday concealed carry, the Glock Pistol ACP Fixed package delivers exactly what you need. Like every firearm, it ships to your local licensed dealer for transfer after your background check.