There are rumors that Glock discontinuing most handguns to make it with the so-called V Models. We summarize what Glock has (and hasn’t) announced, discuss why this is occurring.
Context and timing What is going on.
- Litigation and red tape. In recent 12 months, courts and state attorneys general have filed claims that some Glock pistols could easily be changed into fully automatic using simple devices. Such legal pressure has an added effect of compelling manufacturers to re-design products to restrict conversions. These rulings and lawsuits have been described by Reuters and other sources.
- Advertisements in the industry and dealer notices. In October 2025 some dealers and industry boards and gun-news sites started publishing inventories and internal distributor notices on numerous Glock SKUs with an apparent status of discontinued. With its social channel amplification, those posts allege that only a few models (43/43X/48X) will not change as new V Models will come up. Other dedicated gun shops list that Glock itself has changed listings to indicate many SKUs being discontinued.
- The “V Model” rumor. The name of the V Model is found in dealer reports and online discussions about remodeled internal parts in order to discourage unlawful conversions and could even alter MOS/milling choices. But to date Glock has not released a comprehensive and company-wide press statement of a complete V Model release with product specifications and release dates. Several fact-checks indicate that the full-portfolio discontinuation argument has not been proven at least partially.
Why this should be so (suppose it were)
- Legal risk mitigation. Restructuring of the components prone to conversion would directly deal with the lawsuits that claim the company designs encourage illegal machine gun conversions. The legal news on Reuters and litigation revealed that litigation pressure exists.
- Rationalization of supply chain and SKU. Businesses routinely SKU down to make life easier when it comes to production and distribution; and a new family may be included in such a business decision.
- Dealer/distributor management. Public marketing announcements are often announced beforehand to dealers; the announcements made to dealers can be leaked and speculation can be created before the company official makes the announcement.
Do check (what to watch)
- Official Glock statement. The sole most official source will be a press release or updated official product catalog issued by Glock Gmbh on its own web site (or a bulletin issued by an official dealer that is connected to Glock). To get the ultimate guarantee, refer to the corporate communications of Glock. (Most of the media are still using dealer lists and secondary reporting).
- Distributor bulletins. Big distributor newsletters received by the dealers may be an early indicator; however, take them as important, but not final until the word comes forth by Glock.
- Litigation and regulatory filing. Continued court filings and rulings may compel or encourage a product change; these are public documents which are frequently covered by mainstream media.
How to advice owners, buyers and dealers.
- In possessed status: In case you already have Glock, keep it continuously under safe storage and obey the local law. The termination of a product will not reverse the rule of ownership, yet legal disputes regarding the conversions can lead to the new principles being considered.
- Potential customers: In case you would like to purchase a particular model, make sure that you use reputable dealers and that you verify warranty/availability information. When there are rumors of discontinuation, the demand or prices may temporarily skyrocket.
Dealers: Maintain distributor communication and official channels of Glock under constant examination. In case you encounter official dealer memos, verify them with corporate press releases of Glock.
FAQ
Q1: Does Glock officially discontinue the majority of its handguns?
A1: According to the last credible reports, Glock has indicated in several of its listings that a number of SKUs have been discontinued, and dealers are also reporting widespread discontinuations, but the company has not made one, comprehensive, public press statement about a wholesale replacement of its portfolio. Use official channels of Glock to confirm.
Q2: What are “Glock V models”?
A2: A rumored following line of Glock firearms undergoes industry nomenclature as the V models since they will come with design modifications designed to minimize the danger of illegal automatic conversions. Additional information is just guesswork until the time when Glock will release official product data.
Q3: Will this have any impact on warrants or serial numbers of current Glocks?
A3: Factory warranty on guns that have already been bought is usually not invalidated by the end of a model, although always verify the warranty policy that Glock has and what the dealers provide.
Q4: What is it that people are saying Glock is doing now?
A4: An avalanche of lawsuits and legal scrutiny of devices that turn semiautomatic pistol into automatic fire has placed strain on manufacturers to reform vulnerable aspects. That legal context is why quite a number of sources are associating the rumors of discontinuation with a potential V series launch.
Q5: I want to know where I can find an official confirmation.
A5: Closely follow press releases of the official Glock sites and key distributors. Authoritative sources in firearms news (Guns.com, The Truth About Guns, Reuters legal reporting) will be do so when such statements and analyses are available.
Closing — the bottom line
This is at least partly true, partly rumor: there are verifiable indications (SKU listings and dealer notes) that Glock is re-writing their commercial catalog and that internal or new V design is floating around the supply chain- but the sensational headline that Glock is immediately withdrawing most of their handguns and replacing them with one V family, has not been authenticated by a single official Glock press release. Watch the official Glock channels and mainstream reputable reporting to get the last word.
Conclusion
Although the rumors abound that Glock is scrapping most of its handguns to introduce the new so-called V Models, there is a deeper picture to it. Confirmed accounts indicate that certain SKUs are being phased and that new designs are being created which may be due to legal requirements and attempts to modernize the product line. Nevertheless, Glock has not released a statement to the effect of a full-scale discontinuation or full implementation of a V Model family.
To gun owners, potential buyers and dealers, the most important lesson is to be updated by using official Glock and other reliable sources in the industry. The existing models are still valid and still under warranty, although the emerging lineup is likely to influence the availability, demand and prices.
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