A tremor of speculation has rippled through the American firearms market, suggesting that Glock GmbH, the famously taciturn Austrian handgun manufacturer, is preparing a significant—and perhaps unprecedented—overhaul of its commercial lineup. The widespread, though officially unconfirmed, reports claim that a large swathe of popular models will be discontinued by November 30, 2025, leaving only the slimline Glock 43, 43X, and 48X to hold the line before the new "V" series, arrives.

The initial shot across the bow came from a major retailer, GlockStore, whose social media post went viral, setting the rumor mill into overdrive. The core of the chatter centers on a redesign aimed at preempting a burgeoning regulatory headache: the illegal modification of semi-automatic pistols into fully automatic weapons using easily acquired 'Glock switches.' The V Models are said to feature internal tweaks to make such conversions impossible, a move many observers believe is a proactive step to appease tightening U.S. regulations and stem the tide of costly litigation.

While Glock itself has offered only a characteristically terse statement about streamlining its product portfolio for "future innovation and growth," industry sources like Pew Pew Tactical have followed up and confirming the major product cuts. The list of purportedly discontinued models is extensive, featuring dozens of Gen 3, Gen 4, and Gen 5 variants—the workhorses of the civilian, law enforcement, and competitive shooting worlds. It seems a true Glock-pocalypse is upon us, forcing loyalists to decide if they need *another* Glock 19 or *that* niche .45 GAP model before it becomes a polymer relic.

Here is the full list of discontinued handguns as found on the Glock website:

• G17 – Gen4
• G17 MOS – Gen4 | Gen5
• G17L – Classic | Gen3
• G17L MOS – Gen5
• G19 – Gen4
• G19 MOS – Gen4
• G20 – Gen3 | Gen4
• G21 – Gen3 | Gen4
• G21SF
• G22 – Gen3 | Gen4 | Gen5
• G22 MOS – Gen5
• G23 – Gen4
• G24
• G26 – Gen4
• G27 – Gen3 | Gen 4 | Gen5
• G29 – Gen3 | Gen 4 | Gen5
• G29SF
• G30 – Gen3 | Gen 4 | Gen5 
• G31 – Gen3 | Gen4
• G32 – Gen3 | Gen4  
• G33 – Gen3 | Gen4
• G34 – Gen3 | Gen4
• G34 MOS – Gen4 | Gen5
• G35 – Gen3 | Gen4
• G35 MOS – Gen4  
• G36
• G36 FGR
• G37 – Gen3 | Gen4
• G38
• G39
• G40 MOS – Gen4
• G41 – Gen4
• G41 MOS – Gen4
• G49 

Survivors of the cull: Glock 43x and Glock 48 (Source: Glock Facebook Page)

Pew Pew Tactical also provides a good list in announced V series lineup includes familiar faces, such as the G17 V, G19 V, G45 V, and G26 V, as well as new calibers like the G20 V MOS (10mm Auto) and G21 V MOS (.45 ACP). Curiously, initial leaks suggested a surprising omission for the new series: the Modular Optic System (MOS) that allows for easy attachment of popular red dot sights. This sparked a minor panic among the optics crowd, though subsequent reports thankfully included MOS variants for many of the full-size models, suggesting Glock isn't quite ready to leave the 21st century after all:

• G17 V
• G19 V
• G19X V
• G45 V
• G26 V
• G20 V MOS
• G23 V
• G23 V MOS
• G21 V MOS
• G44 V

Distributor exclusive models to be made available, including:

• G19C V
• G45C V
• G17C V
• G19X V MOS TB

The timing is far from coincidental, arriving just after California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1127, which targets handguns easily converted to machine guns. Glock also faces mounting legal pressure from cities like Chicago and Seattle, which accuse the manufacturer of creating a public nuisance through the design of its pistols. In short, the Austrian giant appears to be navigating a treacherous legal and legislative landscape, making a redesign less about 'Perfection' and more about 'Prudence.'

Retailers are said to be experiencing an immediate surge in demand for the legacy models, particularly the iconic Glock 17 and 19. Buyers, collectors, and those who simply want a piece of 'pre-switch-proof' history are snapping up inventory. It’s a genuine market frenzy that has manufacturers of holsters, magazines, and other aftermarket components watching anxiously. The potential internal changes could render a whole ecosystem of custom parts obsolete—a logistical nightmare for a brand with a notoriously massive aftermarket following.

For the community of airsoft enthusiasts, however, this turmoil is just a spectator sport. The official airsoft Glock replicas, manufactured under license by Umarex, operate on entirely separate mechanisms (gas blowback or spring action). Their design, sales, and manufacturing are fundamentally independent of Glock GmbH’s shift in its live-fire portfolio. The Umarex-licensed airsoft Glocks remain safely untouched by the new regulation-driven 'V' series changes, so far.

Whether the 'V' stands for 'Victory' over regulators, 'Version' 6, or perhaps just a subtle nod to the inevitable 'Vultures' circling the soon-to-be-discontinued models, the effect is the same: consumer anxiety. The ambiguity surrounding part compatibility and the true nature of the redesign, is it a mild tweak or a full-blown generation change? This is only intensifying the conversation.

This situation serves as a fascinating bellwether for the entire firearms industry. If Glock, a dominant global force, is compelled to overhaul its flagship products in response to regulatory and legal pressure, it signals a new era of manufacturer compliance and preemptive design adaptation. Second Amendment advocates are watching closely, debating the balance between maintaining gun rights and the commercial necessity of avoiding legal exposure.

The next few months will be a dramatic period for the gun world. Shoppers are advised to monitor official channels, though the smart money suggests that anyone eyeing a classic model might want to act before November 30. That date, whether a hard deadline or a symbolic transition, marks a line in the sand—a potential inflection point where the era of the 'classic' Glock comes to a close and the reign of the V Models begins. Until then, we all wait, plastic-pistol in hand, for the Austrian company to officially confirm what everyone already suspects.