{"id":343711,"date":"2022-10-06T09:47:10","date_gmt":"2022-10-06T15:47:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/?p=343711"},"modified":"2024-12-20T15:33:39","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T21:33:39","slug":"glock-carbine-confirmed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/glock-carbine-confirmed\/","title":{"rendered":"Glock Carbine Confirmed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Photos of a possible Glock M4-like carbine have set the interwebs abuzz this week. The photos were leaked by an unnamed someone associated with the British Army\u2019s Alternate Individual Weapon System (AIWS) trials. Yesterday, Glock officially confirmed the carbine\u2019s existence to Ammoland News.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_343751\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-343751\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-343751 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/glock-rifle-right-1.jpg\" alt=\"Glock Carbine\" width=\"800\" height=\"284\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/glock-rifle-right-1.jpg 1165w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/glock-rifle-right-1-300x106.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/glock-rifle-right-1-1024x363.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/glock-rifle-right-1-768x272.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/glock-rifle-right-1-150x53.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/284;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-343751\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Glock Carbine&#8217;s participation in British Army trials has been confirmed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Glock Communications Manager Ainsley Cash Connor told Ammoland that,<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cGlock is always in development of future products and technologies through the pursuit of perfection. The image shared is of a product developed for select solicitations and it is not available for the general market at this time.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>As we reported earlier this week, the British Army\u2019s new Special Operations Brigade is testing weapons to replace the old and less-than-ideal Enfield SAR-80\/L-85 bullpup rifle. Some British special ops units are known to use M4 platforms and the new weapon\u2019s specifications required an Armalite-style rifle. Formally called the Alternate Individual Weapon System, the new carbines will equip the four Ranger Battalions that make up the Special Operations Brigade.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_343756\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-343756\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-343756 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/glock-rifle-right-close-up-1.jpg\" alt=\"Glock logo\" width=\"640\" height=\"494\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/glock-rifle-right-close-up-1.jpg 692w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/glock-rifle-right-close-up-1-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/glock-rifle-right-close-up-1-150x116.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/494;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-343756\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Not photoshopped.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Glock Carbine Known Specs and Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Glock\u2019s entry is designated the GR-115F. Here\u2019s what we know about its specifications and features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Caliber: <a href=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/ammunition\/5-56mm-nato\">5.56 NATO<\/a>, as specified by the British Army<\/li>\n<li>Barrel Length: 14.5 inches<\/li>\n<li>Direct impingement gas system<\/li>\n<li>Suppressor ready. The photos show an OSS suppressor and a flash hider.<\/li>\n<li>Proprietary Glock M-Lok compatible <a href=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/gun-parts\/ar-15-parts\/ar-15-handguards\">quick detach handguard<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Select fire<\/li>\n<li>Ambidextrous fire selector, mag catch, and bolt catch<\/li>\n<li>Standard buffer tube<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/brands\/magpul\">Magpul<\/a> CTR stock and pistol grip<\/li>\n<li>Oversized trigger guard<\/li>\n<li>Unidentified variable optic. British Army specifications required a 4x magnification.<\/li>\n<li>Unidentified battle sight and Magpul flip-up sights to meet the specified CQB requirement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_343752\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-343752\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-343752 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/glock-rifle-left-close-up-1.jpg\" alt=\"mag catch and bolt catch\" width=\"640\" height=\"635\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/glock-rifle-left-close-up-1.jpg 625w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/glock-rifle-left-close-up-1-300x298.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/glock-rifle-left-close-up-1-150x149.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/glock-rifle-left-close-up-1-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/glock-rifle-left-close-up-1-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/glock-rifle-left-close-up-1-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/glock-rifle-left-close-up-1-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/635;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-343752\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The receiver geometry and ambidextrous bolt and mag catches are three patented Glock features.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Rumors Confirmed<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This rifle\u2019s existence has been rumored since Glock patents became public last year. We reported on that, and <a href=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/the-glock-rifle-patent-is-a-glock-carbine-coming\/\">you can view the patents here<\/a>. Which of those patents are included in the RF-115F is not known for certain, though we can make educated guesses. For instance, the apparently quick detach capable handguard indicates the new rifle includes Glock\u2019s adjustable gas system, which was one of the patents.<\/p>\n<p>Other Glock patented features appear to include the upper and lower receivers\u2019 geometry, bolt catch, magazine catch, charging handle, and barrel-rail interface.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Glock Carbine Coming Soon?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Well, that\u2019s a definite \u201cmaybe.\u201d The company\u2019s statement said that \u201c<em>The image shared is of a product developed for select solicitations and it is not available for the general market at this time.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n<p>So, let\u2019s break that down a little because that\u2019s what we do. Glock says the image is of \u201c<em>a product developed for select solicitations<\/em>.\u201d All that means is that we are looking at a firearm made specifically for a military trial. It\u2019s not for public sale. But that could simply mean Glock isn\u2019t dropping a select fire option on the market.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_343757\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-343757\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-343757 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/glock-rifle-left-1.jpg\" alt=\"Glock Carbine\" width=\"800\" height=\"273\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/glock-rifle-left-1.jpg 1165w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/glock-rifle-left-1-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/glock-rifle-left-1-1024x350.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/glock-rifle-left-1-768x262.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/glock-rifle-left-1-150x51.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/273;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-343757\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We might see a civilian Glock Carbine, but it won&#8217;t be exactly like this one.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Or it could mean Glock won\u2019t include that optic, which is certainly tailored for the current trials. Glock simply said that \u201c<em>the image shared<\/em>\u201d is of a product not available. That does not mean they don\u2019t plan to release a semi-auto civilian version down the road. Even if they hadn\u2019t planned to do that, the excitement generated by these photos would surely set off the lightbulb in someone\u2019s head.<\/p>\n<p>Given Glock\u2019s reputation, and the sheer number of dedicated Glock fanbois, that seems like a no-brainer. I guess we will see. But, for now, we know this prototype exists. It would be difficult to believe Glock dedicated all that work to not capitalize on it commercially.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photos of a possible M4-like Glock carbine have set the interwebs abuzz this week. Yesterday, Glock officially confirmed it&#8217;s existence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42,"featured_media":343750,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2351],"tags":[11,94],"class_list":["post-343711","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-new-guns","tag-carbine","tag-glock"],"small_media_thumbnail":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/glock-carbine-confirmed-feature-300x225.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/343711","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/42"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=343711"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/343711\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":441196,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/343711\/revisions\/441196"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/343750"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=343711"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=343711"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=343711"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}