# Glock 48 Gen 1 "Vortex Bronze Elephant" Custom 9mm Pistol

**Brand:** Glock
**Category:** Compact Handguns
**Caliber:** 9mm

## Specifications

- **Caliber:** 9mm
- **Barrel Length:** 4.17"
- **Capacity:** 10 rounds
- **Weight:** 20.74 oz
- **Overall Length:** 7.28"
- **UPC:** 688099402778
- **SKU:** UCC75ey8A

## Description

The Glock 48 Custom "Vortex Bronze Elephant Engraved" is a 9mm Luger semi-automatic pistol built on the standard G48 platform, with a Vortex Bronze elephant engraving and brown finish. The slim single-stack profile is unchanged from the base G48, so everything that makes the G48 carry well applies here.

### Key Specifications
- **Caliber:** 9mm Luger
- **Capacity:** 10 rounds
- **Barrel Length:** 4.17 inches
- **Overall Length:** 7.28 inches
- **Weight:** 20.74 oz
- **Sights:** Fixed
- **Trigger Pull:** 24 N
- **Safety Feature:** Safe Action
- **Condition:** New in Box
- **Finish Color:** Brown
- **Manufacturer Part Number:** PA4850201ELEVTB
- **UPC:** 688099402778

The 4.17-inch barrel and 7.28-inch overall length put this in a carry-friendly size range without going subcompact. At 20.74 oz, it's light enough for all-day carry. Fixed sights work for defensive use. The Safe Action system is Glock's standard three-integrated-safety design, no manual safety to manage.

The Vortex Bronze elephant engraving is on the slide. If you use a form-fitted holster, check compatibility before ordering, since engraved slides can bind in tight-tolerance rigs.

## What Customers Say

*AI-generated insights from customer reviews*

Owners generally buy the Vortex Bronze Elephant for two reasons, the looks and the underlying G48 platform, and most are satisfied on both counts. The bronze finish gets consistent positive attention, and the G48's slim profile for concealed carry is well-regarded.

The critical conversation centers on price. Custom Glock variants carry a premium over standard models, and whether that's worth it for the engraving depends on how much the aesthetic matters to you. Availability and wait times for custom orders come up occasionally. Some users debate whether they'd prefer a different caliber or higher-capacity configuration; this is more about personal preference than a flaw in the gun. Performance discussions stay largely in line with standard G48 ownership: reliable cycling, accurate enough, manageable recoil.

## Pricing

**1 offers available**

| Vendor | Price |
|--------|-------|
| Guns Com | $649.99 |

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