# GLOCK G48 Gen 1 Compact 9mm Pistol - Slimline, Accurate, Black Finish

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

## Specifications

- **Caliber:** 9mm
- **Barrel Length:** 4.2"
- **Capacity:** 10 rounds
- **Finish:** Black
- **Overall Length:** 7.28"
- **UPC:** 764503046810
- **SKU:** UCDSUKsBO

## Description

The Glock G48 is a slimline compact chambered in 9mm Luger. Its longer slide and 4.17-inch barrel give it an accuracy edge over shorter subcompacts while the frame stays narrow enough for all-day carry. At 25.12 oz, it's not the lightest option, but the balance feels right when you're shooting.

### Key Specifications
- **Model:** G48
- **Caliber:** 9mm Luger
- **Capacity:** 10+1 rounds
- **Action:** DAO (Double Action Only)
- **Frame Finish:** Black
- **Overall Length (OAL):** 7.28 inches
- **Frame Material:** Polymer
- **Hand Orientation:** Right Hand
- **Sight Style:** Fixed
- **Slide Description:** Serrated
- **Magazine Type:** OEM
- **Grips Material:** Black Polymer
- **Includes Accessories:** 1 Magazine Loader, Cleaning Kit, Pistol Case, Gun Lock
- **Safety Features:** Trigger Safety / Firing Pin Safety / Drop Safety
- **Barrel Description:** Steel
- **Barrel Length:** 4.17 inches
- **Weight:** 25.12 oz

### Features

The polymer frame keeps the G48 light and resistant to corrosion. Fixed sights get you on target quickly without adjustment, which is what most shooters want for carry use. The serrated slide gives solid purchase when racking, even with wet or gloved hands.

One honest tradeoff: 10+1 capacity is lower than what you get from a wider-frame compact. If round count is a priority, that's worth weighing. For shooters who prioritize the slim profile, the G48 sits in a practical spot between a subcompact and a full-size.

## What Reviewers Say

*Quoted verbatim from YouTube reviews. Each link opens the video at the moment quoted.*

> Slide release is small and unobtrusive which I have found difficult to use especially when compared to larger offerings a small complaint but not something I cannot live without.
>
> — [All About Survival](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A8fPrW7t-M&t=160s)

> There's nothing new about the trigger it is the same characteristic Glock which feels mushy and has a loud reset.
>
> — [All About Survival](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A8fPrW7t-M&t=392s)

> Performance Glock 48 is a single stack gun that shows when you fire a couple of shots of it it certainly feels somewhat snappier than its double stack counterparts.
>
> — [All About Survival](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A8fPrW7t-M&t=336s)

> If you ask me I would certainly go for g48 and it is mainly because I'm very familiar with what to expect from a Glock and a very extensive aftermarket.
>
> — [All About Survival](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A8fPrW7t-M&t=450s)

## What Customers Say

*AI-generated insights from customer reviews*

The G48 draws consistent praise for its slim profile and shootability. Carry shooters appreciate that it disappears on the hip without requiring a dedicated wardrobe, and at the range it groups tightly. The grip ergonomics work well for most hand sizes, giving better control than many in its class.

The most common complaint is the 10-round capacity, which puts some buyers off when wider-frame guns offer 15+ rounds. Trigger feel comes up too. It works fine but feels less refined than aftermarket-equipped alternatives. A handful of buyers question the price relative to competing options, though the Glock name and ecosystem (holsters, accessories, parts) usually tip the scale for most who end up buying one.

## Pricing

**1 offers available**

| Vendor | Price |
|--------|-------|
| Gunprime Com | $449.00 |

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