# Glock G48 Gen 5 Slim 9mm Compact Pistol - Precision & Portability

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

## Specifications

- **Caliber:** 9mm
- **Barrel Length:** 4.17"
- **Capacity:** 10 rounds
- **Finish:** Black
- **Weight:** 20.7 oz
- **Overall Length:** 7.28"
- **UPC:** 764503032684
- **SKU:** UCDSUKoVY

## Description

The Glock G48 Gen 5 is a slim 9mm pistol built around concealed carry. It weighs 20.7 oz. and uses a polymer frame with a forged steel slide, chambered in 9mm Luger.

### Key Specifications
- **Manufacturer**: Glock
- **Model**: G48
- **Series**: Gen 5
- **Caliber**: 9mm Luger (9x19mm Parabellum)
- **Barrel Length**: 4.17 inches
- **Capacity**: 10 rounds
- **Weight**: 20.7 ounces (1.23 lbs)
- **Frame Material**: Polymer
- **Slide Material**: Forged Steel
- **Action Type**: Double Action (Safe Action)
- **Sights Front/Rear**: Fixed 1-Dot/Fixed 2-Dot

### Detailed Features
The G48 uses Glock's Safe Action system with three automatic safeties: trigger safety, firing pin safety, and drop safety. The polymer frame keeps weight down while the forged steel slide handles wear. The black finish provides corrosion resistance.

The textured polymer grip gives reliable control. Trigger pull is approximately 24 N (about 5.4 lbs.), predictable and consistent. Fixed sights, single-dot front, two-dot rear, work for fast target acquisition. The slim profile makes it easier to conceal under clothing than a wider double-stack pistol.

### Target Audience
The G48 works for both new shooters who want a manageable, reliable carry gun and experienced shooters who want a slim backup or daily carry without going down to a subcompact. The low recoil and slim grip make it accessible to a range of hand sizes.

### Usage Scenarios
Concealed carry under a jacket or in an IWB holster is the primary use case. The slim profile is the point of the gun. It also shoots well at the range; the 4.17-inch barrel gives reasonable accuracy and the recoil is easy to manage for extended sessions.

## 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 Gen 5 gets consistently positive feedback for its slim profile and carry ergonomics. Owners who use it daily for concealed carry appreciate that it disappears under clothing better than a standard-width Glock without giving up the 9mm caliber or going to a true subcompact.

Recoil management comes up often as a plus. The 9mm in this platform is manageable enough for new shooters and comfortable for extended range sessions. Accuracy is well-regarded too. Tight groups are common, and the Gen 5 trigger improvements over earlier generations get mentioned as a meaningful upgrade.

Reliability is what most Glock owners expect, and the G48 delivers it. Owners report confidence in the gun performing under varied conditions with low maintenance.

The 10-round magazine capacity is the most common critique. Compared to wider compact pistols with 15+ round magazines, the G48 trades capacity for that slim profile, a tradeoff some accept readily and others don't. Grip size and texture preference also comes up; while the slim grip fits many hands well, some shooters prefer more aggressive texturing or a different shape. Overall the G48 occupies a clear niche and most owners who chose it for concealed carry seem satisfied with that tradeoff.

## Pricing

**1 offers available**

| Vendor | Price |
|--------|-------|
| Gunbuyer Com | $488.00 |

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