GLOCK 39

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Manufacturer:	GLOCK
Model:	39
Caliber fit:	.45GAP
Description (brief):	GLOCK 39 45GAP FS
Magazine capacity:	6 7 with magazine base extension
Weapon length:	6.30 in (160 mm)
Height:	4.17 in (106 mm)
Width:	1.18 in (30 mm)
Rifling:	right, octagonal
Length of twist:	15.75 in (400 mm)
Length between sights:	5.67 in (144 mm)
Barrel Length:	3.46 in (88 mm)
Weight without magazine:	19.33 oz (548 g)
Weight with magazine:	25.33 oz (718 g)
Trigger pull:	~5.5 lbf (~2.5 kgf, 25 N)
Trigger travel:	0.5 in (12.5 mm)
Number of safeties:	3 (trigger, firing pin, drop)
Frame material:	Synthetic Polymer
Slide material:	Tenifer treated metal

The GLOCK 39, released in 2005, follows the GLOCK 37's 2003 release. It is mainly available in the U.S. and uses a unique .45 GAP (GLOCK Automatic Pistol) ammunition. The .45 GAP ammunition was designed by GLOCK, it has the same performance as the .45 ACP ammunition but is short enough to fit into smaller framed pistols. The GLOCK 39 shares the same frame size as the sub-compacts GLOCK 26 (9 mm) and GLOCK 27 (40S&W). It is the lightest of all GLOCK pistols (empty) making it ideal for a self-defense concealed weapons carrier.

It was designed for law enforcement and self-defense use where its large caliber offers superior single shot stopping power, while retaining the smaller framed pistols.