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Glock 42 VS Ruger EC9S

Head to Head Comparison

Glock 42

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80%

Critic Rating

3 Reviews

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95%

User Rating

137 Reviews

Ruger EC9S

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81%

Critic Rating

19 Reviews

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95%

User Rating

87 Reviews

50 MOA

Accuracy

50 MOA

2.35 Yeets

Damage

5.17 Yeets

N/A

Range

10-50 yards

N/A

Recoil Velocity

N/A

6+1 rounds

Capacity

7+1 rounds

1995

Mobility

1994

50

Ergonomics

50

50

Fit & Finish

50

50

Reliability

50

MSRP:

$359.00

Used Price:

$359.00

New Price:

$398.89

MSRP:

$218.51

Used Price:

$218.51

New Price:

$242.79

Gun Specifications

Specifications

Glock 42

Ruger EC9S

Weight

12.3 oz

17.2 oz

Length

5.9"

6"

Action

Safe Action

Semi-Auto

Caliber

.380 ACP

9x19mm Parabellum

Capacity

6+1

7+1

Finish

Gas Nitride

Black Matte

Gun Type

Semi-Automatic

Pistol

Sights

Fixed

Fixed

Grip

Black

Barrel Length

3.25"

3.12"

Height

4.1 Inches

4.5"

Width

1.1"

0.9 Inches

Gun Stats

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Gun Descriptions

The GLOCK® 42 Semi-Auto Pistol is a slim, subcompact semi-auto pistol designed specifically for concealed carry. Made with the same materials and quality control as all GLOCK semi-automatic pistols, the G42 is a carry gun you can count on at the moment of truth. Internally, the GLOCK 42 employs the same striker, short-recoil operated, and locked-breech barrel as the larger framed GLOCK pistols, and uses a dual recoil spring assembly as the Gen4 pistols. The Safe-Action trigger system makes shooting in stressed situations infallible. The rough textured polymer grip provides a solid hold, and while quite concealable, it offers shooters enough surface area for ultimate control. The white-dot front sight and the white-bracket rear sight provide rapid acquisition in dim lighting situations. The length, shape, finger rest, and size of the trigger opening are the same as the larger pistols, and the trigger is same size and shape as the smooth-faced triggers used on the Gen4 pistols, making them all familiar to those who already use GLOCK pistols. The GLOCK 42 Semi-Auto Pistol is a reliable, easy to maintain firearm that's perfect for everyday carry. The G42 comes with 2 ultra-reliable single-stack 6-round magazines.

 This is the Ruger EC9S, a "New & Improved" version of the highly-successful LC9S pistol. The EC9S is a striker-fired semi-auto designed for the concealed carry market. It uses the same magazines as the LC9S, with the biggest obvious difference between the two beings the fact that the sights on the EC9S are machined directly into the slide. The EC9S has a slim, lightweight and compact design, with glare-reducing rear facing cocking serrations and a finger grip extension floorplate that can be added to the 7-round magazine for comfort and improved grip. Safety features include integrated trigger safety, manual safety, magazine disconnect and an inspection port that allows for visual confirmation of a loaded or empty chamber.   Specifications: Weight: 17.2 oz. Overall Length: 6" Rate-of-Twist: 1-in-10" RH Additional Information: Glass-Filled Nylon Frame Striker-Fired

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