The Glock 47, along with a line of evolutionary development of Glock’s design excellence, has become a staple in the hands of U.S. border agents and, as of late, among civilians’ holsters. Designed some four years ago as an answer to a CBP bid, the Glock 47 succeeded the HK P2000 in .40 S&W with the Glock Gen5 variants (G26, G19, and G47) in 9x19mm caliber in 2020.
The G47’s design features a frame primed for a 17-round magazine and a barrel length of 114 mm. Interestingly, the shorter dust cover of the firearm can be paired with the slide of the G19, facilitating a conversion similar to that of the Glock G45 MOS or G19X. This versatility not only creates a more useful firearm but also fits logistical priorities by providing the ability to utilize shared parts such as the G19’s dual recoil spring.
Practicality carries over to the civilian market with the pistol’s ability to be outfitted with a shorter G19 interchangeable barrel and slide kit., found through third-party retrofitters even though Glock doesn’t offer it officially. This speaks to the G47’s universal appeal, calling out for future owners to bring the pistol into their current Glock universe, with compatibility also reaching G17 holsters and a common price point with the G17 MOS.
For most shooters, it is a hard choice between the Glock 47 and Glock 17. Both pistols are great for reliability, performance, and handling, but each has its own special features that make them stand out. If you appreciate modularity and can customize your firearm, the Glock 47 might be the better option. Its interchangeability with Glock 19 Gen5 and Glock 45 Gen5 parts enables it to be highly customizable, and its reduced dust cover adds to easy handling.
