New Glock AR - G115

[walmart_ar15]

Glock AR - what will make it unique? Weight, compactness, reliability?

So maybe a polymer AR with foldable stock and quick-change barrel that weight less than 3.5#? With only LEO/Military it likely has less than 16" barrel, CQB style. Light weight survival rifle for the pilots.

What does the hive think?

[acaligunner]

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We already saw polymer lower AR’s, I don’t believe they gained any popularity. This might not be a good idea ~ just like the 45 gap 😒

[acaligunner]

Did Glock miss the boat ~ I mean wouldn’t it make more sense to give us a polymer frame 1911 ( single stack ) 8+1, maybe 10 + 1 45 acp pistol ? Or how about that Glock 26x . That would have been nice 👍

[walmart_ar15]

There are polymer or carbon fiber receivers out there. Thus, to poke interest, find a new niche, there has to be more. Price would not be it.

What functions would people want that is not currently in a package?

For me:

Quick barrel change system, easily switch from 556 to 300.
Foldable adjustable stock. No buffer tube, adjustable DI system.
Whole package unloaded, < 3.5#.

All above currently exist. Just not in a single package.

[acaligunner]

I believe Glock could have made a Polymer frame 1911 in 45acp ~ a 8+1 ( G 19 size ) and a 10+1 ( G17 size ) pistol.

I have the Glock 36 ( G19 size ), but it’s only a 6+1 and is considered the oddball Glock.

Instead of 42oz ~ A polymer frame 1911 would probably be middle 30oz, with a single stack magazine.

[walmart_ar15]

Why would Glock ever go into 1911/2011 market? Glock and 1911/2011 are fundamentally completely different.

Glock is known for its grip angle and its internal simplicity striker fire control. Why would it change its brand and go to 1911/2011 complex hammer fire control? If done, it's fundamentally no longer a Glock.

If you want 1911 grip angle on a striker fired polymer, get a Poly80 or other clones. You want a hammer fired polymer gun, get a HK, FN.

[acaligunner]

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There’s has been a buzz on some shorts that Glock would make a 1911.

Aside from that ( if it was too much of a problem ) a new Glock model 45 ( cal - not model ) pistol would be cool.

Instead Glock made the Glock 45 in 9mm 🤔.

Still a Glock size 19 ( with 10 +1 ) or Glock 17 in 45acp would be nice - after all they did make the Glock 36 - which was like huh ? and the Glock 30 ( although very accurate) was a bit too chunky.

I don’t think I’ve seen a Glock 30 s ( combo 36 / 30 ) pistol , but something slimmer would be good - if as you stated a Glock 1911 was too complicated- or there was already established notches in that category.

[Garbcollector]

Anyone remember plum crazy lowers? Polymer

[TrappedinCalifornia]

Here's the GR-115 from Glock in 2023... It is official: GR-115 - GLOCK has an AR15

Of course, the GR-115F has been out since 2022 - The GR-115F – What you need to know about Glock’s first rifle

So, it's been out there, mostly in Europe, for several years and law enforcement agencies have been running trials for quite awhile. The "1st Glock AR" should be the "1st Glock AR available in the U.S. for civilians"

[Reno-Kid]

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[Scotty]

Come on people, you can say it. PLASTIC.

Polymer is an even more generic term than plastic. The protein chain in your steak is a polymer. It literally means a repeating chain of molecules.

[12pewpew]

It will sell like crazy to first time AR buyers.

[mossy]

The only thing that will make it special is the glock logo and whatever deals they are willing to cut agencies to buy new rifles and handguns. My guess is there will be a nice discount for buying both rifles and pistols together.

[walmart_ar15]

Come on people, you can say it. PLASTIC.

Polymer is an even more generic term than plastic. The protein chain in your steak is a polymer. It literally means a repeating chain of molecules.

There are organic or synthetic polymers, whereas generic "plastic" follows in the synthetic category. However, not all plastics are the same. The one used in weapons are engineered thermoplastics or polymer with special receipt closely guarded by each company. Different additives, different composition.

[walmart_ar15]

Meh, if Glock just introduce a new AR platform with just their Logo on it... HARD PASS.