The Glock 30 has a barrel length of 3.78 inches, as opposed to the full-sized Glock’s 4.61 inches. The pistol 30 weighs 23.81 ounces unloaded and 33.69 ounces fully loaded. Like other Glock ...

The Glock 30 has a barrel length of 3.78 inches, as opposed to the full-sized Glock’s 4.61 inches. The pistol 30 weighs 23.81 ounces unloaded and 33.69 ounces fully loaded. Like other Glock ...

If you are considering taking the make-a-Glock plunge, here are a few handy tips to keep in mind and a complete walkthrough of building a Glockmeister custom Gen 4 G40 10 mm pistol from scratch.

The Rival Glock 19 threaded barrel used for this build is supported by the company's in-house recoil assembly which features a CNC machined stainless steel guide rod and a captured flat wire spring.