How Many Bullets Does A Glock Hold? (23 Models)
Glocks makes numerous models of pistols that all closely resemble each other, but not all of these pistols carry the same number of rounds. That’s because Glock makes pistols in many different sizes and calibers. Furthermore, certain Glock pistols will accept larger magazines to increase their capacity.
If you’re reading this article, it’s probably because you’re considering purchasing a Glock and you’re thinking about which model you’d like to buy. As part of your decision making process, you’re likely wondering about how many rounds the models you’re considering hold.
We’re here to make things easy for you.
To answer this question definitively, we need to work our way down the list of every single Glock model that is currently available.
We’ll divide this guide by caliber, and we’ll start with the original: the Glock 17.
How Many Bullets Do 9mm Glocks Hold?
9mm Glocks are the most popular handguns with civilians they have to offer. The very first Glock handgun as we know it today was the Glock 17 released in 1983, followed by the Glock 18 and the Glock 19.
Glock 17/17L Capacity
The Glock 17 is the Glock that started it all. It holds 17 rounds in its standard factory magazine, but it will accept larger magazines up to 33-rounds or drums that can hold up to a hundred rounds. These longer magazines and drums will, of course, extend beneath the grip of the gun. The 17L, or Long Slide, accepts the same magazines.
Glock 19 Capacity
The Glock 19 is the most popular pistol that Glock has made. It comes standard with 15 rounds in the magazine, but it will accept extended magazines and drums like the Glock 17 can. It can also accept the G17 factory magazines.
Glock 26 Capacity
The Glock 26 is a subcompact variant of the Glock 19. It accepts 10 rounds in its standard factory magazine, but it will accept the longer G19 and G17 magazines as well.
Glock 34 Capacity
The Glock 34 is essentially a Glock 17 with an extended barrel and slide, but not quite as long as the Glock 17L. It accepts the same magazines as the Glock 17, so it accepts 17 rounds in the standard factory magazine.
Glock 43 Capacity
The 43 is Glock’s single stack 9mm. It holds 6 rounds standard in its factory magazine, but a number of third party magazine options exist to increase magazine capacity.
Glock 43X/48 Capacity
The Glock 43X is essentially the 43 with a longer grip, and the 48 is the 43X with a longer slide. They come with 10 round factory magazines. However, third party manufacturers make magazines designed to increase the magazine capacity to 15 rounds, like from Shield Arms.
Glock 45/19X Capacity
The Glock 45 (and 19X) is essentially the longer grip of a G17 mated to the barrel and slide of a G19. It therefore accepts the same magazines that the G17 can.
How Many Bullets Do .380 ACP Glocks Hold?
The .380 ACP Glocks are the smallest pistols that Glock currently has to offer.
Glock 42
The Glock 42 is the smallest pistol that Glock makes. It holds 6 rounds of .380 ACP in its magazine, but magazines that can increase capacity are offered by third party manufacturers.
Glock 28
The Glock 28 is essentially the .380 ACP version of the G26. It holds 10 rounds as standard in the magazine.
How Many Bullets Do .40 S&W Glocks Hold?
.40-caliber Glocks, particularly the Glock 22, are the most popular type of Glock in use with law enforcement.
Glock 22 Capacity
The Glock 22 holds the distinction of being the most popular police pistol in the United States. Essentially the .40 S&W equivalent of the G17, it holds 15 rounds in its standard factory magazine. Extended magazines from Glock can increase the capacity to 22 rounds. Extended magazines also exist from many third party manufacturers.
Glock 23 Capacity
The Glock 23 is the .40 S&W equivalent of the G19. It holds 13 rounds in its factory magazine, but it will accept the G22 magazines and extended magazines as well.
Glock 27 Capacity
The Glock 27 is the .40 S&W version of the G26. It holds 9 rounds of .40 S&W in the magazine, but it will accept the longer G23 and G22 magazines, as well as the extended magazines that exist as well.
Glock 35 Capacity
The Glock 35 is the .40 S&W twin to the G35. It accepts the same magazines as the G22.
How Many Bullets Do .357 SIG Glocks Hold
.357 SIG is a caliber with a small but devoted following.
Glock 31 Capacity
The Glock 31 is the .357 SIG variant of the Glock 22. It holds 15 rounds in its standard factory magazine.
Glock 32 Capacity
The Glock 32 is the .357 SIG version to the G23. It accepts 13 rounds in its standard factory magazine.
Glock 33 Capacity
The Glock 35 is the .357 SIG version twin to the G27. It accepts 9 rounds in its standard factory magazine.
How Many Bullets Do 10MM Auto Glocks Hold?
The 10mm Glocks have been increasing in popularity in recent years.
Glock 20 Capacity
One of the biggest pistols that Glock makes, the Glock 20 holds a whopping 15 rounds of 10mm Auto in the magazine. There are a variety of extended magazines available from third party manufacturers as well.
Glock 35 Capacity
The Glock 35 is a compact variant of the G20. It holds 10 rounds of 10mm Auto in the magazine. It can accept the longer G20 magazines as well.
Glock 40 Capacity
The Glock 40 is a G20 with a longer barrel and slide. The grip is the same, so it accepts the same 15 round magazines of the G20.
How Many Bullets Do .45 ACP Glocks Hold?
If you want a Glock in the All-American .45 ACP round, you have a few options.
Glock 21 Capacity
The Glock 21 has almost the same dimensions as the Glock 20, and is one of the largest pistols that Glock offers. It holds 13 rounds of .45 ACP in the magazine. Extended magazines designed to hold 25+ rounds are made for the Glock 21 from a variety of third party manufacturers.
Glock 30 Capacity
The Glock 20 is essentially the .45 ACP version of the G35, and is a compact variant of the G21. It holds 10 rounds of .45 ACP in its magazine.
Glock 36 Capacity
The Glock 36 is a single stack Glock designed to offer .45 ACP in a thin and compact package. It holds 6 rounds as standard in its magazine.
Glock 41 Capacity
The Glock 41 is essentially the G21 with a longer barrel and slide. Since the grip is the same, it accepts the same magazines as the G21 as well.
Conclusion: How Many Bullets in a Glock?
Hopefully this guide has served as an informative resource for you in regards to how many rounds the different models of Glocks hold. If there’s anything you take away from this guide, it’s that Glock pistols are definitely not lacking when it comes to firepower.
