Glock Carbine in 6.5, Rumour? I hope not!

Sorry to pass on an unsubstantiated report but this is so exciting I can't resist.

see this thread from glock talk; http://www.glocktalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=356880
but I'll post the highlights here.
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"I got the skinny today from a reliable unnamed source that Glock will be offering a carbine type weapon in .223, 7.62x39 and 6.5mm Grendel this fall or later this year.

Don't know the price
Don't know how long the barrel is
Don't know if it will take AR/M16 mags
Don't know if there will be a select fire version

But I do know they will sell tons of them. As my screen name says I'll have to have one.

There are no current plans to offer a carbine in handgun calibers at this time. However I do feel there is a market for it. However I'd gladly take a Glock Carbine in 10mm that would use G20 mags or better yet a G18 length mag with 25+ rounds of 41 mag type ballistics. If the Federal Agencies use HK Sub guns in 10mm & some Spec Ops why not Glock?"

he finally revealed his souce:

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"Ok ...I'll reveal my source. Glock Armor and District Manager Glenn Wisser. He told about 5 of us at the same time while going over upgrades on our pistols. He probably knew more but I believe Glock employee's have to abide by strict confidentiality rules. He didn't say that, however that is my belief. He also referred me to page 6 of the 2005 Glock Annual - look at the center column under Gaston's picture.

quote:Direct quote from Gaston Glock in 2005 Annual . . ."Finally, we invite all GLOCK owners and supporters to stay tuned for new and exciting GLOCK product which will be introduced later this year. Although I cannot disclose further detail about the product at his time, I know you will find it to be equally exciting as the US introduction of our safe reliable and durable pistols in 1986.



With this type of language I really don't think it would apply to anything other than a non-pistol.

You're the second person to mention this recently; check Scott's post in the Soap Box forum. Perhaps something is afoot. . . .

I'm always interested in new gun developments, especially ones that can be Grendelized — and especially those with more of a military or tactical flavor. Hope to see some solid info soon.

And it was nice to see the original poster attempt to back up his assertions with actual, verifiable names, and with something independently verifiable like the guote from Gaston Glock in the Glock Annual.

John

From the AR-15 thread:

"GLOCK also verified the rifle rumor is true. Just thought you guys would want to know.---I have nothing for you to look at but Stephanie Rose ,who is their promotions rep confirmed it this afternoon on the phone. She would not discuss caliber or release date but she said there is a rifle in the works."

And then a post that echos my thoughts:

"Glock has been saying since 99 that they have a rifle in the works. I can show you a stocking dealer video where they make the rifles release sound imminent. Don't get too excited."

About the Grendel chambering: If it's not true Bill could tell us. If it is, but a secret, maybe a subtle hint?

What Glock plans to do, I don't know, but I talked with Bill today and he said Glock hasn't contacted him! So the 6.5 Grendel part is rumor. And, by the way, he recalls Glock promising a rifle since 1997.

John

Oh well, a good dream while it lasted :D

Watch it be a pistol caliber carbine IF it ever comes out if I'm not too old to shoot it :rolleyes: Wouldn't mind a 10mm Glock carbine but a 6.5 Grendel would be much better.


Still not holding my breath on any Glock long guns, just wishing