The Glock 28 Gen 3

Overview of the Glock 28 Gen 3 .380

The Glock 28 Gen 3 is a compact, double-stack pistol chambered in .380 Auto with a 3.43 inch barrel. It resembles a smaller version of a standard Glock, scaled down to a carry-friendly size while retaining the familiar Glock profile. The design follows the original Glock concept developed by Gaston Glock, taking the proven semi-automatic formula and adapting it into a pocket-sized .380. The pistol is intended as a reliable, compact option that can serve as a concealed carry handgun or a small, easy-handling firearm for range use.

Barrel, slide, and sight details

The 3.43 inch barrel on the Glock 28 protrudes slightly from the front of the squared-off slide. The slide’s front corners are shaved, giving a more streamlined profile. On top, the front sight features a single white dot to aid in quickly aligning on target. The barrel has a small cut on the top to help prevent it from catching on the front of the slide during cycling. One side of the slide shows the Glock logo, model, manufacturer location, and caliber markings, along with rear slide serrations. The opposite side includes a Georgia logo indicating where it was manufactured. At the rear, the sight picture is completed by a U-shaped white outline rear sight to pair with the front dot.

Trigger characteristics and controls

The trigger guard has a ribbed, square texture on its front that matches the front texturing of the grip. Inside the guard, the trigger includes the typical Glock trigger safety and has a noticeable amount of take-up before reaching the wall. The break is slightly spongy, consistent with many Glock triggers, but the reset is described as clean and distinct. Just behind the trigger sits a vertically oriented, rectangular magazine release with light texturing for easier activation. These controls follow the familiar Glock layout while being scaled to the compact .380 frame.

Grip ergonomics and texturing

The grip on the Glock 28 Gen 3 includes finger grooves, which in this compact format are presented as beneficial for maintaining a secure hold, especially since the short grip length can leave the pinky off the frame for smaller hands. The sides of the grip use the classic Glock pebble texturing, while the backstrap has more aggressive, angular texturing for added control. The rear of the frame retains the cutout at the bottom of the backstrap to assist in removing stuck magazines. The magwell has slight internal beveling and angular shaping to help guide magazines into place during insertion.

Magazine design and 9mm compatibility notes

The Glock 28 Gen 3 .380 comes with two magazines. The magazines for the .380 are similar in overall form to Glock 9mm magazines, and a 9mm magazine will physically fit into the Glock 28’s magwell. However, the .380 cartridge is shorter, so the .380 magazines have material cut out at the rear to properly accommodate the .380 rounds. Because of this difference, while 9mm magazines can be inserted, they will not feed or fire 9mm ammunition in the Glock 28. The video emphasizes not attempting to use 9mm magazines or ammunition in this .380 pistol. Viewers are reminded to check product listings, as included accessories can change over time.

Final thoughts on the Glock 28 .380

The Glock 28 Gen 3 is presented as a well-built, reliable, pocket-sized .380 Auto pistol that can function as a practical carry gun or a compact option for range sessions. Its design carries over familiar Glock features in a smaller double-stack .380 format, with attention to sight visibility, grip control, and straightforward controls. The video closes by acknowledging Gaston Glock’s impact on the handgun world and inviting owners of .380 Glock pistols to share their experiences and reviews. The overall impression focuses on the pistol’s compact size, reliability, and suitability for everyday carry or recreational shooting.