Top Glock Clones U.S. Buyers Are Raving About

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In January, 1986 Gaston Glock’s first polymer-frame, striker-fired semiauto pistol went on sale in the United States. While his initial design was met with a healthy dose of skepticism, Glock’s “plastic” guns have set a new precedent in pistol design.

Today polymer frame autoloading pistols control a huge share of the market, and many modern semiautos borrow a lot more than just their general concept from Glock designs. Because Glock guns have been so popular for so long there is a robust market for Glock compatible parts like sights, magazines, slides, and holsters. New clones of Glock pistols are already supported by an expansive network of aftermarket components, and the Glock design has proven reliable and popular with American shooters.

It’s no longer necessary to buy your polymer striker-fired pistol from an Austrian manufacturer. In fact, there are a number of American companies that make outstanding Glock clones, some of which offer features that are arguably better than the original gun. Here’s a look at four of our favorite domestic Glock clones:

Shadow Systems MR920

Shadow Systems is based in Plano, Texas and the company is celebrating 10 years in business in 2026. The team is made of former combat veterans, law enforcement professionals, and competitive shooters and with so much handgun experience under one roof it’s not surprising that the company produces some of the best handguns on the market. Their MR920 is their compact pistol and functions with g19 accessories like holsters and sights. However, the MR920 has a lot of great features that set it apart from other polymer pistols in this class including a grip with wraparound micro-texturing and interchangeable backstraps and a slide with aggressive cuts that allow for quick press checks and easy manipulation. With an extended beavertail, deep trigger undercut and integrated mag well the ergonomics of the pistol are superb, and these pistols come with match-grade barrels with flutes and optional threading if you want to add a muzzle device.

Slides are cut to accept a variety of popular red dot sights without the need for plates, but the included iron sights (blacked out flat-face rear and white dot front) are robust and functional. The MR920 is well designed and rugged, and in my testing it proved extremely accurate and ultra reliable. That’s probably due to a flat-face aluminum trigger that breaks between 4.5 and 5.0 pounds and is certainly one of the best in its class. The MR920 costs a little more than competing clones, but the upgrades are worthwhile. $999 | shadowsystemscorp.com

ZEV OZ9 V2 Pistols

I don’t really care for the term “Gucci Glock” because it seems to denigrate just how good guns like the ZEV are. Sure, it uses Glock compatible components, but this pistol elevates polymer frame/striker-fired pistols to a whole new level. The ZEV OZ9 V2 Combat blends Gen 5 barrels and internals with a gen 3 recoil system and is available in Compact, Compact X, and Full-Size variants, all of which come with ZEV V2 slides, barrels, and PRO curved triggers. The steel receiver is serialized and with the removal of a single pin you can adapt grip sizes to meet your needs, making this a versatile gun with a  level of modularity not available on most other pistols. ZEV’s full-length steel receiver design helps mitigate vibration and makes these guns flat and fast-shooting, and the trigger is housed within the receiver to facilitate fast grip upgrades. It’s also worth noting that the ZEV’s steeper grip angle improves shooting dynamics and makes it easy to shoot these guns quickly and accurately. Sights are very high quality and rugged, and the ZEV slide is designed so that you can directly mount RMR footprint optics to the gun.

Small touches like the extended beavertail and forward slide cuts that extend virtually from the muzzle to the chamber allow for better control when shooting this pistol. This is a premium polymer-frame pistol for serious shooters that offers the added benefit of compatibility with Glock accessories like magazines and holsters. The Combat version is the most basic of the OZ9 V2 guns (although “basic” doesn’t truly describe this pistol) but the upgraded, and the upgraded Elite and Hypercomp versions add more premium features like flat-face triggers, upgraded barrels, and Nanuk cases. ZEVs aren’t cheap, but it’s an outstanding pistol that offers a substantial list of class-leading features. $1,499-$1,899 | zevtechnologies.com

Palmetto State Armory Dagger

Palmetto State Armory, or PSA, is perhaps known for producing aftermarket parts for other firearms, but the brand’s Dagger pistol is simply outstanding. The compact version comes with 15-round magazines but there’s an option for a full-size grip frame with 17-round capacity. Speaking of options, I don’t think there’s any other pistol in this category that offers as many optional features and upgrades as the Dagger. You can select from multiple slide cut designs (including a cool Gator Mouth configurations), and slide, grip, and barrel colors. There are also package guns available which include a pistol, zippered nylon case, and 10 15-round magazines for just $439, and the pistol itself carries an MSRP of just $319 and can be found on store shelves for under $300.

You might expect the company to cut corners, but my experience is that the PSA Dagger is a rugged gun that runs hard without complaint. The micro-texture grip is nice and the grip is slightly more rounded in cross section than competing pistols which makes it very comfortable. Slide edges are beveled to increase comfort while carrying and reduce the risk of printing, and the various slide configurations are available with a variety of windows and serration options, all of which offer plenty of purchase when operating the gun. If you’re searching for an affordable Glock clone that still offers lots of great amenities this is a great option. $319-$439 | palmettostatearmory.com

Ruger RXM

Ruger has offered several polymer-frame striker-fired pistols over the years, but none have been hugely successful. The RXM may change that. It’s a collaboration between Ruger and Magpul, and the partnership has proven to be outstanding. Ruger manufacturers the slides, barrels, and stainless steel Fire Control Insert while Magpul provides their outstanding Enhanced Handgun Grip. The EHG comes with ¾ scale wraparound TSP texturing and a beavertail and undercut that promote a high grip and improved muzzle control for fast follow-ups. Both 15 and 17-round versions are available, and a sub-compact grip frame was very recently announced by Magpul as well. The slide is made from through-hardened alloy steel and both the barrel and slide come with a rugged FNC black nitride finish that will stand up to years of daily carry and hard use. The sight setup is also among the best of any pistol in this category. A pin system allows for direct mounting of RMR, DeltaPoint Pro and RMSc footprint optics so there are no plates to fool with, and the metal tritium night sights are tough and co-witness with optics.

The RXM is plain fun to shoot. The EHG design is comfortable and secure in the hand and the flat-face trigger is excellent. Between testing the pistol and use on Handguns TV I’m certain that I’ve put thousands of rounds downrange with this pistol without any issues. Ruger has a real winner here, particularly because this pistol works seamlessly with so many existing Gen 3 Glock accessories. $539 | ruger.com

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