Glock 18 vs Luger P08

1986–Present

1908–1945

~250,000 estimated (including all variants)

~1,000,000+ units (including military, police, and civilian models)

204 mm (8.03 in) standard, 236 mm (9.29 in) on 18C model

225 mm (8.86 in)

102 mm (4.02 in) standard, 135 mm (5.31 in) on 18C model

100 mm (3.93 in)

625 g (1.38 lb) empty (standard), 730 g (1.61 lb) with 33‑round magazine

0.95 kg (2.09 lb) empty

33 rounds standard, 50‑round drum, 10‑round compact magazines available

7 rounds standard (detachable box), optional 8‑round magazine for .30 Luger

Short recoil, locked breech, striker‑fired Safe Action system

Toggle‑locked, short‑stroke recoil‑operated, closed bolt

Safe Action striker‑fire with slide‑mounted fire selector (semi‑auto / fully‑auto)

Single‑stage military trigger with integrated safety lever

Fixed polymer rear notch and front post; optional tritium night sights and aftermarket rail‑mounted optics

Fixed front blade, rear V‑shaped notch with adjustable rear sight leaf