Glock 18 vs Mateba Autorevolver

1986–Present

1995–2005

~250,000 estimated (including all variants)

~5,000 units estimated (hand‑assembled in limited batches)

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

254 mm (10.0 in) with standard barrel

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

152 mm (6.0 in) standard; 203 mm (8.0 in) optional long barrel

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

1.45 kg (3.2 lb) empty

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

6 rounds (standard cylinder)

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

Short‑stroke recoil‑operated slide that moves barrel and cylinder forward to cock hammer and rotate cylinder; semi‑automatic operation with manual trigger pull for each shot

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

Single‑action trigger; hammer cocked by recoil system, providing a light, crisp pull

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

Fixed rear notch and front blade; optional adjustable rear sight available on long‑barrel models