Gunmakers are often quiet when they discontinue a gun model. We’ve all felt the pain of suddenly discovering a firearm we’d love to own that is no longer available. Three major companies in the last 60 days have given consumers a bit of warning that they were discontinuing long-produced models of popular guns, but their disappearance occurs, nonetheless.
Glock
In mid-October 2025, Glock’s list of discontinued models grew significantly. Nearly every Internet pundit claimed it was a kneejerk reaction to legal action mounted in a half-dozen jurisdictions. It turns out the changes were in the works long before paperwork was filed.
“…[T]he company was aware of the issue and examining it two years prior to the first official complaint,” Daniel McElrath explains in this story for American Rifleman. “Moreover, it is well aware that the antis will never be satisfied and that whatever redesign the company came up with would be surmountable. (You can convert a toaster into a space shuttle with enough modifications.)”
The famed manufacturer announced on October 21 that an all new V-Series of pistols would be available sometime in December. True to its word, GEN6s are already available. McElrath’s report includes many of the upgrades.
Walther Arms
In November 2025, Walther Arms announced a pause in production of its legendary PPK, PPK/S and PP legacy pistols. Ian Fleming fans could relax at the news, however, because the company stated the guns were undergoing were being modernized rather than being eliminated.
“This is not the end of the PPK story,” said Tyler Weigel, vice president of sales of Walther Arms. “It’s the beginning of a new chapter. Our goal is to honor the heritage of these iconic firearms by bringing them into the future without compromising what made them classics.”
A limited number of the Walthers were still available at FFLs at the time. The announcement was a refreshing warning to enthusiasts that the window to add one of their gun safe—before they reached “collector” prices—would close soon.
Staccato
Late in 2025, Staccato piled onto the trend by announcing it discontinued production of its Staccato C and CS pistol models on November 21. The firm had remaining inventory of both models is available for purchase. Staccato will continue fully supporting all Staccato C and CS owners through the its warranty programs, as well as ongoing parts and magazine production.
“As we look ahead, we’re incredibly excited about the future of the Staccato 2011 and HD platforms,” said Paul Smith, vice president of product at Staccato. “Refining our lineup allows us to focus our resources on pushing innovation even further, delivering elevated performance, enhanced durability and the best shooting experience possible for our customers through the Staccato 2011 and HD product lines.”
In less than 60 days, three companies have announced discontinuation or the pause of production of certain guns in a polite, businesslike and professional manner. Forewarned is forearmed, as the expression goes, giving enthusiasts one last chance to buy the gun they’ve always wanted but hadn’t yet “pulled the trigger on,” so to speak.
In other cases, though, you might find out that gun you want isn’t available when you finally go to buy it. At that point, all you can do is hope it shows up in an auction or for sale on your local shop’s used rack.
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