As far as Sig is concerned, I think they make fine weapons, some of the best in the world in fact. I’e noticed something when it comes to the new GLOCK models. because their owners powder their cheeks with blush. Glock has taken the advancements of the Gen 5 series and joined them with the innovation of the G19X, creating the G45. The MOS models are Gen 5, with optic platform cutouts already milled into the slide. The G40 is a 10mm, but I'm nitpicking, too! The likelihood of this 19 lasting the rest of my life is pretty good. Put the bunny back in the box. Glocks are like bourbon; I keep buying different ones trying to convince myself I like them, but I always just end up disappointed. I’ve been carrying concealed for over 25 yrs. Helluva gun. Backout? It's kind of scary knowing you can purchase guns anywhere... never knew how easy it is to buy a gun online.. Share Tweet Pin Email ... it was a hard choice between the g19 and g45 but In the end,it was well worth it...glock found the sweet spot in the pistol market with the g45..very nice gun... 1 year ago Reply. The expectation was that it somehow would be, but seeing as how GLOCK has never released a gun with the model number corresponding to the chambering, I’m not sure how that could be that confusing. The glock 40. The GLOCK 45’s best quality, perhaps, is that it wasn’t inherently designed for the concealed carry market. Glock’s target consumer group for this weapon is once again Military/Police and I expect soon you will see this weapon in the duty holster of the vast majority of uniformed Armed Professionals. I think I’ll go with that. flared magwells, are outstanding editions to anyone who carries, be it out of a sense of self-defense, or professionally in the defense of others. However, they are terribly functional, and that is an aesthetic in and of itself. As for the hump, I think it varies person to person. [Review] Glock 19 Gen 5: 3500 Round Report. I fall into the other category. Soon, we expect a Glock 99z, (PS, they are named in order of release) basically a bigger SIG P365 with better marketing (after all what does Glock do best?) Bottom line - they’re reliable, shoot smoothly, and if they aren’t the prettiest gun, which is an opinion, then whatever. Using blue Loctite likely helps with this. I mean you no ill will in spite of your acrimony. (Photo by Alfredo Rico) The Glock 45 incorporates the G17’s full-length grip, making it an 18-round pistol with the chamber loaded and takes the G19-length barrel, making it a hair faster out of the holster. Maybe I should just dry fire it 200-300 times and let it scar up and claim it as a “training accident” when people ask about it. Aesthetics * * * The GLOCK 45’s best quality, perhaps, is that it wasn’t inherently designed for the concealed carry market. The G45 does not have the finger groove design front strap of the Generation Four Glock. I find the MOS system allows me quicker sight picture and recovery after recoil. I had a G17 that was stolen and I had a G19 that I loaned to my girlfriend. There is not a cut in the right side of 3rd gen mags for them to work in a left handed set-up. I stopped at Gen 3 and could’ve happily stopped at Gen 2…. I used to dislike Glocks until I won a G45 in a contest and it finally clicked. It’s not a .45 caliber. I've switched out optics and changed mounting plates and had no problems. I also shoot quite a bit so my gun is no safe queen. Why is the G19 considered a compact? The G17 Gen 5 MOS FS has a slide of 7.32 inches… roughly half an inch longer so we’re not talking enormous differences. They are still essentially the same, the G19 being the compact version, and the G17 being the full-size, though they benefit from the Gen 5 enhancements and something new – forward slide serrations! My G45 shoots very well. At least until they came out with the 43 to fill the role of a true compact. It has a tiny bit of pre-travel and a real break. While I have not seen MSRP on these models yet, I feel like Glock does a great job with creating value. Glock 21 SF). If I’d known Glock was going to come out with the Gen 5 stuff a year or so later, I never would have gotten a Gen 4 G19. Will I ever buy a G45? Top Three Glock Triggers [Review + Buyer’s Guide 2020] The Glock Safe Action Pistol is the most popular Pistol in the United States. See… why do you gotta tell me stuff like that!?! I have had some high-end pistols that were finicky with ammo, the Glock shoots everything I’ve thrown at it. Frame Sizes. I have my favorite instruments in surgery and another surgeon has another set; neither of us is right although we accomplish the same. Considered to be “the ultimate service pistol” offered by Glock, the G45 enjoys the advancements and benefits of both the Crossover G19X and the Gen 5 pistols. First thing I thought of when I saw this review is…. @JD how’s this, I’ll carry what I’m comfortable with and exceedingly good with, you carry what you’re comfortable with and exceedingly good with and call it a day. The model number is really the patent number. No I don’t write or talk like this in normal everyday interactions, I made an exception for this one. Following the release of the 19X, the Glock 45 is the second Glock handgun in the "Crossover" style. As I mentioned above, I have had other guns just fit my hand better out of the box. shot one last weekend. Which one is it? Upon closer inspection, the G45 has some very different features from the standard Glock pistol. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Black Hills 115gr FMJ———————————1217fps, 2” I ran a few different brands of ammo through them and found them to be wholly reliable. Their failure to win this bid led to them having a surplus of these weapons, so they sold them to the public. I like the barrel and slide length since I use a WML exclusively and I like the “standoff ability” aspect. Copyright © 2021 Pew Pew Media, Inc. All rights reserved. For cheap plinking, American Eagle is always a solid pick. Along with a few others as well. Overall * * * * * Whoever thought a short grip and a long slide was the answer I’m glad you don’t make decisions for Glock. Gen 5 essentially meant the guns all shared some common traits. The Glock G45 is a crossover model with a full size G17 frame and a compact G19 slide. What do you think about the new G45? Shorter Glock mags, e.g., 26, will not work in a full size frame as they are obviously too short. If I never have to use it, so much the better. I never thought I would find a GLOCK brand GLOCK that shoots as well as the G19X, but this one does. The problem with many of the Gen5 guns is that they have a lack of good accessories, but that will all change in the days to come. … so Glock’s finally making a competitor to my 15-year-old Springfield XD? The Gen 5 in general? Hornady Critical Defense 115gr FTX——————1211fps, 3”. Don’t think I need another one, yet. Single stack models will not share with any other models as far as I know. Sorry you concealed carry people but not everyone is worried about hiding the beast, this baby screams I am open for business…. Meet the new Glock, same as the old Glock. If I would have known this was so easy to do, i’d by a Glock fan boy today. The GLOCK 45 is in fact chambered in 9x19mm and GLOCK calls it a compact crossover, with a compact G19-size slide on a full-size Gen5 G17 frame. Running a live-fire verification is a good practice on any handgun that will be used in a defensive capacity. The end buyer of this gun is one who’s concerned with comfort, accuracy, and capacity. The Gen 5 G17 and G19 MOS were just added to the line. dead snow is traditional. It is at that point that IDs are checked, a background is run, and the customer is screened for eligibility. You’ll always suck…. This wasn’t an exhaustive test, but an introduction. We've covered these pistols in both our best 9mm pistol and best 9mm pocket pistol guides. I think he gave a “plethora” of valuable info for prospective buyer. If you’re unaware, some shooters enjoy forward slide serrations because they allow the user to press check and even reload with their support hand not dropping the rear of the slide. They are the G45 and Gen 5 versions of the G19 MOS, and G17 MOS. Brownells offers a 17 length slide for the 19 frame. I was able to engage my target at various distances and reload using the flared magwell in conjunction with the forward serrations. In the fall of 2018, Glock announced a new model to follow on heels of the wildly successful Glock 19X called the Glock 45. The barrel length is 4.02 inches, the same as the G19, but the frame is full size and the slide has serrations on the front end. I didn't care for the DA/SA, but the fit to my hand was amazing, the trigger was butter, and the accuracy was beyond par. Tell us in the comments! Glock 9mm Single Stack Pistols - G43, G43X, G48. And finally, who does the best milled slide and retreating the metal to look OEM? Very close the popular G19 in length and height, the G48 stands apart by being almost .25 inch thinner. JD I grip it the same as I do my other firearms and it’s the only one that bites me. This design was initially brought about to meet military requirements and evolving law enforcement specifications. © COPYRIGHT 2020, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. The G45 takes the idea of the G19X crossover, combines it with the upgrades common to the Gen 5 series, and then enhances it with forward slide serrations. He isn’t a Glock guy. A very limited number of folks were able to try out these new heaters from Glock before they hit the shelves. Review: Glock Model 45 9mm. A pistol that is over 7″ long is not a compact pistol. Black Hills 100gr +P Honey Badger——————1375fps, 1.5” I’ll be waiting to see what the verdict is on the USA made P10Cs but I am interested. @JD, grip angle is very relevant. That’s impressive. My Glock 35 Gen 3 is has fewer than a hand of fingers failure to eject and NEVER had a light primer strike and shoots MUCH BETTER than I can hold . My gloves are 2X, and this means if I don’t use at least the “M” size backstrap add-on piece with the extended beavertail (since Gen 4) I will be experiencing some slide bite. a combination of the G19 slide with the frame of the G17. The results for these rounds were a smidge faster than I’ve seen in the past, but I think it is a matter of the individual gun here. As much as I do not like Glocks anyone could make this gun owner happy if they would give him one. 80% Arms GST-9 Full Kit! Weight: 25oz with empty magazine This Florida Public Official Shows What Responsible Gun Ownership Looks Like, Trump’s Extra-Legislative Order to Ban Bump Fire Stocks is Illegal, Class 3 Machining and My Suppressed Ruger-57 [VIDEO]. The G45 has the Marksman barrel and ambidextrous slide lock of the Generation 5 pistol. what this country needs is a good easter movie. with polymer magazines (Glock does not understand that the polymer makes the magazines take up more space meaning less space for bang sticks), that still would fit no more than 9+1, horrible sights that would cost 20% of the purchase price to upgrade, an abominable trigger that would cost close to 50% of purchase price to up grade, and which will still have failures to eject, light striker issues, etc, , since Glocks are perfect and their users are shamed into believing any failures are their own fault. In addition, the Gen 5’s were given the Glock Marksmen Barrel, promising improved accuracy. (I bought some Pachmayr grips and that solved that problem.). Are folks in California allowed to buy it? Carrying is made easy since it’s Glock and there are about 5 zillion holsters for it. I point shoot my Shields quickly and accurately. A stock gun and fresh out of the box with no mods and in Government configuration, but holy cow what a sweet trigger (not quite the trigger on the one pimped up by my grandfather). We will run a complete review on the Glock 45 in an upcoming issue of Combat Handguns Magazine. Glock's version of a P320 Carry size pistol. Glock just released three new models to flesh out the 9mm line! Yup, anyone who disagrees never watched it or did not pay attention. Any gun you give me I would be happy. Hornady 124gr +P Critical Duty————————1230fps, 2” LIMITED TO ONE PER PERSON** MAX AUDIENCE SIZE 20 ***ONLY ONE PER PERSON *** ***LICENSED FFL*** We will take an exclusive look at this product and give you our honest opinions. That’s an Easter movie. Be the first to review “GLOCK 45” Cancel reply. Such vitriol! The Army ultimately selected the Sig P320 with what can only be described as mixed results due to a drop safety concern which Sig ultimately corrected. Lightnin, Will the threads strip? The FBI still selected Glocks to fill their 9mm needs and this chain of events may have inspired Glock to reach out to one of its larger markets, law enforcement. Good review and thank you. An ice cube or a small amount of water; you’re welcome. And for those who are left-handed, the Glock can be converted to suit you! This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google If you read the surrounding paragraphs, you’d see I referenced the MHS contract and the G19X as Glock’s entry. I haven't had any experiences like this but I can respect yours. You’d have a better chance of convincing me that Die Hard is a Christmas movie than getting me to buy into the long slide/short frame idea. Fun project. Taking on the C rossover design of the GLOCK 19X and the superior GLOCK hard-surface finish in non-reflective black, the G45 makes the ultimate service pistol. 1.75” Only gen 3 though, but I understand not mismatching unproven slides. Glock makes it super easy to switch just by figuring out which plate you need, removing the stock plate, and screwing down the right one. Nevertheless, when I purchased the Glock 45, I also threw in a 1000 round case of Blazer 115gr FMJ 9mm. A feature of the 19X that did not appeal to law enforcement was the Coyote Brown finish. When it came to reliability, the GLOCK 45 just ran and ran. G26 magwell with G19/17 slide length would be great. Glock just released three new models to flesh out the 9mm line! SoBe, So if you want to tell me I make no sense as usual try doing some research to hack up your claim before you open your mouth. Sean Curtis is a nationally published writer who covers guns, survival, and law enforcement, his articles have appeared in multiple print and online publications. The trigger guards are still too small, the finger groove under the trigger guard is old fashioned and inadequate, the hump at the bottom of the backstrap is still providing their pistols with ergonomics that don't work for people who are not fan boys. Also if your guest writers are going to rate something using a scale maybe you should start with a 10 scale, even us less fortunate and far less knowledgeable folks know 10 is a perfect score. I liked the G17 but it was a bit large for concealed carry. The G45 MOS is essentially a Gen5 gun with a Gen-5 Glock 19 (G19)-type slide assembly mounted on a Glock 17 (G17)-type frame (or gripframe) assembly, with a mini red dot sight combat optic mounting sytem on the slide, so you can mount the optic of your choice. Even some of the most diehard Glock fans swoon over the CZ P10C. Full size mags in subcompact guns. Ssssshhhhh. I’m no expert, but I could tell that the VP9 has a “better” trigger – but I’m not sure I liked it better…. 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