Glock 45 1000 Round Review: The Best Glock Ever?

Published on October 21, 2018
Duration: 11:50

This comprehensive 1000-round review of the Glock 45 by Honest Outlaw provides an expert-level assessment of Glock's popular 'crossover' pistol. The analysis highlights its Gen 5 improvements, reliability with various ammunition, and practical comparisons to other Glock models. The reviewer, an experienced firearms expert, offers a balanced perspective on its performance and suitability for different applications.

Quick Summary

The Glock 45 is a 9x19mm 'crossover' pistol combining a Glock 19 slide with a Glock 17 frame, offering 17+1 capacity. It passed a 1000-round reliability test with various ammunition without cleaning, demonstrating consistent accuracy comparable to the Glock 19. Key features include front slide serrations and Gen 5 improvements.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Initial Impressions
  2. 01:03Defining the Glock 45
  3. 01:24Origin and the G19X
  4. 02:08Key Features and Improvements
  5. 03:39Performance and Handling
  6. 06:54Reliability and Accuracy
  7. 08:44Niche Use Cases
  8. 09:38Slide Compatibility

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Glock 45 and how does it differ from other Glock models?

The Glock 45, released in 2018, is often called a 'Gen 6' Glock. It features a Glock 19 slide on a Glock 17 frame, offering a 17+1 round capacity. It incorporates Gen 5 improvements and a 'crossover' configuration, essentially a civilian version of the G19X concept.

How reliable is the Glock 45 after extensive use?

In a 1000-round test conducted by Honest Outlaw, the Glock 45 proved to be perfectly reliable, even when using mostly inexpensive remanufactured ammunition and without cleaning during the test period.

What are the key features and improvements of the Glock 45?

Key features include front slide serrations, standard three-dot night sights, and the improved Gen 5 trigger. It notably lacks the controversial half-moon magazine cutout found on some earlier Gen 5 models.

What is the Glock 45's accuracy like compared to other models?

The accuracy of the Glock 45 is consistent with that of the Glock 19, primarily due to the shared slide and sight radius. This makes it a predictable performer for its size.

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