Glock G45

Published on November 5, 2018
Duration: 12:09

This expert-level review of the Glock 45, presented by SmallArmsSolutions, details its lineage from the Glock 19X and the XM17 program. It covers the G45's design philosophy, enhanced features like the nDLC finish and Ameriglo sights, and provides crucial range testing data. The assessment includes reliability testing over nearly 1000 rounds with various ammunition types and accuracy evaluations, concluding with its suitability for law enforcement and concealed carry.

Quick Summary

The Glock 45 is a 9mm pistol developed from the Glock 19X, designed for commercial and law enforcement use. It features a black nDLC finish, Ameriglo sights, permanent front slide serrations, and importantly, compatibility with all Glock 17 magazines. Extensive testing showed 100% reliability over nearly 1000 rounds.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Glock 45 Introduction & 19X Origin
  2. 01:06XM17 Modularity Clarification
  3. 02:30Glock 19X Features & Magazine Issues
  4. 03:57Glock 45 Development & Design
  5. 04:16Glock 45 Features & Enhancements
  6. 05:22Glock 45 Finish & Magazine Options
  7. 06:10Glock 45 Trigger & Ergonomics
  8. 07:12Glock 45 Specifications & MSRP
  9. 08:04Glock 45 Range Testing & Reliability
  10. 09:16Glock 45 Conclusion & LE Appeal

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Glock 45 and how does it relate to the Glock 19X?

The Glock 45, introduced in 2018, is a commercial and law enforcement variant derived from the Glock 19X, which was Glock's submission for the US military's XM17 program. The G45 incorporates many of the 19X's military-tested features into a black finish, addressing market demand.

What are the key features and improvements of the Glock 45 over the Glock 19X?

The Glock 45 features a black nDLC finish, Ameriglo sights with tritium, permanent front slide serrations, and a beveled magazine well. Crucially, it removes the magazine lip found on the 19X, allowing compatibility with all Glock 17 magazines since 1985.

How reliable is the Glock 45 based on testing?

During extensive range testing, the Glock 45 demonstrated 100% reliability, firing nearly 1000 rounds of various ammunition types without a single malfunction. This high level of reliability is a key selling point for the pistol.

What are the specifications and price of the Glock 45?

The Glock 45 has an overall length of 7.44 inches, a barrel length of 4.02 inches, and weighs 24.98 oz with an empty magazine. It has a trigger pull of 5.8 lbs. The MSRP is $699 with standard Ameriglo sights.

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