Taran Butler Glock 45 Review

Published on October 12, 2018
Duration: 2:53

Taran Butler provides an expert review of the Glock 45, a 9mm pistol that blends features from the Glock 19X and Glock 17. He conducts thorough range testing with various ammunition types and highlights key upgrades like front serrations and an ambidextrous slide release. Butler concludes it's an excellent out-of-the-box duty and competition firearm.

Quick Summary

Taran Butler, founder of Taran Tactical, reviews the Glock 45, a 9mm pistol featuring a longer grip accepting Glock 17 magazines, factory front serrations, and an ambidextrous slide release. He found it shot softly with both 124gr and 147gr Fiocchi ammunition, deeming it an excellent duty and competition firearm.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Glock 45
  2. 00:37Range Testing: 124gr Ammo
  3. 01:01Range Testing: 147gr Ammo
  4. 01:29Key Features and Gen 5 Upgrades
  5. 02:11Final Demo and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Glock 45 reviewed by Taran Butler?

Taran Butler highlights the Glock 45's flared magwell, factory front slide serrations, ambidextrous slide release, and reversible magazine catch. He also notes its longer grip accepts standard Glock 17 magazines.

How does the Glock 45 perform with different ammunition weights?

During testing, the Glock 45 showed soft shooting characteristics with both 124-grain and 147-grain Fiocchi ammunition, indicating good recoil management and reliability across different loads.

Is the Glock 45 suitable for competition or duty use?

Yes, Taran Butler concludes that the Glock 45 is a fantastic out-of-the-box duty gun with great ergonomics and reliability, making it an excellent choice for competition use due to its soft shooting characteristics.

What ammunition was used in the Taran Butler Glock 45 review?

Taran Butler used Fiocchi 124 grain truncated cone factory ammunition and Fiocchi 147 grain ammunition during his range tests of the Glock 45.

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