Glock 47 and Glock 19 = 4 Glocks

Published on October 6, 2025
Duration: 1:16

This video demonstrates how to create multiple Glock pistol configurations by swapping slides and grip frames. By combining a Glock 19 slide with a Glock 47 grip, you create a Glock 45. Conversely, a Glock 47 slide on a Glock 19 grip results in a Glock 49. The presenter highlights the benefits of these 'crossover' models, such as the Glock 45 offering a full-size grip with a compact slide for a balance of shootability and concealability, and the Glock 49 providing a longer slide for recoil management with a shorter grip.

Quick Summary

You can create four distinct Glock configurations by owning just a Glock 19 and a Glock 47. By swapping slides and frames, you can assemble a Glock 45 (Glock 19 slide on Glock 47 grip) and a Glock 49 (Glock 47 slide on Glock 19 grip), in addition to the original two pistols.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Glock 19 & 47 = 4 Glocks
  2. 00:04Glock 47 Dimensions & Dust Cover
  3. 00:13Swapping Glock 19 Slide onto 47 Grip
  4. 00:20Result: Glock 45 Configuration
  5. 00:38Swapping Glock 47 Slide onto 19 Grip
  6. 00:40Result: Glock 49 Configuration
  7. 00:51Glock 49 Benefits: Slide & Grip
  8. 01:07Recap: 4 Glocks from 2

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I create a Glock 45?

To create a Glock 45, you combine the slide from a Glock 19 with the grip frame of a Glock 47. This results in a pistol with a full-size grip and a compact slide, often referred to as a 'crossover' model.

What is a Glock 49 and how is it made?

A Glock 49 is created by taking the full-size slide from a Glock 47 and pairing it with the compact grip frame of a Glock 19. This configuration offers a longer slide for recoil management and a shorter grip for potential concealment benefits.

What are the benefits of Glock crossover pistols like the Glock 45 and 49?

Glock crossover pistols, such as the Glock 45 (full-size grip, compact slide) and Glock 49 (full-size slide, compact grip), offer users the ability to customize their firearm's handling characteristics. The Glock 45 balances shootability with concealability, while the Glock 49 leverages a longer slide for recoil control with a shorter grip.

Can I make multiple Glock configurations from just two pistols?

Yes, by owning a Glock 19 and a Glock 47, you can create four distinct Glock configurations. You have the original Glock 19 and 47, and by swapping slides and frames, you can create the Glock 45 and the Glock 49.

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