Gun Of The Week: Davidson's Gunsite Glock Service Pistol

Published on October 27, 2023
Duration: 3:46

This guide details modifications for the Davidson's Gunsite Glock Service Pistol, focusing on enhancing its service readiness. Key upgrades include a lighter trigger pull via a Glock minus connector, the addition of a Holosun HE509T-X2 red dot sight for improved target acquisition, and an FBI-style magazine release for better ergonomics. The pistol incorporates Glock Gen 5 features like the Marksman barrel, making it a capable duty or self-defense firearm.

Quick Summary

The Davidson's Gunsite Glock Service Pistol is a modified Glock 45, blending a Glock 17 frame with a Glock 19 slide for superior handling and capacity. It incorporates Glock Gen 5 features like the Marksman barrel and is equipped with a Holosun HE509T-X2 red dot sight and a 4.5 lb trigger pull achieved through a Glock minus connector.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Davidson's Gunsite Glock Service Pistol
  2. 00:29Davidson's & Gunsite Academy Collaboration
  3. 00:58Glock 45 Crossover Design Explained
  4. 01:37Glock Gen 5 Features Breakdown
  5. 02:10Custom Enhancements: Optic & Trigger
  6. 03:00Range Performance and Handling

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Davidson's Gunsite Glock Service Pistol unique?

It's a specially outfitted Glock 45, a crossover model, designed with input from Gunsite Academy trainers. It features Glock Gen 5 improvements, a Holosun HE509T-X2 optic, and a 4.5 lb trigger pull via a Glock minus connector.

What are the key design features of this Glock service pistol?

It combines a Glock 17 frame with a Glock 19 slide for optimal handling and capacity. It includes Glock Gen 5 enhancements like the Marksman barrel, a milled slide for optics, and an FBI-style magazine release.

What optic is recommended for the Davidson's Gunsite Glock Service Pistol?

The video highlights the Holosun HE509T-X2, an enclosed emitter red dot sight, which is mounted on the milled slide for enhanced durability and target acquisition.

What is the significance of the 'API' serial number prefix?

The 'API' serial number prefix on the Davidson's Gunsite Glock Service Pistol is a deliberate nod to the American Pistol Institute, a name historically associated with Gunsite Academy and its founder, Colonel Jeff Cooper.

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