Glock 45 is a compact crossover pistol featuring a compact slide mated to a full-sized frame. It uses the Gen5 technology, including the ambidextrous slide release and forward cocking serrations. It also features a loaded chamber indicator and interchangeable backstraps for different hand sizes. It has a Glock Marksman barrel with polygonal rifling for enhanced accuracy.
Features
Glock 45 is a full-sized, reliable handgun that has become popular with law enforcement. It has a shorter barrel than the Glock 17 but still offers a similar grip and capacity. Its short barrel also allows the gun to clear a duty holster more quickly.
The Glock 45 is the civilian result of a military-inspired gun that was originally developed for the US Army’s Modular Handgun System trials. The gun was eventually rejected, but the company released it anyway with a few tweaks.
These changes include front serrations, a flared magazine well, and a subdued black finish instead of FDE. The pistol also has interchangeable backstraps, a removable slide stop lever, ambidextrous controls, and an improved Browning safe action.
Performance
The Glock 45 combines the features of both the G19 and the G17 in a full-sized duty pistol. It features the new ion-bonded nDLC black finish which is more durable than previous generations of Glocks. It also has the ambidextrous slide stop lever and the Modular Backstrap System which allows for personal adjustment of the grip.
The front strap no longer has the finger grooves like the Gen 5 models, but it does have the same flat tactile surfaces for any finger size. It also has a flared magazine well and the simple grip checkering that was popular on Gen 4 pistols.
This is a great option for law enforcement officers who are looking for a duty gun that will clear their sidearm holsters faster than the larger Glock 17. It also has a shorter barrel than a Glock 17, but this doesn’t give up much when it comes to sight radius or velocity.
Accuracy
The Glock 45 takes the frame of the duty-size Glock 17 and the compact slide of the Glock 19, making it a “compact crossover”. This pistol is primarily designed for law enforcement, with a barrel length that complies with officer-involved shooting statistics.
Like other Gen 5 Glocks, the Glock 45 features a Glock Marksman Barrel, ambidextrous safety and magazine release, front slide serrations, a loaded chamber indicator and a magwell with an extended cutout that makes for easy magazine removal in case of malfunction. It also has swappable backstraps and simple grip checkering.
However, the pistol’s larger grip may make it less suitable for concealment compared to the G19. Small-handed officers may prefer the G19’s shorter grip. This is a slight disadvantage, but not enough to dissuade some LE users from purchasing it.
Accessories
Glocks are popular with both law enforcement and military, as well as civilians, because they are simple, reliable, and accurate pistols. As one of the most popular firearms in history, you can find a wide variety of accessories for the Glock 45, including lights and lasers.
The Glock 45 is a compact crossover pistol that combines a Glock 19 slide with a full-size frame. It features the superior Glock hard-surface finish nDLC in non-reflective black, front serrations for operator control and a flared magazine well for faster reloads.
It also includes the Gen 5 improvements including a smoother trigger pull, enhanced grip texture, reversible magazine catch, ambidextrous slide stop lever and Modular Backstrap System for individual adjustability. It also has forward cocking serrations. It uses standard Glock 17 mags, and it can accommodate a red-dot optic.
Conclusions
Glock has dominated the striker fire pistol market for years and continues to grow in popularity. As new variations are released each year, fans line up at their local gun stores to buy them. The Glock 45 is a crossover between the duty-size Glock 19 and the compact Glock 17. It combines many of the upgrades common to Gen 5 models with a shorter grip for a more convenient package that appeals to law enforcement.
The G45 performed well and reliably through hundreds of rounds with little to no issues. However, the plastic rear sight outline looks like it was drawn with a white crayon and doesn’t match the finely-executed sights on other guns. This could be a deal-breaker for some shooters. Other than that, the Glock 45 is a solid choice for a full-sized 9mm concealed carry handgun.
