GLOCK 45 in 9 mm Luger − die Crossover-Pistole zwischen GLOCK 17 und GLOCK 19 im Praxis-Test und Video GLOCKs jüngstes Modell hört zwar auf die Nummer 45, kommt aber im Kaliber 9 x 19 mm. P2:Well then, what caliber is it?! I used to dislike Glocks until I won a G45 in a contest and it finally clicked. Once I added the medium beavertail grip it was perfect, though it puts the height over bore at about M&P height. Christmas is integral to their plots and neither scenario would have occurred if McClain were not travelling for Christmas. Wow, I never thought of it that way. I also don’t like the angle or the feeling of holding a block of wood. If you are looking for a simple firearm that offers simple pointing and shooting functionality, a Glock 45 would be ideal. Designers fused the best elements of the previous Glock models to create the Glock 45. GLOCK 45 - Compact Crossover in black The compact crossover pistol G45 in 9x19mm combines a compact slide with a full size frame and has all the benefits of a Gen5 model. 3 00:20. It’s as if the proponents of this configuration are just going to, at a moment’s notice, have to make a precision shot at 100 yards with a cartoonishly long pistol like Jack Nicholson’s Joker gun. I’d like to request some input from fellow PFGOA members on the 45 gap. My G45 shoots very well. It is not the correct way to shoot. 1.75” Don’t even know the cut-out is even there anymore. Reliability * * * * * We are living in uncertain times where things happen unexpectedly. I like slim guns even though I’m not. Don’t think I need another one, yet. Despite that, professionals from different parts of the globe rely on various Glock models for protection, and it is for a good reason. About Share. The G45 and GLOCK 19X are extremely well designed guns and are in high demand as a result. Glock was originally designed as a dependable, economical military service pistol that was to be carried in a secure duty holster. He is a big guy and it pretty much … If I would have known this was so easy to do, i’d by a Glock fan boy today. Now I am not a major Glock fan, others are and to each their own. I suppose it’s okay, but really, what niche does it fill? Any 9mm magazine should work in your AR if it is long for the magazine catch to engage the cut. But they are coming. The 10mm Auto Glock 29 was designed for those interested in home defense, regular gun enthusiasts and hunters. The likelihood of this 19 lasting the rest of my life is pretty good. Overall * * * * * It’s got 15 rounds which is more than a BHP and the same as an M-9 or the original FS-92. This pistol is perfect right out of the box. When the G45 was announced, it was met with vast amounts of disappointment. The M&P 9c 2.0 is awesome also if you don’t mind the grip texture. I had no issues at all and was easily able to shoot my steel plate out to 50 yards. Everyone tolerates it, but does anyone actually like it? The practice of long slide/short frame is at best a hilariously foolish attempt to extend a compact pistol’s range by increasing sight radius. share. Hornady 124gr +P Critical Duty————————1230fps, 2” Most of them selected this newcomer. Is It the Best 9mm Pistol of 2018?? Put the bunny back in the box. mallrats tried. Yeah. At least until they came out with the 43 to fill the role of a true compact. I might get one of these, since I can get a lovely discount and sell it if I don’t like it. Which one is it? I added the Pearce Grips Enhanced baseplate for GLOCK Gen 5 M19,17 and 34, and never looked back. How is the cartridge? … so Glock’s finally making a competitor to my 15-year-old Springfield XD? 4 3 34. comments. Buffalo Bore 147gr Outdoorsman——————–1100fps, 3” Share your review in the comment section. Glocks are like bourbon; I keep buying different ones trying to convince myself I like them, but I always just end up disappointed. Quite a lot of long-time users wanted to see what the hype was all about and put this handgun to the test. If you draw a Glock in dry fire practice 100-200 times a night, in a few days the gun will point and present exactly where you want it to. Glock has a new take on that cartridge, melding a relatively modern design with the 115-year-old round. I’m building an AR 9mm and I have an adapter which can use either Glock or S&W magazines. The Glock 45 combines a standard slide size that features front serrations with a Gen 5 frame style. 0 0. My friggen word…. Officers and detectives need quick and efficient firearms. The G45 is an excellent choice in a full-frame gun handgun and is likely the best single handgun GLOCK has ever produced. even a glock review is better spent commenting on the po7 and po9. P1:It’s a 9mm Great home defense weapon. When it came to reliability, the GLOCK 45 just ran and ran. As much as I do not like Glocks anyone could make this gun owner happy if they would give him one. I own a gen 3 G22. 0%. The results I got for the G45 with the match grade GLOCK Marksman Barrel were interesting, as I have quite a bit of trigger time on many of these loads this year in several 9mm pistols. It’s embarrasing telling people you want a glock 40 and they look at you like you’re a gangbanger with a grille and a face tattoo…. The end buyer of this gun is one who’s concerned with comfort, accuracy, and capacity. This Glock 45 sounds like their version of Colt’s Commander. I can’t hide that big grip easily. Or maybe a G19 slide on a G26 frame. Why is the G19 considered a compact? I mean come on now, if you can not tell that die hard is a Christmas movie then how could you ever tell the difference between a good glock and a bad glock. You will face no trouble funneling the magazine and changing it will become simple too. You make no sense, as usual. Get your concealed carry certificate in under 30 minutes. I would choose this over a standard G19 any day of the week. If I ever have to go to war within the confines of my neighborhood, my 17C Gen 3 will get stuffed in my belt. Law Enforcement has been eyeballing the Glock 19x since it was released in early 2018. Full-size grip with a 4″ barrel… yep. Helluva gun. Handelsregister Veränderungen vom 25.01.2021 Robert Bosch Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung, Stuttgart, Robert-Bosch-Platz 1, 70839 Gerlingen. I’m a happy camper. Up close, the G45 handles well when shooting rapidly with its long, groove-less grip. @JD how’s this, I’ll carry what I’m comfortable with and exceedingly good with, you carry what you’re comfortable with and exceedingly good with and call it a day. Contrary to most pistols, this one is not front-heavy, which is a big plus in virtually every user’s book. I had no doubt that the Hi-Power would be extremely accurate . While it still resembles the frame of a Glock 17 (full size,) the Glock 45 also provides a hybrid of Gen 5 and Gen 4 details. There is ample room on the grip for even the largest hands, but the gun is overall fairly compact. I am contemplating purchasing a Glock 37 in 45 Gap. Plain old black sights, but oh so much sweater than any Glock. After some time, Glock released the Glock 45. Not the patent number. The short sight radius on this gun is impeccable. That said, I will never doubt their reliability, but all these new models are just them trying to stay recent and it’s not working. If you are looking for a simple firearm that offers simple pointing and shooting functionality, a Glock 45 would be ideal. I think I’ll go with that. Even a Hi-Point, because I would sell it for another gun. Perhaps he owns guns for more than just LARPing? I can conceal a Glock 19 pretty easily most of the year, but in summer it is more difficult with t-shits as my only cover garment. I like the barrel and slide length since I use a WML exclusively and I like the “standoff ability” aspect. What is perhaps remarkable about the shooting experience is that the G45’s trigger is the best of the Gen 5 triggers I’ve ever pressed. The reason why they released their crossover designs the way they did is because the broad public wouldn’t buy a goofy, stunted-looking pistol that’s hard to control and has limited standard capacity. Capacity: 17+1 rounds Its high accuracy will astound you, especially if you do not use your gun frequently. The Glock 45 does not have a U-shaped notch on its front strap, close to its magazine well. GLOCK has always taken the path of making sure the is farm working before painting the barn, even if that barn doesn’t get painted for some time. Street Price: About $550 new. But I also can’t comfortably carry a 17 slide in my waistband. The hump… People deal with it but nobody likes it. There a number of people in today’s world that are impossible to make happy. The G45’s forward slide serrations (Josh Wayner for TTAG) … The G17 was named after Gaston’s 17th patent, but the rest were named seqeuentially based on development order, not release order. The Glock 45 9mm may be the best service pistol Glock has yet offered. Virtually all of them were successfully able to hit the head and torso without many complications. If I’d known Glock was going to come out with the Gen 5 stuff a year or so later, I never would have gotten a Gen 4 G19. So all the agruments over conceal carry are irrelevant. Unfortunately, at 2.2 lbs, it’s a weightier, full-sized pistol when loaded – leading to a clunky and uncomfortable fit on the hip. Is the 19x worth it? The VP9 forms to my hand, but that 2×4 woodblock feel of the Glock that so many people laugh at makes it “point” really well, if that makes any sense. Shooting accuracy tests are vital to determine how good a gun works. The model combines Glock 17s smooth grip and Glock 19s barrel length, making it an excellent choice for every user. The full-size Glock chambered in 45 ACP is a surprisingly soft shooting gun, but the benefits are lost on the 30. Groups were fired from the bench at 25 yards and are the average of three, five-shot groups. However, it does have a decent magwell flare, which is absent in the Glock 19 X. It is worth noting that the Glock 26 is legal only by one point on this system. 45 Auto, also known as 45 ACP is a beefy cartridge developed in 1905 by John Moses Browning. Works fine. Police agencies very quickly realized this meet their needs also. I prefer the Magpul 21rd mags for my carbines – they give you good capacity and don’t look as ridiculous as the 33rd ones if I use them in my G26 too. Most testers utilized full-metal jacketed ammunition during this test, as it is less costly than other options. @ bearacuda learn to grip the gun correctly, then you won’t need to worry about your hands bleeding from slide bite. A Closer Look at the New and Improved Marksman Barrel, What Makes the Glock 45 Stand Out from Glock 19X, The Virginia Citizens Defense League: The Top 3 Things to Know, 6 Steps to Draw A Gun – A Beginners Guide, 4 Things You Must Know About Using a Gun Cleaning Kit. That being said, choosing a sub-compact frame usually means compromising on the grip. Shorter Glock mags, e.g., 26, will not work in a full size frame as they are obviously too short. I’ll let you know how the build comes out lol. That makes a great deal of sense when the direction of handguns and end users are taken into account, but that still wasn’t enough for some I spoke to. He isn’t a Glock guy. Got one. 0% "Glock in the G37" by ssitnes. While it is not a tough test for most combat pistols, it helps you determine the gun’s longevity. Let’s look at the All new Gen 5 Glock 19 MOS Pistol and also compare it to the MOS … Richard Morgan. I got it to check a box and because I respect it for what it is. P1:9mm. Good review and thank you. Glock 37 Gen 3. At The Range. The G22/23 were on stores first since they were basically rebarrels of the 17/19, but the large frame G20/21 were in development first. This is the best development I have seen from Glock since the advent of the Generation 3, and I can’t wait to get one of my own. Reset is about the same. I was up until S&W released their m2.0 lineup. So, whether you’re a seasoned shooter or a first-timer, buy this gun without any reservations. Have a P365 MS for CCW however. However, considering other outstanding features, it would be best not to obsess over the absence of finger-grooves. This shared heritage brings several features to the Glock 26’s versatility as a concealed carry handgun. The finish from the Glock nDLC is arguably the most notable enhancement from Gen 5. The G45’s Gen5 trigger, while not a night-and-day difference over prior generations, is an improvement in that it’s noticeably crisper and less mushy than its predecessors. Instead of the 19X, they should have called this the Glock Commander. The Glock 45 is billed as a “Service Pistol.” Do you like the long grip/short slide concept? Single stack models will not share with any other models as far as I know. I’m afraid I’m gonna go broke buying this gun and adding night sights and a light. The reason people look for a longer slide, thus a longer barrel, is for the increase in bullet velocity. Does that mean the Glock 26 should be called a full size weapon?! I tested this gun with a variety of excellent ammo and found that it’s a very solid, accurate performer. The Glock 45s shot is quite flat, which is quite surprising considering that it’s a crossover pistol. You could say that it’s a cross between the Glock 19 and Glock 17. I’m burned out on being a beta tester, lol. I found a 19x at a gun store one day and I got pulled into the peanut butter goodness. The model number is really the patent number. If all goes ok the G-45 will be my new home defense and SHTF gun. From: Aimie. You do have the advantage of you can exchange magazines. @Bearacuda, thanks. Black Hills 125gr Honey Badger Subsonic———987fps, 2.75” NOTE: Larger caliber rounds (.40, .45, 10mm) are more destructive than smaller rounds (9mm, .380. Bearacuda, nah don’t bother. I rarely think to myself, “man! I tested these same loads in a G19 Gen5 and the G45 was slightly faster on all loads despite having essentially the same barrel length. It just works for me. Some people recommend using the highly-acclaimed Federal HST and Federal Hydra-Shok. Glock’s target consumer group for this weapon is once again Military/Police and I expect soon you will see this weapon in the duty holster of the vast majority of uniformed Armed Professionals. 0%. The smaller mags obviously can’t be used in the larger models because of grip length. I love the the guns because I shoot pretty well with them.