The Glock 45 is a full-size duty ready pistol used by law enforcement around the country. It also has become a popular choice for home and self-defense. This Gen5 variant offers some special features but mostly all the things that make a Glock a Glock: interchangeable backstraps, ambidextrous controls, improved locking system, nDLC finish and more.
Accuracy
A Glock 45 combines the compact slide and frame of a Gen 5 9x19mm pistol with a full-sized grip to create a service pistol that’s easily concealed. It’s also equipped with the Glock Marksman Barrel and ambidextrous slide stop lever, among other features.
For those interested in upgrading their Glock to improve accuracy, there are several options available. One popular upgrade is a Timney Alpha trigger. The trigger shoe is thinner than the OEM trigger, giving it a cleaner break and less pre-travel. It also reduces the force required to reset the striker after firing, which is important for USPSA or IPSA competition shooters.
Another option is to replace the factory front cocking serrations on the Glock 45’s slide with a set of rear-cocking serrations designed to eliminate slide bite. While these modifications increase accuracy, they do add some weight. To get the most from your Glock, invest in quality training ammunition and learn how to take it apart for cleaning.
Reliability
Glock 45 takes the popular crossover design of a G19 slide on a G17 frame and adds a few key upgrades to make it a better law enforcement gun. This includes front cocking serrations and the ion-bonded nDLC finish.
The grip on the Glock 45 is longer than the G17’s, which might make it a bit more comfortable for some users. It’s a good choice for those who want to carry their Glock as a duty pistol or in home defense situations, especially since it fits most 19 holsters.
The Glock 45 also includes the popular Gen 5 upgrades, including the Glock Marksman barrel, ambidextrous slide stop lever, reversible magazine catch and Modular Backstrap System. It also has a loaded chamber indicator, which lets the operator see and feel that a cartridge is in place. This is a handy feature that can save time and stress in stressful situations. It’s also helpful in training and drills.
Versatility
Glock 45 offers versatility for users looking for a jack-of-all-trades pistol with a high capacity, modularity, and concealability. This pistol handles recoil effectively and is able to deliver a clean sight picture for accurate shooting.
The Gen5 iteration of the Glock 45 features several improvements that improve handling and performance. These include a harder, smoother trigger, ambidextrous magazine release and slide stop levers, front serrations on the slide, and a modified beavertail for improved grip. Additionally, the gun is now subdued black and comes with Glock’s ion-bonded nDLC coating.
If you’re interested in the Glock 45, consider renting it from Eagle Gun Range and taking it to the range for some practice. This will help you determine if the gun is a good fit for your needs and will help you feel confident in using it for self-defense or law enforcement duties. This will also allow you to test out its durability and reliability in a real-world scenario.
Wrapping It Up
Glock pistols are popular enough that they tend to hold their value fairly well. Unlike other firearms, Glocks do not depreciate quickly or drastically. This helps them to retain their resale value even after several years of use.
The most recent version of the Glock 45 is Gen 5. It has all the same features as other Gen 5 Glocks, including a 4.02 inch barrel with a polygonal bore designed for improved accuracy. It also has front slide serrations that are designed to facilitate a press check, which allows the operator to see whether or not there is a round in the chamber.
Compared to a Glock 17, this pistol has a slightly longer grip that makes it more comfortable for users with larger hands. It can accept Glock 17 magazines and is easy to upgrade with optics-ready sights, extended mag releases and flared mag wells. It is also a good choice for adding a suppressor.
