Tan Glock 45 - If you want the short Glock 45 review, I can sum it up in one sentence; “Shoot like a Glock.
I wore Glocks professionally for fifteen years in uniform and off duty. I have no idea how many times that equals. I have photographed them in instructor and operator level classes. I shot them in competition. I've shot nearly every flavor of .45 and 9mm and quite a few .40 S&W versions. When I say the Glock 45 shoots like a Glock, I mean it's extremely reliable and consistent.
Tan Glock 45
The Glock 45 is essentially a slightly upgraded Glock 19x. I say it's "updated" because the feature set on the G19x caused issues which the 45 fixes. The first problem is that it was only available in the "Coyote" color. While it's quite an attractive finish, I prefer black guns for LE uniform work and just about anything other than crawling through dirt. A firearm should blend in with the officer's uniform and few departments are interested in having a tan weapon that stands out from black gear.
Glock 45 (full Marking)
The second issue was the goofy lip on the front of the magazine though. I understand that if you have very large hands, the lip can protect you from being pinched by the magazine. However, this is a fairly rare case with the Glock 17 length grip. What the lip achieved was to prevent one of the new Gen 5 magazines from fitting into the gun due to the redesigned floor plate. The new magazines are backwards compatible with previous generation pistols, with the exception of the G19x.
The Glock 45 inherited the G19 length slide and G17 length grip layout from the G19x and brushed it in a proper black finish. The Glock 45 also ditched the lab on the magazine well and carried over the flared magwell from other Generation 5 pistols. Internals are identical to the Glock 19x.
This list of changes piqued my interest, but didn't really make me buy the Glock 45. What finally won me over were the forward cocking locks. It's a very simple thing, but it's a feature that I find very useful.
I do a significant amount of dry fire training. The forward armature teeth make cocking the gun a more efficient maneuver. The forward teeth make press controls easier and less likely to eject a ball. No matter where you stand on the frequency of press checks, it's a fact of life when you carry a gun for a living. Finally, in the competitive arena, sometimes you have to take a weapon with an empty chamber and load it on the clock. Cycling on the slide out front allows for more efficient movement and can save time on the fire rope. I was happy to see that this feature now appears to be an upgrade from the rest of the fifth-gen Glocks.
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My interest skyrocketed to get my hands on the Glock 45. When our local store called to say they had one in stock, I rushed over to have a look. When I wrapped my hand around it, it felt exactly like my Glock 17 Gen 5. This sensation was confirmed when I pulled the trigger. The front arm lock was perfect and worked exactly as I expected.
The final check was that when I stowed the Glock 45 instead of the Glock 19 I was wearing, it fit perfectly. The G45 settled into my appendix holster and now gives me a full size grip and 17 round magazines without sacrificing comfort. The T.Rex Arms Sidecar case pulled the handle quite well. There was little chance of an impression and the comfort in the seated position was exactly the same as with my Glock 19. I was sold.
Performing a live fire check is good practice on any weapon that will be used for defensive purposes. However, doing a reliability check on a 9mm Glock is pretty much a waste of ammo. However, when I purchased the Glock 45 I also added a case of 1000 Blazer 115gr FMJ 9mm bullets.
I recruited two friends and a stack of various Gen 4 and Gen 5 factory magazines, as well as an assortment of Magpul GL-9 magazines. Between the three of us, we shot back-to-back exercises with the G45 to the point where it was smoking. It soon became apparent that gloves were needed. Due to the polymer frame, we can still shoot the gun with our bare hands, but the handling of the slide has become less comfortable.
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Without a drop of lubrication, the Glock 45 ran like a champ. Through numerous "Bill Drills" and magazine changes, he carried on. The only "malfunction" we encountered was a lock failure in an empty magazine. This was fine in the test cycle and was likely due to the shooter depressing the slide stop with his gloved hand.
Towards the end of the ammo crate, I performed several "soft wrist" exercises. The G45 has always cycled with just the middle finger and thumb. Malfunction can be caused by grabbing the frame at the bottom near the magazine well, but this is not uncommon with guns used for reinforcement.
I don't generally do accuracy tests on Glock pistols. Every Glock I've taken has been capable of one-hole groups at defensive engagement ranges. When we stretch them 100 yards, hitting a torso is no problem. The Glock 45 is fitted with Glock's "Marksman" barrel. This new barrel uses a hybrid of Glock's polygonal rifling and standard rifling.
A thousand times isn't a tough test for a proper combat pistol, but it does give us a quick indicator that the Glock 45 will serve most shooters for life. Although we used full metal-jacketed practice ammo for this test in an effort to save money, it's wise to run through at least a box of your favorite defensive ammo before you load up and go. We found the Federal Hydra-shok and the Federal HSP in the 147gr. or the 124 gr. variety works well in Glock 9mm pistols.
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The Glock 45 performed exactly as expected. It is reliable and a good value in the defensive weapons market. The question is really whether this weapon lives up to the expectations of the future buyer.
Competitive shooters will be best served by the G34 Gen 5. Armament locks (on the M.O.S. version) and flare will be useful and kept in the Production Division. The G34's extended field of view is invaluable where optics are not permitted.
The average armed citizen will likely find the G19 Gen 5 more suitable for everyday carry. The shorter handle is still long enough for a full fire grip on most adults. The short slide allows for a wider range of concealment options and more comfortable seating. The Glock 19 Gen 5 M.O.S. it also offers forward cocking locks and the ability to add optics. This is becoming much more common on firearms.
The Glock 45 seems like an option aimed squarely at law enforcement. The longer grip fits a wider variety of grips than the Glock 19. Slide length is unimportant when considering service pistols, but is important for detectives or outfitters. Finally, the Glock 45 is a gun that can pop out of the duty holster and be just as comfortable in a rest rig.
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My Glock 45 will fit into my regular lineup and training rotation. It's unlikely to replace my Glock 19 as my everyday pistol, but I'd have no problem using one in service if my service adopted it.
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