11/18/2023 0 Comments Gen 5 glock 45 9mmYou don’t feel that the pistol is front-heavy at all. I found the pistol to be very well balanced. Ergonomicsīefore I went to the range, I checked out the ergonomics of the GLOCK 45 with some dry fire drills and so on at home. I was looking for two things - a simulation of my carry ammo, along with some extra stress to see if anything would happen. That being said, 9mm will beat up your gun a little more, but most modern firearms will shrug it off. It’s a military standard that corresponds roughly to 9mm +P (check my pistol ammo primer for info on that), which is what I carry daily. You get a little more “oomph”, especially out of a shorter barrel, and yes, there’s a little more recoil. Basically, it runs at 36,500 PSI, versus 34,100 PSI. So, what is 9mm NATO, and how does it differ from “standard” 9mm?ĩmm NATO is an “overpressure” variant of 9mm Luger. Some of my more astute readers may have noted that I chose to use 9mm NATO ammuniton in this case. Sidebar - what is “9mm NATO” and why did you choose it? However, I figured 200 rounds on top of that would maybe bring something out, if any. Per the owner of the firearm, the pistol already had around 500 rounds through it, and any issues would have manifested themselves by then. My decidedly-unscientific testing protocol included the GLOCK 45 pistol, the three included factory GLOCK magazines, and 200 rounds of Winchester 124gr 9mm NATO ammunition. An indoor range, sure, but for basic testing, it is suitable. So, I went nearby to Florida Gun Center in Hialeah. Normally I’d go to Henry’s Range down where the buses don’t run, but weather and time denied that. Since the GLOCK 45 wasn’t a loaner from GLOCK or purchased by me, I had limited time to square a way a proper test run. So, how did it test? And Now For The Test Most of these features are the result of GLOCK consulting with their law enforcment customers, so we may see this pistol making it’s way to departments around the country soon. To be honest, the crossovers look a little goofy to me, but functionally, I see the benefit. You get a shorter sight radius (the distance between the front and rear sights) for faster target acquisition and also the larger frame soaks up some of the recoil. Like the G19x, the GLOCK 45 is a “crossover” pistol, which mates a compact slide to a full-size frame. In addition to being basic, bad, black instead of tan, the GLOCK 45 sports a flared magwell, front serrations, the new-generation Marksman barrel, and all the internal features of Gen5 GLOCK pistols. The GLOCK 45 is regarded as a close cousin of the GLOCK 19x. So, the GLOCK 45 is their 45th product design. It was his 17th patent, though coincidentally it held 17 rounds. Gaston’s (link to book) first handgun was the GLOCK 17 9mm pistol. The number basically corresponds to the design/patent release sequence. I say, “somewhat” since they skip numbers (where’s the GLOCK 44?) on occasion. A word on GLOCK nomenclatureįor those that don’t know, GLOCKs are named somewhat sequentually. However, a trusted friend highly recommended the GLOCK 45 to me, and I really had no choice at that point but to borrow his, and give it a run. I just went in a different direction with my handguns. Not from dislike of the brand (I love GLOCK), but I just don’t have a significant quantity of them. I’m not much of a GLOCK guy, to be honest. For now, let’s do a rare firearm review - this time the GLOCK 45 9mm pistol! Pistol If your FFL is not already on file, have them fax a signed copy of their license to 85 and include your name and order number on the cover sheet.So, you thought I was going to do a rambling political discourse on the folly of red flag laws and the like? Maybe later. Failure to do so could delay your order processing and shipping. If you do have a dealer selected, please note which FFL will be receiving this item in the Comment box during checkout. If you do not have a dealer in mind we can help you find one in your area. Not available for export outside the United States.įirearm orders generally require 24-48 hours for processing prior to shipping. This is a flat rate, $40 charge which includes insurance. Discounts will only apply to accessories and parts.įirearms must be shipped via Fedex Overnight, to your selected FFL. Please note the following: No discounts are available on the purchase of Glock factory handguns. Redesigned firing pin and firing pin safety.In addition to the major design features, the Gen5’s also have:
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