Glock 45 adopted to become an EDC favorite
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I had my doubts about the Glock 45 when Glock released it in 2018. For the design, it seemed, the Austrian gun maker simply slapped a compact slide on a full-size frame. But after carrying it for four months, I couldn’t ask for more from a carry gun.
The Glock 45’s specs are based off the Glock 19x, which Glock submitted for military trials. It’s true that the design embodies features from both the Glock 17 and 19, but they were re-engineered together. Then, Glock added modernized features making it part of the Gen 5 series of guns. The Glock 45 measures in at 7.5-inches in overall length and weighs in at 25 ounces.
On paper the Glock 45 may seem disproportionate, but nothing could be further from the truth. The ergonomics on the full-size grip allow for plenty of contact with the gun. Plus, the smaller, lighter slide makes for diminished felt recoil.
The Glock 45’s frame has upgraded features from previous generations. Like all Gen 5s, the Glock 45 has a more traditional grip - as in no finger grooves - that can be resized. The frame also features a beveled magwell to help avoid reloading snags.
Generally, there’s always room for improvement for the factory setting Glock trigger. However, Glock tweaked the trigger on the Glock 45. While it feels smoother than previous generations, the pull weight is still around 5 pounds.
As a Gen 5, the Glock 45 is equipped with the new Glock Marksmen Barrel, which, when compared to older iterations, has new rifling and crown. Glock said seasoned shooters should notice improved accuracy, but even with controlled shot groups - using a red dot and bench - the performance was on par with older Glock designs.
While I was a skeptic at first, after shooting more than 2,000 rounds, my mind has changed. The life of a Glock 45 was designed for concealed carry. You may think I’m just another Glock fanboy, but don’t knock it until you try it.
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I’ve been running this CCW for years, and it’s surprisingly comfortable appendix carry
I just purchased this specific Glock last week. I absolutely love it! I am not a Glock "fan boy" by any means. However, for this being my official first Glock, I am happy I chose this particular model!
@notjoeyg666
4 ай бұрын
picked it up earlier this month as my first glock as well and am happy I did
Picked one up a few days ago and man is it a dream highly recommend to first time buyers as well as experienced
Glock 45 is one of the finest Glocks out there. :)
@wisemencompany
5 жыл бұрын
The Final Patriot I am a believer now!
@muaythaihellbows
5 жыл бұрын
@@wisemencompany I own one. :)
@stephenehmann9050
3 жыл бұрын
I agree. I shot my brothers G45. I picked up my own today
First Glock i bought was this one. Glock G45 mos. Absolutely love this gun.
Not a Glock fan, bought the 19x as a collection piece. I can’t put the thing down after shooting it. Smooth shooter and easily my favorite now.
@chrisalexio5616
3 жыл бұрын
What’s in your collection if you mind sharing
I was on the fence about buying a 19X when it came out because of the color (some employers won't allow anything but a black firearm). The 19X was the first Glock I shot that was comfortable to me due to no finger grooves. Then the 45 and out. I handled one while working at Sportsmans warehouse and knew I had to have it! I picked one up on the Blue Label program and absolutely love it. Took a little bit to adjust to it as I'm used to the M&P 2.0, Sig P226, and 1911. Once I put around 500 rounds through it, I was hooked. It's my dedicated duty carry. Just waiting to get some Ameriglo Hackathorn style sights and it will be perfect.
I bought the Glock 45 for my first firearm. I have big hands so having the 17 frame was a big plus.
Glock 45 is my favorite pistol, great balance in rapid fire.
@michaelholmes7791
4 жыл бұрын
Question what holister you use for the glock 45 I know the slide is a 19 do I get 19glock holister 🤦🏾♂️ cause my baby fallin out of the bravo
@ryanlusby569
4 жыл бұрын
Michael Holmes yes, I bought a kydex IWB g19 holster on amazon for my g45 and it works perfectly
@jaycamacho8179
3 жыл бұрын
Michael Holmes how is it falling out? Bravo Concealment holster?
Went in to get a 509 but been wanting a 45 forever ended up buying the g45 today can’t wait to try it I had a gen 4 17 and loved it so I think I’ll like this one even more it does have a smooth trigger
It's been 6 month's since I have had my G45! I am still enjoying it & I love how it shoots. I enjoy my gun so much, that I just purchased the MOS model. I can't wait to add the Holosun optic & trick it out to my specific needs! I currently have been using my first one for duty carry & EDC. I can honestly say, my money was well spent.
Love it. People complained Glock got it wrong and people wanted a longer slide with a G19 grip but you can carry it concealed. G17 size grip adds to stable shootability.
I’ve been searching for the best Glock to get for my first buy , I’m leaning towards this 45 model 👌
@reytorres6767
4 жыл бұрын
Irie Galvan I did and man do I love her
@carllove3705
4 жыл бұрын
It's a great gun for sure, but so are other Glock models. But if you don't have one and are planning to buy one, this is as good as you can want. Especially if you want to get one already cut for an RMR sight, or one that comes with either Glock Night Sights, or Ameriglo Night Sights. Quite a few options.
@EpsteinNooseSolutions781
3 жыл бұрын
If you could only buy one I’d buy the g45 for sure. You could carry it if you so choose and good bedside gun aswell
@stephandelaney4097
3 жыл бұрын
Did u get it?
@demetriusford8110
2 жыл бұрын
I had a Glock 17 Gen 5 for my first pistol ever it recently got stolen now i have a 45 Gen 5
I got the Glock 19X and I love it. I got the Glock 45 mos 2 days ago because I wanted the same feel as the 19X but I wanted to mount an optic. I didn’t want to permanently alter my numbers matching 19X slide.
I picked G45 over the gen 5 G19. Very glad I did. Much better design (front serrations, no pinky shreader on the mag well) and much easier to get a firm grip on the draw.
First gun ever purchased, don't regret it one bit
I carry a 19x on duty and right now I carry it edc in a tier1 axis holster that has an extra mag. I love it so much that I’m going to get the Glock 45 for a edc so I don’t have to switch my duty gun in and out.
My wife loves it! I got the g19 mos, so hers will get a reddot soon. Same as yours, opposite color scheme.
I was torn between the Glock 17 Gen 5 and the Glock 45. The slide size difference was only like half an inch. Ended up just getting the Glock 17. Although keep in mind I did have more of a duty pistol role in mind for armed security/bounty hunting. But the 17 wouldn't be bad for CCW either. The Glock 45 is pretty nice though. Tbh I did have a HK VP9 on order but it was taking too long unfortunately.
I started my gun-life out at a staunch 1911 guy hating all glocks. I then started doing some VERY basic gunsmithing on rifles like the SKS and a Bulgy AKM/74. As my enthusiasm grew and gun store inventory dwindled, I picked up my first Glock- a Gen3 30 and fell in love. Fast forward to today and I've had around 18 various glocks, none of which i loved more than the 19X....until the 45 came out. Finally got my 45 MOS with a Nightstick 850xls, Trijicon RM08-G and my own (well-practiced) stippling. Hands down most favorite gun and I am far more comfortable and capable with it than anything else. I will say that the Gen5 "marksman" barrel is essentially just made a tiny bit bigger in a few dimensions to tighten lockup a bit but it's going to largely be negligible for 99.5% of shooters. I'm not a big dude so IWB/AIWB carry is difficult with longer slides. But I like to have a larger grip surface and higher capacity so this gun is perfect for me. I don't think anyone would be disappointed with this except for very specific size constraints.
On Black Friday my primary EDC Glock 19X loaded with a 19-round mag replaced my used to be primary Gen. 5 G19...with TruGlo night sights. But since I always carried the G19 loaded with a 17-rounder and X-Grip spacer......I actually own a Glock 45, too.😏 Both shoot very well...slight edge to the 19X; a little tighter shot groupings in my experience.
I have carried the Glock 17 for years never a 19 due to my man sized hands. The 45 is absolutely perfect for me fits my hand well and I have the shorter barrel .
@averageguy1261
Жыл бұрын
What holster do you have for concealment?
@kevmoful
Жыл бұрын
@@averageguy1261 I like tier 1 concealed the best but LAS concealment is pretty good to
I am about 5 foot 8 and I carry this appendix with comfort, yet it does slightly print. You can stand in such a way to make it not noticeable but walking up to a store or just outside in the wind, you’re printing almost like you’re doing it on purpose unless you have a button shirt or jacket. I don’t personally like to carry on the hip or back and can draw much faster, on target and with a better shooting grip from appendix than any other way. I also prefer the control I have over it and the fact I’m alway “watching it” in front of me is very comforting rather than hanging it behind me like a truck stop eyesore
I own the 19x and have put just about a little over three thousand rounds since July. I'm a small frame guy and it is my EDC. I do plan on buying the g45 and have that as my training gun and cut the slide for a RMR. It is an amazing gun that runs well no matter what the situation and the Gen 5 trigger and barrel are just added bonuses
@devonkannemeyer9931
5 жыл бұрын
How easy is full concealment. Do you have an issue with printing? Im in South Africa and laws are very strict with concealment and im looking to purchase the Glock 45
I have the 45 and 19x. Basically same gun, but like fde color. Only 9mm I own, love them both. Never sell.
I got mine when they first came out, haven’t had one complaint!
@Gunscom
3 жыл бұрын
G45 rocks.
Love my Glock45! Added tritium sights and 19x mags (19 rounds) Perfect!
I have the m&p shield subcompact, easy to conceal. I just recently bought the g45 and now looking into holsters. I’m more on the slim side, I’m wondering if the g45 needs to be carried OWB 🤔
Yeah I got one too for my everyday carry I did the Saint think I put a red. and Cera kote snipe of Gray
Just got my Glock G45 and love it. Best Glock ever!
Can you please press check a little more? Looks really cool when you do it like every time you touch the gun.
@DarshawnDriggins_1999
3 жыл бұрын
😂😂
I love my g45 I’ve been carrying it appendix now for a few months. Was carrying the g30sf for years. I have a tier 1 holster for both and no problems at all love this gun.
@RDanan
5 жыл бұрын
What kind of holster do you have if you don't mind me asking?
@chillydog420
5 жыл бұрын
It’s the tier 1 axis from tier 1 concealed
Lot of haters here. I bought one and conceal carry it with no prob in an appendix carry. It’s a great gun! Full mag capacity and still concealable, I’m a happy guy. Take it easy on the dude in the video, putting yourself out there isn’t easy to do especially with all you keyboard commandos bitching about every little detail.
@DG-dk4oi
2 ай бұрын
The people complaining about it have a carport hanging over their belt line
Love the video. I just got mine last week. Which holster do you use? I wanted to ask you because you have more experience on which one works. Thanks in advance
Picked up a used 19x for $400. Can't beat that
@SmokeySoMessy
3 жыл бұрын
Hell no you cant. Caught a blessing right there brotha
@patriotmaine1851
2 ай бұрын
Great deal
The default pic shows an iwb holster with one clip, what kind is it? Same holster used in the video? Great video!
Good day sir! What brand of red dot sight did you installed?
Wich holster is best option for concealed carry Glock 45?
What light you think is best fot the glock 45)/holister to carry
Do you have a link ammo company you're talking about in this video
So if I want to get a frame from 80p builder then I would get a 17 frame??
Great video. Just got 45 today! What kind of holster do you use for edc?
Seriously. My FAVORITE gun EVER... just waiting to get my slide back with RMR milled. Can’t wait. Thanks for posting a video on it, haven’t seen too much on it. People are sleeping on it still.
@wisemencompany
5 жыл бұрын
Tonie me too!!
@muaythaihellbows
5 жыл бұрын
It's actually VERY popular.
@Tony-bg6vv
5 жыл бұрын
The Final Patriot I guess not around my way if I stated that.
@cartpush3r13
5 жыл бұрын
Where are you guys getting your slides milled at?
What holster are you running to hide the longer grip?
which iwb do you recommend for the g45mos? thanks.
I really liked the way I shot the 19x… now I’m getting the 45
Initially hated on the Gen 5. This has made me a believer. It shoots so nice. But my finish sucks a little
All these videos area the same but yet i still watch them because how much i love the Glock 45. I have the MOS with an Apex Tactical trigger, Taran Tactical 3.25lb trigger sping set and a Taran Tactical +6rd mag extension. Only thing left is to get an RMR and a light. Best Glock theyve released hands down.
@Gunscom
3 жыл бұрын
We have Glocks and optics on our site.
@kobybarks1068
2 жыл бұрын
@@Gunscom how did you get the olive green slide I can’t them anywhere?
17 size grip correct? 19 length dust cover...
My 45 came with mos cut and threaded barrel in fde
what holster do you have in this video?
I have a 19x planning on buying a 45 for carry
my concern is a printing issue carrying appendix
The Glock 45 was asked for by law enforcement and government agencies.
yo anyone know what type of talon grip that fit for??
Hey man. What holster is that?
I think the 45 is the best Glock out there. I currently carry the stacatto c2 which is the same size as the 45. No issues carrying it at all.
What is the holster in the video?
I love mine
My next Glock. I just want an MOS version. Please, Glock!
@johnathankim6721
5 жыл бұрын
John Dilday they just released the MOS version
@randolph6511
5 жыл бұрын
Purchased my 45 MOS last weekend.
What holster do you have ?
Testicle carry is so cool
@yaddi3434
3 жыл бұрын
Fat boys always hate
Why do you run no irons ?
Front slide serrations is a new fad I guess.
As a tallish skinny guy looking to purchase his first gun would you recommend this for EDC?
@chillydog420
5 жыл бұрын
Devon Kannemeyer the g45 is nice but if it’s your first gun I would say go for the 43x would fit you better.
@protectprovide4806
5 жыл бұрын
Glock 45 is huge hard hide
@Gluckstadt007
4 жыл бұрын
You may be able to carry at 2 O'clock with the shorter slide. I carry at 3 with a IWB Crossbred holster and leave my shirt tail out and no one knows I'm carrying.Check Mrgunsandgear channel, he addresses this as well.
@MichaelSmith-ec1in
3 жыл бұрын
Protect& Provide imo its big but idk if id say its huge im 5’9 and 150 lbs and i can hide it easy but tbh i wear mainly joggers sweat pants and shorts so that does help to hide it id assume with white house pants aka jeans (called white house pants bc theirs no ball room in the white house) it would be much harder to hide but from my experience its not to bad but i am on the crazier side and used to edc a glock 17 until they made the 19x and now the 45 bc i wanted the extra capacity and grip for my big hands so its a lot easier to carry and hide but most people definitely arent like me so id pry get the 43x i believe whatever one has the aftermarket mags that hold as much as the full size g19 i was thinking about grabbing one of them myself to have as a truck gun just throw it in the glove box lock it and forget about it
I bought a Glock 45 about a month ago and put about 400 rounds through it so far with no problems
@easucks1776
5 жыл бұрын
Is it truly a G17 frame exactly? 100%? I can't find any 3rd party accessories that for sure say they will work with a G45 but obviously a ton that work with a G17
Ive had the Glock 19 for about 2 years now and it is comfortable but you really can’t beat the Glock 45. It’s my everyday carry and I wouldn’t have it any other way
@jorgepulidovaladez9418
Жыл бұрын
Mind sharing what holster works best for u?
Why are you changing out your magazine so much? Theres 17 rounds. Are you doing it just for practice? Sincerely asking.....
I traded in my G19.5 for a G45 and am not looking back. My new CCW has more real estate for my XL hands and a few extra rounds to boot! I'm happy. 😁
I have a Glock 43X. Carried it for about a year. Im selling it tnite and buying a glock 45 for carry. I have big hands. Just like idea of the bigger gun. I will deal with figuring out how to conceal it better
Definitely my favorite pistol rn 💯 I edc it with no problem & I’m a “bigger” guy myself. I don’t understand the whole mystery behind appendix carry. And I don’t have a $100 plus holster to accommodate the G45 lol
@devonkannemeyer9931
5 жыл бұрын
How is printing and the overall comfort of EDC of the 45?
@yaddi3434
3 жыл бұрын
There is no mystery. Fat boys just can't do it.
@joeljimenez8162
3 жыл бұрын
@@yaddi3434 I guess it depends on how fat lol Its definitely not as comfortable as my 43x but with the right set up it can be done
I've shot many different hand guns in my life and I just shoot Glocks a little bit better than other brands. Maybe because that's what I've trained with the most . I currently own a G19, G26, G43x, and just ordered a new G45 ...I'm second guessing my decision on this G45 ....I'm hoping I like it
No backup iron sights smh
I love my Glock and the wife Is a bulls eye shooter with it. Love the video
Glock finally perfected
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Why can't I find any 3rd party accessories for the Glock 45?
@patriotmaine1851
5 жыл бұрын
EA sucks most of the accessories that fit a Glock 19 will fit the 45. Just think, it’s got the same exact slide as a 19 minus the front serrations. That goes for holsters as well
@easucks1776
5 жыл бұрын
@@patriotmaine1851 you think a g45 with a mini comp would fit perfectly in a g17 holster?
@patriotmaine1851
5 жыл бұрын
EA sucks I’m not sure, it might depend on the shape and size of the comp. prob be close though.
@zachwheelock5647
3 жыл бұрын
@@easucks1776 need a 34 holster if you’re still curious.
i love the glock 45
Have never really liked them. I have an issue with the grip. I carry an M&P 45. and have always made fun of my little brother because he buys a new Glock every weekend it seems. And it's alway been the next and greatest Glock. However, recently I did purchase a Glock 45. I bought it to go inside a MCK. And that is where it lives. Magazines come in larger capacity and are cheaper. I put a 3.25# trigger in it and it works great.
My body type, I can do a Glock 19 frame or smaller. I think I could find a job for this gun that's not EDC. I can always use another Glock. Good video.
Law enforcement asked for it
Why is wise man here?
Every other comment on here is begging you for more info on your holster in this video and/or what holsters you’ve tried and liked best. Well everyone, it’s a hazmat. kzread.info/dash/bejne/l6h7wdmAd7erlqQ.html
You do chamber checks without even looking at the chamber.
@yaddi3434
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah you commented on press checks 3 months ago too. Move on man. You mad?
@Actuary1776
3 жыл бұрын
@@yaddi3434 When there is so much bullshit in one video it’s hard to catch it all on the first pass. Thanks for stalking me though.
When you start talking politic or guns, you realize just how damn stupid people are. I purchased this Glock when it first came out, put about 2000 rounds through it, love it. Best Glock I ever had in my opinion. A lot of people on here that think they know what they are talking about, but they have no clue.
@connerbirch5181
3 жыл бұрын
@Komrade Banana since he probably didn’t see your question. I’ve been carrying mine for just over a year. I simply swapped the sights when I bought it and have been in love since. I went from a 19 to the 45, if you can conceal the 19 you’ll conceal this just fine.
I wanted to shoot one first to see if it was any different from my other Glock pistols. So I found a local indoor shooting range that had one to rent and put a couple hundred rounds through one today. I have to say that even though I did like it, I really couldn't see any major differences between this new model and my other Glock pistols. It was accurate, but then so are my other Glocks. I don't currently carry any of my other Glocks, and wouldn't carry this one either. I prefer my Sig P320 or my Sig P365, or even my H&K USP Compact.
I love my glock 19x. The regular 19 is nice as well, but with my gorilla hands I can get a better purchase on the grip on 19x due to a 17 frame.
Let me guess dedicated press checker because you cant remember if your gun is loaded and two it make you cool like you in a fire fight in Afcrapstan
Own both 19x shoots better for me.