Extar USA · Personal-Defense-Weapon · In Production · 2023
| Weight (empty) | 2041 g (72.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 605 mm (23.82") |
| Barrel Length | 165 mm (6.50") |
| Height | 201 mm (7.91") |
| Width | 51 mm (2.01") |
| Magazine Capacity | 13 rounds |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 260 m/s (853 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 500 J (369 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
Primary Caliber: .45 ACP
The Extar EP45 is a .45 ACP large-format pistol introduced in 2023, built on the same lightweight polymer, AR-pattern platform as the company's popular EP9. It pairs a 6.5-inch threaded barrel (5/8-24) with a blowback action and Extar's Recoil Damper to tame the recoil of the big .45 cartridge in a package weighing about 4.5 pounds and measuring under 24 inches overall. The EP45 feeds from Glock G21-pattern magazines (a 13-round magazine is included, with capacity up to 30 rounds) and introduces...
Country of Origin: United States