Glock 45 Gen6
Glock Ges.m.b.H. · Pistol · In Production · 2026
Also known as: G45 Gen6, Glock 45 Gen 6
Overview
The Glock 45 Gen6 is the sixth-generation evolution of Glock's full-size-frame, compact-slide 9mm crossover pistol, pairing the G17-length frame with a G19-length slide. Announced on 6 December 2025 and reaching dealers in January 2026, the Gen6 introduces Glock's new Optic Ready System (ORS) for lower, plate-based direct-mount red dots, an enlarged permanent beavertail, the RTF6 grip texture, a standard flat-faced trigger, deeper angled slide serrations and an undercut trigger guard.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 655 g (23.1 oz) |
| Overall Length | 189 mm (7.44") |
| Barrel Length | 102 mm (4.02") |
| Height | 139 mm (5.47") |
| Width | 34 mm (1.34") |
| Sight Radius | 157 mm (6.18") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Safe Action |
| Trigger Pull | 28 N (6.3 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 17 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Polygonal |
| Rifling Twist | 250 mm (9.84") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | NDLC |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary · 9mm NATO — also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO, 9x19mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Trigger Safety, Firing Pin Safety, Drop Safety
- Features: Optic Ready System, Integrated Beavertail, Rtf6 Grip Texture, Flat Faced Trigger, Ambidextrous Slide Stop, Reversible Mag Release, Flared Mag Well, Accessory Rail, Marksman Barrel, Deeper Slide Serrations, Undercut Trigger Guard
Variants
- Glock 45 (Gen5) — Predecessor
Base model
Production
Production years: 2026-present
Sixth-generation production model introduced in 2026
Origin
Country of origin: Austria
Designer: Gaston Glock
Notes
Gen6 replaces the older MOS plate system with the Optic Ready System for a lower height-over-bore. The G45 keeps the 17-round full-size grip with the shorter, more maneuverable G19-length slide.
Background
The G45 was originally created as a 'crossover' for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection contract, blending the full-size grip duty shooters wanted with a shorter slide for faster handling; the Gen6 refresh folds in years of aftermarket tweaks Glock owners had been doing themselves.