Glock G45
Glock Ges.m.b.H. · Pistol · In Production · 2018
Also known as: G45, Glock 45, Glock Crossover
Overview
The Glock G45 is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, produced by Glock Ges.m.b.H.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 616 g (21.7 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 860 g (30.3 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 | 153 mm (6.02") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Safe Action |
| Trigger Pull | 26 N (5.8 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 17 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 375 m/s (1230 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 519 J (383 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1800 m (1968 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| 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: Crossover Design, Full Size Frame, Compact Slide, Marksman Barrel, Accessory Rail, Front Serrations, Ambidextrous Slide Stop, Flared Mag Well, Reversible Mag Release, NDLC Finish, No Finger Grooves
Variants
- Glock G45 MOS — Optics Ready
Service history
Operators
- Various U.S. Law Enforcement Agencies
- French National Police · adopted 2022
- Various European Law Enforcement Agencies
Production
Production years: 2018-present
Rapidly growing sales as a duty pistol. One of Glock's most popular Gen5 models. Exact production numbers not disclosed.
Origin
Country of origin: Austria
Designer: Gaston Glock
Notes
The crossover concept -- compact slide on full-size frame -- was validated by the MHS trials where Glock submitted the G19X. While SIG Sauer won that contract with the P320-based M17/M18, Glock took the crossover concept commercial. The G45 improves on the 19X with front slide serrations (absent on the 19X), the Gen5 flared magazine well, ambidextrous slide stop, and the nDLC finish instead of the 19X's coyote tan. The MOS variant adds an optic cut compatible with numerous red dot sights. Standard magazine capacity is 17 rounds, with 19, 24, 31, and 33-round options available. The French National Police adopted the G45 as their new service pistol.
Background
The G45 was born from the ashes of Glock's loss in the U.S. Army Modular Handgun System competition. After the G19X was rejected in favor of the SIG P320, Glock refined the crossover concept with Gen5 improvements and released it commercially. The move proved brilliant -- the G45 became a runaway hit with law enforcement agencies who appreciated the compact slide for holster compatibility combined with the full-size grip for better control and capacity. It is often called the 'duty Glock that should have existed all along.'