Newest Handgun: The Glock 45

[T-DOGG]

The Glock haters are dedicated...to...something...

I like that Glock is trying to listen to their market and make the improvements people want to see. Every iteration has been an improvement from the last, in my opinion.

I really liked the way the 19x felt in the hand and the trigger was better than the 19 & 17 gen5's that I had. I just couldn't get past the color. I'm just not into FDE that much. My 509 Tactical is FDE, but if they offered black or grey, I would have bought one of those instead. My big thing lately, for a gun I'm going to carry, is that I don't want to modify the gun if I don't have to (sights being an exception).

 

[Jackson]

I believe they did the 19x exactly backwards. What good is a full-size frame and short barrel? I want a 17 slide length on a 19 frame. The slide is easy to conceal and extra slide increases shootability. After a certain point, extra frame doesn't do anything for shootability (depends on your hands) and is harder to conceal.

 

[T-DOGG]

I believe they dI'd the 19x exactly backwards. What good is a full-size frame and short barrel? I want a 17 slide length on a 19 frame. The slide is easy to conceal and extra slide increases shootability. After a certain point, extra frame doesn't do anything for shootability (depends on your hands) and is harder to coceal.

I am the opposite. I have large hands and have generally preferred a full size grip with a 4" barrel. I carry at the 3:00 position and have no issues concealing a full size gun. I find that with a shorter slide I can clear my holster easier/sooner while drawing.

 

[NHT3]

Just when I get my 19X like I want it they make a black one.
I like the 19X and thought I wouldn't so I decided to mod mine to suit me. I've never considered doing that with a new pistol before but I'm becoming more sure of what I want. Burnt bronze slide and duplicated the factory compensated slide and installed a factory comp 19 barrel. I believe I've created the perfect Glock for my needs at this point.

Where the long slide with the short grip is concerned I don't get it. I agree that the butt of the gun is the part that is hard to hide but I've never understood the perceived advantage of a short grip and long slide.
To each his own, I'm happy to have exactly what I want even if I did have to spend a few dollars to make it happen. If a 17 slide with a 19 grip is what you want it's not that tough to do. If you are waiting on Glock to build one you may have a long wait.

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[gmcttr]

I believe they did the 19x exactly backwards....

Then so did most other manufacturers before them starting with the 1911 Commander. Glock was just the last to do it but caught all the flack from Glock anti's.

 

[WebSnyper]

Seems like its a Glock 19xB. Glock 45 isn't confusing, at all.

The 19x name is the outlier, not sure why they deviated the naming with the 19x, and then went back the previous naming with the 45.

The Glock haters are dedicated...to...something...

I like that Glock is trying to listen to their market and make the improvements people want to see. Every iteration has been an improvement from the last, in my opinion.

Agreed, for the longest time it did not seem like Glock would adapt and bring out new models based on customer input, but they seem to be doing so. I'm thinking that S&W is bringing some real competition, at least in the civilian market. Good for Glock that they are adapting (better than Colt ever seemed to really do on that front)

 

[Jackson]

So, other than for those with big hands, what are the primary advantages to the bigger frame with the G19 slide that make the 19x so attractive? I'm a big fan of the g19 form factor as is.

 

[Jackson]

Then so did most other manufacturers before them starting with the 1911 Commander. Glock was just the last to do it but caught all the flack from Glock anti's.

It makes more sense in a single stack .45 where shrinking the frame probably costs you 20% of your ammo.

 

[WebSnyper]

So, other than for those with big hands, what are the primary advantages to the bigger frame with the G19 slide that make the 19x so attractive? I'm a big fan of the g19 form factor as is.

Not sure... Appendix carry maybe? I don't do Appendix, but maybe for those that do?

 

[BehindBlueI's]

I believe they did the 19x exactly backwards. What good is a full-size frame and short barrel? I want a 17 slide length on a 19 frame. The slide is easy to conceal and extra slide increases shootability. After a certain point, extra frame doesn't do anything for shootability (depends on your hands) and is harder to conceal.

It's like Sig's "Carry" models and the Commander size 1911. I'd rather go the other way as well, but there is something to be said for a gun that balances well and points quick.

I'm kinda interested if I go for an optic. Slide length becomes much less relevant. It'd also be a way to do a sorta Roland Special deal and still be in a size that could fit a 17's holster.

Anyway, as far as crying about Glock:
Glock never introduces anything new.
Glock didn't release the configuration I want yet.
Glock released something new but it's not new enough.
Glock touched my no-no zone.

Hate to break it to you guys, but there's nothing revolutionary coming. We're deep into evolution, not revolution. And that's not just Glock, that's handguns in general.

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So, other than for those with big hands, what are the primary advantages to the bigger frame with the G19 slide that make the 19x so attractive? I'm a big fan of the g19 form factor as is.

Some folks claim where the "hump" is on the grip matters to how well it fits their hand and naturally points. Dunno, I've never owned a 19.

 

[Shoots4Fun]

I agree with this 100%.

The 17 or 19 seem just fine to me and looking for a confusing number scheme and solution without a problem. The slide is the easiest part to conceal.

I believe they did the 19x exactly backwards. What good is a full-size frame and short barrel? I want a 17 slide length on a 19 frame. The slide is easy to conceal and extra slide increases shootability. After a certain point, extra frame doesn't do anything for shootability (depends on your hands) and is harder to conceal.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I know everyone was running around the conference table about the 19X, but I have wanted this model since the pistol trials. Good to see it commercially available.

I can use the Rubbermaid tub of M17 mags that I have.

Glock touched my no-no zone.

I told you this IN CONFIDENCE!

Hate to break it to you guys, but there's nothing revolutionary coming. We're deep into evolution, not revolution. And that's not just Glock, that's handguns in general.

Gauss guns are coming.

 

[T.Lex]

I'd be more interested if they offered it in .40.

 

[Trigger Time]

I'd be more interested if they offered it in .40.

You and afew others would be the only ones buying them

I'm excited for the 45 but not like I was the 19x. This has a few improvements for daily carry I think but I'm also perfectly happy carrying my 19x with the one exception of mag compatability. This is the one area they failed in as far as the 19x goes and the gen5 mags in general . The front lips are dumb

 

[Jackson]

You and afew others would be the only ones buying them

I'm excited for the 45 but not like I was the 19x. This has a few improvements for daily carry I think but I'm also perfectly happy carrying my 19x with the one exception of mag compatability. This is the one area they failed in as far as the 19x goes and the gen5 mags in general . The front lips are dumb

I agree with the front lip being dumb. It should be a relief on the front of the pistol and a little bit of projection on the mag base plate to facilitate one-handed stuff.

 

[lonehoosier]

I’m just wondering if it will come with the three mags like the 19x, the standard 17 round and then the two 19 round.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Gauss guns are coming.

I'd be more interested if they offered it in .40.

*sigh*

Fine. I want the Space Force contract version. If it comes with vacuum maritime spring cups, I'll buy two.

I’m just wondering if it will come with the three mags like the 19x, the standard 17 round and then the two 19 round.

3x17 magazines I believe.

Also, Gen 5 17 and 19 are dropping as MOS versions.

 

[Trigger Time]

I'm excited about these too and will have the 19.
Even for people not looking to use an RMR, they can buy this version just for the forward serations on a gen5 which was VERY smart on glocks part to do.

Now all glock needs to do is stop putting stupid plastic sights on their guns

 

[GlockRock]

I’ll be getting a 17MOS to put my RMR on.

 

[T-DOGG]

And I'm assuming the u-notch is gone from the front grip on the MOS versions?