What is a "G2 45"? The Most Authoritative Explanation.

What is a "G2 45"? The Most Authoritative Explanation.

What is a G45?

G45 GLOCK 45 - Compact Crossover in black The compact crossover pistol G45 in 9x19mm combines a compact slide with a full size frame and has all the benefits of a Gen5 model. Utilizing the design and engineering GLOCK developed for its military pistol (G19X), combined with Operator and worldwide Law Enforcement specifications.

Is the Glock 45 a 9mm?

Glock 45 (Photo: Glock): one of several Glock 9mm models. The Glock 45 — and here we speak of this article’s focus, the specific model — isn’t chambered in any type of 45 at all, it’s chambered in 9x19mm. This gun is considered a crossover between a compact and full-size gun, a fact made clear by the full-size frame and compact slide.

What is a '45 GAP' cartridge?

.45 GAP. The .45 GAP ( Glock Auto Pistol) or .45 Glock (11.43×19mm) pistol cartridge was designed by Ernest Durham, an engineer with CCI/Speer, at the request of firearms manufacturer Glock to provide a cartridge that would equal the power of the .45 ACP, have a stronger case head to reduce the possibility of case neck blowouts,...

What makes the G45 different from the 19x?

Features of the G45 that set it apart from the 19X include but are not limited to its lack of a lanyard loop, the inclusion of front serrations, and a flared magwell. It’s also black rather than FDE and boasts Gen 5 internal parts and magazines. What does all this mean? I’m glad you asked. Let’s consider that 19X lanyard loop.

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