Glock 45 Gen 5 review: the Glock 19X gets demilitarized.

My take on the new Gen 5 Glock 45

[@calvin14888]

I like the 19x better as I got bored with the black. And the 45 doesn't come with night sight like the 19x too. Front serration is not a big deal for me and I found the 19X without it more sexier. Just my own opinion. :)

[@ej732]

Took the G45 out yesterday, my first Glock, sweet shooter, smooth trigger.

[@vladostrov8676]

I just purchased my first hand gun couple of weeks ago Conik TP9 SF Elite , I was looking at Glock 19 X but a friend at the work told me to check out the G 45 Gen 5 , i would like to hear you opinion if you don’t mind Thanks

[@bdm1000]

I've had six Glocks, and I would pick the G45 over a G19 or a G17 for two reasons. Regarding the former, I cannot get a full purchase on a G19. I have large hands, but not extra-large (most of the time large gloves are too small and usually extra large gloves are too big). My pinky hangs partially off, and while I don't think that's a big deal shooting the pistol, it matters a little, and if someone was to wrestle for my gun, it wouldn't take much to defeat my pinky. As far as the G17 is concerned, I carry OWB, so a 4" barrel with a HIGH RIDING holster is about as long as I can keep concealed under a t-shirt. When you carry OWB, it's not hard to cant the pistol to conceal the grip. It's also more comfortable and quicker. So there you are, for those of us who want a better purchase and a little more concealability for OWB, the G45 is a good choice.

[@jeffd5310]

I hate people that say "purchase"....HATE.

[@peterpro2a]

I my self have a 17 and a 19 love them both I've been thinking about the 45. I have bug hands I'm about 6'1 280, but love my 19 it's my EDC as well my Taurus 740 on my ankle. You sir might be like asking you self so what and why would you care right. Well with my 19 I have my 17 magazine in it and there is a spacer to put on that. Go watch the glock store channel with lenny if you don't now he is very informative on glocks that's all they do. Now I'm not saying not to get the 45 cause I'm going to but I just didn't want you to think that the 19 or 17 are not good for you cause they have small grips. Theres always a solution to the small problems we have. If it makes sense at all. Sorry for the small rant I just didn't want people going off on you.

[@ibleedpurple52]

@@jeffd5310 Purchase!

[@a.d.c7941]

Jeff D LMAO!!!!!!! I do too!!!

[@jaycamacho8179]

Jeff D i know right just say grip for Christ’s sake. Fuck me

[@ryant5652]

My favorite Glock and I've had them all.

[@ibleedpurple52]

Why is that ? Personally I love the way it shoots but it's just a glock to me @ the end of the day a really good/flat shooting glock. I'll be getting the 34 mos to compare as I hear it shoots even better than the 45 cheers mate

[@jhoodwvu]

G18?

[@ryant5652]

jhoodwvu nah

[@carryeveryday910]

@@jhoodwvu The G18 is literally just a full auto 17.

[@jhoodwvu]

@@carryeveryday910 yes I know, I was asking if he has owned it.

[@Mmyers1177]

The Glock 45 balances so well and fits my hands just right. It has just enough “new” features to make me take the plunge and I am very satisfied with the purchase. I really hope they make a .357 Sig in this configuration. If anyone is on the fence about this Glock I would say definitely get one or two.

[@norrisdillahuntjr4570]

💯

[@sentineloffreedom]

I had a Glock 23 gen 4 before I purchased a Glock 45... I absolutely hated shooting my Glock 23... .40 is snappy but my main complaint was the small grip... I have wide palms and the full-size grip fits just right... couldn't be much happier with the purchase.

[@robertsalyers1351]

I'm going to get one soon

[@immckeeuc]

Great review thanks, got a 19x a few months back and really like it. Had it milled for a dot.. at 74 I struggle with irons also have a 17 mos like them both.. thanks again..

[@Peterfarias06]

Myself and two other officers on my Police Department got the Glock 45 we love them, it's my new Duty gun. Keep up the good work love watching your videos.

[@americanpatriot3822]

what type of ammo do you guys use Carrie ammo I mean?

[@silverbackgorilla2112]

I went to the gun shop this morning and brought one home. I have never liked the short grip of the G19, but I do like the slide and barrel length, so this pistol is pretty much perfect for me. I really like this G45.

[@keewis11]

First time watching your channel, liked and subscribed. Like you “style” ... just facts, what you like, don’t like. Pure review, not a sales pitch! 🇺🇸 Thank you for your Service. Stay Safe.

[@JustinLaFleur1990]

I use the G45 as my duty pistol and I love it, I used to use a Gen5 G19 but it was just too small for my hands because I got massive hands. But I wanted a pistol that I could still use the same duty holster for and the G45 filled that role perfectly!

[@yellows10dude]

Just picked up my g45 today and man, I was stoked when I slid a gen 4 threaded barrel into the slide and it works :)

[@sammck09]

I think the release date is a little off but great review. I bought one yesterday and absolutely love it. I have owned glocks of all generations usually 19,17,22,26. This is my favorite one. It's a do all gun. Imo

[@jhelmsing]

It absolutely is... Nice blend of 17 & 19 and a good do-all gun.

[@dbutler91]

This my 2nd glock. I have the 48X and the 45. Love them both. I'm a sig guy and love them as well. Never had an issue with my sigs but I think in the very near future I will purchase more glocks.

[@alexthesloth8873]

Great detailed review. Just picked mine up and wasn’t sure about it, but this video helped me to make the decision to transition this into my edc. Thanks.

[@judahlion5826]

You always do a great job with your videos. Thanks. Great information as always.

[@Everyday_Railroading]

It's the balance of the pistol that makes it so appealing. I own the 19x and 45, they just feel well balanced and easy to shoot.

[@gabrielbye9704]

Which one is better. Do you carry either

[@Everyday_Railroading]

@@gabrielbye9704 - Glock model 45 is better for a few reasons. The 19x isn't compatible with all Glock magazines because of the lip they put on the bottom front of the pistol. That alone makes the Model 45 superior, because of compatibility. The Model 45 has front slide serrations, the 19x doesn't. That may or may not matter to you. The 19x does come with Glock metal night sights, compared to the 45 that comes with the plastic sights that Glock puts on all of their pistols. The sights can always be replaced though. Everything else is pretty much the same. So, with all of that in mind. To me, the Model 45 is better, however, they feel the same in the hand and shoot pretty much the same. It's really just the compatibility of magazines the 45 offers compared to the 19x that has to have the correct base plates to work. You can definitely carry either one. Just be cautious with printing because you do have the 17 sized grip. I would much rather carry either one of these than a 17. I carry a 19 though. I have carried these, prefer my 19 though.

[@johndeere1951a]

​Don't you know if you want to use a Gen5 magazine in the G19X you just replace the $3 base plate. Any Gen1, 2, 3, 4 base plate in the Gen 5 magazine fits the G19X. Amazing 😂 Do Not Snip that front strap extension off. It's for your pinky support, really😲

[@jaycamacho8179]

When I first shot the 19X, I knew nothing about it, and upon my first shot I thought the ammo I had was bad/weak. The recoil impulse, for me, was drastically reduced compared to any other 9mm I’ve shot

[@SeanConnoly]

I just picked up a G45. I’m not a gun nerd, not that that’s bad to be, I just don’t get into all the minutia and the ford versus Chevy stuff. I have a gen 1 G17 that my grandpa carried as his duty weapon. Still shoots great and smooth. I wanted a new 9mm that was full-size or compact. Don’t laugh but I picked up a PT-111 Taurus it’s actually great but I wanted something a little more top tier and bigger. I picked up the 45 on the police special price of 412.00 at my local dealer. Out of the box it shoots great, I don’t really care about the front slide serrations or anything like that, I almost got the 19X but I didn’t see paying extra for the tacticool color. It’s easy to conceal the way I do off duty. Yes it’s a little longer in the grip but isn’t an issue for me. If you like glocks and want a 9mm that is versatile this is a great platform. My duty weapon is a .40 and it’s not much fun to carry, nor shoot and that’s another thing I get here is higher capacity which is always better if you get in a gunfight. Being in law enforcement doesn’t make me special I reference the fact because I always carry and I support citizens rights to lawfully possess and carry firearms. This weapon is good for both on and off duty, which is good if you are a cop, it’s also good for the citizen for concealment and it’s dependable like any glock should be. Also you get the higher capacity. Footnote for states that don’t allow for over 10. In California carrying off duty when personally owned I’m am also limited to 10. It’s not too big of a deal as my service weapon is only 12+1 anyway. That’s my .2......

[@douglasphillips24]

I took my gen5 slide release & blued several coats which is better than bare steel. It holds up good too. Also I shave the trigger Saftey tab down to fit flush.

[@derekcomingo2197]

i loved shooting the 19x felt like the gun was "rocking and rolling' in my hand. very good recoil impulse and getting back on target. punching holes on top of holes

[@will-manprince-walker167]

Just purchased my first Glock and is the Glock 45 Gen 5 .. can’t wait to take it to the range... nice video...... stay safe out there and we support our men in blue from Las Vegas !!!!

[@1AbominAble1]

Excellent vid, I couldn’t agree more with your evaluation of the 45. I have a 19X that I really love to shoot but if I didn’t already have it I’d grab a 45. The people that argue the point of added capacity over a 19 makes me giggle just about as much as the thought of them getting the guns backwards- neither point has actual merit as the ability to add a higher cap mag has existed since the release of the 19 and the fact that the 9mm cartridge really gains anything appreciable in that half inch of barrel. To me, as a buyer who was thinking of buying a full size model to replace one sold long ago, though unnecessary as I find the 19/23 can do anything that I asked of them, the X/45 fit the bill perfectly! Full sized handle with a balance that seems much improved to me. I like the camel toe on the X😁 I’m one of the weirdos that liked the finger grooves, though a lack of them is no big deal. That said, the 1/2 circle on the front strap kept me from buying a gen 5 G19 so I’m glad that the 45 doesn’t have it and hope that it’s a predictor of the next generation. Front serrations look kinda neat but I have no real use for them and can only think that as gunk gets in them or the kydex that it’ll only help grind up the finish of the gun and interior of the holster. Thank you for a very detailed vid and please stay safe.

[@RobbDzzz]

1AbominAble1 the 45 and gen 5 19mos, 17mos and 34mos all with front serrations don’t have the grip cutout. It makes the grip very nice if I do say so.

[@zionkid28]

Just subscribed to ur channel great job w the review and keep it up fellow brother in blue stay safe out there.

[@james5346]

Love my G45 it’s a great gun!

[@OmarGonzalez-gx1ks]

All the guns I owned are Glocks. Love them!!! Good video my friend!

[@carlvonfuckwits2934]

So instead of FDE or Black why not OD green? What's everyone got against it?

[@ibleedpurple52]

Love the od green & the fde those color are special though they dont release them like they do the all black pistols you have to make a custom order atleast that's what I was told by glockstore

[@burnsyville]

First off....front serrations make you an operator and an honorary navy seal.

[@jhelmsing]

This is true and I totally overlooked my operator status.

[@Tacteyecool]

I had to do a double read I thought that said a horny Navy SEAL

[@jhelmsing]

@@Tacteyecool hahaha!

[@620ronin]

:)

[@phennah9mm461]

Damn skippy, only reason I bought that thing. I'm a regular mookie now

[@nickcomp1664]

my 19x had a type 2 failure to extract, double feed last time I was at the range. Just so happened it was while I had a 33 round stick in the gun. PLENTY of Realestate to rip that bad boy out lol

[@bigvik813]

@JHelmsing which one do you prefer the glock 45 or sig p320 xcarry?

[@gooztala]

Good review. Havent shot mine yet but like the look, feel and the trigger. Curious to see the magazines stacked/stored on the wall infront of you. never seen anyone store them like that.

[@jonorlowski6663]

I picked mine up yesterday. I'm digging it.

[@traeucity6087]

Actually, I asked for it. I was not much into the FDE craze. I'm a Desert Storm veteran; I don't need to pretend to be a desert warrior. I like my civilian, defensive sidearms to be black or stainless steel.

[@Cultureshockcrew]

Trae UCity thank you for your service

[@traeucity6087]

OTG , I really appreciate you for saying that. Thank you!

[@MaxairEngineering]

I’m in the semi-arid high plains of Wyoming. The big reason I like FDE is solar heat soak. Set something black down in the sun during the summer for a few minutes and it will get damn hot quick. Less atmosphere to filter the rays.

[@traeucity6087]

MaxairEngineering, that is a great point! Living in Texas, I too have been burned by black guns, left on a shooting bench, in the sun.

[@magicd5780]

Ya I waited 3 years for the m9a3 to come out in black. Thank God it did. I just cant justify having that color living in western pa. The fde colors on these guns are beautiful though.

[@glockfanboy4635]

Great review man. I'm glad I found this channel! Subbed.

[@jhelmsing]

Thank you!

[@briantomes2564]

I love my 19x it was the first glock I bought now thinking about the G 45

[@boomdoggy]

Very well presented and articulated!

[@therealhawkeyeii7888]

The quick-wearing slide stop finish is a Glock trademark.

[@thisSiteSucksHard]

True, but happened on 1st Gen P320’s as well. Still have one and carry it often, have the smaller release (gen2) also but just for range use. Honestly, I prefer the larger 1st gen size and have no prob locking back on last round. The Vickers one for Glock works well and don’t wear as quickly, ymmv.

[@stevenreeves9903]

Thanks for this vid dude. I’m getting the G45 for my first carry gun..

[@ibleedpurple52]

19 would prob be better if your carrying it not that the 45 isn't able to conceal the 19 just had the smaller footprint in comparison to the 45. I use the 45 as my home defense/night stand/Rang gun lol & when I'm conceal carrying I go with the 19 durring cold months & the 43x in summer. Either way you will love the 45 if you haven't already pulled the trigger on the buy, cheers mate

[@quickdubbs328]

Did you purchased your gen 5 .45 from the factory? How much is the retail on this calibur?

[@mwalters8617]

Can you share the glock sights you alluded to? My first Glock and want to upgrade the sights

[@bodej63]

Thanks for the information. Your review as law enforcement has helped me purchase several pistols based upon your recommendations. However, looks like I don’t need another Glock. Glock 19 works and is a favorite to ccw.

[@J1Z06]

I'm hoping to pick up one of these in Pearl white. I love how it looks.

[@mdx9286]

@J Helmsing, regarding the speed by which you can draw the G45 vs G17. I did some thorough lab testing on this subject while wearing my Vedder IWB holster along with my Lenny Kravitz Zero Waist Boot Cut denims and I was able to draw the G45 a full second faster...... I’ll give you a moment to let that mental image set in. :) Jokes aside... What ever came of your G45? Did this become your new Project One firearm?

[@spec2057]

Just found your channel. Subbed. Enjoying the content brother 👊

[@gldnedge]

Excellent review, pertinent information.

[@protectiverailroaddad7541]

I kind of want a G45 but since I already own a G19X that I really like and shoot well there’s really no point. I don’t open carry so the color of gun makes absolutely no difference to me. I have plenty of black guns and the 19X was a good addition to break up the monotony. In all reality the G45 is a different variant of the 19X. And let’s face it, some guys will just not buy a gun unless it’s all black and that’s the only reason they didn’t buy the 19X. At the end of the day the G45 is just another good 9mm option from Glock.

[@Steve-hp8tm]

So when you going to go buy it. Lol

[@protectiverailroaddad7541]

Scoobydoo 39 I have a plan. If I don’t look at one or hold it I can resist the temptation lol. I do however want a gen5 g19 mos fs, it seems to be about the most perfect striker fired conceal carry gun for me

[@Steve-hp8tm]

Was for me for 5 yrs. Till i got my hand on a shield. Still carry 19 here n there.

[@a.p.w.1aski644]

Thank you...everything you said pro rail dad is perfectly on cue what the hell I think...nothing wrong with variety...people get this mental shit in their head that they need to own one brand...love glock ..love sig... ..shit, I love the 2.0 m and p...life is too short, enjoy the shit out of it all and shoot away

[@domsugar9160]

Im in the same boat as u

[@RELOADINGandSHOOTING]

Dang it! Off to the gun store I go tomorrow! 😅😅😅 Great review!

[@Luv2tickt]

I think it's become quite clear Glock has listened to the customers regarding that half-moon on the front strap. The two newest releases since the Gen5 have already done away with the dumb thing. The 19 Gen5 we got for T&E and the edges where that half moon meets the flair on the mag well are actually sharp and cut into your finger. We took it for a ride at the range yesterday, and it forced every shooter to go to a two-finger style. When we got the gun, one mag came with the Pearce floor plate that is supposed to "fill in" the half-moon. Guessing another agency found the same issue and Glock either didn't notice that the floor plate had been changed, or less likely, they're offering a "fix". However, that seemed to make it worse for shooters with smaller hands. I'm guessing that with a Gen 6 release, that half moon will be gone for good...or at least another 20 years.

[@Elvis68spec]

Good video. I'm retired Police. I carried a Sig Sauer P229 DAK in .40 Cal. I found, the short Barrel (3.9 inches) allowed me to drawl the Gun faster. I would imagine the Glock 45 would be faster to drawl.

[@everett123hawj2]

I have no issues with the earlier Gen5 with the half moon grip and no front serrations; people will always complains regardless. The early version was intend for Gov't requested!

[@jeffomspaugh6691]

I could do without the front slide serrations personally but I did fine it necessary to own one. My new daily carry. Trigger is impressive.

[@Dwilson1282]

I just picked one up. Haven’t shot it yet but looking forward to training with it.

[@markallen4001]

What do you think about the MOS?

[@randolph6511]

I agree with you about the Glock 45 trigger.I think that my Glock 45 MOS trigger to be very smooth.

[@1969CampEvans]

Will it run 115 grain fmj , with no break-in

[@18ipmg]

Don't need a long slide for rmr just slows draw by .25 sec can get even faster draw with 26 from concealment.

[@MyCatCarriesAGlock]

People confuse recoil and muzzle flip. They are not the same thing. The 19X should have less muzzle flip and than the 17 because it has a shorter slide in combination with the longer grip and therefore, at least the theory goes, there's less muzzle flip.

[@norrisdillahuntjr4570]

Shorter slide=more muzzle flip

[@MyCatCarriesAGlock]

@@norrisdillahuntjr4570 That hasn't been my experience with the 19X or 45. Shorter slide guns usually also have shorter grips, so in general you're probably correct. 19X and 45 are hybrid models, so I'd encourage you to compare them to 17s or 34s in the same generation. I've done so and noticed a *marginal* edge with the 45. Your results may vary.

[@cdalton3169]

Very good review! I love Glock’s many options. I own the 19x. And eight other Glocks. Haha. Fine firearms. The 19x is one of the finest pistols on the market. I personally love the FDE/Coyote/Tan and everything about the pistol. Amazing gun. I carry it quite often depending on where I am. The G17 frame on the 19 slide is perfect. I also shoot a G41 Longslide .45. Slide length indeed makes a huge difference in conceal-ability and time to present the pistol. I’d rather have a good grip on the gun over sight radius - that’s more important to me for the way I shoot. Front slide grip, like yourself, is not important to me - I don’t press check pistols either. Despite many training folks teaching this, I disagree with the practice. My 19x came with night sights but I understand the G45 civilian does not. Like you, I always add a set of nice night sights to my Glocks and trash those cheesy plastic things. I prefer Trijicon, three-dot green HD. Whatever works for you. I know your review is about the G45 and not the 19x but since I only have the 19x, this is what I can relate to. Your video and review is very good and that new G45 is going to be a winner for Glock for sure. The 19x is an amazing feeling and shooting pistol and I’m certain the G45 will be too! Liked ya Sig cap! I own a bunch of Sigs also. Haha. Love’em too!

[@tonymischke3622]

A gun nobody asked for, but a ton will sell. This should of just been the 19x. Props to you on project one gun, my self control is too weak. My guns would get too lonely and sad not being played with, have to give my equal time to all of them lol! Great video as always, really appreciate your vids!

[@jhelmsing]

Thank you!

[@jhelmsing]

@JusticeAA not the Glock 19?

[@G17-911]

“They lost their marbles”. Haa. Thanks for the great review. Trying to purchase one , but there’s no inventory. Take care.

[@wreckagevic]

I went with the G45 MOS and immediately added nights sights, maritime spring cups and extended slide release all relatively inexpensive and easy mods. PB is a cool color but black is just classic. That said, I’m really fighting the urge to pick up a 19x as a collector piece.

[@racy325]

Will glock 19 magazine fit in the glock 45??

[@MDpolo]

Thank you Jay. Nice review. I was curious about this gun. I have a Glock 19FS and the G43. I have been toying with getting another Glock. Should the G45 be the one?.... Thanks and cheers!

[@jhelmsing]

That's a hard question to answer. If you really like your 19, but want the option of carrying more rounds, maybe. If you want more of a home defense / range gun/ OWB gun then the 17 might be more appropriate.

[@The-Homecook-0000]

If you got the 19fs your good grab a 17 round mags you don't need no G45

[@silencermartin1556]

I may got my g45 next week, I’m excited 😆

[@mohammedkader3881]

Any idea when gen 6 will be released?

[@brandontoddrocks]

Just bought mine today, solid gun Great vid man

[@jhelmsing]

Thanks!

[@CyprusTM]

Is it made in Austria or USA?

[@Steve-hp8tm]

I was waiting for the better trigger remark.

[@frankgon4]

I like the front slide serrations. I would prefer a 17 slide on a 19 frame

[@phennah9mm461]

Yeah, I'm going to need a 26 with front serrations now hurry up Glock,... I'm waiting

[@dominickdelfino7552]

I just picked up the G45 and shot it for the first time this saturday and I did feel like the factory trigger was better than the Gen 4 factory trigger. I did not shoot another gen 5 to compare it to. I weighed the trigger and it was just over 5 lbs. See video on my channel for details.

[@kwik2hear915]

Love the handle on the 45.

[@romanbuitrago6216]

Can you adapt a g17 gen 5 slide to a 19x frame? Thanks for great vids🙌🏽

[@jhelmsing]

No, the 17 and 19 slides are not interchangable. The lug placement and a few other things would be problematic.

[@Jazzman-bj9fq]

All you gotta do is get that black paint stuff that you used to use in the military to paint on to your metal collar rank insignia when the subdued black finish wore off. That'll work fine on those slide release buttons, it'll keep 'em black!! You're welcome and no problem.

[@stonerpage3100]

About the gun, lol I gotta get that one. I don't check either but the serrations in the front take the generic look out of the pistol. The grip is what I'm eye balling.

[@LAYDAWOOD6]

Thanks for your input but I think this is the best choice for CCW.

[@Fortify24]

Well done Vid. Well spoken, good info.

[@Mrandher83]

LEO for a rather large agency of 600 sworn since 2005. The entire time we have been issued the G35 long slide. I’ve never once heard someone complain of the long slide hindering them or being uncomfortable while seated in a patrol car. Typically, we prefer a longer sight radius and increased velocity and accuracy from a longer barrel. Duty holsters sit higher and offset from the body, so seated issues are mostly a concealed carry holster consideration not a uniformed cop consideration. With most of us carrying TLR1 lights mounted, which is flush with the G35, the holster would extend the same length even with a shorter slide like the G19, so it wouldn’t change anything. We are completely trained not to use the front end for press checks. If you want to press check, why wouldn’t you use the same part of the slide as you do to manipulate it in all scenarios - the rear serrations? No one with a tactical background or serious training uses front slide serrations for anything on any gun. So these two features lead me to doubt Glock designed this with LEO input. The one improvement on this model is the flared magwell without that cut out on the Gen5 that could induce mag insertion errors, or the weird lip added to the 19X for which I have no clue as to its purpose, other than a different type of potential mag insertion hindrances.

[@jhelmsing]

Awesome info brother, stay safe!

[@jimhans1]

Mrandher83 actually, the G45 was designed specifically for one LE Department. The department training staff played with the 19X, sent a proposal for changes to Glock, and a purchase order for 50,000 units, and bam we have the G45. That’s the same reason we have Glocks with a NY1 and NY2 trigger options. Having personally carried G17 and G21 models on patrol, I can say I’m looking forward to carrying my G45 on patrol. It fixes issues I’ve had with the 17/21 in Safariland and Bianchi duty holsters. I’m happy with it personally.

[@bprice1892]

Thats an ignorant statement to say that nobody with a tactical background or any serious training uses front serrations. Many well decorated trainers with years of experience use front serrations and many real life “operators” find them useful. Just two examples are Frank Proctor and John lovell.

[@Mrandher83]

An agency ordered 50,000 of these huh? That’s nearly double the size of NYPD so clearly that’s not true. Again I doubt significant law enforcement input was given for the design. Who cares what two trainers do. That doesn’t make it logical no matter how great they may be in some aspects. In the reality of a gunfight, you will do what is muscle memory, and gripping the muzzle end is not the habit you want to acquire. Any KZbin personalities that are private firearms instructors and do muzzle end press checks are only displaying their inadequate fundamentals. Well trained agencies and tactical units cringe at the idea. Those with military only backgrounds are not always the best for handgun techniques. I have been in the military a long time both active and then the last 15 years in a reserve component. Very few military units do anything valuable with handguns. The military simply doesn’t prioritize them at all. But believe what you like, follow military doctrine and carry a gun with a manual safety and fmj rounds too, or a 1911 with nothing in the chamber. When it comes to the reverse concept in law enforcement where the pistol is the primary tool, and the long gun is actually the secondary, modern well trained agencies have far more merit with their methodology. I like the gun, I like Glocks in general. But serrations on the front and a shorter slide are just not what most officers would prefer.

[@jimhans1]

Mrandher83 it’s actually true! And it was NYPD, they don’t just buy 1 per sworn officer, just as most large departments don’t just buy one per either. Our department only has about 2,000 sworn personnel, but the last order we placed with Glock was for 4,300 handguns. And just because your department trains personnel differently doesn’t make it the best way to train either. Every department is different, and to an extent, they all train slightly differently. I’ve seen tons of instructors in civilian, military, and LE facilities train people to press check, it’s not used in any situations besides when gearing up either for start of shifts, or prior to deployments, in an active firefight, there is zero need to do a press check.

[@rayraynod]

Good info! Thanks!

[@truesf345]

Do you like it better than the xcarry

[@jeffreylove8061]

J, I heard the Glock 45 has a match grade barrel. Is that true? Thanks.

[@jhelmsing]

It has the standard Gen 5 "Marksman" barrel.

[@deanbean2308]

Reviews a Glock while wearing a SIG SAUER hat 😂

[@jhelmsing]

Kinda want to see who is going to notice. I'm preparing my Glock hat for a non-Glock gun.

[@campsitez2355]

Why not sell the Glock hat to help pay for metal sights?

[@djmysticalone321]

Dean Bean Yes it’s OK to like other guns 😂

[@lf7961]

Dean Bean tells me everything I need to know

[@mnrodriguez]

Nothing wrong! He's reviewing, not selling! Lol

[@ritesideofthefence5857]

I have both the 45 and the Gen5 19 . The 19 is only a few months old and has front serrations and no frame cut. I still much prefer the 45. Thanks for sharing , great video.

[@gilbertosuna5496]

VERY NICE GROUPING I Have the 17C which is NOT made anymore. The 26 and 36 was giving my Arthritic Hands a Bit of A Problem being they are on the small side. So this might just be The TICKET.

[@charles17508]

I love 19x its a killer shooter plus the maritime spring cups are a plus not a minus im glad that tbe magwell like that couse i love gen 4 magwell from agancy i love my 19 mos and my 45 mos but the 19x holds special place and the smoothest glock ive shot weird dont know why but its a nice one .plus it fde from factory and with two tone this gun gonna be special in the futer.

[@vaderglide5978]

Good review bro. U current LE? Stay safe and vigilant. Much Aloha Ret. LT. HPD Honolulu, Hawaii.

[@gman4920]

Glock 45 or sig p320 xcarry. Which one is best for iwb carry? And which do you put your life on.

[@jhelmsing]

X-Carry. I really find the Glock 45 pretty mediocre. That said, there are probably more iwb options for the Glock.

[@tshanks1771]

I bought the Gen 4SF after watching your review. Is it still near the top of your list as the one gun to rule them all?

[@jhelmsing]

Yes, I'd say the Gen 4 19 (FS or regular) or the Gen 5 19(gained a lot of trust on this gun due to project 1 gun) would be very tough to beat as far as the best do-all guns out there.

[@tshanks1771]

I went out and shot about 500 rounds threw the gen4 19fs , 19x and my Gen 5 19 today. All great guns. But if I can only have one, it’s the Gen 5 19!

[@Tacteyecool]

You really want to slim frame?

[@neonpaintsplash]

Have they been talking about a gen 6?

[@Spartisman]

You never did say you like it, so why did you buy it? Also what about the new gen 5 19 mos? I think that would have been a better add to you glocks collection, curious about what you think?

[@jhelmsing]

It's a good gun. I'm a big Gen 5 fan. I like it and will use it mainly as a winter carry / range gun. I got it because it gives me the Glock 17 capacity and still fits my 19 holsters. As for the MOS guns, I'm just not a fan of their plate system. Id rather have a non-MOS milled and may send this one off at some point. I also don't use a RDS as a primary defensive sighting system right now even though I have a few models that use RDS optics.

[@jeffgordonaarp]

Just bought the G45 ..... night sights already ordered then it’s gonna be a edc

[@KeanonGilliamSlang369]

Just curious, the Glock 19X you said you didn't care about the maritime spring cups which aid the firearm from getting water logged if submerged. In another video review with the FN 509 you stated you hated the fact that it didn't perform well wet after being submerged. Why not like the 19X then? Stay safe!

[@jhelmsing]

Glocks without the maritime spring cups generally do fairly well around water and the maritime cups tend to wear out faster than the regular ones.

[@KeanonGilliamSlang369]

@@jhelmsing Good to know. I remember the FN video you did about water so I was curious.

[@gamehopper111]

I wish you put the g45 gen5 slide to g19 gen 5 frame or vice versa. I want to know if they will work fine.

[@jhelmsing]

They do. It's literally the same slide. The frame on the G45 / 19X has the lugs moved compared to the Glock 17/34.

[@gamehopper111]

J Helmsing thanks :-)

[@cz1always608]

Need it in 10mm and it will really be a winner... still buying that . Even though the old says how many 9mm do you need

[@quickdubbs328]

I'm feeling the Australian version of the glock 45. The front serrations are a nice touch. Something like the beretta 9mm. How many rounds capacity for the .45? I want 1!!!

[@execprotect6147]

It's not a ".45" its a 'Model 45' in 9mm. The capacity is 17 in the magazine and 1 in the chamber.

[@quickdubbs328]

@@execprotect6147 Thank U for that cool.

[@mattgoeswheelin]

Quick Dubbs you mean Austrian......

[@quickdubbs328]

@@mattgoeswheelin Yes. And I want 1! Bout 2 give glock a call about it.

[@michaelhylle]

Great presentation. You should have more subs.

[@raymondkuk5409]

Does the 45 grip feels a lot “thicker” than the 19 grip?

[@jhelmsing]

Not really... Hard to explain but it just feels longer. The grip is actually thinner further down on the 17 sized grip.

[@a.p.w.1aski644]

Good video...very fair assessment

[@shanea3956]

love the 45. 19x sent back due to bad factory coating.

[@chiefhashish5634]

I love the video brotha !!!

[@620ronin]

Thank you for the honest review. Very refreshing.