FL-NC
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To me, the 19X is a backwards design. I like my 19L. I made it by sawing off the frame of a G17 to G19 dimensions.
The new Glock model 45
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Sistema1927
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Even though I can buy Blue Label I am not rushing out for this, or any other variation.
My G17 (Gen 2), G26 (whatever Gen when they first came out), and G19 (Gen 5) have all the bases covered for me. However, since the purchase of the G19 the others have had to comfort each other in the safe most of the time.
My G17 (Gen 2), G26 (whatever Gen when they first came out), and G19 (Gen 5) have all the bases covered for me. However, since the purchase of the G19 the others have had to comfort each other in the safe most of the time.
Lycidas Janwor
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I know, right?? Why call this the Glock 45? It's a 9mm pistol, it's just the 19X painted black. I think Glock is misleading the end customer with calling this new gun the Gock 45, because Glock already makes a pistol chambered in 45. It's called the Glock 21. Very confusing, thanks Glock.
JR24
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The silly things people complain about.
Was it the same when they released the Glock 40?
Lycidas Janwor
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Point being, Glock designed this as a duty pistol for entities like law enforcement, etc. Why not just keep the Glock 19 name and call it something like, the Glock 19DP (duty pistol)? But, whatever...
JR24
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Hey, it was the same thing with the 19X, everyone was saying that was the bad/wrong name for it too.
Lycidas Janwor
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I don't recall people complaining about the name 19X
cheygriz
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IMHO, the Glock 17, gen 1 was already perfect. why screw around with perfection??
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GunnyUSMC
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Sorry, I misread your post and thought you had said others had contact Glock but no you.
For years people were asking for a 380 Auto Glock that could be sold in the US. Look how long it took that dream to come true.
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GunnyUSMC
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In post #5 & #14 the differences between the 19X and the 45 were pointed out. The two main things are the sights, the finish on the slide and the color. These three things should cause the price to be lower then the 19X.
I don’t think a manufacturer has ever made a pistol that appealed to everyone. Because it one did, there would be no reason for anyone else to make another pistol.
When the 19X came out there was so much wining about how Glock had not made the pistol the way they wanted it. But Glock had no trouble selling it. Now that the G45 has come out we are starting to hear the same thing, but I bet Glock will not have a problem selling them.
I know that there are people out there that just don’t like Glocks and I’m ok with that. I think it would be interesting if one of the Glock haters started a topic called WHY I DON’T LIKE GLOCKS.. I bet it would be fun to read.
I do find the model number strange, but it doesn’t bother me. There have been strange model names before. Just think of the Colt Commander, why does the smaller gun have the name of the guy in charge? But then who really cares.
farm23
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Gunny you are right on. I only have a 30S but it goes boom when I pull the trigger and holds up to 13 + 1 rounds. This is from a life long 1911 owner but who needed a larger capacity carry gun. Glock makes good guns for a lot of folks but not for everyone.
1KPerDay
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I'll just put this here.... pay particular attention to the Glock's patent for treatment of vaginitis.
https://patents.justia.com/inventor/gaston-glock
https://patents.justia.com/inventor/gaston-glock
I’ve given up defending glock against the people who search for things to complain about. It’s pointless because they will always find something. I guess their favorite gun manufacturer is absolutely perfect and there’s nothing to complain about. Meanwhile glock sales are doing extremely well as far as I can see, both in law enforcement and civilian. In all reality I don’t need a G45 because I already own a G19X. But that doesn’t mean I won’t somehow end up with one . I’d be more interested in a 40 s&w or 45 acp version of this concept though. I think I’m finally over the 9mm resurgence that stormed the nation the last few years. A 23X or 30SX would be cool.
farm23
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Go 45
Riomouse911
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Neat gun! Glocks are always going to get a reaction that's either pro or con..no matter if it's a compact frame long slide or a compact slide on a full sized frame. Rarely is it in the middle of the road with them.
With the 19, 34 and 17L I already own, I think I am pretty much Glocked out. I think I will be holding off on any new Glock purchases, the new ones just don't quite rattle my "buy it" cage...but that may change if they come up with something out of the ordinary.
Stays safe!
With the 19, 34 and 17L I already own, I think I am pretty much Glocked out. I think I will be holding off on any new Glock purchases, the new ones just don't quite rattle my "buy it" cage...but that may change if they come up with something out of the ordinary.
Stays safe!
js8588
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The G44 is a rotating barrel Glock currently under development for the German police.
The 17, 18 (full auto), 19, 20,...45 are patent numbers.
The 17, 18 (full auto), 19, 20,...45 are patent numbers.
Old Dog
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Nobody's mentioned those fugly front-cocking serrations? (Just when I thought you couldn't make a Glock any uglier ...)
rskent
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Are you sure that you aren't talking about the Glock model 46?
https://www.tactical-life.com/firearms/handguns/glock-46-real-rotating-barrel/
Tcruse
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Exactly, however, when I hear dozens of people that "complained" about the 19X until they shot one and then ended up owners, it does make me question that.
JR24
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I'll agree. I dont like front serrations much to begin with but Glock managed to implement them in the ugliest way possible. Much as I like my 19X, the 45 has now beaten out the APX as the ugliest polymer gun possible.
To be fair, i think Glocks look nice because of their simplicity, generally no unnecessary curves or design.
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GunnyUSMC
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Hey! Hey! Don’t go talking bad about the APX. I like the way it looks and it shoots good to.
JR24
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It shoots great, and I do like it. If I was casting about for a new polymer 9mm, it would be my first choice.
It's just
1KPerDay
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Source please
rskent
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I’m sure it shoots way better than it looks.
I don’t care for the front cocking serrations or the rounded nose of the newer Glocks either.
I guess I just like the clean simple lines of the earlier Glocks, or I’m just an old fud.
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