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Manufacturer
	Glock Ges.m.b.H. More Info

About the Gun

Fourth-generation long-slide pistol in .45 Auto incorporates the Modular Optic System with a factory-milled slide that accepts miniature reflex sights through interchangeable adapter plates. It features a polymer frame with interchangeable backstraps for grip customization, an enlarged reversible magazine release, a dual-recoil-spring assembly, and rough-textured frame surfaces. The slide houses standard fixed sights in non-optic configuration, and the design maintains the short-recoil, locked-breech operating system with a striker-fired trigger mechanism along with an extended barrel and sight radius.

Production

Produced from 2014 through 2025.

Market value

MSRP at production was around $750. Used examples in standard condition trade in the $500 to $580 range.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.45 Automatic
Alias:	.45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP)
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Analysis

This variant combined the Gen4 ergonomic and recoil-management updates with a competition-oriented long-slide format and optics-ready capability in .45 ACP. The extended barrel and sight radius supported improved muzzle velocity and a longer sight plane suited for precision or competitive shooting, while the MOS interface simplified mounting of red-dot sights without aftermarket slide modifications. The model appealed to competitive shooters and users seeking enhanced sighting options on a .45 ACP platform with greater sight radius than standard models. Production volumes were lower than those of core service pistols, and examples have reached the secondary market primarily through individual owners.