Customs and Border Protection Picks Glock

[HCM]

On the G45 and Gen 5 MOS models there is a breech face notch/bevel that has reportedly improved ejection.






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This started on the Gen 5 G26 and G34 and has continued on the G45 all the Gen 5 MOS models. My nderstanding is it will be the standard going forward.

[HCM]

The question keeps coming up - why the Glock 47 instead of a 17 MOS ?

The answer is it got Glock an $85 million contract for 60,000 pistols and associated support gear and services.

Why / how did it get Glock the CBP contract?

The ability to swap the slides of the G19 and G47 and vice versa meets the modularity requirement of the CBP Statement Of Work (SOW).

You can read the SOW here: https://www.fbo.gov/utils/view?id=2a...c833786f212472

2.0 SCOPE
2.3 The family of firearms shall include three variations of sizes, with an emphasis on modularity.

2 PISTOL #1
This pistol shall be designated as a “full size”, and shall include a full size frame and full size slide combination.

4.2.1 Height: shall not exceed 6.00 inches.
4.2.2 Width: shall not exceed 1.50 inches.
4.2.3 Length: shall not exceed 8.10”
4.2.4 Weight: shall not exceed 32 ounces
4.2.5 Barrel Length: shall be between 4.20” and 5.10”
4.2.6 Modularity: Frame must also be compatible with slide/barrel combination from pistol #2 without adversely affecting functionality and operations of the firearm.

4.3 PISTOL #2
This pistol shall be designated as a “mid-size”, and shall include a mid-size frame and mid-size slide combination.

4.3.1 Height: shall be between 4.75” and 5.60”
4.3.2 Width: shall not exceed 1.50 inches.
4.3.3 Length: shall not exceed 7.50”
4.3.4 Weight: shall not exceed 30 ounces
4.3.5 Barrel Length: shall be between 3.50” and 4.50”
4.3.6 Modularity: Frame must also be compatible with slide/barrel combination from pistol #1 without adversely affecting functionality and operations of the firearm. Shall accept full size magazines (Pistol #1) without adversely affecting functionality and operation of the firearm.

4.4 PISTOL #3
This pistol shall be designated as a “compact”, and shall include a compact frame and compact slide combination.

4.4.1 Height: shall be between 4.00” and 4.90”
4.4.2 Width: shall not exceed 1.50 inches.
4.4.3 Length: shall not exceed 7.00”
4.4.4 Weight: shall not exceed 28 ounces
4.4.5 Barrel Length: shall be between 3.00” and 3.80”
4.4.6 Modularity: Compatibility with slide/barrel combination from pistol #2 without adversely affecting functionality and operations of the firearm is preferred but not required. Shall accept full size and mid-size magazines (Pistol #1 and Pistol #2) without adversely affecting functionality and operation of the firearm.

The apparent ability to swap slides between the G19 and G26 is interesting too.

If you think about it, Glock really only has one model which comes in various sizes and calibers so modularity is long over due.

I’ve been shooting Glocks since 1989 and have no qualms stating the Gen 5 / M models are the best Glocks to date. Personally I want to see a G45 MOS but I’m sure the G47 will work for those it is intended for

[C-grunt]

The 47 is a full-size G17-ish-size pistol. Allegedly it is a Gen 5 pistol with a Gen 4 trigger- I am working on confirming this. The dust cover is indeed shorter and it is cut for a MRDS. There will also be a G19 and G26 available. These new handguns are a welcome change for the Border Patrol and I’m sure that they will be well received.

It's a Gen5 trigger. Look at the picture on page 1.

[parishioner]

This started on the Gen 5 G26 and G34 and has continued on the G45 all the Gen 5 MOS models. My nderstanding is it will be the standard going forward.

Thanks, wasn’t aware. Only saw threads popping up about it related to the 45.

[HCM]

Thanks, wasn’t aware. Only saw threads popping up about it related to the 45.

My understanding is it holds the case against the breech face so the ejector can give it the full smack every time. The new geometry is enough to hold a loaded cartridge against the breech face with extractor tension alone. Here is a picture showing the case rim held in the little cutout:

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[gunnerblue]

Considering that the 26 and 19MOS that are also part of the award say Gen 5 along side DHS CBP on the slide on the announcement propaganda Glock put out, I would assume that they have Gen 5 Triggers. It would be strange for Glock to submit the older design and even stranger to submit a proposal with old and new trigger designs when all three guns could otherwise interchange trigger parts at will.

Understood. I kept hearing otherwise but this makes sense

[Doc Safari]

DANG YOU, GLOCK. Just when I thought, "I don't need any more guns."



Here's some more info:
https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/20...glock-g47-9mm/

What makes this pistol different? It appears to be a G45 frame with a G17L-size slide. The slide appears to be swappable with the G45. Additionally, the gun is RMR-ready.

[Sam]

They should just hire Chuck Norris.

[jpmuscle]

So is it RMR specific or MOS? Because if it’s the former that’s pretty baller


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[Biggy]

They should just hire Chuck Norris.

Glock really has hired him as their new spokesman. Taking Gunny's place. Chuck doesn't need to shoot the bullets, he can through them at supersonic speed, he just carries for show.