Glock 17 vs Glock 45

[sierra 223]

You guys that have both models or have spent time with them, what are your thoughts on comparison?

Considering upgrading my duty/off duty G-17 gen 3 with either a gen 5 in G-17 or G-45.

I have heard some guys say they shot the G-45 just as well and that the recoil was less.

Opinions are very much appreciated, Thanks.

[lsllc]

Recoil isn’t less but there is less reciprocating mass with the G45.

If you’re going to dot it, G45.

If you’re not carrying a light, G45.


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[WickedWillis]

The G45/19x definitely tracks faster.

I shoot the 19x, and the 45 just as good as the 19, and I personally shoot the 19 better than any 17 I've dealt with.

[MSparks909]

Recoil isn’t less but there is less reciprocating mass with the G45.

If you’re going to dot it, G45.

If you’re not carrying a light, G45.


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Pretty much this. I've got a G5 17, 19, 19X and G45. Shoot my G17/WML the most. Softer shooting than the 19/19X/G45, but that's splitting hairs because 9mm full size Glocks all shoot pretty soft.

[Texaspoff]

I think the G45 does track better, or flatter, at least for me. As others have said, the shorter barrel and slide does work better for me, at least when I was still on patrol sitting in a car. I don't and never will run a weapon light, previous incident of having a flashlight shot out of my hand, and BG said he was aiming at it cause he figured I was behind it. With that, I do carry two lights on me, on and off duty, so I have the ability, I just don't want it inline with my body.

Anyway that is why until the 45, I carried a 19 or 23. The longer grip does give me more real estate than the 19 running it hard, and no cutout is a plus, even though on the full sized grips, it didn't bother me.

I will say with the advent of the newest model 19.5 without the cutout and serrations, I have been running one of those and my 45 together. Performance wise I can't tell a difference, in either times, hits, or accuracy.

I believe with the newest version of the G19 both standard and MOS as well as the G45 standard and MOS, any one of those 4 models will do just about anything anyone would need.

Recoil and handling characteristics are going to different for everyone since, there are a number of variables that contribute to how a pistol feels and shoots for someone. To say one is better than another, may be true for you or me or numerous other shooters, but will not be true for everyone.

The 17 offers me nothing over the 45 or the 19 for that matter. My wife on the other hand, an officer and shooter as well, will not shoot anything but 17's, she owns 6. Find what shoots best for you and become proficient with it and don't worry about what we internet commandos say is best....

Notice I didn't say what feels best, cause in a static environment, IE gunshop, etc, it isn't going to matter, but that's a story for another time. It's how the tool performs for you when you put it to work. Do you buy a particular ink pen, because it looks cool, ok well some might. Typically you buy one that you can write with, and that works. It's a simplified comparison, but you get the idea.




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[Bodhi]

If you're only going to own one between the 19, 17, and 45 - i'd go 45.


If it's going to be something that'll be your duty weapon or OWB 99% of the time - i'd go glock 17

[556BlackRifle]

Personally I prefer the G45 / 19x over the G17. That said, the G17 is no slouch. Either one will serve you well.

[Walker_Texasranger]

17. Shoots softer. There’s a reason why everyone runs 34s in USPSA and not 45s.

[Wake27]

17. Shoots softer. There’s a reason why everyone runs 34s in USPSA and not 45s.

Well for one thing, 45s are way too new for everyone to shoot them in USPSA.


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[MegademiC]

17. Shoots softer. There’s a reason why everyone runs 34s in USPSA and not 45s.

I use a 19.5 for CO division.
Im not nationally competitive yet, but... you said everyone.

My experience is that until you get to A class - ish the gun attributes are overshadowed by skill deficiency.