The Glock "Safe-Action" self-loading pistol, with its no-compromise design, combines virtually all the features demanded of the modern handgun. Glock has an extremely low overall weight, high magazine capacity, and outstanding performance combining advanced methods of manufacturing with top-quality materials.
Glock pistols are mechanically locked, recoil-operated, with automatic firing pin and trigger safeties as well as the unique "Safe-Action" trigger safety and trigger system.
Each round is automatically loaded until the magazine is empty. The slide will then remain in the open position, held by the slide stop lever.
The slide stop lever and the magazine catch are easily operated with shooting hand. The receiver made of polymer with hardened steel guides, features ideal dimensions, ideal receiver angle and low weight.
Size: Compact
Caliber: 45 Auto
Slide Length: 6.77"
Height with Magazine: 4.76"
Width: 1.27"
Sights: Night Sights
Barrel length: 3.78"
Barrel Profile: Octagonal profile with right hand twist
Magazine: 10 Rounds
Weight: 24 oz
Trigger: 5.5#
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 45 ACP (45 Auto) was designed by John Browning in 1905 for his prototype semiautomatic pistol that eventually became the legendary Colt 1911, using a .452-inch bullet. Browning proposed a 200-grain bullet; U.S. Army Ordnance, smarting from reports of poor performance of the 38 Long Colt in the Philippines, increased bullet weight to 230 grains for greater stopping power...and the 45 ACP as it is today was adopted in 1911. It remains an iconic and popular handgun cartridge for personal defense and competition, and was used by the U.S. military in submachine guns (Thompson and M3) through the 1970s. Although largely replaced by the 9mm for military use and the 9mm and/or 40 S&W in the law enforcement community, the 45 ACP is still used by the U.S. military and numerous law enforcement agencies in various applications. The standard load remains a 230-grain bullet at 780 to 850 fps, but lighter, faster bullets from 165 to 200 grain, delivering a bit less recoil, are also available. — Craig Boddington