Glock has announced the G45, the newest in the 9x19 family of Glock pistols, combining the compact size of the G19 with the full-sized frame of the 19X Crossover, and finished in non-reflective black.

Sales will begin with most common Glock models, with additional pistol brands added in early 2015. ... SilencerCo has launched a line of threaded aftermarket pistol barrels.

I had an opportunity to try out the new Glock 45. At the end of the test I determined it was definitely a great patrol gun. I would own one, and, if I were still on patrol, this would be my duty gun.

Rifle barrels can easily be threaded to accept a suppressor, but most pistols require the purchase of a threaded aftermarket barrel to take advantage of the benefits a silencer can offer.

The G45 MOS incorporates the 5th Generation elements such as the ambidextrous slide- stop lever, the Modular Backstrap System, and the match-grade, GLOCK Marksman Barrel (GMB) for increased accuracy.

According to The Firearm Blog, although the G47 uses a G17 barrel, the G17 slide is not compatible with the new gun. However, the end user can swap the G47 slide for the shorter G19 slide on ...