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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Glock 45
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2019–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year2019
- DesignerGaston Glock
- Weight (Empty)0.625 kg
- Weight (Loaded)0.8 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- Bullet Weight7.5 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeShort Recoil
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity15
- Trigger TypeSafe Action
- Safety Typeinternal safeties
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity375 m/s
- Muzzle Energy525
- Effective Range (point)50 m
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
- Barrel Length102 mm
- Rifling Twist1:10
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight Typefixed
- Sight Radius165 mm
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction7MOD.7
- Overall Length185 mm
- Receiver Materialpolymer
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- Modularityframe swap compatible
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start2019
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width30 mm
- Height127 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2019Production started
7
years in service
12
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Glock 45 
06 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
Short recoil is a firearm operating mechanism where the barrel and slide move together for a short distance after firing, then separate to complete extraction, ejection, and chambering.
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