Description
The GLOCK 45C (V) takes the proven crossover formula and adds a factory compensator cut, giving you a 9mm that genuinely shoots flatter than its size would suggest. It mates a compact-length slide with a full-size grip frame, so you get a shorter, quicker-cycling slide paired with a longer grip that fills the hand and gives you real purchase for recoil control. The ported barrel and slide vent gas upward, pushing against muzzle rise during rapid fire, which keeps your sights settled between shots.
What Sets the GLOCK 45C V Apart
This is a V-Series gun, which means it carries GLOCK's latest round of internal updates, including revised trigger bar geometry and a redesigned rear slide cover plate. The frame drops the finger grooves and adds an ambidextrous slide stop, and front serrations give you a solid grip for press checks and loading. Up top you get the 4.02-inch GLOCK Marksman Barrel, a tighter, more accurate barrel than the older generations, finished in GLOCK's hard-wearing black nDLC coating that fights corrosion and holds up to heavy use.
How the GLOCK 45C (V) Shoots and Carries
That compact slide cuts reciprocating mass, so the gun cycles fast and handles quick during presentations and transitions. The full-size grip gives you more leverage and faster, cleaner reloads thanks to the flared magwell. It runs the familiar fixed U-notch GLOCK sights and the Safe Action trigger system with three internal safeties and no external manual safety, so operation stays simple and consistent from the first round to the last. An accessory rail up front lets you hang a weapon light or laser.
For anyone who likes the G45 platform but wants a little extra help keeping the muzzle down, the compensated 45C V is about as close to a bolt-on upgrade as you can get straight from the factory. It's a natural fit for range work, home defense, or duty-style carry where control matters.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: GLOCK
- Model: 45C (V)
- Manufacturer Part Number: PV4559201
- UPC: 764503068010
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Capacity: 10 Rounds
- Action: Striker-Fired Semi-Auto (Safe Action)
- Barrel: 4.02" GLOCK Marksman Barrel, Ported
- Slide: Compensated, Front Serrations, Black nDLC
- Sights: Fixed GLOCK U-Notch
- Frame: Full-Size Polymer with Accessory Rail
- Slide Stop: Ambidextrous
- Magwell: Flared
- Overall Length: 7.44"
- Finish: Matte Black nDLC
What’s Included
- GLOCK 45C (V) pistol
- Two 10-round magazines
- Hard case
- Owner's manual
- Cleaning rod and brush
- Magazine loader
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the compensator on the GLOCK 45C (V) actually do?
The 45C V has ports cut into the front of the barrel and slide that vent gas upward as the round fires. That upward push counteracts muzzle rise, so the gun stays flatter during rapid fire and your sights settle faster between shots. It's a factory setup, so there's no aftermarket work needed to get that benefit.
Is the GLOCK 45C (V) optic ready?
No. This is the standard non-MOS version, so the slide is not cut for a red dot and does not include an optic mounting plate. If you want to run an optic on the 45C platform, you'd be looking at a different MOS model.
How is the 45C different from a regular GLOCK 45?
The 45C keeps the same crossover layout, a compact slide on a full-size grip frame, but adds the factory compensator cut for recoil control. This particular gun is also a V-Series model, which brings updated internals like revised trigger bar geometry and a redesigned rear cover plate. Keep in mind V-Series parts are not cross-compatible with older GLOCK generations.
Will my existing G45 or G19 holsters fit the 45C (V)?
The compact-length slide shares the general footprint of the G45 and G19 family, but the compensator and ported slide can change how it seats in some holsters. It's worth checking that your holster clears the front of the slide and ported area before relying on it for carry.







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