Description
The Glock 45 has always been about balance. Take a full-size frame for 17 rounds and a proper grip, top it with a compact-length slide that carries and points like a G19, and you get a pistol that works equally well on a duty belt or a nightstand. This one takes that proven crossover recipe and dresses it up with a full FDE Cerakote finish, a ported barrel, and a matching ported slide cut for RMR-footprint optics. The porting vents gas upward as you fire, which tames muzzle flip and keeps your sights or dot settled for faster follow-up shots.
What the V-Series Brings to This Glock 45
The V-Series is Glock's new baseline going forward, and this G45 is part of that first wave. On the outside it keeps everything people like about the Gen5 platform, including the flat grip without finger grooves, the ambidextrous slide stop, and the same familiar trigger feel. The changes live inside, where Glock reworked several internal components as the foundation for the lineup moving ahead. One thing worth knowing: V-Series internals are their own thing and don't interchange with older Glock models, though your existing Gen5 holsters and lights will fit just fine since the external dimensions haven't changed.
A G45 Built for Red Dots and Range Days
The slide wears a Trijicon RMR-pattern optic cut, so mounting an RMR, SRO, or any dot sharing that footprint is a direct bolt-on with no milling appointment required. Pair that with the recoil-flattening ported setup and this pistol begs to be run fast. Three 17-round magazines come in the box, which means less time loading and more time on the trigger. Between the desert tan Cerakote, the ported top end, and the newest version of Glock's most versatile frame size, this is a sharp-looking package that still runs with the boring reliability Glocks are known for.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Glock
- Model: 45 V-Series (Custom)
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Action: Striker-fired semi-auto (Safe Action)
- Capacity: 17 rounds
- Magazines Included: 3
- Barrel: 3.7 in, ported
- Slide: Ported with RMR-footprint optic cut
- Finish: FDE Cerakote
- Frame: Full-size polymer frame with compact-length slide
- Manufacturer Part Number: PV4550204 MODFDEP
- UPC: 757106327080
- Country of Origin: Austria
- Shipping Weight: 3.5 lbs
What’s Included
- Glock 45 V-Series pistol with custom FDE Cerakote finish
- Three 17-round magazines
- Glock factory case
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Glock 45 V-Series different from a Gen5 G45?
Externally it's nearly identical, with the same grip, controls, and dimensions as the Gen5, plus a V mark on the slide and frame. The differences are internal, where Glock redesigned components like the firing pin lug and slide cover plate as its new baseline platform. Keep in mind V-Series internal parts don't interchange with older generations, but Gen5 holsters, lights, and magazines work without issue.
Which red dots fit the optic cut on this Glock 45?
The slide is milled for the Trijicon RMR footprint, one of the most widely supported patterns out there. That covers the RMR and SRO directly, along with popular options like the Holosun 507C and 508T that share the same mounting pattern. Optics mount straight to the slide with no adapter plate needed.
What does the ported barrel and slide setup do for me?
The ports vent gas upward during firing, which pushes the muzzle down and noticeably cuts muzzle rise. The practical result is a flatter-tracking pistol where your dot or sights come back on target quicker between shots. It's a setup that really shines during fast strings at the range.
Is the FDE Cerakote a factory Glock finish?
No, this is a custom-finished pistol. It starts life as a factory Glock 45 V-Series from Austria, then gets the FDE Cerakote applied along with the porting and optic cut work. Cerakote is a ceramic-based coating known for strong wear and corrosion resistance, so it holds up well to holster use and regular range time.





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