Glock 19X vs. Glock 45: Unpacking the Subtle Differences

Comparing Glock 19X and Glock 45

• 💡 The video compares the Glock 19X (MOS version) and the Glock 45, both 9mm pistols, highlighting their similarities and subtle differences.
• 🎯 Both models feature a Glock 17-sized grip combined with a Glock 19-sized slide, offering a compact slide with a full-sized grip.

Key Distinctions and Features

• 🎨 The most obvious difference is the Coyote tan color of the Glock 19X, while the Glock 45 is typically black.
• ⚙️ Early Gen 5 Glock 45 slides, like the one shown, may lack front serrations and an optic cut-out, though newer models usually include these features.
• 💥 The Glock 19X was submitted for US military pistol trials and features metal sights, a requirement for military adoption, whereas standard Glock 45s often come with polymer sights.

Magazine Compatibility and Design Nuances

• ⚠️ A significant difference lies in the magazine base plate lip on the Glock 19X, which can prevent standard Gen 5 Glock magazines from seating properly.
• 🛠️ Gen 5 magazines with this lip will catch on the 19X's extended grip, requiring either modification (like using a Dremel) or replacement base plates for compatibility.
• 🚫 The speaker humorously notes that magazine color is not a factor, debunking any notion that Coyote tan magazines are exclusive to the 19X.

Overall Assessment

• ✅ Both the Glock 19X and Glock 45 are described as very similar firearms with no significant deal-breakers beyond the magazine compatibility issue for the 19X.
• 🚀 The choice often comes down to personal preference regarding aesthetics (like the Coyote tan color) and specific features like optic readiness or front serrations, which are more common on newer Glock 45 models.
• 🌟 The video concludes that both are excellent pistols for defense and general use, and shoppers should be aware of the magazine lip on the 19X when making a decision.