POTD: The GLOCK 45 MOS Hunter Edition
I have a pretty new Glock G45 MOS, with front serrations and a threaded barrel. As I visited the IWA exhibition in Germany, I got very tempted to upgrade to the new Glock 45 MOS Hunter Edition, as shown here. My excuse for the less-than-optimal image quality, that this is the reality as one tries to fight for a quick look “alone” among hundreds of others. The pistol is, of course, secured with a steel cable, making things even more tricky.
The pistol pairs the full-size frame of the G17 with the compact slide of the G19, and its MOS configuration makes mounting optics simple. It also features a threaded barrel and an extended magazine floor plate. The only thing I’d prefer over this is the Aimpoint COA version.
It’s hard to show the green color of the Hunter edition in the lighting available, but I really like it.
The Glock GTL II light in action.
With the Glock performance trigger installed, everything apart from the suppressor and the red dot is made by Glock. I don’t know who makes the suppressor, it only had a “dummy” written on it.
Here’s a direct link to the model: https://eu.glock.com/en/products/pistols/g45-mos-hunter-edition
Is this also your favourite version among all the Glock models? Or what’s your preference?
All images by the author.
Ex-Arctic Ranger. Competitive practical shooter and hunter with a European focus. Always ready to increase my collection of modern semi-automatics, optics, thermals and suppressors. TCCC Certified. Occasionaly seen in a 6x6 Bug Out Vehicle, always with a big smile.
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This is NOT the MOS version. This is the COA version. COMPACT OPTIC ADAPTER which uses Aimpoints new A-Cut system for optic attachment and it is FAR better than any optic attachment system I've used to date. Actually, the entire Gen 5 G45/COA is the best Glock I've used by a significant margin. The trigger is great, solid wall and a crisp let off, tight frame/slide fit, its really a nice piece, it feel significantly outside of what Glock normally puts out. I bought mine about three weeks ago and like it more every day.
That's a dummy B&T suppressor.