The Glock 45 in Crushed Orchid Cerakote is a striker-fired 9mm compact crossover pistol. It uses the G19-length slide on a G17-length frame, which gives you a full grip without adding slide length. The finish is applied over the frame while the slide gets black Cerakote, making the color scheme easy to identify. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Caliber: 9mm Luger 
• Capacity: 17+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 4.02 inches 
• Weight: 21.73 oz. 
• Condition: New in Box 
• Frame Finish: Crushed Orchid Cerakote 
• Slide Finish: Black Cerakote 
• Firing System: Striker-fired 
• Frame Material: Polymer 
• Trigger Pull Average: 5.5 lbs 
• Magazine Count: Includes three double stack magazines 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The Glock Marksman Barrel has a 1:9.84 twist rate and an improved crown and rifling over older Gen 4 barrels. The Safe Action system runs three passive safeties: trigger, firing pin, drop. Interchangeable backstraps let you change the grip circumference for different hand sizes. The flared magwell helps guide magazines on fast reloads; slide stop levers are ambidextrous. 
 
Comes with three 17-round double-stack magazines. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

1. Home Defense: 17+1 capacity on a full-grip platform is hard to argue with for home use. 
2. Sport Shooting: The Marksman barrel and Glock's consistent trigger work well in production and carry-optics divisions. 
3. Concealed Carry: The G19-length slide reduces printing compared to a full-size G17, while the G17 grip gives you a complete shooting grip without extensions.

The Orchid Cerakote finish is the first thing buyers mention. It's unusual enough that people specifically seek this variant out, and most report the color looks good in person. The Cerakote also adds wear resistance, which owners appreciate for a carry gun that sees regular holster use.

Performance feedback mirrors the standard G45 experience: reliable cycling, consistent trigger, 17-round capacity that works for both range sessions and carry. The crossover frame-to-slide configuration is generally liked. The full grip reduces felt recoil compared to the G19, while the shorter slide stays manageable.

Trigger feel gets the usual Glock commentary. Most shooters accept the stock trigger; a portion swap in an aftermarket connector for a lighter break. Neither group reports reliability issues.

Ergonomics get positive marks for most hand sizes. The interchangeable backstraps help dial in fit, and the grip texture is considered adequate without being abrasive. Shooters who carry it regularly note it's comfortable in an IWB holster for extended periods.