Setup is where a lot of new pistol owners spend extra money, and this Glock 45 saves some of it. It is used and comes with a red dot sight mounted and a threaded barrel, plus two magazines and the factory box.

The G45 combines a full-size frame with a compact slide, which gives you the grip of a G17 and a shorter barrel for carry. It is chambered in 9mm. Read the manual before the first range trip, since controls differ even between pistols that look alike.

An installed red dot changes how the pistol shoots. It takes a bit of practice to find the dot quickly on the draw, and it is worth an afternoon at the range. Check that the optic is zeroed and that the mount is tight before you carry or rely on it.

Glock's Gen 5 design removes the finger grooves and adds a more refined barrel. Holsters made for optic-equipped Glocks are easy to find. It is sold used and as described. It ships to your FFL dealer, and the background check is completed there.