The Glock 47

Overview of the Glock 47 MOS Gen 5

The video focuses on the Glock 47 MOS Gen 5 with a 4.49-inch barrel, chambered in 9mm. This pistol combines elements from different Glock models into a single platform. It uses a configuration often described as a Glock 17 slide on a Glock 19–style frame, creating a hybrid setup. The presenter notes that this combination may seem unusual at first but becomes more logical when its intended role and design background are explained. The discussion centers on how this model blends full-size performance with features that can aid concealment and handling.

Design origins and CBP background

The Glock 47 was originally designed for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency, also known as CBP. That requirement shaped many of its characteristics, including how it draws from and reholsters into duty holsters. The pistol uses a Glock 17-length slide assembly on top, while the lower portion incorporates features from other Glock duty models. The video explains that tailoring the pistol to CBP meant paying attention to details that matter in daily service use, such as how the gun clears the holster and how easily it can be managed by different officers.

Slide, MOS optics cut, and sights

On the upper half, the Glock 47 MOS is essentially all Glock 17. It includes the MOS configuration for mounting optics, allowing users to attach a preferred red dot sight. The slide features both front and rear serrations, aiding in press checks and general manipulation. Inside is the Glock Marksman Barrel associated with Gen 5 pistols. The pistol comes with a front dot sight paired with a rear U-notch sight, intended to make target acquisition quick and straightforward. These components reflect the standard Gen 5 duty-style setup while remaining compatible with optics through the MOS system.

Frame, dust cover, rail, and ergonomics

Below the slide, the Glock 47 incorporates a shortened dust cover derived from the Glock 45. This shorter dust cover is described as helping concealment and making the pistol a bit quicker and easier to draw and reholster, which was important for CBP use. The polymer frame includes a small Picatinny rail section at the front for mounting a light or laser. The trigger guard has horizontal texturing on the front and maintains a squared shape with an oval detail in the middle. These features are presented as practical ergonomic touches rather than cosmetic additions.

Trigger, controls, and grip features

The Glock 47 MOS uses the familiar Glock trigger with an integrated safety tab. The trigger safety must be depressed before the main trigger can move, leading to a defined wall and a crisp break. On reset, the trigger provides a tactile feel before breaking again. The pistol includes ambidextrous slide releases, which is highlighted as beneficial for left-handed shooters and for agencies issuing the pistol to a mix of right- and left-handed personnel. The magazine release has vertical texturing to make it easier to locate and operate without looking. The grip features the squared Gen 5 Glock texturing, and additional backstraps are included in the box to adjust grip size.

Magwell, magazines, and closing thoughts

At the bottom of the frame, Glock provides a slightly flared magwell. The flare is subtle but intended to guide magazines into place more easily during reloads. The pistol ships with three 17-round magazines, though the video notes that included accessories can change and should be confirmed on the product listing. The presenter summarizes the Glock 47 MOS as combining full-size Glock performance with improved concealability, making it suitable for duty roles, home defense, or range use. Viewers with experience using the Glock 47, whether on duty or at the range, are encouraged to leave reviews and comments about their time with the pistol.