Glock 21 opinions wanted

**signal4l** · 07-01-07, 17:34

I am considering adding a G21 SF to the pile. This will be used for off duty and on duty carry.

One of the guys at ADCO has been shooting a G21 for many thousands or rounds with no problems.

Larry Vickers, whose opinion I respect, has described the G21 as "the biggest turd Glock makes". I believe the LA county SD has removed their G21's from service due to problems with the trigger bar.

My experience with other Glocks has been positive. I have very little trigger time with the 21.

I would value the opinois of those that have run one of these a bit.

Thanks

**GastonG-NoVa** · 07-01-07, 18:02

On duty and Off duty???

My first duty gun was a Glock 19. A few years after we recieved them one of our local neighbors ventalated a bad guy with 15-18 rounds. Shortly after this event we switched over to Glock 23s.

I really like the 23 it is fairly easy to conceal and still holds 13+1 of 40 cal. I think it is hard to beat.

As long as we are talkin, get yourself a Kramer horse hide IWB holster. I have worn mine for the past 12 years and it still never colapses, and is still stiff.

**Rana** · 07-01-07, 18:19

I don't own a G21 but I think there are a few better double stack .45's out there.

The new M&P .45, Springer XD .45, & HK45's [the newer model with the 1913 rail is suppose to hit the market this fall(?)] all come to mind.

I am a 1911/.45 Fanatic; so am BIASED in this department. Too me there has yet to be a better .45 pistol platform than JMB's century old Gov't design.

**signal4l** · 07-01-07, 18:27

Illinois has some nasty winters. I can hide a larger pistol in the colder months. During the summer I carry something smaller.

I have shot the XD and like it. Its just too big.

**Robb Jensen** · 07-01-07, 22:57

LAV shot my 21SF at the 1st Vickers AK class earlier this year. He liked it from what I recall. I wouldn't doubt it if he owns one.

**Hawkeye** · 07-03-07, 22:16

Havent had any issues with any of the couple of 21's I have owned. My current one has been great, though I dont have an overly high round count through it at present. I really like the 21.

**Grin Reaper** · 07-03-07, 22:59

My Glock 21 has +/- 1000rds though it (at least 500 of which was Wolf steel-case), with no complaints thus far. They're not at all hard to conceal with a simple untucked polo shirt (but bear in mind I'm just over 6' tall, about 185lbs; your mileage may vary).
The pistol-grip (I guess I could just say 'grip') is thicker than anything else Glock makes, so if you don't wear at least a size 7.5 glove, it may be too much to hold comfortably. I just got my hands on the new Glock 21 slim-frame at the local fun-store, but I couldn't really tell the difference between it and the standard G21.

I am aware that LAPD pulled their G21's from service, and I don't recall exactly why, BUT I remember reading the article and thinking something about 'finger off trigger until sights are on target'.

PS -- if you decide to get a different model for off-duty, I'd recommend the G30 without hesitation. Also, it will use the G21 mags.
I'd stay away from the Glock 36 (single-stack). This nasty little monster has a horrible twisting recoil that feels like a 2.5"-barrelled .44magnum.

edit -- here's my post on the Glock 21 from another forum -- http://zombiehunters.org/forum/viewt...ighlight=glock

**signal4l** · 07-04-07, 15:56

"Nasty little monster" is a fair description for the G36. Two of my co workers bought them. They sold them rather quickly.

**Nathan_Bell** · 07-04-07, 19:11

Originally Posted by signal4l

Illinois has some nasty winters. I can hide a larger pistol in the colder months. During the summer I carry something smaller.

I have shot the XD and like it. Its just too big.

Did they really cut the G21sf down enough that it is smaller than the XD? I have G21 and the XD 45 and the XD feels tiny in comparison to the G21.