@Peter Colvin nope and i shoot the shit out of it. I originally wanted a glock 20 and all they had was the 21. And i fell in love. I am gonna upgrade the barrel and get a ported one to help with recoil a little bit
As a defense weapon,distance of employment will be under ten feet. The weight and ergonomics are out the window. 45 acp and 13 rnds is, for the money, great.
With a factory .45acp defense or duty round- 2024 you should get excellent ballistics from a .45acp load. I carry either 185gr +P JHPs or +P 230gr JHPs- Federal HST. Most .45 rounds are slower: muzzle vel but the 🥊 KE level, bullet-JHP size make up for it.
@DavidLLambertmobile love 45 acp that big slug will knock almost anything down very big round the +p hst are all I use they are serious business best ammo in 45 acp imo +p230 gr hst
Foreal. Whether I'm at Home, in the City, or in the Woods I feel safer with my Glock 21 and a n extra mag or two of Jacketed Hollow Points, FMJ's, and +P's. I like the 9mm, but a .45 is a cannon.
Well bud..u should of went with a Glock 23 in a 40 cal. I have been using a Glock 23 in a 40 cal for my EDC for a while now annd I'm sold . annd I wouldn't use a other calibers..I wasn't very impressed with the 45 cal. Soo I went back to the 40-cal..
@@stanleydaniels2185 the 40 does not do any better than the 45acp. maybe on paper a bit, but terminal ballistics are a different thing altogether, and when you go with 45acp+p or 45 super you start blowing 40s&w out of the water in all ways!!!
@@stanleydaniels2185 .40s&w is the only caliber I don’t own(I’ve got most the Pokémon). It’s like a barren island 🏝 nobody goes too. I can’t find a firearm I like in .40 besides the G23 but I want metal factory sights. And the shield sounds cool but low capacity.. Whenever I see someone saying they love .40’s I wonder why not get a 10mm? You can shoot .40 and have an auto that rivals .357
I recently procured a G21ST Gen 3 - LE trade-in with night sights - in Excellent condition - doesn't even look like it was issued. Great price. The one detriment was it came with a 12 lb NY trigger. But I've fixed that an it's got a stock trigger pull now. Shoots great and no ftfs. The SF fits my hand much better than the standard model which feels like a 2x4 in my hand.
@@IBENOUTMYMINDbuy it.. there isn't a part in it that can be replaced in 5 minutes.. I'd advise you to pick the " tightest " one. As far as slide to frame fit.
Excellent video. I haven't shot a 45ACP until a few months ago and it was a Glock 21 and just loved it. Love the fell when shooting, accuracy, and of course it's a Glock so it will always work. Thank you for the video! Scott from Dallas
I've owned a lot of .45's over the years. Still have a few 1911's HK's, Sigs etc. The Glock 21 will do everything those others will do and has more capacity then all of them. You cannot go wrong with a Glock 21.
I find my Glock 21 to be as soft shooting as my Glock 17 when shooting standard pressure ammo, and for some reason I shoot more accurate with my Glock 21 and any other pistol I own.
Same. I was blown away I was easily hitting an 8" steel plate at 100yd with my glock 21 230gr Winchester Service Grade ammo. Most accurate pistol I own. My 9mms go all over the place, .45 glock 21 I just have to hold a few mm above the plate
You can always drop in a fully chambered barrel and replace the guide rod / spring 24 lb. Use the normal mags. Now you can shoot 45 super. 255 grain hardcast lead going 1100 velocity. Now you have your outdoor/for-legged loads.
It’s a great pistol like I have. My Glock 21 gen 4 is made in USA. I’ve fired and tested it many times at the open range; it’s flawless, accurate, and feeds any ammo. The trigger reset is crisp and short. I replace oem cds guide rod assembly to stainless steel guide rod assembly with 20 lbs spring upgrade for shorter and fast recoil. Thanks God, no malfunctions even one. I love it. Thanks for the great video, very detailed and clear👍.
My G21 G4 was also made in Georgia USA. My G21 is my EDC pistol. I personally would rather carry a full size duty pistol with more ammo capacity in this dangerous crazy society we are living in.
@@cluckbent6466 No, The recoil is a little tamer on the G41 and has a bit less barrel hop, but if your not used to it, it is a bit easier to limpwrist.
Just a quick note... Great video! You said the SF is "slim frame", it is actually "short frame". The width is the same, but the short is measured front to back, there the difference is. Keep rolling the great videos.
My Glock 21 Gen 3 is my bedside pistol. It’s also the only pistol that I own in .45acp, and it was previously used by a Police Officer. I really like it and don’t see myself ever parting with it.
@@antilaw9911 yeah.... you should've tried the sf or gen 4 before you bought the S. The S uses a Glock 36 slide which makes it lighter to carry, but, you feel all that recoil throughout your hand. Whereas with the SF or gen 4, the thicker slide helps a lot to reduce that felt recoil. I know this myself because I had shot the s and HATED it, then tried the Gen 4 and had a new found love for the Glock 30 again.
Have Glock 21. Living in Montana, hunting in Grizzly country, I am converting to a 460 Rowland. This will give me the power of a 44 mag in a semi-automatic, using the 460 Rowland. Plus, I can still shoot .45 out of it
My Alaska gun is a G41 shooting 450smc. I had to replace the barrel because you shouldn't shoot hard cast lead with a stock Glock barrel. Fully supported chamber and threaded.
I like the Glock 21 SF GEN 3 .45ACP. I bought mine for around 625 out the door. It only came with 2 10 round mags though. I'll have to get a couple of the 13rd mags for it. Shoots really well.
Notice the little metal 'lip' near the top of the front of the clip on his? If you get a Glock brand mag make sure it looks exactly like whatever clip came with your pistol. At least one of the Gens doesn't need the lip but the Gen 4 he's using does. If yours has that metal slit part on the original clips the ones without it won't lock in
The second Glock that I ever bought was a blue label, Gen IV, Glock 21 with factory night sights. The ammo that I use with it is the Underwood Xtreme Defender +P rounds. They are a solid copper projectile that are only 120 grains but produce an advertised velocity of 1,420 ft/s with 537 lbs. of energy. Although Underwood, usually loads their bullets slightly more hot than advertised velocity. The ammo, when paired with my G21, produces some amazing results. The copper projectile has flutes cut into it. It makes the bullet look like a Phillips head screwdriver bit with the tip cut off. Those flutes produce massive damage and completely destroy bone, muscle, and tissue and produce a larger primary wound channel over any fully expanded hollow point bullet. The bullets have less recoil, shoot more straight, even at greater distances and dump all their energy almost immediately into their target/threat but they do not over penetrate. The Underwood Xtreme Penetrator rounds will over penetrate but the Xtreme Defender bullet has a very minimal chance of doing so.
Dane Maui, The Underwood Xtreme Penetrator rounds over penetrate in ballistics gel. However, there are zero reported cases of them passing through a human threat. Next, I carry the Underwood Xtreme Defender rounds. I will link a report from a ballistics test for multiple types of ammo, calibers and test mediums. Pages 31 to 33 detail the Underwood Xtreme Defender ammo. Also, Tim from the Military Arms Channel has 2 videos testing that ammo. Please look them up as well. Here is a link to the ballistics test. pistol-forum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31110&d=1538934056
Mr. Ebo get the Glock 21 . 45ACP is easier and cheaper to procure than 10mm. 10mm is more expensive to shoot and your bullet selection is not as good as 45acp
@@briancox2592 I was going to add the same. I would say do NOT expect some after market converted barrels to feed-work 💯. I bought a new Glock Grey 10mm 20 gen 4 in 2017. The pistol ran fine but my stainless steel Storm Lake .40S&W barrel-converted had a few errors, problems every 80-150rd, factory FMJ .40 rounds. Glock 10mm magazines. Converted barrels are best for ranges, outdoor uses. Not ccw, home defense.
I bought a used Glock 21 in 1998. It was being carried by a Marshal Court Officer. It had some holster wear but didn't show any internal wear. I still own the G22 and in 2002, I bought the Glock 30 because it can use the G21's magazines. I really like them even though I also have some 1911's.
One of the best reviews I've ever seen. Even 6 years later. 🎉 Glock 19, 23, and 21 are mandatory pistols in every collection IMO. My 36 has its place too. I have a 42 and a 43 as well. They all have their uses and are all Glock Perfection. They aren't my only pistols and I have other good ones I could list but these are all top of the line. I trust them. That what counts.
The weight difference between the 20 and the 21 is due to barrel weight. The OD is the same on both, however the ID on the 20 is smaller, hence the slight weight difference.
Just bought a police trade in 21 for 399 in Great shape.i noticed the trade ins are had to find now.if you can find one,best way to go.im really enjoying mine.thanks for the video.👍
I bought a G21 today, I’m disappointed it’s only 13+1 in mags for three , but I’m pretty stoked ! I carry a 17 but I love glocks so you can never go wrong !
jeremy badger you can say you don't like the weapon. But don't call it a piece of junk. In 10 years thousands of rounds through it never one hiccup. This is a fighting pistol that holds 14 rounds of 45. For a handgun that is very formidable. I have several Glocks. The only thing I ever had go wrong I broke the magazine release on my 21 at n outdoor range trying to Quick Draw. It was totally my fault and it slammed very hard into concrete. I would never do a three gun competition with a Glock. But I would go to war with one. You cannot call it junk there's a reason why 65% of law enforcement use them. They're not even my favorite brand of firearm. But one would be foolish to say they're not good. You probably don't like Honda because it's not American. But Honda puts out better cars than we do. You see I don't like Tom Brady but I know he's great. You may not like something but you have to give them their P's. I'm a Mossberg 590 man. But I know the Remington 870 is a great shotgun in its own right. You see where I'm going with this. You have to give respect where respect is due, if I could leave you with this get out there and shoot. Don't go by what people tell you experience firearms and see which one is best for you. But do your research.
You are correct with everything you said there, I don't disagree. What I probably should have said was MY GLOCK 21 is a piece of junk. From brand new on its 12th round it failed to eject. Every shot that did fire threw the hot brass in my face, on my arm or down my collar. One even landed between my brow and shooting glasses. Not fun. In its first 200 rounds it has failed to eject or failed to feed about 2 dozen times. I eventually wanted to get a G17 but after getting a lemon from a company who's motto is glock perfection there's no way I'd spend $700-$1000 on another glock . If any of my friends asked for my opinion on what to buy as their first or tenth pistol I couldn't in good conscience recommend a glock.
jeremy badger my friend you were just unfortunate and got a lemon. Sometimes in the manufacturing process this happens. My Glock 19, 20 and 21 we're all under $600. If you pay $700 you have severely overpaid. Don't want to sound like a Glock fanboy. I am just a realist. Yes you need to replace the sights they are God awful. You can also replace the trigger to make the weapon run at its peak.
The 21 is lighter for two reasons. The slide is lighter as you mentioned, as is the barrel. I have been shooting G20’s for two decades. Picked up my G21 about five years ago. I hate to admit it, besides for hogs, I prefer the 21. It balances better for me. Nice review. This is part of my Saturday, what was true 3 years ago is true today.
Very educational video. I carry a G21 Gen 4 everyday on duty and wouldn’t trade it for anything. A lot of the younger officers want us to switch to 9mm. Not saying there is anything wrong with it, my preference will always be 45 ACP.
They wanted 10mm bc .38spl not strong enough. Got the 10mm Too much recoil. Swapped to the .40 Too much recoil. Now swapping to the 9mm. What next? 9mm too much recoil too? Cops will be carrying .380s and .22lr soon bc recoil is smooth. Lol just carry the biggest hole puncher you can carry and use effectively. With some training and recoil management, you can be just as good with a 45 as a 9mm but with more metal flying
With the use of the right Ammo 30s will shoot( accuracy ) the same or better than a g21 . Yes the 230 grain bullet in the 30s will push alittle hard back into the hand , but with any respectable self defense round ranging from 155 to 185 grain bullet , almost feels in hand like hot 9mm plus p round or stock 40 s&w . Some folks just give up because they don’t explore other rounds out of the 30s . The 21 feels pretty much the same with any 45acp round that’s the genius of g. Glock . K Two of three law enforcement agencies in my area still carry the g21 gen 4 and refuse to go to the trending 9mm , they simply don’t see the need .
My new favorite pistol is the CZ 97B .45cal. valid caliber? Think history. Think Thompson machine gun WWII use ✌️ Love your clear sober concise presentation 👍👍
I just bought a G21Gen4, a police buyback. I have limited experience with.45 acp, but I’d rented three models of Glocks in 45 and settled on the 21 as the easiest to shoot as recoil is so manageable. My first range session was at shorter distances than the podcaster, but the pistol’s accuracy was great. Safe to say that the Glock 21 does what it does better than I do what I do. 🤓
I own the Dan Wesson 1911A2 (an upgraded military A1) which is stupid accurate. You got my thinking about getting the G21. I love the 45 acp cartridge. A man stopper plus.
I wish accuracy testing could be done from a "RANSOM" type rest, at least establish a non-human benchmark for ammo accuracy from a particular gun. IMHO
I load my 45 with 200 grain bullets at an easy 1100 FPS that’s over 500 foot pounds of energy, why did the military use 230 grain at 850 FPS way less energy?
Also I might add the versatility with being able to take a 20 slide of the same generation and using it on your 21 frame as the frames parts are identical. So you can have two calibers for one gun!
I got rid of my HK45 for the G21. The magazines were hard to find, expensive and the trigger in double action was so long I could never get used to it. Good pistol but not for me. The G21 is much easier to shoot.
I have a Glock 21. But I’ve never been a fan of Glocks. The way they advertise them. They act like if you don’t own one you’re not an American. I prefer Ruger.
I've owned the following .45ACP's: A Colt 1911 Gov't model An AMT Hardballer An Auto Ordinance 1911BKO A Para Ordinance 96747 I've fired a S&W M&P45. I currently own a Glock 21 Gen 4. I appreciate the 1911's for their merits. HOWEVER, to me the Glock 21 makes them all 2nd rate at best. Glocks are SO ACCURATE for my hand! SO EASY to control! SO EASY to clean. SO RELIABLE! They're not for everyone's hand of course (large frame). And some folks do not like the striker fired pistols. (Strikers feel a little different.....don't they.) But in my hand, this gun is the best I've owned. (Yeah yeah.... the slide release is tiny. And since I grew-up on 1911's I use them. So I got a real one. The take-down lever is tiny. So I got a real one. The rigger pull kinda sucks. So I got a 3.5 lb diamond Transfer bar. Oh, and the barrel has ammo restrictions. So I got a lone wolf barrel. That's a lot to change I know. But it's worth every penny.) I can hit a 6" circle at 50 feet all day long without much effort with any factory ammo I've tried. Glock will probably become the new 1911 for many of the armed forces and civilians. It certainly is for me.
Nice. I really like my 30s. Maybe I'll get a 21 in the future. I should have bought the 21 instead of the 17 that I bought recently. Ha. What's wrong with the 30s? I've only shot it 50 times but I find it accurate and manageable. Both me and my friend can handle it fine and we both are small dudes with small hands. But everyone is different.
I have a model 1911 45 acp, the only thing that I don’t like about it. Because it’s a military gun. It won’t fire hollow points. It jams a lot. I do like Ruger the best. But I did get a Glock 21/5 generation. And they do fire hollow points.
I prefer the 30S with Glock 21 mags. 13+1. Takes care of all social situations I encounter. Both pistols fit my hands But the 1" shorter barrel is much easier to conceal.
Tighter groups with the 1911 aren't surprising, being as how you have an additional inch and a half of barrel! A 41 would give the 1911 a run for it's money! Great video, brother!
Have a 22 and a 24 Gen 3 and want to add .45 for its man stopper ability. Thinking I’ll stay with gen3 even though I like the long slide gen4 .45. Since I’m collecting a few Ruger rifles I think I’m going to look at the Ruger 1911. No doubt I’d love it but I like Glock a lot also and in part because so many hate Glock. I like being a contrarian.
Hate to be "that guy" and point this out but actually the reason the 21 weighs slightly less than the 20 is the walls of the barrel of the 20 are thicker. Literally everything else is exactly the same, including the hole in the end of the slide therefor with a smaller round diameter the barrel walls are thicker resulting in the higher weight.
Yes I own the Glock G21 G4 & the Glock G48 & to be honest there is a difference in terms of the recoil between the two calibers. A 9mm has a snappy fast recoil. The .45 recoil is more of a push slower type recoil. Hopefully I didn’t confuse you any worse in answering your question?
I have. A gen 3 21 for long time best gun for price and reliability don’t feed into keeping up with the Jones it will shoot every single time and that when you need it the most
My Gen 4 G21 is all gray. I never intended to buy it but I put a ridiculously low bid on it and ended up winning it. I also have the G22 and G17 but I carry the G21.
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Proud owner of Glock 21 Gen 4. Has NEVER EVER misfired! EVER! All ammo. Doesn't matter!
Same! Just ordered mine
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@Peter Colvin nope and i shoot the shit out of it. I originally wanted a glock 20 and all they had was the 21. And i fell in love. I am gonna upgrade the barrel and get a ported one to help with recoil a little bit
@Peter Colvin yup. Didnt know about the 10mm conversion until i had mine in hand and got super excited
@Peter Colvin nah. I use it for work so i dont expect it to stay pretty. I will be getting a custom slide for it
I love 45 ACP. It doesn’t even need to expand to get the job done.
230 grain hard ball is hard to beat. My favorite self defense load is 260 grain cast bullet with a flat point.
They say in ideal conditions a 9mm will expand. Under no circumstances will a 45acp shrink!
Wrong
@Evan Moyer No but it sure is a big, ugly, hunk of lead you don't wanna get hit with lol.
Most bullets in any caliber don't need to expand to get the job done, do they?
As a defense weapon,distance of employment will be under ten feet. The weight and ergonomics are out the window. 45 acp and 13 rnds is, for the money, great.
With a factory .45acp defense or duty round- 2024 you should get excellent ballistics from a .45acp load. I carry either 185gr +P JHPs or +P 230gr JHPs- Federal HST. Most .45 rounds are slower: muzzle vel but the 🥊 KE level, bullet-JHP size make up for it.
@DavidLLambertmobile love 45 acp that big slug will knock almost anything down very big round the +p hst are all I use they are serious business best ammo in 45 acp imo +p230 gr hst
Foreal.
Whether I'm at Home, in the City, or in the Woods I feel safer with my Glock 21 and a n extra mag or two of Jacketed Hollow Points, FMJ's, and +P's.
I like the 9mm, but a .45 is a cannon.
The glock 21 was the 1st gun I purchased. Absolutely love it! You feel the power and it’s a great gun to own. I keep this by my nightstand.
I wish I knew how to play scrabble
Well bud..u should of went with a Glock 23 in a 40 cal.
I have been using a Glock 23 in a 40 cal for my EDC for a while now annd I'm sold . annd I wouldn't use a other calibers..I wasn't very impressed with the 45 cal. Soo I went back to the 40-cal..
@@stanleydaniels2185 the 40 does not do any better than the 45acp. maybe on paper a bit, but terminal ballistics are a different thing altogether, and when you go with 45acp+p or 45 super you start blowing 40s&w out of the water in all ways!!!
@@stanleydaniels2185 .40s&w is the only caliber I don’t own(I’ve got most the Pokémon). It’s like a barren island 🏝 nobody goes too. I can’t find a firearm I like in .40 besides the G23 but I want metal factory sights. And the shield sounds cool but low capacity..
Whenever I see someone saying they love .40’s I wonder why not get a 10mm? You can shoot .40 and have an auto that rivals .357
@@KQY614 10mm over penetrates.
I recently procured a G21ST Gen 3 - LE trade-in with night sights - in Excellent condition - doesn't even look like it was issued. Great price. The one detriment was it came with a 12 lb NY trigger. But I've fixed that an it's got a stock trigger pull now. Shoots great and no ftfs. The SF fits my hand much better than the standard model which feels like a 2x4 in my hand.
Bought my gen 3 Glock 21 used it was a police trade in and it’s still shooting flawlessly with NO misfires!
The comment i was looking for. I am also looking into buying a trade in. Hopefully a sf model.
@@IBENOUTMYMIND Have a Glock21sf on me as we speak. Buy one, you won't be disappointed.
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Ended up getting a rifle, but the g21 is still on the radar.
@@IBENOUTMYMINDbuy it.. there isn't a part in it that can be replaced in 5 minutes.. I'd advise you to pick the " tightest " one. As far as slide to frame fit.
Excellent video. I haven't shot a 45ACP until a few months ago and it was a Glock 21 and just loved it. Love the fell when shooting, accuracy, and of course it's a Glock so it will always work. Thank you for the video! Scott from Dallas
I've owned a lot of .45's over the years. Still have a few 1911's HK's, Sigs etc. The Glock 21 will do everything those others will do and has more capacity then all of them. You cannot go wrong with a Glock 21.
Agreed but my fn fnx45 has 15+1 rounds! 👍
just went and ordered my new g21 sf fron the gun shop this afternoon.
@@69deputymy glock 21 holds 22+1 lol
I am on your same ship,, I see the 21 more accurate than others 45 I have,
Except it’s heavy. Used mine to place in multiple matches.
Just shot a G21sf over the weekend, I want one now.
I find my Glock 21 to be as soft shooting as my Glock 17 when shooting standard pressure ammo, and for some reason I shoot more accurate with my Glock 21 and any other pistol I own.
Einzelgänger I'm exactly the same.
Same. I was blown away I was easily hitting an 8" steel plate at 100yd with my glock 21 230gr Winchester Service Grade ammo. Most accurate pistol I own. My 9mms go all over the place, .45 glock 21 I just have to hold a few mm above the plate
I agree, I shoot a model 21 the most accurately. I go out to 50yds regularly. It’s a great firearm
It's because of the weight and recoil characteristics. The 9x19 Glocks are easy to shoot but difficult to shoot well with.
Yep, im more accurate with my 21 than my 19. Weird.
You can always drop in a fully chambered barrel and replace the guide rod / spring 24 lb. Use the normal mags. Now you can shoot 45 super. 255 grain hardcast lead going 1100 velocity. Now you have your outdoor/for-legged loads.
I have a gen 4 G21 and I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love it. Such a great feeling handgun
Just bought my Gen 4 21 and love it.
Proud Gen 3 g21 owner!!!!!
Cameron Christian same!!!!
Me to 45 is the best I love my gen 3 21 45acp
Proud gen 2 owner 😉
Get a gen 21 slimframe edition
Cameron Christian just got that in a gen 4 today
Considering buying me a glock 21 gen 4 in the next month
I watched 3 different “reviews” before getting to yours , what a difference ! Great info thanks man
I carry a gen 3 G21sf and I absolutely love it.
I found 1 like new gen 3 rtf2
Love it!
It’s a great pistol like I have. My Glock 21 gen 4 is made in USA. I’ve fired and tested it many times at the open range; it’s flawless, accurate, and feeds any ammo. The trigger reset is crisp and short. I replace oem cds guide rod assembly to stainless steel guide rod assembly with 20 lbs spring upgrade for shorter and fast recoil. Thanks God, no malfunctions even one. I love it. Thanks for the great video, very detailed and clear👍.
Just purchased the same USA made Gen 4 praying mine holds up as well as yours!😂
My G21 G4 was also made in Georgia USA. My G21 is my EDC pistol. I personally would rather carry a full size duty pistol with more ammo capacity in this dangerous crazy society we are living in.
Thank you for the video. I had a friend recommend the gloc 21 and from your review, I have to agree it's the weapon for me.
That is one pistol I know I won't get rid of. One of the best pistols period. It's a beast❤ Along with my Glock 10mm.
Great review, very clear and concise, you don't go off-topic at all. You should have more subs. Subbed.
I actually own the G 41 and chose it over the 21 it's quite a nice pistol and I do enjoy the added accuracy and velocity.
Yea velocity on that 41 is in my opinion worth the extra size. That said I have a 21 gen 3 lol
I put a silencerco threaded barrel that is 5.2 inches so I. getting the same as you
How much velocity does it add
does the g41 kick more than the g21?
@@cluckbent6466 No, The recoil is a little tamer on the G41 and has a bit less barrel hop, but if your not used to it, it is a bit easier to limpwrist.
Just a quick note... Great video! You said the SF is "slim frame", it is actually "short frame". The width is the same, but the short is measured front to back, there the difference is. Keep rolling the great videos.
I swear by the .45 caliber round..Served me well not only in the military but in civilian life...
My Glock 21 Gen 3 is my bedside pistol. It’s also the only pistol that I own in .45acp, and it was previously used by a Police Officer. I really like it and don’t see myself ever parting with it.
I like ur mom
Dino Nucci thanks how's your wife and my kid
@@jonmcclane7433 she's asks about you
That's what I thought before I spent trigger time with a CZ P10 F.
Now both my 17 and 21 are for sale.
Carried a 1911 for ever, finally updated and got a Glock 30sf, my everyday carry. Love the 45. ❤️❤️❤️👍🏼🤠
Just bought a 30sf and I love it also have a 30
I really want a glocl 33 and glock 31
I carry a 5" 1911 with my G30S as a back up. Love my G30S but my 1911 is still my preferred EDC in an IWB holster with my G30S in an ankle rig.
Had the glock 30 S. Too hard recoil. Went to 1911 solved all issues. I like glocks tbough
@@antilaw9911 yeah.... you should've tried the sf or gen 4 before you bought the S. The S uses a Glock 36 slide which makes it lighter to carry, but, you feel all that recoil throughout your hand. Whereas with the SF or gen 4, the thicker slide helps a lot to reduce that felt recoil. I know this myself because I had shot the s and HATED it, then tried the Gen 4 and had a new found love for the Glock 30 again.
Have Glock 21. Living in Montana, hunting in Grizzly country, I am converting to a 460 Rowland. This will give me the power of a 44 mag in a semi-automatic, using the 460 Rowland. Plus, I can still shoot .45 out of it
And .45 Super
My Alaska gun is a G41 shooting 450smc. I had to replace the barrel because you shouldn't shoot hard cast lead with a stock Glock barrel. Fully supported chamber and threaded.
I like the Glock 21 SF GEN 3 .45ACP. I bought mine for around 625 out the door. It only came with 2 10 round mags though. I'll have to get a couple of the 13rd mags for it. Shoots really well.
Notice the little metal 'lip' near the top of the front of the clip on his? If you get a Glock brand mag make sure it looks exactly like whatever clip came with your pistol. At least one of the Gens doesn't need the lip but the Gen 4 he's using does. If yours has that metal slit part on the original clips the ones without it won't lock in
The second Glock that I ever bought was a blue label, Gen IV, Glock 21 with factory night sights.
The ammo that I use with it is the Underwood Xtreme Defender +P rounds. They are a solid copper projectile that are only 120 grains but produce an advertised velocity of 1,420 ft/s with 537 lbs. of energy. Although Underwood, usually loads their bullets slightly more hot than advertised velocity.
The ammo, when paired with my G21, produces some amazing results. The copper projectile has flutes cut into it. It makes the bullet look like a Phillips head screwdriver bit with the tip cut off. Those flutes produce massive damage and completely destroy bone, muscle, and tissue and produce a larger primary wound channel over any fully expanded hollow point bullet. The bullets have less recoil, shoot more straight, even at greater distances and dump all their energy almost immediately into their target/threat but they do not over penetrate. The Underwood Xtreme Penetrator rounds will over penetrate but the Xtreme Defender bullet has a very minimal chance of doing so.
Are you shooting a bears or human beings, cuz it's going to go right to the human being and out the other side like a half a mile.....
Dane Maui, The Underwood Xtreme Penetrator rounds over penetrate in ballistics gel. However, there are zero reported cases of them passing through a human threat.
Next, I carry the Underwood Xtreme Defender rounds. I will link a report from a ballistics test for multiple types of ammo, calibers and test mediums. Pages 31 to 33 detail the Underwood Xtreme Defender ammo. Also, Tim from the Military Arms Channel has 2 videos testing that ammo. Please look them up as well. Here is a link to the ballistics test.
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@@danemaui8259 dumb
Currently a Gen 4 Glock 23 owner. Thinking about adding either a Glock 21 or Glock 20 to the collection...
Mr. Ebo stop thinking and get the 21
Mr. Ebo get the Glock 21 . 45ACP is easier and cheaper to procure than 10mm. 10mm is more expensive to shoot and your bullet selection is not as good as 45acp
Get 21. Then get 10mm conversion. Now you have both.
@@briancox2592 I was going to add the same. I would say do NOT expect some after market converted barrels to feed-work 💯. I bought a new Glock Grey 10mm 20 gen 4 in 2017. The pistol ran fine but my stainless steel Storm Lake .40S&W barrel-converted had a few errors, problems every 80-150rd, factory FMJ .40 rounds. Glock 10mm magazines. Converted barrels are best for ranges, outdoor uses. Not ccw, home defense.
G21 and G26 9mm, perfect combo for me.
I bought a used Glock 21 in 1998. It was being carried by a Marshal Court Officer. It had some holster wear but didn't show any internal wear. I still own the G22 and in 2002, I bought the Glock 30 because it can use the G21's magazines. I really like them even though I also have some 1911's.
Love my customized glock 30s 45 acp with laser/ light and 13 rounds of plus p. My bedside go to home defender. Man stopper
Me to g 21 with green laser/light awesome
I have a gen 3 30sf and shoot it much better than my G23. 21sf is on my wishlist list for home defense. How much for the laser/light combo?
One of the best reviews I've ever seen. Even 6 years later. 🎉
Glock 19, 23, and 21 are mandatory pistols in every collection IMO. My 36 has its place too. I have a 42 and a 43 as well. They all have their uses and are all Glock Perfection. They aren't my only pistols and I have other good ones I could list but these are all top of the line. I trust them. That what counts.
The weight difference between the 20 and the 21 is due to barrel weight. The OD is the same on both, however the ID on the 20 is smaller, hence the slight weight difference.
Best review I’ve seen on the Glock 21 yet. Great job.
Just bought a police trade in 21 for 399 in Great shape.i noticed the trade ins are had to find now.if you can find one,best way to go.im really enjoying mine.thanks for the video.👍
I bought a glock 19 last weekend and a Glock 21 two days ago I love these guns.
Which one is better i have a 19 looking into the 21
@@32Mark_ just depends on what you’re looking for the 19 I carry the 21 is a full size it’s in my nightstand with a light on it.
Buy both and be an addict like me!!
The hk 45 is a tack driver too, just 3 less round capacity…. Such a sexy gun though
I bought a G21 today, I’m disappointed it’s only 13+1 in mags for three , but I’m pretty stoked ! I carry a 17 but I love glocks so you can never go wrong !
Sweet makes me even happier to see one with 2 extra MAGS sitting on my nite stand it’s just a great pistol
Unreliable jamming piece of shit
jeremy badger you must be using dirty ammo
@@scottw7141 I use 45 ACP and i love it!
This is Ben my bedside weapon for the past 10 years. Have newer weapons but this will remain my home defense go to when I'm asleep.
Luckily, you may actually be able to discharge one mag before it jams. G21 is a piece of junk.
jeremy badger you can say you don't like the weapon. But don't call it a piece of junk. In 10 years thousands of rounds through it never one hiccup. This is a fighting pistol that holds 14 rounds of 45. For a handgun that is very formidable. I have several Glocks. The only thing I ever had go wrong I broke the magazine release on my 21 at n outdoor range trying to Quick Draw. It was totally my fault and it slammed very hard into concrete. I would never do a three gun competition with a Glock. But I would go to war with one. You cannot call it junk there's a reason why 65% of law enforcement use them. They're not even my favorite brand of firearm. But one would be foolish to say they're not good. You probably don't like Honda because it's not American. But Honda puts out better cars than we do. You see I don't like Tom Brady but I know he's great. You may not like something but you have to give them their P's. I'm a Mossberg 590 man. But I know the Remington 870 is a great shotgun in its own right. You see where I'm going with this. You have to give respect where respect is due, if I could leave you with this get out there and shoot. Don't go by what people tell you experience firearms and see which one is best for you. But do your research.
You are correct with everything you said there, I don't disagree. What I probably should have said was MY GLOCK 21 is a piece of junk. From brand new on its 12th round it failed to eject. Every shot that did fire threw the hot brass in my face, on my arm or down my collar. One even landed between my brow and shooting glasses. Not fun. In its first 200 rounds it has failed to eject or failed to feed about 2 dozen times. I eventually wanted to get a G17 but after getting a lemon from a company who's motto is glock perfection there's no way I'd spend $700-$1000 on another glock . If any of my friends asked for my opinion on what to buy as their first or tenth pistol I couldn't in good conscience recommend a glock.
jeremy badger my friend you were just unfortunate and got a lemon. Sometimes in the manufacturing process this happens. My Glock 19, 20 and 21 we're all under $600. If you pay $700 you have severely overpaid. Don't want to sound like a Glock fanboy. I am just a realist. Yes you need to replace the sights they are God awful. You can also replace the trigger to make the weapon run at its peak.
I'm Canadian, lol, we overpay for everything. Most big name pistols average $1000 here, 1911's are more, sigs can reach $1500.
That's a very thorough and articulate video sir
The 21 is lighter for two reasons. The slide is lighter as you mentioned, as is the barrel. I have been shooting G20’s for two decades. Picked up my G21 about five years ago. I hate to admit it, besides for hogs, I prefer the 21. It balances better for me. Nice review. This is part of my Saturday, what was true 3 years ago is true today.
Very educational video. I carry a G21 Gen 4 everyday on duty and wouldn’t trade it for anything. A lot of the younger officers want us to switch to 9mm. Not saying there is anything wrong with it, my preference will always be 45 ACP.
They wanted 10mm bc .38spl not strong enough.
Got the 10mm
Too much recoil.
Swapped to the .40
Too much recoil.
Now swapping to the 9mm.
What next? 9mm too much recoil too? Cops will be carrying .380s and .22lr soon bc recoil is smooth.
Lol just carry the biggest hole puncher you can carry and use effectively.
With some training and recoil management, you can be just as good with a 45 as a 9mm but with more metal flying
With the use of the right Ammo 30s will shoot( accuracy ) the same or better than a g21 . Yes the 230 grain bullet in the 30s will push alittle hard back into the hand , but with any respectable self defense round ranging from 155 to 185 grain bullet , almost feels in hand like hot 9mm plus p round or stock 40 s&w . Some folks just give up because they don’t explore other rounds out of the 30s . The 21 feels pretty much the same with any 45acp round that’s the genius of g. Glock . K Two of three law enforcement agencies in my area still carry the g21 gen 4 and refuse to go to the trending 9mm , they simply don’t see the need .
My new favorite pistol is the CZ 97B .45cal. valid caliber?
Think history. Think Thompson machine gun WWII use ✌️
Love your clear sober concise presentation 👍👍
So much hype over new calibers. 10mm is no joke, but .45 has proven itself over a longer period. Liberty defense in .45 is a game changer.
I just bought a G21Gen4, a police buyback. I have limited experience with.45 acp, but I’d rented three models of Glocks in 45 and settled on the 21 as the easiest to shoot as recoil is so manageable. My first range session was at shorter distances than the podcaster, but the pistol’s accuracy was great. Safe to say that the Glock 21 does what it does better than I do what I do. 🤓
I own the Dan Wesson 1911A2 (an upgraded military A1) which is stupid accurate. You got my thinking about getting the G21. I love the 45 acp cartridge. A man stopper plus.
I wish accuracy testing could be done from a "RANSOM" type rest, at least establish a non-human benchmark for ammo accuracy from a particular gun. IMHO
Excellent review! The most comprehensive one yet.
I load my 45 with 200 grain bullets at an easy 1100 FPS that’s over 500 foot pounds of energy, why did the military use 230 grain at 850 FPS way less energy?
Also I might add the versatility with being able to take a 20 slide of the same generation and using it on your 21 frame as the frames parts are identical. So you can have two calibers for one gun!
excellent in depth review, one of the better ones on YT. Would have loved to see the shooting at the range, I subscribed.
I love my HK45 but I've been wanting a G21 for a while. Time to procure one.
I got rid of my HK45 for the G21. The magazines were hard to find, expensive and the trigger in double action was so long I could never get used to it. Good pistol but not for me. The G21 is much easier to shoot.
I have a Glock 21. But I’ve never been a fan of Glocks. The way they advertise them. They act like if you don’t own one you’re not an American. I prefer Ruger.
My favorite for men only round.
I've owned the following .45ACP's:
A Colt 1911 Gov't model
An AMT Hardballer
An Auto Ordinance 1911BKO
A Para Ordinance 96747
I've fired a S&W M&P45.
I currently own a Glock 21 Gen 4.
I appreciate the 1911's for their merits. HOWEVER, to me the Glock 21 makes them all 2nd rate at best. Glocks are SO ACCURATE for my hand! SO EASY to control! SO EASY to clean. SO RELIABLE!
They're not for everyone's hand of course (large frame). And some folks do not like the striker fired pistols. (Strikers feel a little different.....don't they.) But in my hand, this gun is the best I've owned. (Yeah yeah.... the slide release is tiny. And since I grew-up on 1911's I use them. So I got a real one. The take-down lever is tiny. So I got a real one. The rigger pull kinda sucks. So I got a 3.5 lb diamond Transfer bar. Oh, and the barrel has ammo restrictions. So I got a lone wolf barrel. That's a lot to change I know. But it's worth every penny.) I can hit a 6" circle at 50 feet all day long without much effort with any factory ammo I've tried.
Glock will probably become the new 1911 for many of the armed forces and civilians. It certainly is for me.
Love my Gen 3 21 45ACP
as well as my SR1911R
I own a Ruger SR1911 and absolutely love it. Getting ready to purchase a Glock 21 tomorrow!!! Can’t wait
Proud 21c owner..GREAT video I'll suscribe
Francis Sullivan how does the c model feel in 45? I have a 19c that I love very much.
@@ivansantiesteban4094 Absolutely love it...recoil is same as my G19
I own 3 Glocks....all gen 4s all stock and my 21 has the best trigger.
Just picked mine up yesterday I love it
Great value in your videos! Nice presentation keep up the good work! Subbed.
I own a Glock 30S and it's my favorite weapon.
Nice. I really like my 30s. Maybe I'll get a 21 in the future. I should have bought the 21 instead of the 17 that I bought recently. Ha. What's wrong with the 30s? I've only shot it 50 times but I find it accurate and manageable. Both me and my friend can handle it fine and we both are small dudes with small hands. But everyone is different.
[UPDATE] I've had my Glock 21 (gen4) for about 2 months and out of all of my firearms its definitely top 3!
WHT are your top 3?
I know slightly dated message, but now a g21 gen5 is out and it is beautiful.
My kind of review, thanks for your contribution!
How is the Glock 21 for small hands? It looks pretty chunky overall. Are there small back straps available?
Nope. Small describes nothing about the 21!
Shallow angle on the feed ramp for easy butter smooth chambering
Excellent review sir !
at first i rejected polymer guns now i own 3 glocks reliability is excellent with glock
Excellent review
Love my glock 21 mines function flawless except with certain aftermarket mags
This gun is a beast and will be my edc when I receive my ccw in Maryland. Absolute knock down power and bought mine before the stupid magazine ban.
Ummm gues what... .45 APC has holllow points too and they are way bigger than 9mm hollow points
Great video and explanation btw!
Carry a gen 3 21sf and never leave home without it.
I have a model 1911 45 acp, the only thing that I don’t like about it. Because it’s a military gun. It won’t fire hollow points. It jams a lot. I do like Ruger the best. But I did get a Glock 21/5 generation. And they do fire hollow points.
Good video!!!! Good information.
Gee. I have a Glock 21 and an M1A. Any inconsistency here?
Excellent show. Thank you Bob
And also we can customize our projectiles once we buy them 4 a more effective impact depending in what we want from them.(perforation or bump)
Informative video. Thank you.
Very well made video great information thank you for taking your Pesonal time to do all this it has been very helpful
God bless Browning, my favorite LDS member.
I prefer the 30S with Glock 21 mags. 13+1. Takes care of all social situations I encounter. Both pistols fit my hands But the 1" shorter barrel is much easier to conceal.
Can a Glock 21 45 acp fire a black hills 45acp swc 200 grain bullet's with out messing up the rifling or doing other damage to the Glock 21
Tighter groups with the 1911 aren't surprising, being as how you have an additional inch and a half of barrel! A 41 would give the 1911 a run for it's money! Great video, brother!
Just ordered mine gen4
Return it
@@DinoNucci got it on my hip now! One of the best firearms on earth
@@ALMIGHYKEEF you're doing life wrong
@@DinoNucci And you know this by a random comment on RUclips?
Oh yes, it's easy, you have one car, it's over 10 years old
Never understood the analogy of saying the 9mm has improved so much its the same as 45 acp . Going with that same improvement the 45acp hp is huge
Have a 22 and a 24 Gen 3 and want to add .45 for its man stopper ability. Thinking I’ll stay with gen3 even though I like the long slide gen4 .45. Since I’m collecting a few Ruger rifles I think I’m going to look at the Ruger 1911. No doubt I’d love it but I like Glock a lot also and in part because so many hate Glock. I like being a contrarian.
Proud owner of a Glock 21 gen 4
Me too!! I carry my G21 a lot as my EDC!! I have a nice leather paddle holster that I carry my G21 in.
Glock 41 owner here! The 21 but longer slide for accuracy!
Hate to be "that guy" and point this out but actually the reason the 21 weighs slightly less than the 20 is the walls of the barrel of the 20 are thicker. Literally everything else is exactly the same, including the hole in the end of the slide therefor with a smaller round diameter the barrel walls are thicker resulting in the higher weight.
Nice review. Fat grip is my only negative. Not getting rid of mine any time soon.
Having great difficulty releasing the slide. You mentioned extended slide releases. Would this help? And how are they installed?
Outstanding review. Thank you 👍
So do the Glock 21 recoil feel like a Glock 19x or Glock 48 ?
Yes I own the Glock G21 G4 & the Glock G48 & to be honest there is a difference in terms of the recoil between the two calibers. A 9mm has a snappy fast recoil. The .45 recoil is more of a push slower type recoil. Hopefully I didn’t confuse you any worse in answering your question?
@@thomaspalmer7900 I got a Glock 30 & 19x & Glock 48 & ZPAP85 on the way i edc the g30 but never bust it before
@@Lifewithwu it’s a fantastic pistol!! Love the G30
I have. A gen 3 21 for long time best gun for price and reliability don’t feed into keeping up with the Jones it will shoot every single time and that when you need it the most
My Gen 4 G21 is all gray. I never intended to buy it but I put a ridiculously low bid on it and ended up winning it. I also have the G22 and G17 but I carry the G21.
Proud Gen2 21 owner!!!!