I know that at one time the Glock 34 was a favorite among IDPA competitors. I wouldn't recommend the G42 for strolling around drug- and gang-infested neighborhoods but in my opinion 10 rounds should take care of thugs pretty much anywhere else. Ah, at last we get to know more about the powerful 10mm Auto.In case you missed it, in Round 1 of our series of Handgun Showdowns, we compared the Glock 22 and the Glock 23 and briefly touched on these subjects: 1. Comparing Gen 3 … cant decide between a Sig P227 or a Glock 41. The .45 ACP cartridge proved considerably more effective than the .38 Long Colt used by the Army during the Insurrection, with more than twice the energy in foot pounds at the muzzle. That said, I am looking to pick up a G21/45 upper and LW conversion barrels so I can shoot every major caliber out of this platform in the future. I have to say though that daughter's p226 is also a nice gun. The Glock 21 is an extremely reliable handgun and an absolute requirement for most gun enthusiasts. What is your favorite Glock? Over 400,000 rounds and still going. Subscribe to Pew Pew Tactical's sales and deals email. The G43 I found the trigger to be very uncomfortable to my finger due to the way it rubbed or possibly pinched my finger between the trigger guard and the trigger. You kissed off the best carry gun as an afterthought -- the G42. Kat Ainsworth Stevens is an outdoor writer, author, and Field Editor for Range365. I ran a G43 for the first time at the Glock media gun launch. Options are overrated, anyway. The two long-slide Glock handguns featured in this review are the Glock 41 in .45 ACP and the Glock 40 Modular Optic System (MOS) chambered in 10mm. Come on! A long-slide Glock typically has a barrel length between 5.25 and six inches. My dad used to take us shooting all the time, but it’s been about 20 yrs, since I’ve shot a gun. After spending considerable time shooting all three, including time firing them one after another on the same days, I’m going to declare the G43 the most accurate subcompact 9mm. Together the pistol and cartridge were meant to address a lack of handgun stopping power in the U.S. Army first noticed during the Philippine Insurrection, when existing Army .38 Long Colt handguns proved unable to stop Moro insurgents in their tracks. Your article has convinced me to buy another Glock - possibly a G43. We’ve got a dedicated section for the AR-15 here. This one is also chambered in 9mm but unlike the G17 and G19 it is not a double-stack. Photo via Glock. http://www.SurvivalNewsOnline.com SnoMan reviews the differences between the Glock 21 and the 21SF, Glock's full-frame .45 semi-auto. Possibly an exception, but not one I ever want to deal with. I tested G48 with other friends and it looks like the "left" problem does not concern me only. The rise of the nine millimeter handguns, precipitated in large part by the Glock 17, hung a question mark over the .45 ACP. I bought my first Glock about a year ago pushed a little bit by my son. You went and saved the best for last. Great help in choosing the model for my needs. What, no G23 in .40 S&W? (. ), The difference in recoil between the 22 and the 27 is again in my opinion negligible. People might think me crazy for saying but I'm a fan of the glock 22 ... not only is it a forty but I have 2 conversion barrels to change it to 9mm and one for 357 sig.. 150 for each barrel and for 450 dollars I bought the postols... but 750 $ and I have 3 guns in 1.. can't do that with but 2 glocks 22 and 23.. pretty sure.. 9mmx19 Parabellum/Luger – yes, both those designations refer to the same cartridge – was designed back in 1902 by Georg Luger for the Luger semi-auto. Glock has packaged all of these and more into what I consider to be the perfect law enforcement duty weapon, the Glock 21SF (Short Frame). I’d be looking at a barrel upgrade first. I canned my 9mm years ago when an LEO friend of mine had to use his on a monster sized perp. Many LE agencies and the FBI have transitioned back to the 9mm. Would not trade them for anything except maybe another Glock. Glock 21 Gen3 45 Auto 13-Round Pistol $545.00 $539.99 Glock created the G48 as the ultimate EDC. Of course, it is a solid, reliable, accurate pistol so it’s all good. Trigger pull is the same 5.5 pounds for the same pistols, and trigger travel is the same .49 inches. 9mmx19 Par… Do you think it is still worth buying? I have a KKM and I like it much, Can you please see if you can find me a gun 225, KKM Precision website Kinda fun of my 23 as well. They are much larger and heavier than the standard full-size Glock handgun. The slide width is 1.0, the guns themselves are a little over 1.25. Ready to really trick out your Glock, check out the Best Glock Upgrades and Best Glock Mags. It is my current preferred carry gun. I have had several Glocks ( 21, 41, 43 and 17) but this one is my current favorite. That's why the FBI decided money beats performance, and went back to the 9. At .25c a round You've pushed $100,000 through that gun! Basically because it's just a Glock 19 with better capacity. Kat is heading into her second decade of concealed carry, has been an avid hunter for decades, and has never met a firearm she didn’t want to run (she also has a penchant for big bores). Copyright © 2020 Pew Pew Media, Inc. All rights reserved. I would not recommend it to women although the local Sheriff's Office does carry the GLOCK mod 22. All used domestically, and internationally as not only Law Enforcement issued but as Military Special Operations as well. G26 G4 Subcompact While the Glock 21 doesn’t have the 1911A1’s famously slender grips, grip width is not uncomfortable for those with smaller hands. Why? We’ve built dozens of AR’s and we’ll cover all the best AR-15 upgrades such as handguards, triggers, BCGs, gas blocks, and more. The perp took his now empty Glock from him and beat him with it. But neither of those are advantages. The Glock 21 was released with an eye towards military and law-enforcement service, gun enthusiasts, home defense, and even hunting. The instilling of common-sense unto the ignorance of masses uneducated on the topic of my profession is complete. Same here. The most reliable pistols I shoot. (The G48’s barrel is 4.17 inches long; the G43X’s barrel is 3.41 inches long.). Check out our full review of the G20. There are reasons the Austrian company has flourished and those reasons include reliable cycling, durability, and affordable pricing. Reaching exist .45 ACP owners, on the other hand, was going to be a much more difficult task. After the release of the original Glock 17, Glock apparently decided the design was mature enough to handle larger calibers. As you now know the G17 was “The Gun That Started It All” while the G19 was the gun that came into being because LEOs wanted a smaller model. No reason to switch both work great. (Ten round magazines exist for the 1911 but stick out prominently beyond the magwell.) Get proficient on YOUR time. In case you haven’t noticed yet – Glock has something for everyone. We hate SPAM and promise to keep your email address safe. Even outside the gun world, if you know any firearm brand – it’s probably Glock. If you’re looking for a classic poly carry gun, you’ve found it. When it’s loaded to its maximum SAAMI pressure it beats out .357 Magnum. Boom…want to get into 10mm? Don't see g30 listed anywhere in this article! [Review]. While smaller and easier to carry around than the G30 variants, the biggest drawback of the G36 is its 6+1 capacity. 🤔 Lancaster Arms AK-74! You may never reply, since I’m asking this so many months after you commented. With police agencies, gendarmes and armies all switching to the nine millimeter, the cartridge seemed to lack an anchor in government service. With an ETS nine-round magazine and Xgrip shim you've got 10 rounds aboard a gun that barely weighs a pound fully loaded. The longer grip works better for me too. Designed to compete for a Department of Defense contract, the Glock 21 SF (Short Frame) had a smaller backstrap to more readily accommodate smaller hands and ambidextrous magazine release. The Glock 21 is a bridge between new and old, mating a powerful old favorite round with modern handgun technology. Correction for the article, the G17 and G19 are NOT 1.0 inches wide. This is a highly concealable pistol but you do pay for that with a lower capacity; the G43 has a capacity of six rounds. Glock’s adoption of the .45 ACP in the new Glock 21 likely saved the cartridge—and all of its users—from obscurity, and made the big bore cartridge a mandatory offering for a new generation of handguns. It’s a subcompact, little pistol and whether or not you like it tends to be a matter of strong opinion. I do own both a GLOCK 17 and a 26 (Gen 4) which I have used for competition. Trigger pull is the same 5.5 pounds for the same pistols, and trigger travel is the same .49 inches. It’s in carrying capacity that the Glock 21 shines over other designs. It has a reversible magazine release, built-in beavertail, and front and rear slide serrations (but seriously, do I have to lecture you again not to rack a slide from the front). Kat, Nice article on Glocks. Holy cow Bob... was that a typo and you added an extra zero? (Suggestion: get an Overwatch Precision trigger for your G48. If you’re looking to clear the leather faster, the 21 is the way to go. Some would argue it isn’t exactly a single-stack, either; technically Glock refers to this as their Slimline pistol. my 42 is a double stack. So logically without further ado, I suggest the Glock 21 SF(.45 ACP), Glock 41 Gen 4(.45 ACP), Glock 20 SF(10mm), and Glock 40 Gen 4. I have several of these guns and have no complaints whatsoever. Although .45 ACP purists--and .45 ACP/1911 purists in particular—may have strong reservations about polymer pistols in general and the Glock 21 in particular, the pistol has won over many converts. That's my top 4 Glocks. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Very well written informative and to the point. As to the 9mm, It is a perfectly good round, now a day's as the advances in ballistics has advanced probably 10 fold. Today it’s the most commonly-used cartridge in the gun world so you could say Georg nailed it. Fascinating concept. Long story short the gun proved itself wicked precise, a perfect fit for my hands, and comfortable to conceal. Why the .40 S&W is a great option for self defense; 2. The 19 is my favorite. Both the 1911 and Glock come in a handful of different calibers. Caliber. There are a few other models worth a mention. A single-stack 9mm from Glock was Big News at the time. Ballistics have advanced over the years, making 9mm king again after it spent years beaten out by .40 S&W. The G43 is a subcompact 9mm that came about back in 2015. It has an overall length of 6.26 inches, an overall height of 4.25 inches, and a width of 1.06 inches. Although she is now a full-time outdoor writer her background is eclectic and includes K9 Search-and-Rescue and emergency veterinary medicine. Reply. And of course…we have a full review of the Glock 19 Gen 5 after 3500 rounds. The Trijicon SRO, which is new at the time of this writing, has become a fast favorite of mine on my Gen 4 G20. It’s the sweet spot cartridge for handgun hunters. Recoil is extremely manageable, thanks in large part to the weight and to the double recoil spring setup. The Holosun has been flawless so far, and I like the auto-on / auto-off feature, as well as the auto adjust lighting level. Out to fifteen yards groups broaden but are still good enough for self-defense. Loaded with 90 gr. If you want some more oomph out of the 45ACP, get the 41. In this video, I take a look at two awesome 45 ACP Pistols. Even caked with Texas dirt and clogged with rain they keep going. This is likely a function of the cartridge itself. Although it was predated by the .380 ACP-chambered G42 it was met with far greater excitement. Personally, neither. In 2009, he cofounded the defense and security blog Japan Security Watch. For concealed carry there’s the G26, a subcompact double-stack 9mm with a ten-round capacity. I got carried away and emptied the magazine, too, meaning all ten rounds nailed one hole. If you like to reload light charged 185s, the 41 makes a helluva game gun. Top Shooting Drills and Zeroing Targets worth $47 FREE - Limited Period Offer, Palmetto State Armory: PSA 10.5" Carbine-Length 5.56 NATO w/ SBA3 Brace, Sig Sauer MSR Red Dot, and Magpul MBUS Sights - $750 (normally $1,020), Palmetto State Armory: Complete Classic Lower, Olive Drab Green - $200 (normally $320), Palmetto State Armory: PMC X-Tac 5.56mm NATO 62gr LAP Ammunition 20rds - $16 (Normally $20), DVOR: KA-BAR Original Fixed Blade Tactical Knife - $65 (Normally $89), 5.45 Ammo Conspiracy UNCOVERED? Nothing feels like your empty wallet either! i always thought glocks were ugly and never planned to buy one but i was in the store looking to get a taurus spectrum last week and ended up taking home the glock instead. Exact same experience I had. The 29.84 ounce Glock 21 is slightly heavier than the 25.06 ounce Glock 17 unloaded. The G27 has a nine round capacity, not ten. That soaks up a lot of punch, and your hands will benefit as a result. (On another point; the magazines also work extremely well in my Ruger PC9 Carbine.). Double-stack or single-stack? The Gen 5 G17 is 8.03 inches long, 5.47 high, and 1.0 inches wide. But if I find a G40/10 upper first, then I'm nabbing that, instead. My interest in the G41 stemmed from my ownership of a GEN 3 Glock 21, which is a companion to the GEN 3 Glock 30SF and the GEN 3 Glock 36. They fire any ammo I use. It has an empty weight of 18.48 ounces. Will be getting another one hopefully soon. My wive prefers the 19 so I left the 23 for my daughter to bring to the range and now even FLE officer admits the .40 is a pretty nice gun. Check into it yourself, please. The Glock 21 was simply a scaled up Glock 17. As you can see, their size difference is not significant. Just look up every organization, department, agency, regiment, division, company, squad ect. They’re durable, fit my hands well, and accurate. Our full review of the G43…AND a YouTube review too! Is .40 S&W still a hair better ballistically? Have you tried different back straps for grip? Probably a Gen 1, I don’t remember, but I thought it was as comfortable as a brick. Doesn't hurt to have options. Underwood Ammo's Xtreme Penetrators from Daniels Defense at 1200 fps, the .380 ACP competes very favorably with 9mm. This is a good little pistol especially when you run it alongside its current competitors, the SIG P365 and Mossberg MC1SC. When it’s loaded it weighs 39.86 ounces. Bring on Glockzilla! The .40 is a stout yet manageable round, and I love my G23 for it. But only because I have a great EAA Witness in .45 ACP. We’re going through the best and most popular models across different sizes and calibers. I was thinking about getting the G26, possibly the G19. However, each has chambered various rounds in their models over time. Good or best accurate on a range, I always try to support American industry. I haven’t read anything about glock triggers causing left tendencies. Sold! I went from the Glock 23 to the TacOps and I noticed a huge difference in accuracy and control. When I took my carry class the instructor had a G19 that I was allowed to try. You might want to double-check your Glock ;), I have never shot a glock I am sure they are nice to shoot and reliable as well but I think I can have a carry weapon that is plenty reliable for a lot less money like the ruger security 9 compair it to the gl 19 just as reliable no where as ugly and almost half the price that does it for me keeping in mind I am allowed to change my mind if I ever have the chance to fire one, Roger that on the 30. Don't believe professionals? Invented in 1911 by prolific firearms inventor John Moses Browning, the Colt 1911 pistol used the .45 ACP cartridge—also invented by Browning. Its almost-twin, the G27, is chambered in .40 S&W, has a ten-round capacity, and is a neater little gun than you probably think possible. The first magazine I put through I did a playing card drill – five shots fired at five yards, offhand, taking your time – and the group produced was an awesome single hole. The gun’s overall length is 7.28 inches, overall height is 5.04 inches, and width is 1.10 inches. The Glock 21, chambered in 45 Auto, comes in three variations: the Gen3, Gen4, and Short Frame models. This is a discussion on cant decide between a Sig P227 or a Glock 41 within the SIG Sauer Pistols forums, part of the SIG Sauer Forum category; I am in the market for a new pistol and I cant decide between the two. I want a gun, basically protection and for shooting range. Yes again. There are other reasons but these are pretty cool. It has good stopping power and it only slightly has more recoil. G17 G4 Full-size Oh, and it’s dead-on accurate, too. Stands back with marshmallows waiting on flames... Was waiting with bated breath until I read your mention of the G20. All of this has increased the visibility and popularity of the .45 ACP round and might even lead fans of newer pistols back to the 1911. My S/w 357 is fine and I carried it at my Two Detroit and Miami business. The perp eventually passed (at the hospital) from several wounds, but not before he put my buddy in the hospital as well. purchase helps support my work in bringing you more awesome gun and gear articles. The Glock 21 and the S&W M&P 45 ACP. In 9mm I barely notice it. and 357 magnums. Nothing to do with caliber or size…. L x W x H: 6.96” x 1.27” x 4.80” Barrel Length: 3.77” Weight Unloaded: 22.95oz; 3. It’s the standard-issue gun for a ridiculous number of law enforcement agencies which has translated to love outside the LE world, too. I too bought a 19x about a year ago. They are Gen 4 so they have any and all accessories or upgrades you could ever want. Shooting, showing, and discussing the new Practical / Tactical Glock 41 .45 ACP. The 23 is the ideal weapon. Recommended: How the Air Force Would Destroy North Korea, Recommended: 10 Reasons No Nation Wants to Fight Israel, Recommended: North Korea Has Underground Air Bases. The Glock 41 weighs just 36.51 ounces with a loaded 13-round magazine, even less than a shorter, similarly configured Glock 21. It weighs 24.87 ounces empty and 32.28 ounces with a loaded mag. If you want to be like the NYPD and carry a bunch of ammunition (9mm), shoot a bunch of rounds to overcompensate for your underpowered ammunition, miss a bunch of times due to having to shoot a volley of weaker rounds to no effect, and hit a bunch of innocent people... Then by all means 9mm. As the grip and frame profile is now a little slimmer, Glock had to reshape the slide’s internal design. One thing about the 41 is if you get the MOS version, the rear dovetail is pretty far back. Is 9mm a capable, fantastic cartridge? For my "off duty" I carry a GLOCK Mod 27 Gen 4 (.40 S&W cal. If it pew-pews, it’s on. Despite this the Glock 21 has failed to make inroads with the U.S. military and law enforcement, likely due to misgivings about recoil and a smaller magazine size. I may earn a small part of the sale from links to any products or services on this site. Glock’s early adoption of high capacity double stack magazines helped ameliorate the .45 ACP’s girth problem. If there was a paradigm shift in a persons thinking, that was it. A new Sig P227 or the Glock 41… That first GLOCK was followed by a GLOCK 21 Gen4, GLOCK 34 Gen4 and GLOCK 17 Gen4. General shooting (range gun) or night stand gun would suggest the G21. jsyk (just so you know;). In reality, the Glock 21 is actually one of the best, and most affordable, .45 ACP pistols on the market. I run mine with various red dots for hunting but I’ve also used them on the range and hunting with irons. I recently got the Glock 45 Gen 5 and mounted a Holosun HE507C-GR optic on it. The 29.84 ounce Glock 21 is slightly heavier than the 25.06 ounce Glock 17 unloaded. These are, of course, the company’s uber-popular, best-selling full-size and compact 9mms, respectively. Both can be concealed – yes, you can conceal a double-stack, full-size gun – but of course the G19 is the model meant for concealed carry. Why settle for anything less? She is a contributor for an array of major industry publications including USCCA Concealed Carry Magazine, Outdoor Life, and SHOT Business. The expanded magazine also provides a much better grip on a gun whose stock grip is too small for total control. The 1911, by contrast, weighs 42 ounces with a flush internal magazine of seven rounds. Empty weight is 23.63 ounces and loaded weight is 30.16 ounces. More than a third of … Get Our Top Shooting Drills and Zeroing Targets ($47 value - but FREE for a limited time). I don’t notice it on my G42. Thank you. Learn all the important stuff about handguns...with none of the attitude. Replacement sights not specifically made for the MOS notch will have a bit of overhang. That said, a lot of gun owners love its size. In 2007 Glock released a new version of the Glock 21, the Glock 21 SF. I’ve used my G20s on numerous hunts going after everything from alligators to deer to feral hogs. Any opinions would be nice. Width: 1.27 in. Unfortunately the mentioned Overwatch Precision TAC Trigger is not available in our country but I can buy this one. But I got the 19x and love it. And what do they have in common? The two pistols are virtually the same height, at 5.47 and 5.43 inches, respectively, and at 1.27 inches the Glock 21 is just a hair wider to support the wider round. Although the polymer and steel Glock 21 weighs less than the all-steel 1911A1, recoil shooting both of the guns is remarkably similar. It does have a shorter barrel – 3.41 inches –  so effective range is somewhat limited, but it’s accurate under ten yards. You can follow him on Twitter: @KyleMizokami. I have a question concerning the trigger set for G48. And guess what, not all the models are the same. so my daughter is a Federal Law Enforcement officer who scorned Glocks and preferred Sigs & HKs because of the double action. I positively HATED Glock pistols when I shot my 1st one back in the late 1980’s. The grip angle of a Glock is 21 degrees. Bigger bullets cause bigger holes=people dying faster with less rounds. Still rocking the gen 3. © Copyright 2020 Center for the National Interest All Rights Reserved, more than twice the energy in foot pounds, How the Air Force Would Destroy North Korea, 10 Reasons No Nation Wants to Fight Israel, Glock 17 vs. Kel-Tec KMR-30: Battle of the High Capacity Pistols. You can even get a nice extended length one too. of all my 6 handguns the 42 is the most pleasurable and accurate to shoot at short distances. If that’s what you’re into, go for it. The .45 ACP/1911 combination gathered considerable cachet over the years, and despite being dropped by the Army in the 1980s the 1911 platform still has a loyal following thirty years later. GLOCK GEN 4 PROBLEMS. If you want a not-a-1911 .45 ACP there’s always the full-size G21 or the subcompact G30. I have always enjoyed revolvers, especially Rugers, 454 Casulls, 44 magnums. Is 9mm a capable, fantastic cartridge? You might get more insight by asking this on the Glock forums. I have a lot of work to do before I’m really comfortable with the gun, but the basics are there for a reliable duty pistol, or a suitable gun for personal defense. I have one, a G40, 10 mm, that is exceptionally big and comfortable. 1911 owners are much more likely to like their handgun for the historical importance, tradition, and reliability of a good 1911. jwtaylor says: August 22, 2018 at 12:52 . Glock only produces the G42 in single-stack, the double-stack .380 pistol from Glock is the G25 and it is not sold in the USA. It wouldn’t be a “best of” Glock piece without the G17 and G19. Glocks are my jam, but the G43 is a bit tiny for my hands. In 1990, the world of the .45 ACP cartridge was turned upside down. Enjoyed reading your article. G32C is next, for self defense. the article says the 42 is a single stack. Glock 41 Review: In the Hand Cartridges line up perfectly with the Glock’s feed ramp. The cartridge’s final evolution exceeded Cooper’s initial ideas ballistically. The Glock G41 is supposed to have a slimmer slide and longer sight radius than the G21 and I was interested to see if this really made a difference compared to the G21. G19 G4 Compact Yes. For my "duty firearm", I carry a Glock Mod 22 Gen 4 (.40 S&W cal.). The G19 has an overall length of 7.28 inches, a height of 5.04 inches, and is 1.0 inches wide. In fact, I am still shooting a little bit to the left. Great Article; For a novice, it broke down the complexities to be understandable. Check out our beginners guns video course. The G48 has eaten everything I’ve fed it which has been a combination of range and defensive ammo and has experienced no failures of any kind. I see it as a little better to attach a light to because a tlr1 would exceed the barrel and light would not be obstructed. I own a G20 and a G26. One of the big reasons these models are so freaking popular is that they’re chambered in 9mm. My next object of lust in .45 is a Glock 41. Just wondering what you all thought about the new 41 vs 21 for home defense and range time. The Glock 21 carries ten rounds of .45 ACP in a flush internal magazine, and yet still weighs just 38.48 ounces loaded. Thank you, to anyone who takes time out to answer me. It was FFV Norma AB that created it for Dornaus & Dixon Enterprises; the cartridge finally hit the market in 1983. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. once I showed them what glock can do now they own glocks. just to have less expensive range cost....but also to be diversified if 40 dried up....also to have good secondaries for my new Banshee in 9mm and suppressor. Simple put, this is a great pistol! Kyle Mizokami is a defense and national-security writer based in San Francisco who has appeared in the Diplomat, Foreign Policy, War is Boring and the Daily Beast. Is .40 S&W still a hair better ballistically? And green! Recoil is not unpleasant, less of a kick and more of a strong rearward push or shove. G34 G4 Competition If you want a subcompact 9mm that cycles reliably, beats out the competition for accuracy, and is perfect for concealed carry, you want the G43. Do you have any advice, as to which would be the better option, for the purpose I have mentioned. Also, the G17 has a capacity of 17 +1 and the G19 has a capacity of 15 +1. Think of this as an honorable mention of sorts for those of us who handgun hunt. In 1990, the company released the Glock 20 (ten millimeter), Glock 21, (.45 ACP), and Glock 22 (.40 Smith & Wesson). The gun not only succeeded in the civilian market but helped a whole new generation of gun owners get into .45 ACP handguns. My top criteria for a law enforcement duty gun include reliability, stopping power, ergonomics, and ease of maintenance. Thanks a lot and have a great day, It might be a cliché, but it’s true: you really cannot go wrong with a Glock. And yup…we got a full review of the G48 too. Yes. and with glock releasing the 41 ive been leaning towards the 41 to have a … EDC g19, combat pistol g17. Your G42 would be the only double-stack G42! And before we move on…the number 17 and 19 are Glock’s 17th and 19th patents. 10mm came into being because the late Jeff Cooper decided he wanted a pistol cartridge with ballistics greater than those of the .45 ACP and more overall power than the 9mm. The success of the Glock 21 has meant that other manufacturers, including Smith & Wesson, Sig Sauer, Heckler & Koch, and Springfield Armory have all introduced .45 ACP versions of their high capacity nine-millimeter pistols. Within the gun world, it seems like people either utterly love them or despise them. All 9mm that share mags. Glock 36. While some enthusiasts may never warm to the lightweight polymer frame, there is no doubt the pistol helped maintain interest in the .45 ACP cartridge, injecting new life into the old cartridge. American gun users, whose previously had to choose between the .45 ACP, .357 Magnum and .38 Special, all flocked to the novel new pistol with the high-magazine capacity. Then in 1990 Glock introduced the Glock 21: the .45 ACP Glock. Considering the handguns I’ve had fail on dusty, dirty hunts I’m pleased the G20 does so well. In a situation of defense, I want to know it has enough power to stop someone. Cheers! To be honest I have a problem with the grip a little bit and I´ve heard that the trigger upgrade might help. The GLOCK 21SF is the duty pistol more or less forced upon me. The Glock 36 is a subcompact .45 ACP using Glock’s SLIMLINE design. The G48 is a newcomer to the Glock line but it’s gathered a serious fan base right off, including me. Empty it weighs in at 16.23 ounces. Thanks for your concise information. Martin. Specifications: GLOCK 21 Short Frame Caliber:.45ACP Length: 8.03 in. 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