Glock .45 Model 21 with better grip design.

[Mystic]

I found out today that there is a Model 21 .45 cal Glock with a better design for the grips which makes it possible for people with smaller hands to hold the pistol properly. And it still holds something like 13 rounds of regular .45 ammo (not .45 GAP). So there is a very good replacement gun for the old 1911 .45.

I can't remember what the Glock is called. I think it was called the SK Glock Model 21 or something like that. It definitely fit my hand pretty good.

 

[chevrofreak]

21SF

 

[Tempest]

This is a good thing. Though I had an early G21 that I sent to Robar for their grip reduction and I still didn't like it.

 

[SteveD2]

Any double stack .45 is going to have a large grip regardless of who makes it. My "Baby" Deseret Eagle .45 is much the same. Bill T.

 

[Gregory]

Not true Bill. STI makes a poly frame that is only a little bit larger than a 1911 wood grip. (length and width maybe equal, but the sti grip is more square.

 

[Tempest]

XD45 is also pretty slim.

 

[chevrofreak]

Para Ordnance double stack frames aren't too bad for size either.

I've shot them and they're pretty comfortable and quite accurate. Still not my cup of tea since I'm not a .45ACP or 1911 fan.

 

[wantin150]

Many LE agencies are making the switch to the new Glock .45 for shear "stopping power". Debatable I know. Locally, we've had two shooting situations recently where the 9mm was NOT an effective 1 or 2 shot round.

 

[Gregory]

LE is switching to the 45 gap, for how cheap glock is selling them to LE.

 

[Bill in Utah]

Quote:
Any double stack .45 is going to have a large grip regardless of who makes it


Not true.

My M&P full size has a smaller grip than my 1911 with normal wood grips. I just measured it. You can put different grips on it to make it the same size if you want.

It is much smaller than my old Glock Model 21 I sold.

Quote:
LE is switching to the 45 gap, for how cheap glock is selling them to LE.
Pass..

I'd rather carry (and do) a .40S&W with the 155gn NHP load. It has an excellent street record for one shot stops. (the Border Patrol also use the same load)

Take care, bill

 

[sw99]

I sold both of 21's and replaced them with a 21SF. The grip is inbetween a Glock 22 and a 21. The thing is a shooter.

I had the S&W M&P but wanted more ammo in the mags...Hopefully they will have the new higher capacity mags out in a while.

 

[SteveD2]

The only mistake Glock made with the introduction of the 21-SF was not having it interchange magazines with the standard 21. SF magazines will work in standard 21's, but not conversely. They should of designed it the other way around. People accumulate older designs, not new ones. Bill T.

 

[mikemc04gt]

I also saw the new smaller grip M21 on their web site. I love my Glock 9mm's. They are not the most beautiful gun, but they work great and I like the light weight, simple design and safe action trigger. A Hogue or Pachmayr slip-on grip makes them feel and handle much better IMO.

 

[Pete591]

The Springfield Professional Custom CNC Machined 1911 is what the FBI Hostage Rescue Team Uses. Yes, the cost is $2,500.00 and up to a 9 mos wait to get one. But having owned one it is the most accurate bullseye gun and most reliable .45 ACP I ever shot.

I have shot a number of Sigs and Glocks as well. I think the round to go with is a .40 S&W or .45 ACP. With .45 ACP having the advantage of "knockdown power".

My .02

 

[SteveD2]

Originally Posted By: Pete591
The Springfield Professional Custom CNC Machined 1911 is what the FBI Hostage Rescue Team Uses.


Every 1911 produced today is produced on CNC machinery. Springfield's is no better than anyone else's. Bill T.

 

[Aldaris]

Originally Posted By: Bill T
Originally Posted By: Pete591
The Springfield Professional Custom CNC Machined 1911 is what the FBI Hostage Rescue Team Uses.


Every 1911 produced today is produced on CNC machinery. Springfield's is no better than anyone else's. Bill T.
Even a Rock Island piece?

 

[SteveD2]

Originally Posted By: Aldaris
Even a Rock Island piece?


Yes. There is not one mass produced firearm, currently in production in this country, that doesn't employ CNC machinery in it's construction. The price alone should tell you that. Bill T.

 

[Aldaris]

Originally Posted By: Bill T
Originally Posted By: Aldaris
Even a Rock Island piece?


Yes. There is not one mass produced firearm, currently in production in this country, that doesn't employ CNC machinery in it's construction. The price alone should tell you that. Bill T.
Word on the street is that the RIA frames are cast. Perhaps they are cast and then CNC machined, rather than being from a solid billet and then being CNC'd.