45 ACP Glocks

I'm envious of the Gen 2 model 21; I had to remove the finger grooves (protrusions) from my Gen 3, also took them off the 30.
I had a Gen 2 model 21 back in 1993, should have never parted with it.

My 21sf is as nice a shooter as I own.

I use to have a 21, too big for my hands, a 36, never warmed up to it and the 30, the 30 was good and accurate gun but got traded with the rest, the only polymer .45 that I own now is the HK .45C if the 30 would have been the newer 30S, I would probably still had it.

I have a 21, 30s and 36. The 30s is my EDC and the 21 with WML is on the nightstand. May sell the 36 as it doesn't get used very often.

I divorced Glock a few years ago, but the 30S sure looks good for a CC weapon 10+1 and can use the 21 mags for reloads and a thin slide.

I have had my G-36 .45acp for about 12 years and love it...but I do want to try a Shield .45!

I've got a 30 that I love. Conceals very well with the flush mag doesn't it.

Its the oddest thing .. I have smaller hands .. But the Glock 21 Gen 2 ... Just works for me ... I taded it off once .. When I first got the 41 .. But i hunted the fellow down and I got it back , via trade and cash !!!

Wow....very nice. I am thinking of dipping my toes into the Glock waters. I heard that once you dive in to the Glock water the current moves swiftly and it sweeps you up. :smile: Looking at the 30s

I've got a G30s. Looked at getting a 41, but decided on a G40 for now. My stable is not shy of .45's, so I can wait! Nice looking round-up there!

I've got a 30sf. Shoots nice, but not as nice as my ultracarry2. Then again, I got it in order to have a carryable 45 that I wouldn't get bent out of shape if scuffs happened. I'd love to have a 36 some day. Don't feel the need for a 21. I can't have more than 10rds anyway. If I ever move to a state that respects 2A, I'm happy to just add a few G21 mags for use in the G30.

I understand the appeal and success of Glock. I have had many, and have lots of friends who bet their lives on them.

That being said, appx 3 weeks ago my new G21 gen 4 kaboomed on me after round 53 through the pistol. S&B 230 g fmj. Nobody hurt, couple people surprised, live in ATL so drove to Smyrna. Everything ok with gun now.

As this is my second KB with Glock (years ago G31 .357 sig) I have replaced all my Glocks, or have sold, with other models.

I know they all do not KB. But I feel as with this incident somebody was telling me something. And speaking just for me, I shall go another direction.

I've never a Ka-boom .. With any of my Glocks .....my brother in law has been in LE for 40 + years and a State LE firearms instructor for 30 + years ... He has never witnessed a Glock exploding before ... I can only imagine how many rounds he has seen shot through a Glock .. most 40 S&W .... Back in the day he told me he saw some barrel loosen and a couple coming off S&W model 66's 357 mag..

As for Glock 21's .. At the range ,I've seen 1000's of rounds of 45 Super , ran through a 21 .. Only changes made was a different recoil spring ..... The 21 is known for its strength the 21 and 20 (10mm) share the same frame ...

Buckeye63 said:

I've never a Ka-boom .. With any of my Glocks .....my brother in law has been in LE for 40 + years and a State LE firearms instructor for 30 + years ... He has never witnessed a Glock exploding before ... I can only imagine how many rounds he has seen shot through a Glock .. most 40 S&W .... Back in the day he told me he saw some barrel loosen and a couple coming off S&W model 66's 357 mag..

As for Glock 21's .. At the range ,I've seen 1000's of rounds of 45 Super , ran through a 21 .. Only changes made was a different recoil spring ..... The 21 is known for its strength the 21 and 20 (10mm) share the same frame ...

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Uncle of mine personally had one KB. No real clear reason though. Could have easily been an overcharged round, or a round set back too much. Who knows.

I'm very pleased with my G21 gen4. I think I saved myself from a ka-boom once. Only failure I've ever had in the gun was a round that failed to chamber. Cleared it and put it back in the magazine and tried to chamber it again with no success. After further inspection I saw the issue. The round was seated way to deep in the casing and I simply didn't notice.(federal 230gr brass) I'm lucky I didn't fire it because it obviously would have had a over pressure condition. I think I might have saved it. If I find it I'll add a picture. Great gun though. I try and inspect my ammo while I load it now just because of that one defective round.

Mike1956 said:

This one started out as a Glock 21SF. It's had a few things done to it. the grip chop was done to fit a Glock 30 magazine with a Glock 21 base plate. This makes the overall grip about the same length as a Glock 19. The grip reduction gives it a circumference very similar the the 19, as well.

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Bowie does good work. One of the reasons Glocks are my choice is exactly what your signature line says. The EXPERTS all recommend them......for a reason. And a Glock shooting .45 is darn effective.

If you take a Glock 21 and take a hacksaw to it you'll have a 30