Posted on Jun 15, 2018
Glock 21: The Ultimate Handgun for the Military, Self Defense and Hunters?
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I bought my first Glock in 1988 or 89 after attending their armorer's course. It was a model 17 which was the only one available. They showed us the Model 20 and 21. As soon as the 21 hit the market I bought one and I still shoot it.
Glock 21: The Ultimate Handgun for the Military, Self Defense and Hunters?
Posted from nationalinterest.org
Handguns and Pistols
Pistol Shooting
Firearms and Guns
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Good article. After years of trying to hit the broad side of a barn with 1911's, a friend convinced me to try a Glock 30. I went to the range and rented one. Only 2 fliers in 50 rounds. I ended up purchasing a Glock 30 s. My first 3 rounds at 21 ft I could cover with a quarter. It is my everyday carry now.
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Interesting article. Around 1990-1991, my Dept switched to the Glock 22 (.40 S&W). I was carrying a S&W .45 ACP at the time. I ended up carrying the 22/23 for most of my career. Great duty weapon.
It’s interesting that Glock pushed the .45 ACP towards the military/LE market. Because many civilian LE departments chose the .40 S&W over the .45 ACP. The .40 had a 180 grain bullet verse the 185 grain bullet we carried in the .45 ACP. Both rounds have Similar ballistics, but the .40 gave you more ammo.
It’s interesting that Glock pushed the .45 ACP towards the military/LE market. Because many civilian LE departments chose the .40 S&W over the .45 ACP. The .40 had a 180 grain bullet verse the 185 grain bullet we carried in the .45 ACP. Both rounds have Similar ballistics, but the .40 gave you more ammo.
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SMSgt Thor Merich
TSgt David L. - My daily carry now is Colt Combat Commander. It shoot like a dream, but only holds 8 rounds. But since I am less worried about getting into a gun fight nowadays, I don't mind having less ammo.
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TSgt David L.
SMSgt Thor Merich - I always have extra mags, and to paraphrase COL Jeff Cooper, if 7 rounds of .45 doesn't work you're in trouble anyway.
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