One of my favorite .45 ACP handguns. I have an old Gen 3 that is approaching 10,000 rounds and Ive done nothing to it but put in better springs and sights for competition. The Gen 4 is smaller in the handle than the Gen 3 Glock 21 and I really like them too. Can't go wrong with the G21!
They make a great nightstand gun even if they can be a bit large for me to CC. You have to love the capacity though. 13+1 rounds of .45 is respectable by any measure.
Awesome pistol and a life changer for me. Shot a barrowed Gen 3 for a pistol match. Went home and sold all my pistols. Bought a new Gen 4 and love it. Just put Trijicon HD sights on and a TLR3 light. Feels good when it's by my side. Also picked up a G17 and have plans on collecting a few more.
What's not to like? Cheap, I can work on it myself, high cap, great mags, great holster selection, street proven, rugged and reliable. Should have done the switch sooner. Buy lots of ammo.
I have been shooting one continuously for over 15 years. By far the best full size .45 I have shot!
Started with a regular Gen3, moved to a Gen3 SF (which I still carry), and also have some trigger time with a Gen4. I have had one malfunction in about 30-35,000 rounds and that was with my own reload (very low power load designed for a S&W 625) in a brand new Gen4.
It's my belief that reliability comes from preventive maintenance, good ammo, and running the guns completely stock. I can't count the times that someone "improves" their Glock with aftermarket parts and has reliability issues.
I can't say enough about how the polymer frame and wide backstrap absorb recoil on these guns. If you have smaller hands get the Gen4 for sure.
The 21 was what I chose for a house gun when I thought the world got to mean for my ol' S&W Mod 60.
But, it would be like trying to conceal a box of cereal for a CCW!
I'm thinking about finding a good light to mount on it too.
Carry my 21 all the time. its a gen3 that I've had for 13 years now. its been used and abused with only a few issues which came down to my reloads. It only likes cci primers.