45ACP Glock

I have owned a Glock 21, since 1998. It's great for a duty weapon, and I have carried it in a IWB holster from time to time. But it does get uncomfortable in a concealed mode. For concealed carry I choose a Glock 19, in 9mm, or A full sized 1911 in .45 acp. Both are way more comfortable to carry concealed then a Glock 21.
 
The Glock configuration is a favorite of mine, and .45ACP is my favorite caliber. I carry a 21 most of the year, and a 27 in summer or around anti-relatives. I am 5'10", 145 pounds.

(jtg452, I love my Kimber super carry custom too, and occasionally carry it.)
 
I have a 3 year old Glock 30 for every day carry ( Gen 3 ? ) I also have Glock 21 I will replace sights ; then use for ccing > If you can rent and shoot at a range do so . A little more recoil on 30 I feel a little more accuracy on 21 ; only you can make this deterination . Good luck and God Bless !!
 
The glock 30 short frame has less recoil that I expected for a big bullet handgun. It is bigger than the 26 and has been mistaken for a 19 by a few people at the range. I like it a lot! I was considering a 36 at the time, but I like the option of using glock 21 magazines.
 
I am thinking of trading my Glock 22 .40 cal for a Glock 30 .45acp for something easy to conceal can't afford both.Just don't know what my Glock is worth,only have about 500 rnds thru it, bought a stainless steel guide rode,and a recoil buffer.Looking for a trade in on the glock 30. Please respond to give advice.
 
Glock's are good guns. I have a 27 Glock and never had a FTF. I recently picked up a stainless Para Warthog 45 and have to say I'm very impressed with it. I have ran 500 plus rounds through it. The Para was more expensive...You can not go wrong with either gun.
 
I have a 1st gen 21 and just love it!. I also have a ( as my nic says) a p6 very nice gun for carry. I have ordered a iwb holster from cleavland holsters and may order another from then for the 21 glock if i like.
It all comes down to the person of what works best for you.
 
gkeil961 said:
Just wanted some opinions on my next purchase that i was thinking of getting. I currently have a G26 Gen 4, and it is my EDC, which i absolutely love. I was just thinking about going to a 45 ACP and was trying to get some opinions on it. So between the G21, G21SF, and G30, which would one prefer for an EDC, or just stick with the G26.
Im not interested in 40 cal, just because i feel that if your going to abandoned the 9mm, you ought to just go straight to the 45ACP, doent really see a reason to pick the 40 Cal. So between the ones listed, what would be the preference.

G26 Gen 4
G21
G21SF
G30
If it helps, i am 6'1" 210 lbs, average build. Thanks for the insight!
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I purchased my very first Glock, the Glock21 in 1993. I absolutely LOVED it for it's accuracy & it's reliability. But as far as concealment goes, it is too large to comfortably conceal everyday i.m.h.o.
Have you ever considered the Glock39 in the newer .45 G.A.P. round? Here is a good comparison video between the Glock26 9mm & The Glock39 .45 G.A.P.
Here's another good video clip...
 
Just my 2 cents, I have a G21 3rd gen, for my conceal carry (first gun I purchased) and when i'm allowed to, I conceal carry IWB, but it is a little difficult. I CC'ed it during the thanksgiving holiday and my family isn't the biggest proponent, so I didn't want anyone to see. Except for the occasional family hug, no one asked as no one saw. So thought it's possible, it is difficult. I plan to get a smaller 9mm for conceal carry. (oh, and i'm 6'7", @ 185, so it's probably easier for me than most)
 
I am not a glock fan... However the pawn shop I work at had a baby glock .45 come in and it fits in my hand. the mag release isnt as uncomfortable as with other glocks. Im a lefty and the mag release is an issue for me. I might get that,one though. Cant remember the model off the top of my head.
 
agrippakc said:
I am not a glock fan... However the pawn shop I work at had a baby glock .45 come in and it fits in my hand. the mag release isnt as uncomfortable as with other glocks. Im a lefty and the mag release is an issue for me. I might get that,one though. Cant remember the model off the top of my head.
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use your trigger finger to operate the mag release.
 
I owned a 2nd Glock 21 for 18 years. It was my center-fire handgun that wasn't a revolver. It was a good transition piece. Worlds better than the issued M9. At the time didn't realize how it wasn't an ideal fit in my hand. Later 45 purchases mainly Kimber 1911's made it clear. When I got my CCW in NM it made sense to qualify with a 45, but concealing a Glock 21 was less than idea. After firing a buddies S&W M&P and another offered me more for my Glock than I was thinking about asking for it... I went out and got myself a M&P 45 compact without thumb and magazine safety (they offer both, either, or neither). With the medium grip insert it's been my EDC ever since. My recommendation is to find what fits your hand the best. On paper I loved the SA XDm. It just didn't feel as good in my hand as the M&P. Try every 45ACP you can. Only you can decide the best fit for you. I don't recommend 45 GAP based on availability. Ballistics are very close. Seen 45ACP's fire the 45GAP ammo just fine. Don't think 45ACP will fit in a 45GAP magazine....
 
G21sf & g30

I have both of these super Glocks and they both have functioned flawlessly each and every time I have pulled the trigger. You can't go wrong with either.
 
I have a 36, actually regret not getting the 30 just for the extra rounds. If you look at both side by side I believe they are the same size (profile) the 36 is slimmer, and I can tell you very comfortable!
(correct me if I'm wrong on the size thing, it's been awhile since I looked at them both side by side!)
 
G30 is my daily carry going on 6 years now I believe. Soft recoil, extremely accurate, easy to carry.
 
I am 6foot 2 230 still consider myself a newbie shooter.
I pickedup a Glock 30 never had any interest in Glocks but it was a good deal so I bought it.

It is the most amazing gun to shoot. Easy to shoot minimum recoil (I now have a Glock 269mm and the 30 is really 25% of that recoil). I have now put 700 rounds thru it never an issue. If you want to make a BIG hole in the center of mass from 21-50 feet this is the one gun to own.

I do think the grip is a little thick but you can always sand it a bit and make it your own...
 
I vote G30.Glock guys know it's one of,if not the most accurate Glock.Plus it's a good carrying size.Mine is too big for my hand but I can still shoot it well.
 
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