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== Glock 21SF (Slim Frame) == |
== Glock 21SF (Slim Frame) == |
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Another revision hit the market in Spring 2007, in an attempt to make fullsize .45 Glock more appealing to shooters with smaller hands. Glock has releasd the model 21SF, which stands for "Slim Frame". The pistol was originally designed to compete in the now cancelled US Military Trials that were searching for a .45 ACP pistol to replace the [[Beretta M9]]. The first 21SF's designed for the military included revisions such as ambidextrous magazine release and picatinny rail system (which replaces the standard 1913 rail system on other Glock pistols), along with the frame reduction designed to make the grip more universal. The grip reduction removed material mainly from the backstrap of the grip. Initial information is that only a limited number of 21SF's in full military spec will enter the public market, and that the company is going to mass produce a grip reduced model with the 1913 style frame rails. |
Another revision hit the market in Spring 2007, in an attempt to make fullsize .45 Glock more appealing to shooters with smaller hands. Glock has releasd the model 21SF, which stands for "Slim Frame". The pistol was originally designed to compete in the now cancelled US Military Trials that were searching for a .45 ACP pistol to replace the [[Beretta M9]]. The first 21SF's designed for the military included revisions such as ambidextrous magazine release and picatinny rail system (which replaces the standard 1913 rail system on other Glock pistols), along with the frame reduction designed to make the grip more universal. The grip reduction removed material mainly from the backstrap of the grip. Initial information is that only a limited number of 21SF's in full military spec will enter the public market, and that the company is going to mass produce a grip reduced model with the 1913 style frame rails. The 21SF is currently available with the 1913 rail and the Glock rail. Eventually it will be available with the Glock rail and they original style mag catch (for those that don't like the ambi. mag catch). |
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Revision as of 20:00, 13 May 2007
| Glock 21[1] | |
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 A Glock 21 with magazine, .45 ACP ammunition, and size "AA" battery for comparison NOTE: grip of the pictured pistol
has been modified with a slip-on rubber sleeve resulting in finger grooves and padding not on the original, unmodified factory weapon. | |
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | Austria |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Gaston Glock |
| Manufacturer | Glock |
| Variants | 21C |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 745 g / 26.28 oz |
| Length | 193 mm / 7.59 in |
| Barrel length | 117 mm / 4.60 in |
| Width | 32.5 mm / 1.27 in |
| Height | 139 mm / 5.47 in |
| Caliber | .45 ACP |
| Action | Safe action |
| Feed system | 13 round magazine |
| Sights | Fixed front and rear |
The Glock 21 is a pistol manufactured by Glock. It is a large frame Glock based on the Glock 20 and fires the .45 ACP ammunition. It uses a modified Glock 20 frame, .45 ACP barrel, modified slide and magazine but these differences are quite minor and it does look identical to a Glock 20. It is a very popular sports and law enforcement pistol in the United States, because of its reputation for rugged dependability, 13-round magazine capacity, and it being chambered in the popular and effective .45 ACP cartridge.
Like most .45 autos its large frame size makes it uncomfortable for many people but is well suited for those with larger hands.
The Glock 21 has undergone 3 major revisions since its introduction and current models are called 3rd generation Glock 21s.
The difference between the Glock 21 and the Glock 21C is that the barrel and slide are compensated on the C model to reduce muzzle climb while shooting the pistol.
Additionally, there are Glock 21 "Mariner" (underwater firing capability) / "Tactical" (Extended/Threaded Barrel) Models available in the Philippines.
Glock 21SF (Slim Frame)
Another revision hit the market in Spring 2007, in an attempt to make fullsize .45 Glock more appealing to shooters with smaller hands. Glock has releasd the model 21SF, which stands for "Slim Frame". The pistol was originally designed to compete in the now cancelled US Military Trials that were searching for a .45 ACP pistol to replace the Beretta M9. The first 21SF's designed for the military included revisions such as ambidextrous magazine release and picatinny rail system (which replaces the standard 1913 rail system on other Glock pistols), along with the frame reduction designed to make the grip more universal. The grip reduction removed material mainly from the backstrap of the grip. Initial information is that only a limited number of 21SF's in full military spec will enter the public market, and that the company is going to mass produce a grip reduced model with the 1913 style frame rails. The 21SF is currently available with the 1913 rail and the Glock rail. Eventually it will be available with the Glock rail and they original style mag catch (for those that don't like the ambi. mag catch).