Military Monday; Glock 21 gen 04 .45acp/LE trade-in.....

[RustyShackelford]

Got to the local indoor rental range, Military Monday special(no range fees or restrictions for US veterans/active duty service members who make a purchase ).
I fired up about 240 rounds of .45acp in my Glock 21 .45acp generation 04 with Glock/Trijicon 3 dot sights(green).
I had 0 problems or issues with the big 21 .45acp pistol. No misfires, double feeds or jams.
I shot a few rounds of MagSafe SWAT .45acp. It had low recoil but the muzzle blast & noise was loud. I still plan to keep this round as my main home protection load. www.MagsafeOnline.com
I shot about 30 rounds of Hornady Critical Duty. The 220gr +P .45acp shot low(for me) but the recoil & feeding were no problem. If I were a sworn agent or working cop, Id carry Critical Duty or request it for patrol/investigator use. In 9x19mm, .40, .357sig or the big boy; .45acp , the Hornady Critical Duty is a top notch carry or defense load.
I shot a 50rd bag of 230gr FMJ reloaded ammunition. This was my mandated range purchase.
All the brass cycled & worked okay but one .45acp FMJ looked a tad wonky. It seemed to be seated wrong. I fired it directly from the barrel with 0 problems.
I've heard that it's not a good practice with semi auto pistols & I rarely do it.

FWIW; a few spent cases flew up, down & sideways with the generation 04 .45acp but the rental range was a confined space & brass banged off of the walls & tray.

Id like to shoot about 250 rounds of factory rounds outdoors or a more open area before I blame the Glock 21 .45acp for the crazy brass.

Cleaning & service of the Glock 21 .45acp LE trade-in was a breeze. I used a milspec OD toothbrush & some Ballistol's.
Big thanks to Youtube.com gun channel host; Hickok45. His Glock video about basic cleaning & how to maintain a Glock model are worth viewing. For the record, I don't use quite as much Ballistol as he does.

I'm glad the Glock 21 generation 04 did so well & I look forward to years of shooting/carry with this big .45acp pistol.

Rusty S

 

[PabloJ]

I just bought Gen III G20 which is same gun chambered for 10x25mm cartridge. The G21 is the best service combat handgun one is likely to get.

 

[RustyShackelford]

Glock 21 .45acp .....

I shot okay with it. I need to shoot tighter groups & keep aiming center mass but I can't complain.
The rental range had a factory/industrial level fan going full blast right next to me too. It kept the toxins & gun-smoke away from me but the draft & wind was really distracting.

As noted, the Glock 21 gen 04 .45acp kicked out spent cases erratic but part of that was the shooting bay walls & cramped range.
I did not shoot weak hand or with the provided barricade(skills I try on most trips).
My local sheriff's office uses the Glock 21 & 30 .45acp(1200 sworn deputies & detectives).

FWIW; you can add a .50GI kit to the Glock 21 & 20.
Those big fat .50GI bullets can do some serious damage.

 

[george d dennis]

glock 21

A few months ago i brought a glock 21gen4. My first time to the range
with it , every single ejection of brass hit me in the head. I called glock
and they sent me a new recoil spring. Other than that , I love the 21 and
it is accurate. Thanks for your write up.

 

[JDR]

My own Gen4 Glock 21 fires every type of ammo accurately and reliably, including Tulammo trashcans; it is a real gem of a pistol!

 

[RustyShackelford]

Sore....

I did notice some minor pains in the web of my strong hand in the days since I shot the big Glock.

I haven't shot any guns as much in recent months so it's something I plan to deal with. I still like the Glock 21 .45acp generation 04. I will shoot it again soon to get my updated security re-qual.

If the pains in my shooting hand get worse or continue, I might switch to a Ruger GP100 .357magnum(with +P .38spl) or maybe a 9x19mm.
I have a few mags & parts for a M&P 9mm from 2011, so I might use it.
I also think the 9x19mm version of the Shield instead of the .40S&W may be in my future for a back-up/deep carry pistol. The new format w/o the safety.

Rusty
PS; thanks for the input. Id like to see what other Glockers are shooting or what the results are.