Practical Tactical Glock 45?

[Messenger Guard]

I was wondering if anyone besides myself would be interested in an extended slide Glock 21 along the lines of the models 34 (9mm) and 35 (40S&W). I like the better sight radius of the 35 but would prefer the 45ACP. I'm kinda curious why Glock doesn't build such a gun.

 

[dnlgao]

Theyre Normally competition guns used for idpa and such. How many people would like to pay 50 cents a round for competition shooting where up to 250 rounds can be shot a match.

 

[Messenger Guard]

Maybe I am unclear. I'm just asking why Glock doesn't make an extended slide version of the model 21 since they already do this in the models 34 and 35 for the 9 and 40 folks.

 

[Sapper771]

Most of your nonsponsored competition shooters reload, so they arent paying 50 cents a round, more like 5-10 cents a round.... if that. Some even cast their own boolits....which also saves a good deal of money.

I have also wondered about a long slide G21. I would buy one if it ever came to reality. The only current option would be to have Caspian do a custom long slide or just buy the slide and barrel from Lone Wolf Distributors.

 

[David E]

Those 6" long Glock 21 slides are HEAVY

 

[Messenger Guard]

It wouldn't be any heavier than a model 21 slide if they built it like the 35. The slide has a big chunk removed to keep the slide at the same weight.

 

[HorseSoldier]

They probably don't think the return would be worth it, though Glock doesn't necessarily make the best decisions on that sort of stuff. Personally a long slide 21 doesn't do anything for me . . . But a similar set up for the 20 would probably get me to shell out some money.

 

[Messenger Guard]

Given your location and proximity to Ursus Arctos, I would be wanting a long slide 10mm too.