th<\/sup> of an inch of difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis may be what makes it more comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Aesthetics:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Occasionally, you may see a Glock 21SF with Picatinny rail, and ambidextrous magazine release buttons. These were made for a short time as a short-frame option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the other hand, the Glock 21 has a Glock accessory rail. Which is not present on the 21SF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Pull Length:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The pull length is the distance between the back of the back strap and the trigger. This distance is greater on the 21 than it is on the 21SF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The distance from the back of the back strap to the trigger is shorter on the Glock 21SF<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That has the effect of making it feel like the 21 is kind of bulky. So people with small but chubbier hands feel like they are using a fat gun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Accuracy:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Glock 21 produces 1.5″ or a bit less for 5 shots at 25 yards (Watch Masood Ayub\u2019s video if you haven\u2019t already!). Jeff Quinn of GunBlast.com shot a 1-3\/8″<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With the Glock 21SF, consistent 3\u2032\u2032 shots can be produced from 5-round groups. It can be shot with Hornady’s Critical Defense 185gr FTX or Winchester white box 230gr FMJ at 25 yards. Even the Remington Ultimate Defense 230gr JHP round delivers 2-round 3\/4\u2032\u2032 groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9. Range:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Glock 21 is the most accurate around 25 yards. Whereas the Glock 21SF can do 50 yards maximum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Overall, it seems that both the Glock 21 and Glock 21SF are capable of accurate shooting at longer ranges. But the 21SF gives better range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10. Safety:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Both the Glock 21 and 21SF feature three internal safeties. These are simultaneously deactivated and reactivated when the trigger is pulled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, there is no safety to prevent you from accidentally pulling the trigger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which Generation of Glock 21 Is the Best?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Glock 21s can be older or newer and the latest is Gen 4. The original Glock 21 featured a non-textured grip and no accessory rail. It also had a slightly different slide design than later generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second generation of Glock 21 introduced a textured grip. Glock also added the accessory rail on the frame. Moreover, a new recoil spring assembly was also incorporated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third generation of Glock 21 introduced finger grooves on the grip and an enlarged magazine release button. The slide was also redesigned with a new extractor and ejector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Glock 21 fourth generation introduced a modular backstrap system. It allowed the shooter to customize the grip size. It also had a new dual recoil spring system and an improved recoil spring assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although each generation has its attractions, most tend to go with the gen 4 ones. However, for some, the gen 3 fits their hand the best. It really depends on the comfort of the users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which Generation of Glock 21SF Is the Best?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Glock 21SF was introduced in 2007 as an update to the original Glock 21. It features a reduced grip size (Thus the term SF; short-frame). As of April 2023, the Glock 21SF is only available in the third generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many Glock enthusiasts prefer the third-generation of Glock 21SF models in general. This is due to their reputation for reliability, simplicity, and performance. It also includes compatibility with a wide range of aftermarket parts and accessories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cost Details Between Glock 21 Vs Glock 21SF<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The cost of new Glock 21 guns cost around $586.99-$599.99. Whereas the used ones cost $546.99-$560.99.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Glock 21SF pistol is currently worth an average price of $467.45 to $488 new and $425.73 to $437 used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So the Glock 21 easily is pricier than the Glock 21SF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Glock 21 Vs Glock 21SF – FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Can you interchange parts between the Glock 21 and Glock 21SF?<\/h4>\n\n\n
Yes, many of the parts between the Glock 21 and Glock 21SF are interchangeable, including magazines, slide assemblies, and recoil springs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Which is better for concealed carry, the Glock 21 or Glock 21SF?<\/h4>\n\n\n
Neither the Glock 21 nor the Glock 21SF is particularly well-suited for concealed carry due to their large size and weight. However, the Glock 21SF may be slightly more manageable for some due to its smaller grip frame.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Can I use Glock 21 accessories with Glock 21SF?<\/h4>\n\n\n
Holsters, sights, and lights can be interchanged between Glock 21 and 21SF. However, backstraps and grips may not be compatible.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You might know Glock 21SF from the movie “John Wick: Chapter 3 \u2013 Parabellum”. Glock 21 has been…\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":4467,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunanalyst.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4436"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunanalyst.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunanalyst.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunanalyst.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunanalyst.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4436"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gunanalyst.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4436\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunanalyst.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4467"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunanalyst.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4436"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunanalyst.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4436"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunanalyst.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4436"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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