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I figured I'd share my thoughts on the Glock 21sf I rented today, and compare it to the XD and 1911 I took with me.
In the past I've handled many Glocks at gun shops and never cared much for the way they felt in my hand. I've also shot a 19, 27 and a friends 35 that had a better trigger and a modified grip (I liked this one).
I took my service model XD-9 (which I'm selling/trading) and my Ed Brown Special Forces with me.
When they handed me the G 21sf the first thing I noticed was how dirty it was. There was so much carbon buildup on the muzzle you could barely make out the white on the front sight. The second thing I noticed was that when I leveled the pistol in front of me, the sights lined up perfectly on what I was pointing at. That doesn't even happen with my beloved EB.
Now to the fun part, shooting. I wasted no time placing my target at 10 yds and loading up the Glock before I even unpacked my personal guns. The first two shots were low and to the left. I attribute this to the Glocks trigger. I'm used to the much lighter pull of my 1911s, and pulled the first two shots. After that I proceeded to place the next 18 shots in a nice tight group, with most of them creating one ragged hole. I went through my whole box of ammo in a matter of minutes, not really taking my time, but shooting how I do in matches. Once the sights are on the target, squeeze. After 50 rounds I only had 2 shots that were outside the outline of the B27 target (next to the neck).
My thoughts. I was amazed at how the Glock had less felt recoil than my XD-9 or my EB. I don't understand why, but I did notice a difference. I shot more accurately with my EB, but that's the pistol I shoot the most with. The biggest thing I learned today was that while the Glocks feel terrible to me at the counter of a gun shop, I can't tell that they are uncomfortable when shooting rapidly. The only real gripes I have with the Glock I shot are the trigger, and the controversy surrounding shooting lead through a Glock.
As far as the trigger goes, I do not mind the length of pull, or that the trigger stacks up. It is how hard the trigger breaks that I don't care for. My XD felt 10 times better, and more smooth than the Glock did (even if the trigger reset is a little longer).
Regarding shooting lead through a Glock. The reason I rented the 21sf is because I shoot my 1911s in 3 gun and IDPA matches. The XD-9 doesn't knock down steel as well as my 1911s in 45 do. I reload only for 45 and load Bear Creek Supply bullets because they are extremely cheap. I realize that there are probably as many people who shoot lead through their Glocks as there are people who won't so I won't touch the subject, and I ask that you don't here either. Since I don't want to buy a new barrel, when I get my own G 21sf I'll just start loading plated or jacketed bullets for it.
Over all I'm impressed with the pistols performance, and feel like a fool for trashing these pistols in the past. I should have spent more quality time with them before making a decision. In my defense I have changed shooting styles and preferences a bit since I first started shooting. I plan on selling my XD (as it just sits in the safe looking pathetic) and picking up a 21sf of my own. I'll also be springing for a 3.5lb connector to help with the stiff trigger. Like I said, I don't mind the length of pull or the trigger stacking, I just need to smoothen it out a little for me to truly like the way the Glock pistols shoot.
In the past I've handled many Glocks at gun shops and never cared much for the way they felt in my hand. I've also shot a 19, 27 and a friends 35 that had a better trigger and a modified grip (I liked this one).
I took my service model XD-9 (which I'm selling/trading) and my Ed Brown Special Forces with me.
When they handed me the G 21sf the first thing I noticed was how dirty it was. There was so much carbon buildup on the muzzle you could barely make out the white on the front sight. The second thing I noticed was that when I leveled the pistol in front of me, the sights lined up perfectly on what I was pointing at. That doesn't even happen with my beloved EB.
Now to the fun part, shooting. I wasted no time placing my target at 10 yds and loading up the Glock before I even unpacked my personal guns. The first two shots were low and to the left. I attribute this to the Glocks trigger. I'm used to the much lighter pull of my 1911s, and pulled the first two shots. After that I proceeded to place the next 18 shots in a nice tight group, with most of them creating one ragged hole. I went through my whole box of ammo in a matter of minutes, not really taking my time, but shooting how I do in matches. Once the sights are on the target, squeeze. After 50 rounds I only had 2 shots that were outside the outline of the B27 target (next to the neck).
My thoughts. I was amazed at how the Glock had less felt recoil than my XD-9 or my EB. I don't understand why, but I did notice a difference. I shot more accurately with my EB, but that's the pistol I shoot the most with. The biggest thing I learned today was that while the Glocks feel terrible to me at the counter of a gun shop, I can't tell that they are uncomfortable when shooting rapidly. The only real gripes I have with the Glock I shot are the trigger, and the controversy surrounding shooting lead through a Glock.
As far as the trigger goes, I do not mind the length of pull, or that the trigger stacks up. It is how hard the trigger breaks that I don't care for. My XD felt 10 times better, and more smooth than the Glock did (even if the trigger reset is a little longer).
Regarding shooting lead through a Glock. The reason I rented the 21sf is because I shoot my 1911s in 3 gun and IDPA matches. The XD-9 doesn't knock down steel as well as my 1911s in 45 do. I reload only for 45 and load Bear Creek Supply bullets because they are extremely cheap. I realize that there are probably as many people who shoot lead through their Glocks as there are people who won't so I won't touch the subject, and I ask that you don't here either. Since I don't want to buy a new barrel, when I get my own G 21sf I'll just start loading plated or jacketed bullets for it.
Over all I'm impressed with the pistols performance, and feel like a fool for trashing these pistols in the past. I should have spent more quality time with them before making a decision. In my defense I have changed shooting styles and preferences a bit since I first started shooting. I plan on selling my XD (as it just sits in the safe looking pathetic) and picking up a 21sf of my own. I'll also be springing for a 3.5lb connector to help with the stiff trigger. Like I said, I don't mind the length of pull or the trigger stacking, I just need to smoothen it out a little for me to truly like the way the Glock pistols shoot.
Besides my wife bought it for me. 
That's the beauty of the Glocks right? I'll never love one like my 1911s or my wheel guns. They are a soulless piece of plastic that works well, besides if I ever have to use one in SD I won't cry when it ends up in an evidence locker for months on end. They can be replaced a lot easier than some of the pistols I have that are no longer manufactured (DW CBOB, S&W 38 from the 1940s)
As long as they don't make a 45 like the G34/35, I think I'll be alright. I could be wrong though. It could be like when I told myself that I don't like 1911s. That went real well. 
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