Glock 21 Gen 4 Review

[MilitaryArms]

[k1dude]

Nice review, thanks. You basically confirmed my suspicions. The only thing that I REALLY like on Gen 4's is the new mag release button. But I'm not sure it's worth the extra money just for a better button. I guess if you're willing to drop an extra $30 to $80 dollars on an upgraded mag button on a Gen 3, it makes sense to just get the Gen 4.

[MA2]

Great informative vid as usual...thanks!

Only if we had real market pricing here, it would get one...one day i will gladly pay tax to another state

[johnny_boy02]

Nice review, thanks. You basically confirmed my suspicions. The only thing that I REALLY like on Gen 4's is the new mag release button. But I'm not sure it's worth the extra money just for a better button. I guess if you're willing to drop an extra $30 to $80 dollars on an upgraded mag button on a Gen 3, it makes sense to just get the Gen 4.

I like the grip texture on the gen 4's better. But good point.

[MisterSean]

Great review!

[Sam]

Nice review, thanks. You basically confirmed my suspicions. The only thing that I REALLY like on Gen 4's is the new mag release button. But I'm not sure it's worth the extra money just for a better button. I guess if you're willing to drop an extra $30 to $80 dollars on an upgraded mag button on a Gen 3, it makes sense to just get the Gen 4.

I really like the texture of the Gen 4s over the earlier generations. But I have to ask, what mag releases cost 80 bucks? The Vickers mag release, is my favorite aftermarket mag release and it doesn't even approach $80.

[osxgp]

This guy does great reviews

[Dhena81]

IMO the texture of the grip is the hugest improvement and worth the extra cost.

[Shenaniguns]

The ergonomics, tighter barrel lockup that shows in better precision, the added texture has made my Gen 4 G19 worth it over my previous 2nd and 3rd Generation G19's.

[Mr.1904]

Ok, since this thread is still going i'll give a little feedback.

I'll have to disagree with you about the backstraps being a "Gimmick". I own a standard gen 3 21 and personally the grip fits just right in my hands. The ergonomics line up perfectly for me. So, i would use the backstraps. That flexibility coupled with the textured frame make the gen 4 a win in my book. Remember, everyone's different. So i hope you can understand why they added the back straps.

[MilitaryArms]

I realize some folks like the thicker grip. Apparently not many people liked it enough to prevent Glock from introducing the SF model which shortened the reach from the back strap to the trigger. It became such a popular design that they've now made all Gen 4's SF thin at the base level and allow those that like the thicker feel of the older G21's to insert the grip panels.

If you were to do a blind taste test of a G21, G21 SF, M&P 45, XD45, HK45, FNP 45 and ask a random shooter to pick the one that felt the worst and the one that felt the best, I would bet my next paycheck and overwhelming number of people would say the G21 felt the worst in their hands.

As for the back strap design itself, I feel it's poorly executed. It is obvious, to me, it's an after thought. It seems to me they incorporated the modular grips to follow what other manufacturers are doing with their new pistols so they can say "we have modular grips too."