Posted: 6/18/2007 12:04:03 PM EDT
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.45ACP is a much lower-pressure round than the .40, so you won't hear as many reports of blown cases with .45 ACP rounds, in any manufacturer's pistols. I reload my .45ACP cases until they split. Never had one fail yet, and I've put tens of thousands of rounds of my reloads through G21s and a G30. |
I like my G22. Not as big, cheaper ammo, and it's 15+1! |
I owned a G-21 and G-22 before and loved them both. Money is the issue now and can only afford one. So...which one should I go for first and why? Thanks for the input people.| I can see that the G22 is getting no love around here. I can't say I'm 100% in love with mine, either. However, if you're looking for a home defense/law enforcement applicable firearm, the G22 may be a better bet than the G21. The G22 is more widely circulated in many law enforcement agencies than the G21 AND a .40 S&W round may not cause as much collateral damage as a .45ACP; if a round goes rogue. Also .40 S&W ammo is cheaper and the G22 has a 15rd capacity. Its your choice, choose wisely. |
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I have a G20, G21, G22, and G23 (thinking about a G24 range toy this fall) and for HD my G22 just nudges out my G21 as the primary HD pistol. With +2 mag extensions on both, I have 17+1 rds w/my G22 vs 14+1 w/my G21 (the large frame +2 extension only adds +1 45 but +2 10mm). I'll second the vote that either a G35 or even a G24 would also be a good choice. HOWEVER, as we all say all the time, it really depends upon whichever one works best for you. Besides, we all also know that given time, you'll end up with both anyway. |
Funny thing is...I had both  Now I want atleast one of them back. I think I might be leaning towards the 22. Fit my hand like the proverbial glove.
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21sf. We gust got two in to T&E and I love them. We are issuing the 23 right now and my Deputies are eager to make the switch. As far as numbers go the dimensions are not that different but when it comes to having my guys close their eyes and feel the difference they all have chosen the SF over the standard 21 which some carry if they provide/qualify with it. I personally still like my 19 with the grip reduction it is my off duty gun and I keep a 26 on my ankle as a bug at work. I just do not see the difference given the way we dress in the south. YMMV. I will be posting some pictures and results on the glocktalk.com forum soon. Got a HD Video Camera for my B-Day today!  May post some video!
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Click here for some quick pics of the 21sf and a 23 Just click on the thumbnails to see a photo. And yes I did eat at Sonic last night, cherry limeade rocks! I warn you now these were taken at 0200 on the back of my squad. Not pretty but does give you some ideas. BTW check out the pic of a 23 mag in the 21sf mag well not much of a gap. |
Thanks for the pic's. I actually went to the gun shop the other day to compare the 21, 22 and 21 SF. I did like the feel of the new SF over the old 21 for sure but, I still loved the standard 22 grip the best. I do appreciate all of the pic's and info. |