Kyle Mizokami is a writer based in San Francisco who has appeared in The Diplomat, Foreign Policy, War is Boring and The Daily Beast. As far as the G41, it's a shame Glock hasn't made the G21 in MOS, I actually prefer shooting it over the 41. I have a Gen 3 SF as well as a Gen4. The GLOCK 20 actually uses the same guide rod and recoil spring as the GLOCK 21, at 17 lbs., but the slightly heavier slide lets the G20 deal with the recoil a little better. What little experience I have with the 41 does not make me want to replace my G21's or spend the $649+tax to buy a G41. As a competition pistol, the long slide gun has a trigger pull of 24 Newtons, versus the Glock 21’s 28 Newtons. Glock’s original nine-millimeter pistol, the Glock 17, was designed by self-taught gun designer Gaston Glock to compete for an Austrian Army sidearm contract. Was felt recoil and muzzle flip less with the G41 with the heavier slide? I like the long slide Glocks, the difference in "feel" is minor between the two guns. Ballistics have advanced over the years, making 9mm king again after it spent years beaten out by .40 S&W. In your hand, there are few differences between the Glock 17 and the Glock 19. In today’s case, deciding between the Glock 43 vs. the Glock 19 is a battle between members of the same family. Okay, so here I’m going to disagree with some manufacturer’s specifications. All three safeties must be disengaged in order for the gun to fire. The grip angle of a Glock is 21 degrees. Like all Glocks, the model 41 does not have a manual safety to prevent the trigger from being pulled. is smaller in OD than the G21 bbl. I love my gen4 G21 and my G30SF. In this video we are shooting the Underwood Ammunition, 200gr Xtreme Penetrator .45 Auto +P. The long sight radius, longer barrel and light trigger pull make the Glock 41 an excellent competition pistol. I've owned many 21's, But the 21 defiantly has a more practical size overall. As a competition pistol, the long slide gun has a trigger pull of 24 Newtons, versus the Glock 21’s 28 Newtons. That was important to me but I guess probably wouldn't matter to some. Published on Nov 6, 2012. It gets it weight reduction from reduced size and mass. Glock 21 45 Super Ammo Test - Target @ 15-20yds, Chronograph @ 10ft. My interest in the G41 stemmed from my ownership of a GEN 3 Glock 21, which is a companion to the GEN 3 Glock 30SF and the GEN 3 Glock 36. Although considered a competition shooter, the ability to control muzzle rise should make the Glock 41 a consideration for anyone who is wanting a .45 caliber Glock but is concerned with muzzle flip. Let’s start with the Sig. The barrel of the GLOCK G41 GEN4 COMPETITION, .45 AUTO, at 5.3 inches is just 0.06 inches longer than the barrel of the XD-M® 5.25″ COMPETITION SERIES .45 ACP and that difference is not enough to even speculate an accuracy or velocity gain. I'm the one that said it had a G35 slide, which indeed does have a cut-out. In 2009 he co-founded the defense and security blog Japan Security Watch. Glock 42 is a .380 ACP pistol that is slightly slimmer and shorter than the 9mm Glock 43. Ah, at last we get to know more about the powerful 10mm Auto. Glock 22 (G22) Standard, Full-Size Handgun, Available in 3rd and 4th Generation Models. The G41 slide is ~2.3 oz. Maybe the balance of the G21 over-rode the feeling of the wider grip. So if you’re not having fun what’s the point? I would think there would be some difference with a little over an extra inch of barrel and slide hanging off the front. Although, as a competition gun, it should have widespread appeal among both big bore enthusiasts and smaller caliber Glock owners interested in expanding their horizons. L x W x H: 6.96” x 1.27” x 4.80” Barrel Length: 3.77” Weight Unloaded: 22.95oz; 3. Although, as a competition gun, it should have widespread appeal among both big bore enthusiasts and smaller caliber Glock owners interested in expanding their horizons. Caliber. 41 Magnum 357 magnum assault weapon Collectable Glock 19 Glock 19L Glock 20 Glock 21 Glock 22 Glock 23 Glock 24 Glock 25 Glock 26 Glock 27 Glock 28 Glock 29 Glock 30 Glock 31 Glock 32 Glock 33 Glock 34 Glock 35 Glock 36 Glock 37 Glock 38 Glock 39 Glock 40 gun misprint Ruger SPMP9820C65 SPNA9102 SPNA9802 Springfield M1A SR-762 FMJ ball ammo. I plan on purchasing either Gen 4 21 or the 41 very soon. The G41 slide is ~2.3 oz. is the same OD as the G36 bbl. While many gun companies eventually followed the Austrian firm’s lead, Glock was the first to push a single pistol design in so many variations. On the docket this morning is the case of Glock 43 vs. Glock 19. Is .40 S&W still a hair better ballistically? The 29.84 ounce Glock 21 is slightly heavier than the 25.06 ounce Glock 17 unloaded. While 1911A1 owners are notoriously hard to win over, the Glocks were a welcome addition to the .45 ACP pistol market. There is more weight forward that balances well against a fully-loaded magazine, which makes for a better feel in the hand, improved recovery after each shot for quick follow-ups if necessary and the 7.56-inch sight radius contributes to more consistent accuracy. Here's What You Need To Remember: The Glock 41 may be a large pistol, but that works in the gun’s favor when shooting larger caliber bullets. - I have short fat hands, Glocks by nature are a bit big for my hand. And even if it can be easily done, why it would be kind of pointless to convert either the Glock 22 and the Glock 23 to accept .357 SIGrounds (unless you’re the type who likes to fix things that aren’t broken). Sights: Normally the 21 would have plain ol' Glock sights vs. the 41's adjustables. The difference between the single-stack subcompact Glock 42 vs Glock 43 carry pistols is evident in their size measurement and caliber type. The Glock 41 may be a large pistol, but that works in the gun’s favor when shooting larger caliber bullets. The 21 weighs more than the 41 despite the longer slide length of the 41. For those of you who have shot it, is it all that and a bag of chips? It was designed to offer ballistic performance comparable with the .45 ACP in the frame size of the Glock 17. The answer to that question is very simple: smaller guns are easier to conceal carry. The Glock 41 weighs just 36.51 ounces with a loaded 13-round magazine, even less than a shorter, similarly configured Glock 21. One of the largest Glocks, by caliber and size, is the Glock 41. Being a die hard Glock fan, I really like the look, feel and weight of the G41. Since the 10mm has a smaller projectile than the .45 ACP, the G40’s magazine can hold 15 rounds plus one in the chamber. Glock vs M&P: Weight. This article first appeared last year. but both bbls. weigh the same. Trigger pull is the same 5.5 pounds for the same pistols, and trigger travel is the same .49 inches. Glock vs M1911 comparison. Shooting Fun Factor. At 5.47 inches it is slightly shorter than the Glock 21, and a slide inch of exactly one inch makes it one of the narrowest of the Austrian gun maker’s offerings. Therefore it "feels" better to me, but I don't think I shoot it demonstrably better than the G21, I just have more pride of ownership with the G41. Thanks for another great review.I live in Europe and I’ve had my KPOS G2 for about 5 weeks now. Size Comparison: G lock 17 vs Glock 19 . My bad. Glock 23 (G23) Compact Handgun, Available in 3rd and 4th Generation Models. The model 41 also has the same three safeties found on the company’s other pistols: a trigger safety to ensure that a finger is present, a firing pin safety, and a drop safety to prevent accidental firing when dropped. At first glance, you might fail to notice the full differences between either carried weapons. Both Glocks were based on the original Glock 17 but rechambered for .45 ACP. Is it any better than the G21 Gen 4? Come join the discussion about optics, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! It weighs 35.45 ounces, which is manageable considering the Glock 41 weighs 26.81 ounces. Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 901, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. The Glock 41 is marketed towards competition shooters and those who desire a softer shooting .45 automatic. JavaScript is disabled. A G41 is essentially a gen4 G21 frame with a G35 slide .... Was there a noticeable difference in group size? If you want more info on conceal-carrying and what your best options are, check out this post. 41 has a longer sight radius too. Much like any heated courtroom battle, the arguments over which gun is “the best” can play out with all the furor of a well-scripted television drama. The 41 is probably going to make it into my collection in a year or two when they've been out for a while. The .40 S&W and the .35… Glock 36. Yes. Glock 42 (G42) Slimline Handgun, smallest Glock handgun ever produced.40 S&W. Trigger: From the factory the 41 would win (4.5 vs 5.5 connector). ARCHIVED; Posted: 1/27/2015 1:36:50 PM EDT To all the guys with both, which one do you think is the better handling ,and more practical? The concern with the size of the Glock 20/21 has been addressed by the Glock 36, 21SF, and 30SF, all of which featured reduced-size frames. I just went through the same thing only I was deciding between the 17 and the 34. With the lighter slide of the G21, a slightly stiffer recoil spring should help manage the 10mm’s stouter recoil. Loaded with lower-velocity rounds, the G41 Gen4 was as soft to shoot as any of my 9mm pistols while still “making major.” For those officers wishing to compete in practical shooting events, you could go right from the cruiser to the field of play with no loss in effectiveness or competitiveness. The pistol comes in a GLOCK case with two magazines, a loading aid, cleaning kit, and backstrap. The Glock 30SF (right) vs the Glock 30S (left) The details. While smaller and easier to carry around than the G30 variants, the biggest drawback of the G36 is its 6+1 capacity. Price: The 21 is about $100 cheaper give or take. The issue here was recoil of the 17 vs 21. Even though the grip width is the same as the 41, for some strange reason, the 21 felt a little better in my hand. I believe that Glock met it's target weight because since it's a .45, the barrel is slightly larger (which means more machining and less material) and the barrel is slightly thinner walled which again reduces weight. The two guns are the same width (1.26 inches) and the same distance from the back of the slide to the ejection port. That was nearly twice as many rounds as the 1911A1 series of pistols, which maxed out at eight rounds. Final #'s & Side view of gun firing starts @ 3:34. More than a third of that weight is in large, 230-grain bullets and the pistol weighs just 26 ounces unloaded. Our test gun was one of the first in the country back at SHOT Show 2014, and after over 1,000 rounds in casual shooting from visitors to our shooting complex since that time its performance has remained very good, and consistent. Go to Full Line of Pistols the specs for Glock pistols are laid out for easy comparison. One of the big reasons these models are so freaking popular is that they’re chambered in 9mm. I have a ghost 3.5 in the 21 which gives it a slight edge over the Glock 4.5 lb connector in the 41. One of the major advantages to the Glock 21 and 41 was the use of a double-column magazine to create a pistol that held thirteen rounds of .45 ACP. I picked up my G41 a week ago and haven't had a chance as yet to fire it. For the 1911, they are more compatible with … One of the first variations in the Glock line was the Glock 21, followed by the Glock 41. The main thing that you would gain is the added sight radius and 0.8" of barrel is going to give you some more velocity as well. My question is, I have handled the G41, but not had a chance to shoot one. The Glock 41 is not a small pistol; at 8.78 inches with a 5.31-inch barrel, it is the longest Glock on the market. But I've only shot it with 230 gr. Why the .40 S&Wis a great option for self defense; 2. The G41 bbl. This is likely due to the presence of additional weight in the slide and barrel but is also a function of the pistol’s excellent ergonomics. Smith & Wesson’s website says the M&P9c weighs 21.7 ounces. The guns feel essentially the same, although the Model 19 has a slightly shorter grip. I wish that Glock made a 21 single stack. I agree that the feel of each is essentially the same but was wondering more of actual comparisons between how the 2 pistols shot. Also reflected on the Glock web site as a difference in weight of the two pistols. The Glock 41 Gen4 in .45 ACP is pretty versatile. © Copyright 2021 Center for the National Interest All Rights Reserved. The G41's slide is similar to a G35, but not exactly the same. In case you missed it, in Round 1 of our series of Handgun Showdowns, we compared the Glock 22 and the Glock 23 and briefly touched on these subjects: 1. The GLOCK 21 is to all intents and purposes, a bigger GLOCK 17 in a .45 calibre ACP. On BUT I have never paid attention to IF the Glock 41 in the case Ive held has a backstrap on it or not, because if it comes out of the box with one of the backstraps I think removing it will reduce it enough to be more comfortable, But Ive shot a Gen 4 21 and found it manageable The Glock 41 is the same double action, striker-fired pistol as every other Glock. The Glock 37 first appeared in 2003. I just assumed it would be like the other tactical/practical models. Both my 21 and 41 feel like they have less recoil than my 17c.I am more accurate with the 45's . The standard magazine capacity of the Glock 37 is 10 rounds. The slide weight on the 41 should be very similar to the 21 due to the extra cutouts that are machined in. I love the glock 20 10mm.when I was a cop in 1992 I carried a gen 1 glock 20.i now own the gen 3 sf glock 20.as has been stated.the 10mm round is more powerful than a 357 mag.kind of between the 357 and 41 mag.15+1 of 10mm.good god.i am in the army now and have been for 16 years.believe it or not? The additional weight in the smaller size makes the 21, in my opinion, better balanced to handle the 45acp. While larger and differently chambered than the rest of the pack, it’s still a Glock at heart. I use it for Low Velocity Rifle matches (IPSC) and had about 2 issues in over 700 rounds,mainly as you said the empty casing hit the KPOS ejection port a couple of times. Advantage 41. The light … The Glock 36 is a subcompact .45 ACP using Glock’s SLIMLINE design. My lgs is expecting some more glocks in so I'm hoping for the chance to compare a 21 to a 41 side-by-side. 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