Question about Glocks.

[unique]

I’m looking at getting a Glock 29. On Glocks
website they have the model 29 and a model 29sf. I don’t see a difference in the dimensions between the 29 and the 29sf. What exactly does the “sf” mean and how does it differ from the regular 29. Thanks for the help.

 

[DadSmith]

SF means it doesn't feel like you are holding a 2x4 in your hand but a slightly rounded 2x4 instead.

The SF design reduces the circumference of the receiver at the rear offering increased ease-of-use and control, especially to shooters with smaller hands.

 

[Areoflyer09]

There won’t be a difference in the frame dimensions between the current production 29 and 29 SF.

The current production 29 SF is a Gen3 with a slightly smaller frame than the out of production Gen 3 29. The current production 29 is a Gen 4 and all Gen 4s are small frameS, but have the additional back straps for increasing the size if you wish.

Otherwise, any differences will be the standard changes from Gen 3 to Gen 4. I know the RSA changed to a captured spring, the frame texture changed and the back straps were added. There were probably other changes as well.

 

[bullet]

The sf or slim frame is a gen3 and the 29 is a gen 4 on their web site. There used to make a 29 gen 3 and the frame was thicker front to back at the grip compared to the 29sf.
The 29 gen4 grip is the same size as the 29sf gen3. The gen 4 will have a dual spring RSA, wider mag release, more aggresive grip texturing, interchangable back straps and come with 3 mags vs 2 for the gen 3.
If you get a 29sf, look into getting a 36. The 36 upper will work with a 29sf lower. This is what the 30s is.
It's like getting 3 guns for 2. You will have a 29sf, 36 and a 30s.

 

[STEEL CORE]

What bullet said, SF= Slim Frame, I have a Glock-21 SF as the regular Glock-21 frame is too big, and the SF frame feels just like my Gen 3 Glock-22/17 series I am so very used to

 

[DadSmith]

What bullet said, SF= Slim Frame, I have a Glock-21 SF as the regular Glock-21 frame is too big, and the SF frame feels just like my Gen 3 Glock-22/17 series I am so very used to

Isn't the G21sf and the G20sf the same frame?

 

[dave6]

The G21SF and the G20SF are indeed the same frame.

When the SF design first appeared, you'd notice the difference more on the full-size G20 and G21 than you would on the G29 and G30.

 

[Route 45]

To be honest, although the circumference of the grip is slightly less on the SF models, it really makes only a little difference as to the feel.

SF really stands for "Still Fat."

What bullet said, SF= Slim Frame, I have a Glock-21 SF as the regular Glock-21 frame is too big, and the SF frame feels just like my Gen 3 Glock-22/17 series I am so very used to

Actually, it's officially Short Frame, not Slim Frame. Refers to the shortened front-to-rear profile of the grip.

 

[Amishman44]

Ditto what everyone above said about the 'SF' frame being smaller in overall circumference and having a more 'rounded' feel to it!

I have a, somewhat, smaller hand / grip size and the original grip size in the Glock 20/21/29/30 was just too large in diameter for my personal comfort in using those particular firearms.

The smaller 'SF' frames have brought the grip size down to a comfortable diameter which makes those particular firearms viable for me.

Since the introduction of the SF frames, I now own a Glock 21 and a Glock 30, both with the SF frames.

Same goes for the Glock 17 / 22 / 32 sized frames...the Short Frame changes make those frame sizes feel a lot more comfortable in my grip!