Glock 21 or 41

[HamYankee]

Just wondering what you all thought about the new 41 vs 21 for home defense and range time.
I probably lean toward the 21. I see it as a little better to attach a light to because a tlr1 would exceed the barrel and light would not be obstructed. I've CCd the 21 and its shorter length might make it easier to handle in a close quarters situation. But, I've not yet handled a 41, so I don't know. Wondering your thoughts.

 

[Fordtough25]

I'd go with the 41 myself, longer sight radius and barrel. Can't wait to try one out!

 

[redwingshooter]

I voted G21 myself. I'd always pick a 45acp for home defense over a 380. I really like the feel of the G21SF myself, fits my hand very nicely. Furthermore the G21 is already proven whereas the G41 has barely been out yet and there may be some bugs that need to be worked out.

 

[venenoindy]

The G42 looks good but until the prices come down I would not go for it, you can have a G21 for a lot less and get any add ons that you may want and still cost less than the G41. The G41 offers little advantage to the average shooter (like me) as the G21 is plenty accurate.

 

[scootn103]

+1

I'd go with the 41 myself, longer sight radius and barrel. Can't wait to try one out!

 

[Shoots4Fun]

I voted for the G21. I think it's a good compromise without giving up much (and no less capacity) in case you decide to carry it too.

I prefer the Gen3 myself, but that is a bit of personal preference for the G21.

 

[aaron580]

Love the G21, but I will be going with a G41 nowdays. Longslides are a huge bonus for me.

 

[GlockRock]

Just wondering what you all thought about the new 41 vs 21 for home defense and range time.
I probably lean toward the 21. I see it as a little better to attach a light to because a tlr1 would exceed the barrel and light would not be obstructed. I've CCd the 21 and its shorter length might make it easier to handle in a close quarters situation. But, I've not yet handled a 41, so I don't know. Wondering your thoughts.

i have both the gen 4 21 and the new 41. As far as your concerns for a tlr1 light being obstructed by the longer slide on the 41, it's not the case. The light is almost even with the end of the barrel. There is ABSOLUTELY no obstruction of the light. I've been practing clearing my house with it and don't find it any more difficult with its longer length.
Im not going to tell you it's any better than my 21. I carry my 21 on duty everyday and have shot thousands of rounds through it. It's a great gun. So far my initial impressions of the 41 are that I love it. I've only shot it a handful of times in the back yard but it seems damn accurate. After I get some ammo through it and a holster it will replace my 21 as my duty gun. That's how much I like it. You won't be disappointed with either gun.

 

[HamYankee]

Glockrock, how does the recoil compare between the two? Any faster to get back on target?

 

[GlockRock]

Glockrock, how does the recoil compare between the two? Any faster to get back on target?

Shooting the two back to back, I enjoy the 41 more. There's not a HUGE difference in recoil between them, but I think the 41 is easier and faster to get back on target. I'm hoping to get to the range and shoot several hundred rounds in the next couple weeks for a better assessment but my initial impression is that the 41 is the better of the two.

 

[jfed85]

Hell, you can scoot on over to the ingo classifieds and pick up a G41 for the low low price of $700 lol

 

[GlockRock]

Hell, you can scoot on over to the info classifieds and pick up a G41 for the low low price of $700 lol

I saw that too. Pathetic.

 

[jfed85]

I saw that too. Pathetic.

51st post, no less

 

[BJones]

G21 Proven reliability, concealable and lots of holsters available.

 

[ghostdncr]

The G41 is marked as my next handgun purchase.

 

[LPPOsecurity]

I put my hands on the 41 for the first time today, feels so much better in your hands than the chunky 21, i liked it so much I bought it! 560 out the door! First glock purchase

 

[nra4ever]

As of a 4 today PSS still had one 41 for sale. The cost was $629. Had a nice feel to it but I passed for a performance center 1911.

 

[HamYankee]

$560...where?

 

[shooter521]

G41. Despite having a longer nose, the 41's slimmer slide on the Gen4 frame balances and handles MUCH better for me than the G21.

 

[palerider0485]

21 all the way, cant beat capcity. in the house or at the range id go with the 21. for deep concealment im waiting to see the 42 in 380, but i dout it will replace my 26