Glock21

[@hickok45]

Just several decades of a "misspent" youth and adulthood handloading and shooting. My father was was at Normandy, so we had guns around growing up. He let me walk the woods with a 9 shot .22 Revelation revolver and a pocket full of bullets when I was Eleven. I don't have dad, but I have that revolver, and I still walk the woods with a pocket full of bullets and a favorite "piece." Hard to choose which piece, though.

[@hickok45]

I've probably had less trouble with Glocks than I have with my revolvers over the years. It's just the aftermarket barrel that has the problem. If you just leave a Glock the way it comes in the box, it's pretty much unbeatable. I like revolvers, too, though.

[@fatlegsdaffy9133]

Never had a malfunction with my G21 gen 3 sf. Ive owned it for like 10 years.

[@2ndamendmentfanboy723]

What's the velocity of ur 230gr ammo

[@johnbirch1973]

I've used the model 21 when I was an operator over seas. It is a great piece. Mine was a gen 3 and I still use it for home defense. Good vid.

[@MrProwlr1]

It's been a week. If you don't mind me asking, i would like to know what you think about the 17(if that's the one you got). I've got a 21.

[@scottyc1829]

Wow. You were an operator. Very impressive.

[@msgt1942]

Omg operator? Im a sanitation engineer.

[@police-security]

i just bought my first glock 21 yesterday.. i love shooting it more than my HKUSP45 and my 1911's... thanx for the tips sir

[@J1Z06]

i had a usp45 last winter. nice gun...didn't like the trigger,picked up an hk45 yesterday...i shoot the glock better.

[@austinrutledge6484]

My duty weapon and trusted friend for years. I love my 21

[@doncappo1509]

Austin Rutledge can you trust your friend

[@gregorymccarley3318]

I've had mine for 18 over years and one of my favorites and ran over 8,000 rounds with out a hitch..

[@gorillahd9247]

The Glock 21 was my first duty weapon in law enforcement. Darn good firearm! Scott

[@thatguy843ish]

wow it is amazing to see how much the range has changed

[@mjwpowerstroke]

thatguy843ish yep, all the trees are basically gone. Like a war zone.

[@CREEPINGIRON]

He also would never point the gun towards the viewer.

[@jmc2398]

I carry a Glock 21 Gen 4 for my duty weapon at my department . I actually like the way it shoots. It’s very smooth and has a very a audible reset. Has never gave me any trouble at all.

[@w.drewturner1248]

A 21 was my first handgun purchase...and to this day it's the only firearm I trust to sleep beside me in the drawer ready to protect my family.

[@ArmedNDangerous]

W. Drew Turner this is obviously a very 💪🏻 handgun that will definitely do that with a few accurate shots

[@ranchurdhimster4955]

My first handgun 1911. My second that I just purchased g21.

[@I_be_e]

Got mines yesterday! Nice addition to the arsenal! Next up the Sig P320!!! I’m a Army veteran so it’s a must!!!

[@subliminalGR97]

@@I_be_e nice man!! Just bought mine last Thursday excited to pick it up Friday the 13th. First firearm purchase of my life :)

[@tommygun7702]

Roger that glock 21

[@robs104]

love how these older, more mature guys handle weapons. they have been handling them for all their lives and it shows. hope to be this experienced someday!

[@hickok45]

I have both and enjoy them both. I recommend the same. The G21 is wonderful, but it's pretty thick for carry for some people. But then again, the 1911 can be very heavy in a an all-steel configuration. The biggest difference is the thickness.

[@hickok45]

Thanks for the tip; I tend to shoot jacketed rounds in my Glocks and my lead handloads in my 1911's.

[@hickok45]

@zNate1990 , It's pretty big to carry. With a .45 opinions really vary. A lot of people just carry FMJ since it's already a .45 ACP.

[@BigAl0331]

and just to confirm, the stock barrel on both of my Glocks have yet to jam or malfunction in anyway! Keep rollin those videos, very entertaining. Semper Fi

[@hickok45]

@Jarhead484 , I recommend trying them both and see what you're most comfortable with. The G21 IS a bit thicker than a 1911, so it might depend on how you're going to carry it. With IWB carry, thickness is very much a factor.

[@J1Z06]

I was blasting my gen 3 21sf tonight....so easy to shoot! low recoil,accurate,reliable. love it! happy 2020!!

[@GUNSMOTE]

My gen 4 is sweet love it always on my nightstand

[@reachblowsdick7222]

I got a 460 Rowland conversion for my gen 3 G21, it's the best thing I've ever done to a Glock. I'm not a fan of dropping aftermarket parts in Glocks but the Rowland conversion is so worth it, just a barrel, compensator and spring. Also the best part is that when you shoot 45acp though a G21 Rowland conversion, it tames the 45acp so much you'd swear you're shooting 9mm through a G21, it's unbelievable. Also the G21 Rowland shoots the 45 Supers and it makes that round very pleasant as well. The 460 Rowland is basically a 44 magnum in a 13+1 G21, with a 1575 fps velocity and a 1000 ft/lbs of energy, but it's way more controllable and faster than a 44 magnum revolver.

[@carpediem4887]

My dad retired from law enforcement...he had a 357 for a while but about 25 or 30 years ago they replaced his 357 with a gen 1 Glock 21.... He called it Combat Tupperware.

[@DirtyDan1]

He was ignorant

[@fivecrosses9040]

Dirty Dan I doubt his father was uninformed. Calling a glock tupperware is not to far off. Most Tupperware I’ve ever had stays around for a lifetime as long as it doesn’t grow legs. Both companies are dependable and inexpensive. Calling a retired cop ignorant is rude. Or maybe you know him?

[@christafarion9]

@@fivecrosses9040 Older folk tend to be set in their ways. It's ignorance for sure, but surely a harmless form of it.

[@J1Z06]

One week old and 870 rounds through my 21 sf! I love it!! does well at longer distance. Recoil reference..you're spot on. This thing does recoil softer than my les baer monolith 1911. Thanks for another gr8 vid hickok.

[@hickok45]

I've never had one, but I hear they ARE a good gun for the money.

[@trinawinters9402]

I just found your channel a few days ago,and really enjoy watching you shoot down range.My Father is 82nd Airborne,so I know a little about weapons.He has the Glock 20,29,and the 21.He loves His,Glocks.You have a new subscriber.

[@Stan_Rich]

Good Vid. Love my Glock 21 Gen 3, still factory equipped and the “Glock Perfection” reigns true and true as it was designed to be.

[@ArtsAndTactics]

More great input from my fellow Tennessean, and fine shooting on your unique range. If you keep posting 'em, we'll keep watching!

[@hickok45]

@faffaflunkie , The polygonal barrels create more pressure if lead builds up at all; that's why Glock advises against lead. I've known people who have done it and just kept them clean, though. The two problems you mention with Glocks (magazines and sights) have never shown up with the numerous Glocks I've owned and shot extensively since about 1986 or '87. I don't question your experience, though. I've just been lucky maybe.

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

I had the same issues with a Lone Wolf barrel in my G34. I also had to seat the bullets deeper to compensate (and these were FMJ). I had to go about .040" deeper, and then I had no further issues. As you know - you have to be careful of the pressure increase when doing that.

[@Roberthurz]

I have both the 21 and 36. I use the 36 for my CC and also my G19. I really enjoy shooting all 3 of my Glocks. I only shoot factory ammo through mine. As always this is a good video. I love to watch a man with a true passion for firearms shoot like you do. Making 80 yard shots with a pistol is absolutely incredible. Thanks for the vids. I guess I am a fan. LOL!

[@perspicacity89]

You shoot that thing like it's a .22. Pure skill. Nicely done.

[@hickok45]

No, they are all stock triggers. I'm not one to change out triggers to get them lighter. I carried and competed with a Glock 23 for many years that had a New York Trigger in it. I didn't mind the extra weight because it had a clean break. A crisp break is mainly what's important to me.

[@Smaug1]

I like your videos. It's nice to see one occasionally where someone who shoots quickly can actually hit something.

[@annemoran9225]

This guy just dont hardly miss! Plus, with his magazine of 13 shots well, that pretty much guarantees things that go bump in the night are going to be fond dead in the morning! He is very impressive in this demo.And he is so damn modest. Dude, U got nothing to apologize for! Id'e feel very safe with Hickock 45 on sentry duty. I mean 80yrds! Wow

[@spanishforjames]

Still watching in 2022!

[@mikewallace8087]

ping

[@fotog54]

Loved the info. I just installed a Lone Wolf barrel in my Glock 21 and had the same failure to 'seat' issues. It seems to relate to bullet seating depth. I removed the barrel and just dropped my reloads into the chamber and they rise just slightly above the barrel end, the factory fmj rest flush. I shoot these reloads in my 1911 without any problem. It seems none of the flat part of the lead can extend beyond the case mouth. I will do some more testing with my reloads.

[@hickok45]

@4427feb, I've never broken even one of my extractors. Of course, I usually don't have problems with rounds being chambered either. If it were a problem, I would have discovered it for myself during my last 50 years of shooting, I think. Experience is about the only teacher I pay much attention to these days. :-)

[@hickok45]

@pittbullbill , They are no better; they just have the traditional style of rifling and allow one to shoot lead bullets in a Glock if one is so inclined.

[@PAIN565]

I've never really been intrested in gun's but after taking a trip to missouri to visit my cousin and subsequently shooting his .40 xdm i'm hooked.

[@hickok45]

That seems to be it. I looked at the LW barrel I used in this video just yesterday and discovered that it had a thin sheath of lead across the top of the chamber. That was causing the rounds to need a palm pop to knock completely into battery. So, it seems the seating depth is possibly okay now, but for some reason lead is coating the top of the chamber after 15 to 20 rounds.

[@mattvanhugenstein]

Love all your videos, keep em coming. Man it sucks you can barely find ammo these days! I've found myself making midnight Wal-Mart runs just to buy what they're unloading on their trucks.

[@COYOTE165A]

I bought my G21 about 5 yrs ago, & I bought an IWB holster from Brigade Leather their M-11 holster is great & fits my gun like a glove. Sure it's a big gun to pack around, But with this holster & the proper clothes concealing it is not a problem. And in the cooler weather I use a Shoulder holster for caring it.Love this gun for CC

[@ytbenavraham9553]

Picked up one today. The only thing I added was a good pair of night sights from Glock. Fantastic pistol. Was going to order from Buds but the three day plus processing and the other days to receive. Next time I order from them when I have more time.

[@hickok45]

It likely IS exaggerated to some extent; however, I wouldn't tempt fate. It's not one of those deals where the gun makers recommend not to shoot handloads just for liability reasons. There's actually a real reason to avoid lead bullets, at least in any quantity. We all know how some people are: they'll intend to clean the barrel well but then neglect it. BOOM!

[@hickok45]

Started out with the G17 when it was the ONLY Glock, but I haven't owned one for almost 20 years.

[@hickok45]

Personal Choice. The .45 ACP OR the .40 either would be good.

[@jamesmatthews7548]

I have a gen 4 glock 21 u enjoy it

[@ghostcar]

I have the G21 too. If you practice regular you can get pretty sharp with it. Over the years I've installed a titanium safety plunger, a Phantom trigger, a new 17lb flat recoil spring, a steel guide rod, a 3.5 lb Double Diamond connector, and replaced the sights with I cap orange front - Night sights. Now down to a sub 3lb pull. With the only pre-travel in the safety. I learned a lot about triggers from Johnny Glock. He's strictly a Glock trigger man.

[@gooferman609]

cant wait till i turn 21 this is what im getting myself!

[@pablopotato5967]

So did you get it

[@disantony222]

yeah i’m sure you’re 21 now

[@kphillips5850]

salute from stockton Cali"🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@louisgonzalez6016]

K Phillips I'm from modesto lol wadep!

[@jaijai.7162]

Glockton

[@richsanch74]

always enjoy the vids. nice to see the range has a nice covering of greenery.

[@hickok45]

@popfreshttu , Not really sure. I just match some factory hardball that works and tighten down the die.

[@hickok45]

Maybe with some guns, but not too much to worry about with a used Glock. I love to find used Glocks in a model I'm in the market for. Since they are virtually impossible to wear out, you should be in good shape.

[@noway63244]

In Canada, we are required to have aftermarket barrels for some of the smaller glocks because Canada has restrictions on barrel length. The logic is either that short barrels are too easy for criminals to conceal or that by prohibiting short barrels the gov't was able to confiscate a lot of guns; it depends who you ask. Lone Wolf is a popular option for these after-market barels, but they aren't the only option.

[@hickok45]

G23 or G21 are great choices. I prefer the convenient size of the G23, but I have both. If I could have just one, I'd have the G23, I guess.

[@TerryLee1970]

Thinking of picking up a Glock 21 gen 3. Had to come see if Hickok45 did a video on it. Good call by me. Thanks for the review. As usual, it was just what I needed. It was fun watching this older video.

[@IamIronWolf]

Terry, if you haven't already, go for it. I love my 1911 and SIG P220. I picked up a Glock 21 Gen 3 not long ago and finally got it to the range. I did add the Grip Force Adapter (usually $25 for a two pack) so that it points like a 1911 for me instead of a Glock. ;) Had the 21 at the range today and it's an easy and comfortable gun to shoot. Accurate too. I intend to pick up another one down the line.

[@edjrmorgan]

As always, you are the master, enjoy watching you shoot and comments of truth... Keep up the shooting, Wa.State

[@trevorgomez3343]

I own a Glock 21 Gen2 in .45, it came with 3 magazines -two 10s and one 13. It came with original box as well. I have shot several grouse (just above the breast in spine/neck) and carry it as my bear hunting sidearm with 230 grain FMJs. It is super accurate, I absolutely love it!

[@hickok45]

@jaredleospirit , Either one, but maybe the G21. I like them both.

[@rx787]

I really appreciate your videos. Some of the best I've seen.

[@Hazmat0357]

I love your videos buddy. Great and simple explanations and great variety. Keep it up Hickok!

[@slinkloc505]

Hey Hickock I got the GLock 21 SF with the Pic Rail its AWESOME!!! I LOVE IT!

[@evilsorcerer]

Thanks for helping me choose my first handgun hickok!! Glock 21!! Love it!

[@richardbull7827]

I bought Lone Wolf Barrels for my Glocks during the ammo shortages and they have digested all commercially made lead bullets with ease. Of course the smoke was interesting on the indoor range.

[@miGsKills]

Totally dude. I can't even recognize the place anymore! It looks awesome!

[@AK87ization]

Proud owner of used 21 in great condition!! Will be buying the 19x this fall new!!

[@hickok45]

@AmericanAtheist, Definitely stock Glock barrels unless I'm wanting to shoot cast bullets.

[@oxyman10]

Cool vid, been a Glock 21 owner since 2000 bought it brand new.

[@hickok45]

Yes, everything works more smoothly when loaded one down.

[@hickok45]

Glock 23. Plenty of power / perfect size.

[@hickok45]

Glock barrels tend to lead up more quickly if you shoot bullets that are non-jacketed or non-plated. Some still do it and are living to tell about it; I don't do it, however.

[@robs104]

yeah, i know, but years of experience refines anyones technique. I can shoot quite well (just saying, not bragging), but i will continue to improve as this gentleman has done. acquiring ones unique technique is not common sense.

[@hickok45]

@faffaflunkie , Been shooting almost nothing but handloads for well over 20 years through them with no problems. It has it's place all right, in many thousands of cop holsters and many, many thousands of competitors' and regular gun carriers' holsters! :-)

[@hickok45]

@iammabbella , They are all fine; it's a matter of personal preference.

[@PAIN565]

To his dissmay though I will be purchasing a glock 21 just love there simplicity and proven track record.

[@hickok45]

@faffaflunkie , The Glock product works fine; it's the aftermarket barrel that is the problem. It has nothing to do with Glock.

[@hickok45]

Not a lot, but virtually none with Glocks, other than my screwing around with non-Glock replacement barrels. Oh, I trust revolvers, too, but they are not perfect, of course. Some of the things I've experienced over the years: I've had powder residue get under the extractor star and not close completely. Timing issues occasionally. Trigger rebound springs act up. Ejector rods become loose and not want to close or open properly.

[@NCLUSA]

The best gun guy on here, thanks for all the great videos

[@PetaBread27]

Finally... another video. Good Work.

[@stateng5541]

I carry a glock 23. It has a trigger safety which is kinda dumb imho. The internal safeties are the ones that count. If you have a good holster that covers the trigger you have no worries of having one in the pipe. Honestly if you do not have one in the pipe there is no point in carrying as it will take you too long to chamber a round on most defensive encounters.

[@hickok45]

@OneD33pTX , Should be fine as long as the gun is in full battery.

[@rifleslol]

@NicktheSickLunatic Glock makes the G30 and the G36 actually! the G30 is the same size as the G29 10mm, and is still a pretty big gun, but with a short grip. The G36 is the only single stack magazined gun that Glock makes, and is about the size of the G19/G23. He has videos on the G29 and the G30, but I'm personally still waiting for him to get his hands on a G36!

[@witchman1]

I am pleased I found your videos. Just bought a Glock 36. Finding it hard as nails to buy a clip on holster for it.

[@zootedsuit]

Ole Hickok plinkin the steel is music to my ears.

[@hickok45]

@johncanawati , I've been handloading for Glocks since the '80s and shooting the same brass over and over in all popular calibers (especially .40), and I've never had any problems at all, and I don't know anybody who has had any problems.

[@JLUnit416]

The G21 I shot a few days ago was shooting low, at 7 yards, I had to use a 12 o' clock hold on the 7 ring of a paper torso target to hit the centre ring. It was still a great gun though. Glad I finally got to shoot it after waiting nearly a year after I turned down my last opportunity to shoot one.

[@99corncob]

I have seen exploded Glocks (though I never saw one go off) and when it happened, it was because of load bullets in the stock hexagonal Glock barrel. These barrels load up with lead, and dangerous overpressure can result. I bought a Wilson match barrel for my Glock 21, and it shoots lead bullets with no problems. It also it the most accurate 45 I own -- noticeably better than my Colt Gold Cup and my Combat Commander. The blocky Glock stock sights are probably helping with this, too.

[@hickok45]

@DrGreenfun , They're like an AK, it doesn't take much babying to keep one going. You might check out my Glock cleaning videos, but they are easy to take care of. I had a G22 when they first came out; I think I might have been the first person in Tennessee to shoot a .40 in a pistol match, but when the G23 came out, I traded it. It's great that enough time has passed that the G22 police trade-ins are beginning to show up more often. Should be great deals on a great gun.

[@goodlife430]

Thanks for your reply! Awesome videos by the way, they really are helpful for a new shooter like myself! Keep shooting and having fun!

[@hickok45]

@FranklinFirstPastor , Yeah, mainly just to shoot lead bullets. There would be no improvement in accuracy, at least in any practical way (See my "Accuracy" video).

[@Grevlain]

I've recently decided to move away from .40 S&W - I'm going with a G26 for CCW and a G21SF for "everything else." Thanks for the vid Hickok

[@dennisbrucemasayon786]

If you love a glock and you love 45 at the same time then this must be your lucky day!

[@hickok45]

Yes, it's quite a difference. I should have waited later in the afternoon when the sun is lower to do the video, when the targets on the far hill show up better.

[@TheGidds]

Your videos are great man. Keep em coming!!

[@blackmobz6]

I MUST SAY THIS IS A EXCELLENT DEMO... I KNO I WANTED A 45 CAL FIREARM JUST WASNT TO SURE WUT BRAND I WOULD GO WITH.... BUT I THINK IM GETTIN A GLOCK

[@forrestmark805]

Best fighting pistol ever I have 50,000 rounds through my gen 3 no parts failure and have never had a malfunction it's so accurate with every thing from 230 hardball 185 grain hollow points +p it the one gun I own that pretty much shoots everything point of aim point of impact I love it only thing I've done is night sights and talon grips

[@emtmartinez1989]

my pre ban glock 21 has the same configuration. i love the 21. only difference is my barrel and tritium sights are from the glockmeister. along with a competition mag well and a hogue grip sleeve. being in az with relaxed gun laws, i like to carry it with me every day. in my car or on my person. great gun.

[@frank1982norm]

Boy, the range has changed some!

[@douglasphillips3766]

The G21 & G30 are some of my favorite Glocks. I just love that big Fat slide which makes them a really sweet shooters. Also I have fairly big hands & the G21 feels good to me.

[@hickok45]

Yes, but some are not jacketed or plated. You're supposed to shoot jacketed or plated lead bullets in stock Glock barrels.

[@hickok45]

@gapanlilio33 , Yes, it's pretty easy to release. No, I would never shoot hollow points for practice - too expensive.

[@hickok45]

Not sure. I've never bought just an upper. I think Glockmeister sells slides and such.

[@BobCummins]

9 MM goes ding, 45 ACP goes DANG.

[@DirtyDan1]

They're not that different ballistically.

[@pappaclutch3266]

I would have said dong

[@pappaclutch3266]

I’ve shot medium animals at similar range with hot 124g 9mm +p and 45 230g p+ and the 45 did a hell of a lot more damage. Actually had a piece of meat fly 10ft and land in my hair.

[@hickok45]

Maybe the price and availability of ammo brings on a certain level of intensity. I've not redone a video yet due to poor shooting, and I'd rather not. The cost of this G21 video, with 80 - 100 rounds, could easily approach $100.00 if I had to redo it a couple of times because I was embarrassing myself with poor shooting! :-) The price of ammo might make us ALL better shooters!

[@BobC59]

Watching to live vicariously, as I am awaiting my used Gen4 "...like new w/night sights". Now if only I could hit half as many targets half as quickly as you do, I'll be satisfied!

[@Rush-ld2qr]

Love, love, love all your vids!!! Hickok45- been a gun enthusiast all my life but I'm a new Glock owner and you have really showed me a lot of great comparison vids, cleaning tips- etc. THANKS FOR ALL THE GREAT INFO & TIPS. Keep up the great work! Shoot straight & enjoy life. Godspeed to you.