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Introduction

Out of all the .45 Auto semi-automatic handgun options, Glock surely holds a respected position. Glock is known for reliable and simple designs – important factors for many shooters. Glock was able to mediate between those who wanted larger caliber ammunition in a handgun and those weary of carrying only 6 or 7 rounds in a magazine.

This brings us to the firearm we are looking at for this review, the Glock 21. Glock introduced the G21 SF (Short Frame) in 2007 to compete for a DOD contract. The contract didn’t end up landing, but the firearm did gain traction among law enforcement agencies and civilians alike due to its unique features. Based on the Generation 3 Glock 21, the company made only a few modifications for this variant. We fired and operated the Glock 21 SF for this Glock 21. Of the modifications seen on the Glock 21 SF, the most prominent (as the name claims) is a smaller frame circumference. Not to be confused with frame width, the short frame provides less frame depth than the Gen 3 version of the Glock 21. This shorter frame depth allows those with smaller hands the opportunity to obtain a proper grip and access features. In newer generations (Gen 4), the Glock 21’s grip length is about identical to the G21 SF. As mentioned earlier, the Glock 21 SF is chambered in one of the “big boy” calibers – .45 ACP. Most shooters know 45 ACP as a classic caliber and plenty of self-defense-reliant shooters still depend on the cartridge today.

Glock blends tradition with capacity in the Glock 21 SF. A 13+1 capacity is offered in the Glock 21 SF – a seemingly reasonable number considering the frame size.

Another unique aspect of the Glock 21 SF is the inclusion of an ambidextrous magazine release. While this feature is convenient, I felt that the functionality is lacking. I’ll touch on this in more detail further into the review. A select few of the Glock 21 SF frames were built with a Picatinny style rail for accessory mounting – not many are out there still and holster compatibility is a concern.

Many of the Glock 21 SF variants that are available today are from police departments that have rotated them out of duty use. These trade-ins can be found for only $350-400 in some places – undoubtedly a great deal.

When I first got my hands on the G21, I quickly felt at home with it in my hands. I know that not everyone prefers or even enjoys the Glock “experience” but as someone who owns and fires Glocks, it felt comfortable to me. Some might even argue that Glock is an “acquired” taste – regardless if you like the ergonomics of Glock, the 21 SF will feel right.

Even though it’s built for use by those with varying hand sizes, the frame still has a fairly beefy feel to it. I shoot a Glock 17 fairly often and this frame provides more grip than the 17. While I’m not against the frame feel or size, I still did have some issues accessing the magazine release. I’ll touch on this more later when I address the functionality side of things.

When I first got my hands on the G21, I quickly felt at home with it in my hands. I know that not everyone prefers or even enjoys the Glock “experience” but as someone who owns and fires Glocks, it felt comfortable to me. Some might even argue that Glock is an “acquired” taste – regardless if you like the ergonomics of Glock, the 21 SF will feel right.

Even though it’s built for use by those with varying hand sizes, the frame still has a fairly beefy feel to it. I shoot a Glock 17 fairly often and this frame provides more grip than the 17. While I’m not against the frame feel or size, I still did have some issues accessing the magazine release. I’ll touch on this more later when I address the functionality side of things.