Ever use your G21 in a competitive shooting match?

Roger G23 · Oct 6, 2011

I think the G21 is a good shooting and accurate .45
Do you think I'd stand a chance against the 1911s?
Could I even compete against them being my Glock is DAO and theirs is SAO?
Should I get a competition sight package including a F/O front? Which one do you suggest?

DustyDawg48 · Oct 6, 2011

I've shot IDPA with my G21 for over 2 years and not once did I ever feel outgunned by someone shooting a 1911. The Glock 21 is not a bull's eye shooting gun, it is more for the IDPA/USPSA style action-shooting sports and once you've learned the trigger you can absolutely fly with a stock Glock. In fact, the only thing I've ever done to my Glock 21 is to add more bullets to it. I could see a fiber optic front site helping but that big white dot up there doesn't do a bad job at all.

Again, it's not made for tack-driving precision but for sports like IDPA, a steel plate match or anything like that the Glock 21 will be more than enough gun.

ronin.45 · Oct 6, 2011

I've shot IDPA with my 21. It does just fine. You won't be in the same class as the 1911s, but competing with them shouldn't be a problem. I like the Ameriglo proglo front sight or a Hi-viz fiber optic.

mgs · Oct 6, 2011

My G21 is as accurate as my Sig 220 & HK USP45F and works great for IDPA. My Gold Cup is the most accurate for punching holes in paper with scoring rings, Mike.

MrVvrroomm · Oct 6, 2011

It's the Indian, not the arrow.

MrGlock21 · Oct 6, 2011

Back in Austria I shot IPSC with a G21.

Bushflyr · Oct 6, 2011

Shoot it. I've used mine a ton in steel matches and done just fine. If you plan on using it a bunch I would do a skinny FO front and a black rear sight. But you certainly don't need to.

DRAGON1970 · Oct 6, 2011

ronin.45 said:
I've shot IDPA with my 21. It does just fine. You won't be in the same class as the 1911s, but competing with them shouldn't be a problem. I like the Ameriglo proglo front sight or a Hi-viz fiber optic.

Sure you can. I have used my 21 in CDP class for IDPA.

Roger G23 · Oct 6, 2011

I've only had one 1911, it was a Para Ordnance P14. Didn't like shooting it. Trigger was stiff and the shock, concussion type recoil was not my cup of tea.
The G21SF by comparison is a pleasure to shoot.
Seems like the polymer just soaks up that .45 blast.

BuckyP · Oct 7, 2011

A picture is worth 1000 words. :supergrin::supergrin:

rabump199 · Oct 7, 2011

BuckyP said:
A picture is worth 1000 words. :supergrin::supergrin:

Congrats, I shoot a G22 for IDPA. What kind of sites are you using on her.

BuckyP · Oct 7, 2011

rabump199 said:
Congrats, I shoot a G22 for IDPA. What kind of sites are you using on her.

Thanks. Those are Warren Tactical night sights, yellow one dot rear / green front. I really need night sights at the Indoor Nationals due to all the low light stages and my poor night vision.

rabump199 · Oct 7, 2011

Cool, I will check them out. I shoot indoors also. I have FO sites right now, TruGlo's but was looking to upgrade to something better

B Coyote · Oct 7, 2011

The G21 is an excellent pistol and will do just fine if you're capable.

bc

Roger G23 · Oct 7, 2011

Think I'm gonna set mine up just like Bucky's. He obviously got a winner there! :supergrin:

BuckyP · Oct 7, 2011

Roger G23 said:
Think I'm gonna set mine up just like Bucky's. He obviously got a winner there! :supergrin:

Thanks. I also have a Vanek drop in trigger kit and factory extended slide stop.. :wavey:

Sonnytoo · Oct 7, 2011

BuckyP said:
Thanks. I also have a Vanek drop in trigger kit and factory extended slide stop.. :wavey:

The skill costs quite a bit more to add. Nice shooting.
S2

BuckyP · Oct 7, 2011

Thanks. :wavey:

I started competing in IPSC in 1992. I can't imagine how much $$ I've put down range since then.

byf43 · Oct 7, 2011

Ever use your G21 in a competitive shooting match?

Yes. I've competed in a few GSSF Matches with my G21 Gen2.

I 'whooped up' on every one of them 1911s.

:whistling:

:supergrin:

chris in va · Oct 7, 2011

I've used my SF a few times in our IDPA matches. Suggestion if you plan to get a FO front sight, get one that fills the rear sight gap fully. I tried the thinner one and couldn't hit a barn door with it as the front sight would move around too much for accurate no-shoot hits.

However I do much better with my CZ 75 as the Glock grip angle keeps messing me up. Unfortunate, as the Glock manual of arms is so darn slick.

Ever use your G21 in a competitive shooting match?

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