Hmm. The G21 will be less snappy to shoot with factory ammo. It will be a few oz heavier.

Hmm... now much else I can say. It is much more a matter of what you want than which is the "better" choice. I, too, see little benefit of the .40 (I know all the fans will say "it is the best of all worlds!!!!!!!!!!!111112!!!!11!!!!111!!," but eh). But, if you want to try something new, get the G22. If you want to go with one of the softest-shooting and accurate .45s (yes, both characteristics compared to the holy 1911), get the G21.

 

The demand for the 21 is apparent vs the 22. I believe your outline states the supply vs demand. I have yet to acquire a 21 but have (3) 26's (2) 17's and as of yesterday (2) 30s, which has recently become my favorite. The history of the 45 acp is long running and improvement in all ammunition in their function just intensifies the interest. I have had the 40 in models 27 and 22 times two each, and looking back the 9 and 45 appeal more. I would buy the 357 sig or 10mm before the 40 again.

 

Had both and 21 is my favorite Glock. It is also my main carrying piece.

 

With the 22 you could have another 9mm or a 357sig with a conversion barrel.

 

They are both good and ammo seems to be out there for both. If you could get a nice used G22 for $300,that might be a good way to go. Both rounds are strong.

 

Had a 21 that I shot in competition and loved it. 3" groups at 25 yards and very reliable. Need to buy another one. I found the .40 to have a lot more felt recoil.

 

Recoil with a Gen. 4 22 is nothing. The only way a 9mm is equal to a .40 is with the right ammo. Take away hp ammo and a 9mm is worthless. During ammo shortages 9mm and .45 will vanish.

 

Except a shot between the eyes? Does that count?

 

They are both good and ammo seems to be out there for both. If you could get a nice used G22 for $300,that might be a good way to go. Both rounds are strong.

I would probably agree that a G22 would certainly be a lot more tempting if I had an easy line on ones in the $300 range, heh.

 

Get the g22. I see some bargains as well. The recoil of 40 is overhyped unless you have dantey wrists.

 

dainty

 

About two years ago, I saw police surplus G22's cheap.
I found a like new G22 gen4, with Glock night sights...for $275.
Bought it on a whim, since I was a 9mm fan long before the rest of the world discovered it.
I found I quite liked the .40 s&w.
That G22 moved into the "handy house pistol" role.

 

The 21 sized guns never fit my hand as well as a nice 22. I also prefer the higher velocity of the 40 cal over the larger slower 45 bullet.

And good point on the guy who mentioned the 357 conversion. That round is a mean sucker. I have a KKM barrel on order for 5 weeks now. Hope is ships soon.

 

.45 ACP isn’t going anywhere , so I favor the G21 … Still the G22 Gen 5 .40 cal with the beefed up slide is sweet !