Selling my Glock 17 for a Glock 21 or 30, which one to get? - The Firearms Forum

The Count · 11-25-2010, 01:58 PM

I already have several 9MM handguns including a Ruger SR9C and always wanted a .45. To save money i will trade in my Gen 4 Model 17 (hope to get around $350 from my local gun store that always treats me fairly).

I an torn between a 21 SF and a 30 SF... Let's face it, they are both big chunky guns. The 30 has a 10 round magazine and the 21 a 13, not really a big difference for me. I will not use either one for concealed carry because i have a Ruger LCP for that. So this is a range shooting gun for me. Anybody have experience with both that could give me some tips?

johnlives4christ · 11-25-2010, 02:15 PM

id go with the 21 if it was me. i just like the full size glocks

Helix_FR · 11-25-2010, 02:40 PM

Though I'm not a huge fan of any glocks, I know a few guys that shoot IDPA and other matches with the Glock 30 and 35. They seem to perform well.

Gun Geezer · 11-25-2010, 10:01 PM

If you're not going to CC it, I would get the G-21. I recently purchased a G-30SF because I intend to CC it. The G-30SF is only very slightly larger than the G-36 but it is a bit thicker because of the double stack. My hands are somewhat stubby but wide so the G-30SF actually feels better than the G-36 and holds more rnds. The G-21 is a full sized gun and will most likely shoot better (if that's possible) than the sub-compacts.

AngelDeville · 11-25-2010, 10:55 PM

I agree with Geezer, get a full size unless you will actually carry it. But I'd prefer the 36 over the 30, but either will do the job.

The Count · 11-26-2010, 08:52 AM

OK, thanks everybody. The 21 it is then :-)

11-25-2010, 01:58 PM	#1
The Count V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 264	Selling my Glock 17 for a Glock 21 or 30, which one to get? I already have several 9MM handguns including a Ruger SR9C and always wanted a .45. To save money i will trade in my Gen 4 Model 17 (hope to get around $350 from my local gun store that always treats me fairly). I an torn between a 21 SF and a 30 SF... Let's face it, they are both big chunky guns. The 30 has a 10 round magazine and the 21 a 13, not really a big difference for me. I will not use either one for concealed carry because i have a Ruger LCP for that. So this is a range shooting gun for me. Anybody have experience with both that could give me some tips? -->

11-25-2010, 02:15 PM	#2
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: Selling my Glock 17 for a Glock 21 or 30, which one to get? id go with the 21 if it was me. i just like the full size glocks

11-25-2010, 02:40 PM	#3
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,628	Re: Selling my Glock 17 for a Glock 21 or 30, which one to get? Though I'm not a huge fan of any glocks, I know a few guys that shoot IDPA and other matches with the Glock 30 and 35. They seem to perform well. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

11-25-2010, 10:01 PM	#4
Gun Geezer Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,710	Re: Selling my Glock 17 for a Glock 21 or 30, which one to get? If you're not going to CC it, I would get the G-21. I recently purchased a G-30SF because I intend to CC it. The G-30SF is only very slightly larger than the G-36 but it is a bit thicker because of the double stack. My hands are somewhat stubby but wide so the G-30SF actually feels better than the G-36 and holds more rnds. The G-21 is a full sized gun and will most likely shoot better (if that's possible) than the sub-compacts.

11-25-2010, 10:55 PM	#5
AngelDeville Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ABQ Posts: 644	Re: Selling my Glock 17 for a Glock 21 or 30, which one to get? I agree with Geezer, get a full size unless you will actually carry it. But I'd prefer the 36 over the 30, but either will do the job. __________________ Why don't guns go off "accidentally" when people aren't around?

11-26-2010, 08:52 AM	#6
The Count V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 264	Re: Selling my Glock 17 for a Glock 21 or 30, which one to get? OK, thanks everybody. The 21 it is then :-)