Glock 21 vs. Colt 1991

phyl

July 02, 2003 12:27

I need your advice please in comparing Glock 21 vs. Colt 1991. Please suggest which one has better characteristics in all aspects and worth to buy.
Thanks

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  gap1916

  July 02, 2003 12:57

  I agree with William81. I have a Glock 21 and a Sig P220. Both are very different. I use them for different reasons. The Glock is my back packing/out door gun. My Sig is my carry gun. [8D]
  
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  rldowns3

  July 02, 2003 12:59

  You'll have to try both for yourself, phyl. Find a friend who has one or both of these guns that you can borrow and try out or a shooting range that has them for rental.
  
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  offeror

  July 02, 2003 19:30

  I believe the 1991 is the "retro" Government model. I'd rather have a real collectible than a newly made clone of the older gun, so I'd personally select a Glock 21 and have the modern advantages it offers. Then, later on, shop for a true old 1911 in good shape and you'll have the best of both worlds. Just my opinion, as always.
  
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  allechalley

  July 02, 2003 19:47

  I've had both as well, only mine is a Kimber(clone of Colt). Both very good, and as said, both very different in both function and feel.
  
  I just never got the hang of the Glock trigger, but it definitely is a well built machine. The grip size a Glock 21 works for some, is a struggle for others. It bothers some that there "ain't no safety",
  but it does have the safe trigger mechanism, so you just have to keep your d**m finger out of the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot. More of a practical, on steroids type modern weapon.
  
  The 1991 is defineately retro, with the grip safety and the thumb
  safety. Also a single stack magazine. Mags are more available, but less fun as only 7 or 8 rounds. Also, this a "cocked and locked weapon, as it really is only at the ready with the hammer back and locked, a true single action. An oldie, but goodie.
  
  As the truly wisened fellas before have said, try to rent/borrow before you invest, more than once if possible so you have some time to think on it. Either will serve you well, but it's difficult to compare as they deal with the same function at a 180 degrees from each other.

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  mballai

  July 02, 2003 21:07

  If you have small hands, chances are good that the Colt will work better for you. The 21 is rather chunky to small mitts. If you like or prefer Glocks design and you have small hands, you can get a Model 36 which is a compact single stack .45.
  
  I own several different 45s. I lean strongly to a Colt but I am very fond of my Glock 30 which is slightly smaller 21 (still needs a bigger hand though)
  
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  drobs

  July 03, 2003 05:19

  Well what are you looking to do with the gun and what kind of gun do you want? A gun that works all the time right out of the box or a piece of history?
  
  That Glock will work all the time. The colt will give you one hole groups out of the box but look forward to clearing jams.
  
  I have a Colt Series 70 Government, which I spent a lot of $$ on gunsmithing back before Kimber came in existence just to get it to feed right. It will shoot one hole groups all day long, but is still not the most reliable thing.
  
  My Glock 21 on the other hand is not as easy to shoot or from what I can tell, as inherantly accurate as my Colt but it works every time. I have never had a jam in it. Also it's lighter to carry than the Colt even with 2 to 5 extra rounds in the mag. The accuracy of the Glock is good but I was spoiled growing up shooting the Colt.
  
  Also if your gonna carry the gun, I prefer to carry the Glock. Paranoid that I am, when carrying the Colt, I'm constantly checking the safety.
  
  Finally, I do agree with offeror. Don't think that this will be the only gun you ever buy. Trust me it won't!
  
  
  
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  phyl

  July 03, 2003 13:58

  Thank you very much you all. I really appreciate all suggestions and comments. I think I'll try first... and you let you know then
  Phyl

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  bambihunter

  July 04, 2003 20:39

  One other option... Don't rule out the Glock model 20. It is a 10mm which is ballistically the same (or greater than) the .357 mag and can be hotloaded to .41 mag levels.
  Just thought I'd throw in something you might not have considered since the 10mm lost its limelight when the FBI decided to reduce the power of the 10mm (and shorten its case) and renamed it to the .40 S&W. You can also buy .357 Sig and .40 S&W barrels to be able to shoot these cartridges as well.
  
  

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