Glock 36 or 21?

[Fireguy15]

Anybody have any reasonable arguments against either?

I took a look at both of them today and the 36 just feels a bit funny because of where the bottom of the mag sits in my hand. I also do not really like only having a 6 rd mag. (I know this should be enough of a reason to not get the 36)

For the 21 it isn't too much smaller then the Taurus Pt-945 that I am currently carrying. It feels lighter and I like the 13 rd mag. I have heard the 13 rd mag called a LEO mag. Is it legal in PA (and other states) to be carried by civilians?

Just trying to weigh the options before I sink a portion of my Tax money into one of them.

Thanks in advance for your input.

[Pro2A]

I own a 36. It is my primary carry. I like it, easy to conceal. I've never had an issue with it. Break down is a breeze. I always figured if I need more the 2 or 3 rounds of a .45 I'm in a world of hurt anyway and more rounds probably wont help me anymore. I carry 6+1 and an extra clip. It's a great gun. Not too sure about the 21.

Also I don't believe there is a mag round limit in PA. I have a 9mm EAA Witness that can hold 18 rounds. I keep that in the car usually.

[Fireguy15]

Thanks for the feedback!

[Cheeseybacon]

I carry 6+1 and an extra clip.

CLIP! CLIP! Quick someone call the Clip police!!!





Anywho, I find this comparison strange, why are you comparing a subcompact gun with a full size gun? Is this gun for CCW or just target shooting/home defense? If you're looking for a CCW, I wouldn't consider the G21 at all, way too big IMO. The newer G21SF looks neat though, apparently enough people complained and now it has a less meaty grip to deal with.

[Pro2A]

Not the clip nazis again

[Rule10b5]

Nothing wrong with any of them. If you're looking for a carry gun, I'd probably go with the G36 over the G21. It's just easier to carry is all...

And is there some reason you aren't looking at the G30? I find that it sits better in my hand than the G21 (because it lacks that huge as ramp at the base of the grip) and is a little softer in recoil than the G36, due to the heavier upper and wider backstrap.

[XD45]

i'm not a big fan of the 36, its a fairly good sized gun for having such a small clip capacity. Go with a 30 over a 36 IMO if your looking for a smaller 45acp

[texinteg]

Why not get a G30? its the perfect size in my opinion. You could even come and fire a few rounds out of mine before you decided if you liked a g30 or not. I love mine.

[sams819]

I own both a glock 21 and a glock 36. I find myself carrying the 36 much more than the glock 21 because of the huge difference in the size and weight. I do not find that the 36 shoots any harder than the 21. If i was going to a gunfight, i would without a doubt take the glock 21. This is just my opinion having used and carried both weapons.

[XD45]

just to toss this in there, the g30 compares much better to the g36 than the g21 does. full size glocks are huge. I carry a g29(same frame as the 30 but in 10mm) a majority of the time and its great. This site has a few good comparison charts. http://glockfaq.com/guide.htm