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Old July 18, 2021, 07:09 PM   #1
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Does the Glock 21 toss the cases in your face?

Some varying accounts that it tosses empties straight back.

Fact or fiction?

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Old July 18, 2021, 07:24 PM   #2
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When Glocks throw the cases straight back, there are three likely causes. Listed in no particular order.

1. Recoil spring is too heavy. This was a problem when they first started trying to put the double recoil springs on all the guns for commonality. The 9mm guns eventually needed a lighter spring. I don't recall hearing about this being a problem with the larger caliber guns.

2. Weak/improper grip. This can happen with nearly any autopistol if the shooter isn't getting behind the grip enough, but it's more likely the lighter the gun is and the heavier the caliber.

3. Problems with the extractor. If the extractor isn't holding onto the empty properly, ejection can be erratic, with some cases going straight back.
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Old July 18, 2021, 07:26 PM   #3
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My 21 will occasionally toss one back if I use weak 185 grain ammo. Proper 230 grain? No issues.
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Old July 19, 2021, 06:04 AM   #4
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Mine puts the brass in a neat pile about 6' to my right. That's with my fairly hot 230 reloads.
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Old July 19, 2021, 11:50 AM   #5
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Never happened shooting steel, aluminum, or brass cased ammo through my Gen4 21. My Gen3 17 & 19 will occasionally throw steel & aluminum cases back at me, brass cases not so much. But this is no big deal.
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Old July 19, 2021, 09:03 PM   #6
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The gen 2 G21 I've owned for 21 years has never ejected cases any where near me. They all go out around 3 or 4 o'clock and 4-7' away from me.
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Old July 20, 2021, 11:34 AM   #7
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I had a Gen2.5 and now a Gen4 with no problems.
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Old July 23, 2021, 12:05 PM   #8
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g 21

only if using low powered target ammo other then that tosses them about 4 0clock
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Old August 3, 2021, 06:27 PM   #9
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My Gen. 4 Glock 21 does not.
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Old August 3, 2021, 08:51 PM   #10
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Does the Glock 21 toss the cases in your face?
No worse than your average outta-da-box Colt Series 70.
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Old August 5, 2021, 05:29 PM   #11
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I ended up keeping my S70 Colt.

along with its Gold Cup mate.

My squib loads for the GC land just to the right and on the bench.
The govt tosses over my shoulder.
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Old August 5, 2021, 05:58 PM   #12
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I would definitely keep the Colt 70 Series. Saving for a Glock 21 might be a good option. IMHO, they are a unique .45ACP experience. Granted, a Glock is a mass produced product but the accuracy and relatively soft recoil surprises many, myself included.
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Old August 6, 2021, 12:41 AM   #13
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when my G21 SF was new the first time I test fired it, brass would hit me in the head / face

after firing 100 rounds it ejected normally to the side , the new recoil spring just needed a little break in, now it ejects fine

I thought something was wrong, but it never happened again
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Old August 6, 2021, 03:18 AM   #14
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I've never seen this with standard 230 grain ammo.
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Old August 6, 2021, 09:24 AM   #15
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I haven’t seen it either. My Glock 21 is my mountain, woods, rural area conceal carry handgun. I only shoot and carry 230 grain ball ammo. Yes I know it is mediocre at best but that is my program with the Glock 21.
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Every now and again my Glock 30 will throw a case straight backwards. Otherwise they all pretty much eject into the same area.
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Old August 6, 2021, 03:49 PM   #17
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Some varying accounts that it tosses empties straight back.

Fact or fiction?

Only if you limp wrist it.
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Old August 6, 2021, 04:12 PM   #18
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I usually shoot holding the gun in my teeth.

Pirate style, you know.
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Old August 8, 2021, 09:50 AM   #19
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Mine did and i sold it, for that reason.
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Old August 9, 2021, 08:09 AM   #20
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I had a gen 3 glock 30 not the 21. With full power loads it sent a few straight back now and then. With lighter hand loads for my 1911s my glock 30 sent them straight back a lot. I sold the gun when I couldn't figure out how to fix it.
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Old August 9, 2021, 09:31 AM   #21
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Take this with a grain of salt……IMHO and FWIW:

Everything I need in a 9mm Glock has been provided with the Gen. 3. All my 9mm Glocks are Gen. 3.

This is not the case with the .40 and .45ACP. They need to be sprung differently and they need a beefier slide.

Mind you, I only shoot 230 Grain Hardball in all my .45ACP handguns for all applications. If I want fast and expanding, I will go with a 9mm.

The recoil impulse of the Glock 21 may require further training for some. Unless you have Goliath hands, you’re trigger reach and grip pressure may require close attention to detail. Otherwise, limp wristing to some degree can occur. This could lead to all manner of issues.
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