The Glock 41

Published on August 21, 2018
Duration: 12:00

This video provides an in-depth review of the Glock 41, a long-slide .45 ACP pistol, comparing it to earlier Glock .45 models like the 21 and 30. The instructor, with apparent extensive experience, discusses grip comfort, reliability, and features such as the optics-ready slide and removable backstraps. The review also clarifies the differences and identical quality between US-made and Austrian-made Glocks, offering practical identification methods.

Quick Summary

The Glock 41 is a long-slide .45 ACP pistol featuring a narrower slide and frame than the Glock 21, offering a lighter feel and a 5.3-inch barrel for enhanced accuracy. It comes standard with an optics-ready slide, and there is no quality difference between US-made and Austrian-made Glocks, identifiable by specific markings on the slide, barrel, and frame.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Glock 41
  2. 00:14History of Glock .45 ACP Models (21, 30)
  3. 00:43Glock 21 Features & Grip
  4. 01:07Glock 21 Capacity & Reliability
  5. 01:30Glock 30 Carry Experience
  6. 01:44Glock 30 Modifications (Night Sights, LaserMax)
  7. 02:10Introducing the Glock 41
  8. 02:16Glock 41 vs. Glock 21 Comparison (Slide, Frame)
  9. 02:33Glock 41 Optics Ready Slide (RMO)
  10. 02:57Glock 41 Gen 4 Features (Backstraps)
  11. 03:10Glock 41 Recoil Spring & Slide Stop
  12. 03:32Glock 41 Trigger & Range Prep
  13. 03:49Glock 41 Range Test & Shooting Impressions
  14. 04:50Glock 41 Accuracy & Red Dot Performance
  15. 05:01US-Made vs. Austrian-Made Glocks
  16. 05:13Quality Comparison: US vs. Austria Glocks
  17. 05:55Identifying US vs. Austrian Glocks (Slide, Barrel, Frame)
  18. 06:20Proof Marks on US-Made Glocks
  19. 06:35Glock 41 Optics Ready Feature Standard
  20. 06:47Glock's Continuous Improvement
  21. 06:53Glock 41 vs. Glock 21: Final Thoughts
  22. 07:03Conclusion & Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key differences between the Glock 41 and Glock 21?

The Glock 41 is a long-slide .45 ACP pistol with a narrower slide and frame compared to the Glock 21. While the Glock 21 has a beefier build, the Glock 41 offers a lighter feel and a 5.3-inch barrel for potentially increased accuracy, and comes standard with an optics-ready slide.

Are US-made Glocks different in quality from Austrian-made Glocks?

No, there is no difference in quality between US-made and Austrian-made Glocks. They are manufactured on identical machines, using the same processes and under the same quality control standards, with Austrian personnel often involved in the US facilities.

How can I tell if my Glock is made in the USA or Austria?

You can identify the origin by checking the slide for 'Glock USA' or 'Glock Austria.' Additionally, US-made barrels will have a Georgia proof mark on the barrel hood, and frames will be marked 'Glock made in Smyrna, Georgia,' while Austrian frames say 'Glock made in Austria.'

What are the advantages of the Glock 41's long slide and optics-ready feature?

The Glock 41's 5.3-inch long slide contributes to a longer sight radius and potentially greater accuracy. The optics-ready slide allows for easy mounting of red dot sights, which can significantly improve target acquisition speed and precision, especially after proper zeroing.

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