which 45 do i want

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geo57

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it will be either a glock 21, or a ruger p97. have heard, read, studied, etc these models..but i'd like to hear from you owners your pros, cons, etc. thanks
 
Both have reputations for high reliability (#1 requirement). Grip feel and such is your choice. You'll want night sights on whatever you choose; for some odd reason Ruger doesn't offer factory night sights, Glock does.

Every review I've read of the Ruger comments on its outstanding accuracy, but I have not seen a direct comparison to the G21.

Lots more holster and accessory makers cover the Glock line than Rugers.

Another oversight on Ruger's part: no accessory light rail. Does it matter? Your call.

The Ruger is 1.3 ounces lighter empty, and the difference will be greater when both are loaded. Magazine capaicty is different. Glock: double stack. 10+1 standard, high caps available but expensive. Ruger: Single stack 8+1. Older P90 7+1 mags will fit. Assuming you'll carry a spare mag in either case, if 17 rounds of .45ACP won't solve your problem, you're done anyway.

Do you prefer the Glock safe action trigger or the Ruger's DA or DAO choices?

Finally, at list price, the Ruger is about $200 less than the Glock. You can shop around, maybe find a deal on one or the other.

The standard advice is to rent both and try them before you decide. If I were trading up to a .45, though, it would be the Ruger, because except for caliber it 's the same gun as my Ruger P95. Nothing new to learn.
 
Glock 21 gets my vote, dont have any experiance with Rugers P series pistols, although I'm almost positive you can get Meprolite night sights for them
 
G21 I have one and love it..
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G21 with one caveat.......

that being hand size and grip size. The 21 does have a grip that is a bit chunky for some hands. Other than that it is by far the best choice.:)
 
geo57,

I can't speak to the Glock, but I can say that the P97 I owned functioned flawlessly and was quite accurate. I did add a Hogue HandAll slip-on grip that did aid in gripping the pistol on warm, humid days. It wasn't "necessary", but was a "nice" addition.

Don't think you can go wrong with the Ruger.

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Mike
 
The Ruger P97s trigger pull is very nice for a DA auto. It will fit average to small hands better than the Glock 21, 30, or even 36. BTW, most holster makers offer their models for the P97.
 
Is it a concealed carry gun, open carry gun, or home defense/range gun? Are you familiar with the Glock safe action system? Personally, I would prefer the Glock, but they aren't for everyone. I'd recommend trying one out first.
 
I have never had the chance to try out the Ruger but I do have a Glock 21 which I use for home and CCW. It's a great all-around handgun in .45, accurate, reliable and I don't even know it's there when I'm out on the town.:)
 
If it were me and I was choosing between the Ruger and the Glock I'd go with the Ruger. Why? The 45/10mm Glocks grip has always felt a little to big making me feel like I didn't have perfect control over the weapon. And because I haven't fired Glocks enough to get used to the trigger, that lever in it feels very strange.

Objectively either gun is a good one, reliable durable accurate. Go to your local range and rent both to see which one feels better in your hands.
 
If they both cost the same I would have to go with the Glock 21 but they don't. I own and shoot a Ruger P97 and it is a great pistol for the money. I don't think you can beat a Ruger P97 for the money. I gave $320.00 for mine. The shop owner owed me a favor. Regards, Richard
 
I bought my like-new P97D for $230.00 on auctionarms.com! :eek: To date it is my best deal. I would have payed double that had I known how nice the gun is. Both are very durable, reliable, etc.

Go with the ergonomics and your prefered system with this decision. Glocks are fantastic, but I like the feel of the P97 and I prefer DA/SA action. Also, the ruger has a good trigger.
 
Have YOU fired either or both of them? They are very different pistols in the hand, and being comfortable with the firearm is a major consideration. If you haven't put rounds through one or both, then I would put off your decision until you do. It's much better to spend the time and a little money at the range than to have to eat the price difference of selling a used gun to find the purchase of another.
 
If you can afford it get the Glock or the Sig 220 , if not buy the Ruger, but remember you get what you pay for with the exceptionof the Makarov.
 
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