Glock 21 Gen 2 .45 ACP Semi-Automatic Pistol | Austrian-Made, Rail-less Frame, 13+1 Capacity
This second-generation Glock 21 stands out as an original 1997 Austrian production with the rail-less, finger-groove-free frame that defines early Gen 2 pistols. Chambered in .45 ACP and built around Glock’s Safe-Action system, it offers a 13+1 capacity—remarkable firepower for its era—in a durable, Tenifer-finished matte black slide. Collectors and shooters alike value these Gen 2 models for their clean lines, proven reliability, and limited production window.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent rifling – sharp lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Glock 21 Gen 2 pistol
- (2) 13-round factory Glock magazines
Produced between 1990 and 1997, Gen 2 Glock 21 pistols omit the later accessory rail and finger grooves, giving the grip a smooth, early-generation profile that many shooters find comfortable and historically significant. The serial prefix “CAH” places this firearm’s manufacture in 1997 at Glock’s Austrian facility.
The 4.61-inch carbon-steel barrel and slide receive Glock’s Tenifer nitrocarburizing treatment, delivering exceptional corrosion resistance beneath the matte black finish. Fixed polymer sights feature a white-dot front and white U-notch rear for a familiar, easy-to-acquire sight picture.
Internally, the striker-fired, locked-breech action uses Glock’s Safe-Action system with integrated trigger safety, providing consistent pull weight and a proven safety mechanism without external levers. Standard magazine release and rear slide serrations round out the straightforward, duty-ready controls.
With its full-size polymer frame, 13-round double-stack magazines, and .45 ACP chambering, this Gen 2 Glock 21 offers both collectibility and practical performance in a package that helped set the standard for modern service pistols.