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Magpul PMAG 21 GL9

Extended 21-round Glock-compatible 9mm PMAG

Quick Specs

Price
$18
Weight
2.8 oz
Brand
Magpul
Category
magazine

Features

  • 21 rounds
  • 9mm
  • Glock compatible
  • Extended capacity

Capability Boosts

Reliability+1
CQB+0.5

Recommended For

Home Defense
Duty/Patrol
Outdoor Defense

Compatibility Tags

family: handgunfamily: pccmag-type: glockframe: glock-fullsizeframe: glock-compact

Overview

The Magpul PMAG 21 GL9 provides four additional rounds over standard 17-round magazines while maintaining a practical form factor. The modest extension adds roughly half an inch to the overall length, creating a comfortable pinky rest for shooters with larger hands while providing meaningful capacity increase for duty or competition use.

The extended body uses identical materials and construction methods as the standard GL9 series, with a proportionally longer steel spring to maintain consistent feeding throughout the capacity range. The four-way anti-tilt follower and constant-curve geometry ensure reliable function even with the added rounds. External dimensions remain compatible with most standard magazine pouches.

This capacity strikes an excellent balance for practical use - enough extra rounds to matter in competition or defensive scenarios, but not so extended that it compromises concealment or handling. Many shooters use the 21-round magazine as their primary carry magazine in full-size Glocks, appreciating the additional capacity without the bulk of 33-round extended magazines.

Key Features

  • 21-round capacity for 9x19mm Parabellum
  • Four additional rounds over standard capacity
  • Four-way anti-tilt follower with constant-curve geometry
  • Impact and crush resistant polymer construction
  • Extended steel spring calibrated for capacity
  • Moderate extension provides pinky rest on compact frames
  • Compatible with most standard magazine pouches
  • High-visibility orange follower

Pros

  • +Meaningful capacity increase without excessive length
  • +Extended grip provides pinky rest on compact pistols
  • +Fits most standard duty magazine pouches
  • +Excellent value for extended capacity
  • +Reliable feeding across full capacity range
  • +Practical for both duty and competition use

Cons

  • Extension may print slightly more when carrying
  • Not as compact as 15 or 17-round options
  • Restricted in states with capacity limits
  • Slight weight increase when loaded

Detailed Specifications

capacity
21 rounds
caliber
9x19mm Parabellum
Material
Reinforced polymer
follower
Four-way anti-tilt, high-visibility orange
spring
Heat-treated steel (extended)
weight
2.8 oz (empty)
countryOfOrigin
USA

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