2007-02-12 12:50:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Anyone reload and have a favorite combo for the Glock 20 or 29?
2007-02-12 12:52:02 · update #1
The original Glock in 9mm was a fine pistol. Larger calibers and smaller frames, not so fine.
2007-02-12 15:33:44 · answer #1 · answered by DJ 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Glocks do have safeties. It is located on the trigger. And they NEVER accidentally go off, since they are double action only. The 10mm glock is not a great weapon as the 10mm round is a bit too high powered. The 40s+w version is more comfortable and easier on the hand/wrist. Both 10mm and 40s+w have the same diameter.
The FBI originally adopted the 10mm Glock, but switched to the 40s+w due to agents' criticism and complaints. Standard issue for agents is the Glock 23. I owned this gun and it is by far my favorite. It is compact, but not small and had a 13+1 capacity.
2007-02-12 21:05:13 · answer #2 · answered by Matthew P 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I own a Glock Model 20 (.10mm) first generation. It is my duty automatic and I have carried it for 12+ years. I have never failed to qualify with it and in all this time it has only stove-piped once, so I replaced/re-sprung all my magazines.
My opinion of the Glock .10mm? If the frame fits your hand then it may very well be the perfect defensive handgun. It is powerful, high capacity, reliable, user friendly and can even be carried in bear country for protection against Grizzly bear (considering that you have 16 quick shots in the .41 Magnum class vs six from a .41 or .44 Magnum revolver).
My department's policy precludes the use of reloaded ammo. I get my service ammo from a little outfit in Utah, Double Tap Ammunition. They manufacture a 200 grain jacketed hollow point .10mm service round that is right on at 15 to 25 yards with my Glock. It is loaded in nickel plated casings which is essential in the high humidity climate where I patrol. Silvertips loaded by factory in brass casing, for example, turned 'green' too quick; otherwise Silvertips are also a good service load for the .10mm.
Double Tap also makes good hunting ammo (I've bought the 215 grain hard lead cast hunting ammo for boars), and a 230 grain .10mm round that is two-in-one. It shoots a 135 grain jacketed hollow point with a 95 grain pellet with will consistently strike the target about an 1" higher than the bullet. I'm thinking this one might be good for Whitetail deer but haven't tried it yet.
I also own two other Glocks including a Model 31 .357 Sig, but they are just backups.
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The Model 20 frame is larger than the Model 27 and the polymer frame absorbs a lot of the recoil making it easier to shoot than an all steel .10mm like the old Colt Delta Elite. The Glock does have safeties which keep it from firing unless the trigger is squeezed (so you don't have to worry about the old 'trouser snake'). And if a gun 'mis-fires,' then it doesn't go off and you don't have to worry about it being in your pants anyway. LOL!
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2007-02-13 05:59:37 · answer #3 · answered by H 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I have never owned a Glock I have 2 S/W Sigmas both .40 same thing, pretty much.
I have read that Fed's adopted the 10mm and complained about muzzle climb which to means that it has more pwr and I do want to get one! The .40SW is a soft version of the 10mm. On gunbroker .com I have seen a glock in that and some longslide offbrand this is my next gun a 10mm although the ammo is slightly obscure I want more pwr from an auto. We are kindred spirirts in a way!
The Glock is simple construction and although I have heard that 10mm's beat on pistols I'm sure that the robust Glock can take the beatings!
2007-02-13 02:15:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have the Glock 20, 29, 10mm and the 27 40S&W. We use them at work it took a little getting used to but it is now in the top 5 handguns that I either own or work with.
2007-02-12 21:39:42 · answer #5 · answered by Rambo 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Ahh, the 10mm, the manly 40 cal.
I've always considered the 10mm a kind of 40 cal. magnum. A far Superior round to the 40 short & weak. The lightweight, plastic guns have more felt recoil than an all steel gun. Whatever the 40 can do the 10 can do better.
2007-02-12 22:38:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Glocks won't go off accidentally because they have 3 safeties that disengage only when you pull the trigger. The 10mm is a bit too powerful just for shooting around. If you want to go hunting with a semi-auto then it's perfect but check the G22 & G23 first.
2007-02-13 02:16:11 · answer #7 · answered by Mag1527 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Glocks have no safety buttons. Gets dangerous putting it in your pants. Could misfire and hit the trouser snake, not cool man, not cool.
2007-02-12 20:54:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 9⤋