Topic: Glock 20, 10mm

[agunforeachhand]

I picked up a Glock 20 today in OD green. But I have to wait til sunday morning to shoot it. I will give a report after the range. Just had to share my new baby with you all.

[Jeff]

Nice.  I'm waiting for the 20SF.

[JollyRoger]

Nice.  I'm waiting for the 20SF.

You and me both...I've been dreaming of a slimmer framed 10mm forever now.  It would be perfect for my backcountry adventures.

[agunforeachhand]

You and me both...I've been dreaming of a slimmer framed 10mm forever now.  It would be perfect for my backcountry adventures.

I figured for my backcountry adventures I would deal with the size of the grip. I mean hell a person can't afford a Glock 20 for just plinkin. Lol. I just about crapped at sportsman's when I saw the prices for a box of 50. But for running into something in the woods I don't want to I figured 15 rounds of 10mm versus 6 rounds of .357 was a lot better odds.

[TrooperBrian]

We need pictures!


You're not afraid of the 10mm dwindling away?

[Jeff]

No reason to worry if you reload. 

[agunforeachhand]

We need pictures!


You're not afraid of the 10mm dwindling away?

Go Sunday and you can shoot it

[agunforeachhand]

No reason to worry if you reload. 

That is my next purchase. I figure with all the pistols and rifles I have, I have been stupid not to have already invested in a reloader.

[hiredgun30]

i sold my model 20 about a year ago... I actually liked the wider grip on it. as for ammo I like the
winchester 175 grain silver tips. they are full power loads. youll find that most 10mm factory ammo is down loaded. if the ftlbs is in the 400 range it is downloaded. the silvertips are at  649 ftlbs coming out of barrel.

[EDGE]

I've got a Glock 20 and it has been simply outstanding!  Mine has proven reliable and accurate with every round I've put through it.  Luckily I have the means to reload for it, because ammo is on the expensive side.  If there was ever a Glock to own, it is the model 20, as I really don't like any of the other Glock's.  I had a Model 29 for a while and it was a accurate and fun little gun to shoot also, but it just didn't have the "flare" that the 20 has.

Everyone that I've talked to, who has had a Model 20 and then gotten rid of it, has always regretted it.

[agunforeachhand]

I've got a Glock 20 and it has been simply outstanding!  Mine has proven reliable and accurate with every round I've put through it.  Luckily I have the means to reload for it, because ammo is on the expensive side.  If there was ever a Glock to own, it is the model 20, as I really don't like any of the other Glock's.  I had a Model 29 for a while and it was a accurate and fun little gun to shoot also, but it just didn't have the "flare" that the 20 has.

Everyone that I've talked to, who has had a Model 20 and then gotten rid of it, has always regretted it.

That's nice to know. I can't wait to try mine out.

[Nomad]

 Good choice for the back country.

[Spiff]

Good choice for the back country.

+1, I've been thinking about getting one for awhile. Lets face it. it's the only caliber that can go one on one with the .45 ACP and come out ahead performance wise!!   

[agunforeachhand]

Pics for you all. And it performed flawlessly. What a nice shooting pistol  [attachment=1]

[Kcboats]

Very nice, why didnt you show me that pistol when I was over...that is very nice and probably one of my big itches too.

[agunforeachhand]

Very nice, why didnt you show me that pistol when I was over...that is very nice and probably one of my big itches too.

I didn't even think of showing you my pistol collection. My bad. Sorry.

[slidelock]

Nice gun!

I'm not particularly a Glock fan but I've been drooling over a Glock 20 for a LONG time.  It will be my next handgun purchase I think.

It seems like the 10mm has been gaining some momentum, I hope it continues.

[agunforeachhand]

Nice gun!

I'm not particularly a Glock fan but I've been drooling over a Glock 20 for a LONG time.  It will be my next handgun purchase I think.

It seems like the 10mm has been gaining some momentum, I hope it continues.

I was very impressed. Get one when you get the chance

[High Wall]

I'm a dinosaur, so it's not a Glock, but it is a 10mm.

[Kcboats]

Very nice Highwall  how does it shoot compared to the .45 version?

[High Wall]

Very nice Highwall  how does it shoot compared to the .45 version?

Recoil is a little snappier, muzzle blast a little sharper.  More like shooting a .357 than a .45.  Racking the slide is higher effort due to a stronger recoil spring than in the typical .45.  18 lb. vs. 16 lb., I believe.  Fit on this Kimber is very good.  Trigger is decent enough.  Accuracy has been in the 2-2 1/2" range at 25 yards so far.  I haven't had a chance to play with different loads much yet.  It has nifty radioactive, glow-in-the-dark sights.

This gun flings brass like an HK91.  It tosses them more than 30 feet.  My .45's eject brass only 5 or 6 feet.  At least this Kimber throws them all in the same place, rather than all over like my .45's.  I still like the .45, but I've never understood why the 10 hasn't caught on more.

[agunforeachhand]

Recoil is a little snappier, muzzle blast a little sharper.  More like shooting a .357 than a .45.  Racking the slide is higher effort due to a stronger recoil spring than in the typical .45.  18 lb. vs. 16 lb., I believe.  Fit on this Kimber is very good.  Trigger is decent enough.  Accuracy has been in the 2-2 1/2" range at 25 yards so far.  I haven't had a chance to play with different loads much yet.  It has nifty radioactive, glow-in-the-dark sights.

This gun flings brass like an HK91.  It tosses them more than 30 feet.  My .45's eject brass only 5 or 6 feet.  At least this Kimber throws them all in the same place, rather than all over like my .45's.  I still like the .45, but I've never understood why the 10 hasn't caught on more.

What ammo are you shooting out of it? My glock 20 doesn't have that bad of recoil at all. I was expecting alot worse. I haven't found much difference between my .45 and the 10. I do love the 10mm though and buying HSM 180gr FMJ is almost the exact same price as .45acp. Under $15 for a box of 50 isn't near as bad as I thought it would be. Oh and by the way Your Kimber is one beauty of a PISTOL.

[High Wall]

What ammo are you shooting out of it? My glock 20 doesn't have that bad of recoil at all. I was expecting alot worse. I haven't found much difference between my .45 and the 10.

...Oh and by the way Your Kimber is one beauty of a PISTOL.

Mostly 175 gr Silvertips so far.  I agree with you about the recoil, it's not really that much more than a 45.  But it does feel different, because of the higher velocity, I guess.

Kimber does do nice work.  I think they are more consistent than Colt.

[agunforeachhand]

Mostly 175 gr Silvertips so far.  I agree with you about the recoil, it's not really that much more than a 45.  But it does feel different, because of the higher velocity, I guess.

Kimber does do nice work.  I think they are more consistent than Colt.

I love my Kimber.45. When money is right I want a Kimber 9mm and 10mm. I have some silvertips but haven't shot them yet. Are they pretty reliable as far as if I run into something in the woods?

[NoviceHunter]

Are they pretty reliable as far as if I run into something in the woods?

Something else to consider:  http://www.doubletapammo.com/php/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_25&products_id=105

[agunforeachhand]

Something else to consider:  http://www.doubletapammo.com/php/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_25&products_id=105

Thanks NoviceHunter.

[NoviceHunter]

Something else to consider:  http://www.doubletapammo.com/php/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_25&products_id=105

I feel the need to post a warning about these now.  I read all about the above rounds, have a pile of them, and just got out today to test them in my G20 and G29.

Glock doesn't sanction non-jacketed bullets in their stock barrels.  The general gist of things from the all knowing internet (grain of salt) is that there are problems with lead buildup from soft slugs, due to the polygonal rifling, leading to pressure spikes.  The above load is not soft in the slightest.  The owner of doubletap confirmed that it should not be an issue.

I loaded up one 15 round mag for the G20, checking every 3 rounds, and was kind of shocked to see visible lead buildup when all was said and done.  Thinking I just had a lead happy barrel, I repeated the test with my G29.  Hardly any lead this time, but still noticeable.

The owner of doubletap does recommend cleaning the barrel every 200 rounds if you use these things, and it'd seem that a mag or two will be fine.  But I think that I'll stick with doubletap's 200gr FMJ and XTP loads until I get around to getting a conventionally rifled aftermarket barrel for one of these guys...

[agunforeachhand]

Yes I have heard this quite often. Until I get an aftermarket barrel I think I will stick with FMJ rounds too. Thanks again NoviceHunter

[High Wall]

I have some silvertips but haven't shot them yet. Are they pretty reliable as far as if I run into something in the woods?

As far as function goes, they have been 100% in the Kimber.  I haven't shot anything that bleeds with them, so can't provide data on that.  Maybe I'll go out and see if I can find a jack rabbit to volunteer to be a test subject.

[tankermedic]

What you have a Glock 20? Wow! Things certainly have changed since I last talked with you. Didn't you use to have a 23 and 30? Yeah, from what I hear inorder to shoot 10mm, you have to reload. I am just getting into reloading myself, I still have a few more things that I need to purchase and then I will be able to start reloading. Hope you enjoy the 20.
Jason

[agunforeachhand]

What you have a Glock 20? Wow! Things certainly have changed since I last talked with you. Didn't you use to have a 23 and 30? Yeah, from what I hear inorder to shoot 10mm, you have to reload. I am just getting into reloading myself, I still have a few more things that I need to purchase and then I will be able to start reloading. Hope you enjoy the 20.
Jason

No you can buy HSM ammo for 14.50 a box same price as .45acp. And yes all I have glock wise now is a 19 and 20 but I got a Kimber .45.

[berg]

You can't go wrong with a Glock. The 10mm is pretty manageable (and it's a MANLY round) if I wasn't such a wimp I would have one...... The OD frame looks kind of spiffy.

[agunforeachhand]

You can't go wrong with a Glock. The 10mm is pretty manageable (and it's a MANLY round) if I wasn't such a wimp I would have one...... The OD frame looks kind of spiffy.

It is really quite manageable. I have really been suprised, but I haven't used any hot loads either. It is a really nice shooting pistol.

[tankermedic]

No you can buy HSM ammo for 14.50 a box same price as .45acp. And yes all I have glock wise now is a 19 and 20 but I got a Kimber .45.

I have a nice P220 Stainless Elite which with a decent shooter would give your a Kimber a run for its money.

[agunforeachhand]

I have a nice P220 Stainless Elite which with a decent shooter would give your a Kimber a run for its money.

LMAO I have a few guns that in the hands of a decent shooter would give your P220 a run for its money. 

[quadidaho]

Just picked up a 6" SS barrel from Lone Wolf for my G20-- will try it out tonight. Can't wait to see how it does....reviews have all been fantastic.

[Nomad]

 Glock should not be shooting lead....
 Pressure spikes makes for trouble, shoot a hundred no
problem one hundred and one KABOOM your choice.
 the sign at the cliff said stay back OOPs he fell off.....one step to many
 Glock says to shoot plated bullets of 15 to 18 thousands plating
 of copper, Montana Gold meets that, westcoast didnt and several others.
 Case in point watch what you load safe is a wise choice....

[EDGE]

Just picked up a 6" SS barrel from Lone Wolf for my G20-- will try it out tonight. Can't wait to see how it does....reviews have all been fantastic.

I would like to see your report.  I've been thinking about one of these myself.

[quadidaho]

Lone Wolf 6" barrel was dead on-- seems even more accurate than the factory G20 barrel. Let alone the boost to the ballistics of the 10mm round with a 6" barrel. Very impressive!

[Kcboats]

Kind of neat 10mm sighting, watching Jack Hannas Wildlife on 24-7 with the kids and they were in Africa chasing radio collared lions.  Primary weapon was an extremely large bore double barreled shotgun (it was huge) and his side arm was a Colt Delta Elite in 10mm...cocked and locked!  So the 10mm is the choice for back up when stopping a lion...lol.

[Kcboats]

Lol, not sure...it was a side by side and it looked like bowels staring at you, dont know much about guide guns.

[agunforeachhand]

Lone Wolf 6" barrel was dead on-- seems even more accurate than the factory G20 barrel. Let alone the boost to the ballistics of the 10mm round with a 6" barrel. Very impressive!

I want to see pictures of the new barrel in the Glock if you can swing it? I have been thinking about getting one. Thanks

[quadidaho]

Here is the Lone Wolf barrel in my 20. Hope these shots make it!

[agunforeachhand]

Here is the Lone Wolf barrel in my 20. Hope these shots make it!

quad, that is freaking sweet man. Thanks a ton.

[gunguy88]

just picked up a glock 29 my first 10mm ,cant wait to shoot it ,where can I get that hsm ammo for 15.00

[agunforeachhand]

just picked up a glock 29 my first 10mm ,cant wait to shoot it ,where can I get that hsm ammo for 15.00

I have been getting it at AlphaOmega in Nampa. On garrity blvd. Let me know how the 29 shoots. I have been wanting a 29. I have even been thinking about trading my 20 for one. Have fun.

[Kcboats]

SELL IT TO ME!!!

[TrooperBrian]

Way old thread bump! I just found this thread, I just picked one up.

[popsgunner]

AGFEH, cmon lets be honest here, WHEN you wish to trade this G20 off, this is a gun I am interested in, make sure you stop in with it when that time comes, I will take care of you.
Thanks,
Pops

[J Mack]

AGFEH, cmon lets be honest here, WHEN you wish to trade this G20 off, this is a gun I am interested in, make sure you stop in with it when that time comes, I will take care of you.
Thanks,
Pops

Look at the date for the first post from AGFEH about this Glock 20  "August 12, 2008, 07:37:11 PM"
Do you honestly think he still has this pistol?
I'm willing to bet that he has traded the gun that he traded for the Glock eight times over by now.

[Nealio]

I'm willing to bet that he has traded the gun that he traded for the Glock eight times over by now.

Feeling conservative today?