Glock 29 or Glock 30?

I have a Glock 30 and am going to order a 10 mm conversion bbl soon. You can kill two birds with one model 30 And A big plus is going with an aftermarket bbl allows me to run hard lead rounds with out worry of the issues with lead in Glock OEM bbls. Out west and in AK it will be my 10 mm with hot loads for Brown Bear. And in MI it's my .45 for Black bear.

Does anyone make a 400 Corbon barrel anymore for the 30?

IJ1981 said:

Going to buy a new gun. Glock 29 (10mm) or Glock 30 (.45ACP).

Mainly to be used for outdoor use in trail walks and/or National Park type surroundings.

Thoughts, ideas on which of these fine guns to purchase?

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29, I trust 10mm more for larger 4 legged bad guys and the trajectory is flatter giving a further mpbr. I've always wanted a Glock 20 but can't really justify it because the only times I go in that type of country I have a shotgun and or rifle with me

I have a glock 30. I wanted the subsonic round considering the short barrel even if it costs a couple pounds of kinetic energy. I'm confident in 45 if I do my part.

It's also much more available. I do reload but it's nice to actually be able to buy a factory box if I want.

I'm just not sure why anyone would want to shoot "self defense" 10mm loads out of a small, plastic pistol??? Don't get me wrong, I like my G20 well enough.

burk said:

I have a Glock 30 and am going to order a 10 mm conversion bbl soon. You can kill two birds with one model 30 And A big plus is going with an aftermarket bbl allows me to run hard lead rounds with out worry of the issues with lead in Glock OEM bbls. Out west and in AK it will be my 10 mm with hot loads for Brown Bear. And in MI it's my .45 for Black bear.

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Does the extractor require adjustment to make that work?

Paul Toms said:

I'm just not sure why anyone would want to shoot "self defense" 10mm loads out of a small, plastic pistol??? Don't get me wrong, I like my G20 well enough.

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I think it's fun. My G29 with full-house 220 gr Underwood hardcast loads is not nearly as bad as the hype led me to believe. On part with .45+p out of a lightweight frame 1911, and not nearly as bad as shooing .357 magnum out of an Airweight J-Frame where shooting more than a cylinder would have my hand quite sore.

I'm late to this thread but was faced with the same decision as the OP. Like many, I cut my teeth on the idea that the .45 ACP was the ultimate in all things autoloader. Well, I changed my mind and went with the 29 in 10mm. I've found a good selection of 10mm at reasonable prices for practice. I just got in another 150 rds FMJ which cost $57 shipped.

If handloaded, this cartridge has the power of the late lamented .41 magnum. Since my mission for this arm was pig hunting and using it as a backup for my usual carry, the great penetration carried the day for the first task. When loaded for defense, the Hydrashocks should address excessive penetration.

There's a huge kicker that yields enormous benefits which, when considered, made my decision stone simple: I can shoot 40 S&W for light and inexpensive practice. I've run many such shorties through the 29 with no issues and not a single misfire. Accuracy is as good as I can hold.

Looking back, I feel my going for the 29 over the 30 was me making one of the better decisions that I've made - at least lately.

I have both, but use the G29 more frequently. Full house 10 mm loads provide more power than any 45 ACP, and I have put literally thousands of rounds of 40 S&W through that same pistol with no modifications, no malfunctions, and no issues.

slide said:

I'm late to this thread but was faced with the same decision as the OP. Like many, I cut my teeth on the idea that the .45 ACP was the ultimate in all things autoloader. Well, I changed my mind and went with the 29 in 10mm. I've found a good selection of 10mm at reasonable prices for practice. I just got in another 150 rds FMJ which cost $57 shipped.

If handloaded, this cartridge has the power of the late lamented .41 magnum. Since my mission for this arm was pig hunting and using it as a backup for my usual carry, the great penetration carried the day for the first task. When loaded for defense, the Hydrashocks should address excessive penetration.

There's a huge kicker that yields enormous benefits which, when considered, made my decision stone simple: I can shoot 40 S&W for light and inexpensive practice. I've run many such shorties through the 29 with no issues and not a single misfire. Accuracy is as good as I can hold.

Looking back, I feel my going for the 29 over the 30 was me making one of the better decisions that I've made - at least lately.

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You fire 40sw in your 10mm with no modifications and no issues?

sequins said:

You fire 40sw in your 10mm with no modifications and no issues?

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Yes. I was a bit surprised when I first tried it and it worked flawlessly. Now it’s standard operating.

slide said:

Yes. I was a bit surprised when I first tried it and it worked flawlessly. Now it’s standard operating.

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I have heard that Glock 10mm can fire 40S&W without any issues. Good to know that's true.

I don't have a 40, but I'm thinking of getting a Glock in 10mm to be able to shoot both.

460Shooter said:

Does the extractor require adjustment to make that work?

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I've been told by a couple of smiths who are Glock Armorers that it doesn't partially because most of the aftermarket bbls have full support for the carthridge. Haven't tried it yet myself, looking at the KKM or Storm Lake.

sequins said:

You fire 40sw in your 10mm with no modifications and no issues?

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Correct - the rounds headspace on the extractor and shoot just fine.