G20 Glock 10MM

[Weevil]

To me, a combat pistol is not suitable for hunting, unless you happen to be presented with a close shot. (like 25 yds. or less) Maybe you're a fantastic shot with a 10 mm Glock and can keep them all in a paper plate at 50 yards.

Otherwise, go the conventional route and get a revolver in 357, 41, or 44 Magnum.

Well the 10mm isn't your typical combat pistol caliber.


Ballistically the 10mm falls between .357 magnum and the .41 magnum, and let's not forget you can also use a 6" barrel to increase the 10mm's performance.

There in lies the real advantage to the 10mm it gives you magnum revolver ballistics but in a 15+1 round pistol.

You don't have to be a "fantastic" shot to put the rounds in the paper at 50 yds, if you can do it with a .357 magnum you can do the same thing with a 10mm.

 

[stevek]

Picked up a G20 Sf a little over a month ago for my woods/trail gun...couldn't be happier Own a few other pistols as well as a few other Glocks. This one is perfect for it's expected role, not planning on any conversions aside for a Lone Wolf barrel to allow the use of lead bullets.

 

[jmr40]

Weevil is right.

I can make head shots on a target out to 50 yards with my G-20. My revolvers only give me 10-15 yards more useable range before accuracy becomes a problem. At least with me pulling the trigger. Some are better handgunners than I.

If I were specifically handgun hunting I'd probably carry a revolver to get that little bit of accuracy advantage. But the Glock 10mm is a good compromise gun that works very well if the primary concern is SD, and longish range accuracy and power is a possibility.

 

[Weevil]

Don't just take my word for it.


Here's a chart comparing the ballistics of some of the common loadings of the various calibers.


http://waterguy.us/handgun.htm

 

[Loosedhorse]

I have fired 10mm out of Delta Elites, S&Ws, and Glocks. The lighter Glock had the most capacity and the least recoil, for me.

If you get a conversion barrel, make it 9mm for cheaper practice. And forget getting pulled into the Glock "dark side"--once you get bitten by 10mm, you're in deep, deep stuff.

 

[amd6547]

Another option is get a Glock 21 45acp, and then add a 10mm conversion barrel and some G20 mags.

 

[.338Sako]

I have looked for a barrel in 10mm for the 21, do they exist?

 

[agtman]

Well the 10mm isn't your typical combat pistol caliber.

Sure it is, for those who carry it everyday.

Last time I checked that was the San Anton N.M. & Anniston Ala. PDs, and any number of individually authorize LEOs nationwide, not to mention all the civies across the U.S. who EDC one

Then there's my EDC ...

 

[Zane]

Not in that form. The 20 and 21 use essentially the same grip frame. Any 10 mm Glock barrel will fit the frame. However you realistically need to buy a new slide with the correct breachface.

 

[.338Sako]

Not in that form. The 20 and 21 use essentially the same grip frame. Any 10 mm Glock barrel will fit the frame. However you realistically need to buy a new slide with the correct breachface.

thanks

 

[.338Sako]

G20 or G21

Here's my dilemma I want a 10mm glock even though I have never owned a glock before. I have been a 1911 guy since I started collecting. I would rather have a G21 that I could buy a drop in barrel and have pistol that I could use either .45 or 10mm on one platform. I have seen several post saying you could do that very thing but I cannot find a barrel at LWD that says it it possible. Please shed some light on this for me.:banghead:

 

[PO2Hammer]

I've heard someone makes a metal frame with a 1911 grip angle? Can they be had with a 6 inch barrel and slide to make it more suitable for hunting? How about single action trigger assy's? Nice adjustable sights, again for hunting apps.?

It sounds like you're really looking for a 10mm 1911.
If you dislike all those things about Glocks, buy something else.

I love Glock 10mms. The 29 is my favorite. The only mods on mine are sights and a .40 conversion barrel.

 

[NM Mountainman]

IMO, a shooter needs to be able to handle and fire a self defense pistol with one hand. The Glock 20 works best for men with medium and large hands, but especially with large hands. I have a Gen 3; I don't know much about the SF grip or models with interchangeable back straps.

For Gen III and earlier models, the hump on the lower half of the back strap causes more problems for most shooters than the greater grip angle. Even if you have large hands, the hump causes the Glock to point high for most shooters during quick point shooting.

This problem can be mostly corrected for most people by a grip reduction procedure which removes the hump and results in a straight back strap. Even Glock fans who have adapted to the original grip and shoot well with it, usually shoot better after a couple of months of practice with a reduced grip Glock.

I installed a standard length Lone Wolf barrel in my Glock 20 because I wanted to avoid excessive bulges in the cases when I reload, and I want the option of using lead bullets.

I have never messed with 6" barrels, because (1) it's hard to find a field holster which works well with a 6" barrel; (2) you don't get improved accuracy because the sight radius remains the same (unless you get a longer slide); and (3) many shooters get a velocity increase which is substantiallly less than 100 fps when increasing the barrel length from 4.6" to 6".

 

[PO2Hammer]

IMO, a shooter needs to be able to handle and fire a self defense pistol with one hand. The Glock 20 works best for men with medium and large hands, but especially with large hands. I have a Gen 3; I don't know much about the SF grip or models with interchangeable back straps.

For Gen III and earlier models, the hump on the lower half of the back strap causes more problems for most shooters than the greater grip angle. Even if you have large hands, the hump causes the Glock to point high for most shooters during quick point shooting.

I agree. That's why the 29 has become my favorite. I have medium sized hands and the 29 fits so much better. The hump goes right into the 'pocket' of the palm. With the 29 there's only one grip position for me. Every time I grab it, it locks into my hand perfectly. Recoil isn't much different than the 20 and velocity loss is minimal. Pearce pinky extensions (+0) give a full grip without reducing concealability.

I think the 29 is under appreciated.

 

[jackpinesavages]

I have looked for a barrel in 10mm for the 21, do they exist?

You bet. No need to get an additional slide.


http://www.efkfiredragon.com/glock-21-10-mm-conversion1.html

Read their stated details in the link on G21 conversions. It's a great company.

 

[Dave T]

This one is between the 6" you've been talking about and the standard G20 at 4.6".

It's a G20SF-T, or a 10mm version of the G34/35.

It was put together from a G20SF frame, a Lone Wolf G20T slide and a Storm Lake 5.3" barrel.

Initially I had some feeding problems after a couple trips to Robar it seems to be working now. During one of those visits I had the slide NP3'd.

Lots of people claim the XS Sight Systems express sights are not accurate but the combination of a standard tritium dot and the longer sight radius makes this more accurate than my aging eyes can see.


Although the appearance and performance of this handgun are impressive, if I had it to do over I probably wouldn't. Too much money and too much trouble getting it to work. Not sure it is worth it.

Dave

 

[.338Sako]

You bet. No need to get an additional slide.


http://www.efkfiredragon.com/glock-21-10-mm-conversion1.html

Read their stated details in the link on G21 conversions. It's a great company.

Thank you for the link...