G20 VS 29SF

[WrongHanded]

The weight difference between both loaded guns is around 7.23oz, and not quite half of that is the extra 5 rounds of ammunition. Down load the G20 to 10 rounds and the difference would be around 3.88oz if I did the math right.

 

[Captains1911]

You gotta wonder about people who claim to EDC a G20, inside the waste band, everyday…. Not knocking, but certainly curious.

 

[WrongHanded]

You gotta wonder about people who claim to EDC a G20, inside the waste band, everyday…. Not knocking, but certainly curious.

That's some dedication, for sure!

Me? I carry OWB just behind my hip, or in a Safepacker. IWB and anything bigger than a G33 just isn't for me.

 

[JTQ]

Not a G20, but here is Spencer Keepers, of Keepers Concealment ( https://keepersconcealment.com/ ) showing how he goes about carrying his Beretta 92. He used to carry a G34.



Gabe White with a Keeper Concealment ad and a G34

 

[crestoncowboy]

You gotta wonder about people who claim to EDC a G20, inside the waste band, everyday…. Not knocking, but certainly curious.

But the size is so close that if you can edc one then you can the other. It's not like the Glock 26/27 vs the 17/22 where one is considerably easy or lighter. You lose control ability of a round that's already slower to follow up than most any other SD round plus you lose a decent bit of sight radius.

If I could only have one gun it may well be the Glock 29. Jack of all trades but master of none. Could hunt, carry, duty, home defense, etc etc. But if u could even have two then the Glock 29 wouldn't even make the long list as I started to narrow my choices. Lol. The Glock 20 would at least make the short list

 

[InTheSwamp]

Not a G20, but here is Spencer Keepers, of Keepers Concealment ( https://keepersconcealment.com/ ) showing how he goes about carrying his Beretta 92. He used to carry a G34.



Gabe White with a Keeper Concealment ad and a G34

Spencer's a great guy, but exceptions don't make the rule. Nor did the OP suggest he was asking for the former.

 

[Ks5shooter]

Yup my thinking exactly with 1 in difference in length and 1 in difference in height should I do the G20 MOS and have optic option. Or do the the 29 and have the slide cut for a 100 bucks.FPS velocity is not a consideration as stated in previous post..

 

[crestoncowboy]

Yup my thinking exactly with 1 in difference in length and 1 in difference in height should I do the G20 MOS and have optic option. Or do the the 29 and have the slide cut for a 100 bucks.FPS velocity is not a consideration as stated in previous post..

And if you use a pinky magazine extension like most of us do there isn't even an inch in height. And the 10mm is a bit snappy to get much of any decent split times without that extra grip area. In my 26/27 I usually don't use the extension but the 29 I do

I've killed many whitetail with my 29 and 20 (and delta, bren ten, p220, and 610). As well as 44 mag up through the x frames.... anything up to whitetail can't tell the difference in velocity so I agree that's no issue. Ive not ran into anything bigger than big Appalachian whitetail or bear

 

[JTQ]

Spencer's a great guy, but exceptions don't make the rule. Nor did the OP suggest he was asking for the former.

I'm not sure I understand what you're saying, especially your second sentence.

The comment was made...

You gotta wonder about people who claim to EDC a G20, inside the waste band, everyday…. Not knocking, but certainly curious.

I was specifically answering this comment. I gave a couple of examples on how somebody may conceal carry a large pistol.

 

[Captains1911]

I realize it’s possible to carry a G20 IWB, it’s just impractical.

 

[WisBorn]

I realize it’s possible to carry a G20 IWB, it’s just impractical.

Why is this impractical?
Just the size?

 

[crestoncowboy]

I realize it’s possible to carry a G20 IWB, it’s just impractical.

Why is this impractical?
Just the size?

I've carried both and I don't know either.

Same width same holster...same grip length within a fraction of an inch if your using the grip extending mags that most people use. The only difference is an inch of barrel/slide. Unless your just a very very short person then an inch of barrel is making no difference IWB. And then the weight is negligible as well. Calling the 29 a "sub" compact when it's very equal in size to the 19/23 etc compacts was questionable to begin with. How can you have a "sub" compact when you only have a full size and no compact.... the better split times IMO easily offsets the whopping less than one inch of size and 6 oz. Not to mention the extra 5 rounds



Both fully loaded with the same 180 grain ammo.






Either way, I use my 10mms for hunting and not much else. I carry a Glock 26 or 27.

Last picture is a 29 laying on a 20.

 

[Captains1911]

Why is this impractical?
Just the size?

Size and caliber. But mainly size. It’s a chunk of a gun to regularly carry IWB, and I don’t know of anyone who does.

With all the guns available on the market today, there are so many better choices for EDC. I’m not talking about a woods gun carried OWB, chest rig, etc. For that role the G20 shines. It just doesn’t make sense as an IWB concealed carry gun for probably 99.9% of people who carry daily.

 

[crestoncowboy]

Size and caliber. But mainly size. It’s a chunk of a gun to regularly carry IWB, and I don’t know of anyone who does.

With all the guns available on the market today, there are so many better choices for EDC. I’m not talking about a woods gun carried OWB, chest rig, etc. For that role the G20 shines. It just doesn’t make sense as an IWB concealed carry gun for probably 99.9% of people who carry daily.

The op said 29 vs 20 though. So caliber isn't in question. And the size difference of the two is minimal. The 11 rd 29 weighs as much as a loaded Glock 17 or 22 despite giving up 5 or 8 rounds and a decent bit of follow up time

I agree completly that 10mm isn't ideal for ccw. And ive owned and hunted with 10mm for 20 years. I have many years of being one of very few 10mm fans on this forum. Lol. Around 20 years ago I did in fact buy my 29 to carry. I carried in a crossbreed super tuck. Not long after, split times/ decent ammo/ decibel/ flash caused me to see that there were better SD calibers. Size was never the reason though. I never got rid of any of my 10s... but I agree it's not ideal for sd/ccw

 

[WisBorn]

I would carry the G29 concealed. Primarily because of its size and being a 10mm. The G20 is a little more difficult to carry because of its size. For a western carry in areas like the Yellowstone region is why I want a 10mm...

 

[TacticalJanitor]

Why is this impractical?
Just the size?

I suppose it's a matter of opinion. Here is a visual idea of the "fractions of an inch" involved here.

These are both Gen 4, and the G40 is an inch longer than a G20 (otherwise identical in size). My G20 is packed away in seasonal gear.

The G29, with a Pearce pinky extension, is 5/8 shorter than the G20/G40. If it matters, I think the LOP is a bit shorter on the 29 too (which may be important for those with medium size hands).

To tell you the truth, I've chosen not to stick either of these options in my pants, lol.

I'm not aware of a larger 10mm option to carry IWB than the G40/G20 pistols.

 

[WisBorn]

I suppose it's a matter of opinion. Here is a visual idea of the "fractions of an inch" involved here.

These are both Gen 4, and the G40 is an inch longer than a G20 (otherwise identical in size). My G20 is packed away in seasonal gear.

The G29, with a Pearce pinky extension, is 5/8 shorter than the G20/G40. If it matters, I think the LOP is a bit shorter on the 29 too (which may be important for those with medium size hands).

To tell you the truth, I've chosen not to stick either of these options in my pants, lol.

I'm not aware of a larger 10mm option to carry IWB than the G40/G20 pistols.

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Thank you for the pictures.
My next purchase is going to be a compact 10mm. Either a G29 or XDM compact 3.8.

I currently have a XDM compact 3.8 in 45acp and can conceal carry it.

 

[WrongHanded]

The heel of the grip is what makes the biggest difference in concealability for me. Because that's the part that sticks out farthest and is most likely to display through clothing.

Based on my experimentation with a G23 vs a G33, I can tell you the G33, even with a pinky extension, is far less noticeable than the G23. It's all in the butt.

So whilst the difference in height at the front of the grip may be similar with the pinky extension on the G29, I'd still say it's far more concealable than the G20.

Perhaps a different part of the grip sticks out first for other people. I'm not sure how that would work, but I'm willing to be educated on the matter.

 

[Ks5shooter]

Just one 10mm and it has to be a Glock for me.I appreciate all info.....please keep it coming as I want to make an educated decision.THR is the best.

 

[sanpitch]

I've posted my G20 before. I had a G29 that shot like a full sized pistol, stock barrel and trigger that I gave to my LEO nephew (one of the heroes in the Indian Canyon shooting) My G20 is my go for a walk gun. I only pocket carry. I only wear "Bibs" with big pockets, but the G20 needed a little a little fix...Shown with 8 round mag, that fits flush. * rounds is plenty for targets of opportunity. Jack rabbits, white rocks and sheep turds.

 

[jmohme]

You gotta wonder about people who claim to EDC a G20, inside the waste band, everyday…. Not knocking, but certainly curious.

Been doing it for 5 years.

Here it is in its well worn Sticky holster.

 

[WrongHanded]

Been doing it for 5 years.

Here it is in its well worn Sticky holster.

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That's some impressive dedication!

 

[Captains1911]

Been doing it for 5 years.

Here it is in its well worn Sticky holster.

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I don’t doubt it. That doesn’t change my opinion.

Its no different than people who say they pocket carry a G19 (or even a G20 as the poster above), or AIWB a G34. It’s possible, but impractical, and definitely not common.

 

[LimaCharlie]

I have owned a G20, G29, and a G40. The only one I currently own is a G40 MOS.

 

[Ks5shooter]

I think it's going to be the g29 I will get it MOS cut for RMR. Pinky extension on the mag and for hunting and/or carrying while hunting or ccw. I may get a longer barrel I am on the fence about the barrel as of yet.