Getting a new side arm for hunting Glock 20 or 20C?

[fire4hunter]

I've been looking at getting a side arm for hunting and I think have finally narrowed it down to a glock 20 or 20 compensated (20C). For those that don't know this is the 10mm w/ 15 rounds capacity. I carry a side arm for 40% four legged animals and 60 % 2 legged. I've been carring a 1911 45ACP but found that they don't do much to a black bear ( friend put a "finishing" shot on a downed bear only to discover upon skinning that the round penetrated the hide but nothing else). So I need a more powerful round and besides 41 mag revolver 6 shots nothing seems to compare. So my question is... If anyone has shot both the 20 or 20C or one or the other if they could share thier feelings, comments or whatever they have to say I would appreciate it. Hopefully will be picking the gun up before the end of the year. Thanks for the help.

 

[dougwx12]

I have a 20, and it's a pussy cat compared to any magnum revolver. Not sure why anyone would want the C model, unless you like being blinded or burned by hot gases.

www.doubletapammo.com for nice hot loads. The regular factory stuff is basically just .40 S&W in a bigger case.

 

[Husker1911]

You're hunting. Why blind yourself when taking a shot in fairly low light conditions, and why produce more discharge decibels when you're not wearing hearing protection?

 

[Reyn]

I own both. Black G20C and an OD G20. I would get the standard. Although its minimal you lose a little fps with the C. It's also noticeably louder. It does cut down on muzzle flip but that shouldnt be a factor for hunting.