Glock 40 gen 4 MOS, Worth it for Hunting?

[Huntolive]

I have a Glock 20 SF that is pretty accurate and very reliable.
I am considering getting a Glock 40 gen 4 mos plus $ as part of a trade for a Very nice 300 Win Mag. I have other nice lighter weight 300 Win Mags

Will the Glock 40 give me significant advantages over the Glock 20 for the purpose of handgun hunting?
I know I'll have a longer sight radius.

I might or might not add an optic. Wouldn't many red dots have a dot that would be too big to increase accuracy over open sights at 50 yards?
What a optic would you recommend for under $300 or less?
Could I mount an Ultra Dot on it like I have on one of my 454 Casull revolvers?

Should I just stick to revolvers 4 pistol hunting and forget about the 10 mm s?

 

[jmr40]

My opinion for what it's worth. I own both a G20 and G29. They are powerful enough to take pretty much any game you'd use a magnum revolver to take within more limited ranges. But their primary advantage to me is the versatility to be a viable weapon for large predator protection AND still be a great choice for personal defense from 2 legged predators. For me hunting with one would be down on my list although I do often carry the G29 while big game hunting.

The G40 is a much larger gun that is going to be a better target pistol, especially with the option of better sights. The longer barrel will make it legal in some places that require a longer barrel than the G20. But unless you really need the longer barrel to be legal where you live I just don't see it being enough better to be a game changer.

If I were looking for a dedicated big game handgun I'd opt for a magnum revolver in 357 on up to as big as you can shoot. The typical 357, 41, and 44 magnums from shorter barrels aren't that much, if any more effective than 10mm from 4" barrels. But when you go to a 6" or longer barrel on the magnums you do move into another level of power. Plus you're almost certain to have better accuracy with one of the revolvers due to better sights and triggers.

That's not to say it wouldn't work. You're working at a disadvantage with any handgun vs a rifle, using a semi-auto in 10mm is just a bit more of a handicap. That's what I'd do. But If you want to go for it I don't think it is a terrible idea.

 

[1KPerDay]

The only real advantage is the provision for an optical sight and a little more velocity. I am of the opinion that red dots on handguns are changing the game and will continue to do so, so I would say that’s a good trade. Plus the extra potential velocity may be useful.