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Title: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: Cab on August 14, 2017, 01:18:16 PM
Always been a bow guy and I'm starting to look at sidearm to carry/ my first pistol. The Glock 20 looks to fit the bill really nicely, light, good power, durable, reliable but the big downside is being that 10mm bullets are expensive. I was thinking of getting a conversion 40 S&W barrel so that I can shoot it more often and cheaper to practice. Has anyone shot/owned this and what are your thoughts? I also was planning on renting one at a range near by and testing it before purchasing it.
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: Dan-o on August 14, 2017, 01:50:06 PM
I own one. 
It's my favorite pistol......   but I'm no expert. 

I just know that I love mine.   

I think it's a Ford-Chevy-Dodge thing.   
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: KFhunter on August 14, 2017, 01:57:14 PM
Always been a bow guy and I'm starting to look at sidearm to carry/ my first pistol. The Glock 20 looks to fit the bill really nicely, light, good power, durable, reliable but the big downside is being that 10mm bullets are expensive. I was thinking of getting a conversion 40 S&W barrel so that I can shoot it more often and cheaper to practice. Has anyone shot/owned this and what are your thoughts? I also was planning on renting one at a range near by and testing it before purchasing it.

You're on the right track by renting one, if you have less than XL hands then you might want to try slimmer version  Glock 20 SF  The grip is shaved down to fit a smaller hand. 

I also shoot .40S&W conversion and with the bigger slide it's a dream to shoot. 


For ammo I use underwood and wait for a free shipping or deal to show up in my Email then I'll order.  helps some.   I'd like to reload it though but I currently don't reload ammo. 
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: Atroxus on August 14, 2017, 02:24:00 PM
If you are looking for a 10mm, I am fond of my Colt Delta Elite and I have relatively small hands. It's a 1911 style pistol, and though I have heard people say that 10mm has "snappier" recoil than a .45 caliber, I find it far preferable to the .45 caliber 1911s that I have fired. I can put two+ boxes of ammo through my Delta Elite at the range with little or no discomfort, where .45 caliber 1911s that I have fired leave my hand sore after a single box.
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: Cab on August 14, 2017, 02:56:37 PM
Awesome feedback guys! Atroxus- you brought up my first major concern was how much fun would it be to shoot and I'm glad to hear your feedback. Good tips from KFhunter on the ammo and the 40 S&W conversion. Nothing worse then owning a pistol you can't afford to shoot!
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: Bofire on August 14, 2017, 03:19:30 PM
 :) Glocks are good guns, I think the Gen 4 frame is the same size as the 20 SF, with the option to make it larger with grip inserts. I have never fired a 10mm but putting 500-1000 rounds thru any of my 45's is a normal range day, no bother at all. Its different for different folks.
Go shoot all the models you can, Sig makes a fine 10mm, and there are some fine revolvers in great cartridges.
Carl
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: HighlandLofts on August 14, 2017, 08:39:56 PM
If you were closer you could shoot mine, I have a glock 20, 10mm and a glock 41, 45acp.
 I'm 40 miles north of Seattle.

I need to buy a 40 caliber barrel for the 20, I have tons of 40 caliber brass. I do need to get more 10mm brass.

I like to 10mm, it shoots Ok, i bought it for a carry gun when I go up in the mountains for protection if I ever run into a meth operation.
Up in the mountains animals are the furthest thing on my mind, I personally know three people who had trouble in the mountains two out by Darrington and one over by Lyman.

I use to open carry either a 357magnum or a 44magnum revolver until these things took place, now I want more available fire power that will stop any threat that happens to be out there.

I do have a glock 17 - 9mm but it is just a plinking handgun, I would never carry a 9mm as a self defense weapon in the mountains, if by chance you have a problem with a cougar, black or grizzly bear or a pack of wolves I want killing power and enough ammo to finish the job.

If you get up this way PM me and I'll take you out shooting, I have the ammo.

If you buy one I suggest buying a decent used one, if you don't like it or you get tired of it you can sell it and recoup most of your money.

I'd rather carry the 10mm in the woods instead of the 45 auto.
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: porcupine on August 14, 2017, 09:39:30 PM
I would rather shoot my G20 than any other pistol I own as it fits my hand better than others. For ammo look at Washougal River Ammo, they had 50 rounds of 10mm for $20.00 a box at the WAC show last weekend and I believe they're in your neck of the woods.
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: JoeE on August 14, 2017, 09:54:34 PM
I have a Glock 20 that I use as my woods gun. Been taking it up to Alaska for near repellent. I owned a G29 also but prefer the larger frame.
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: Cab on August 15, 2017, 08:38:11 AM
If you were closer you could shoot mine, I have a glock 20, 10mm and a glock 41, 45acp.
 I'm 40 miles north of Seattle.

I need to buy a 40 caliber barrel for the 20, I have tons of 40 caliber brass. I do need to get more 10mm brass.

I like to 10mm, it shoots Ok, i bought it for a carry gun when I go up in the mountains for protection if I ever run into a meth operation.
Up in the mountains animals are the furthest thing on my mind, I personally know three people who had trouble in the mountains two out by Darrington and one over by Lyman.

I use to open carry either a 357magnum or a 44magnum revolver until these things took place, now I want more available fire power that will stop any threat that happens to be out there.

I do have a glock 17 - 9mm but it is just a plinking handgun, I would never carry a 9mm as a self defense weapon in the mountains, if by chance you have a problem with a cougar, black or grizzly bear or a pack of wolves I want killing power and enough ammo to finish the job.

If you get up this way PM me and I'll take you out shooting, I have the ammo.

If you buy one I suggest buying a decent used one, if you don't like it or you get tired of it you can sell it and recoup most of your money.

I'd rather carry the 10mm in the woods instead of the 45 auto.

Yup i'm in the same boat after stumbling into an old meth lab scouting with Pianoman. If I'm up that way I definitely let you know for sure and thanks for all the info!  :tup:
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: Cab on August 15, 2017, 08:38:34 AM
Great feedback guys I really appreciate it!
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: wooltie on August 15, 2017, 08:59:48 AM
I bought a gen4 G20 this year to carry with me in the woods.  A standard frame g17 fits my hands well, but I prefer the short frame in g20.  As a gen4, this means I do not use any grip inserts.

10mm ammo is more expensive if bought locally but you can find it cheaper online.

I load the buffalo bore outdoorsman ammo in the woods.  It goes boom big time.

At 15 rounds fully loaded, the G20 weighs less than my 4.25" colt .45 loaded w/7 rounds.

But I love glocks so I'm biased.
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: Cab on August 15, 2017, 10:45:42 AM
I bought a gen4 G20 this year to carry with me in the woods.  A standard frame g17 fits my hands well, but I prefer the short frame in g20.  As a gen4, this means I do not use any grip inserts.

10mm ammo is more expensive if bought locally but you can find it cheaper online.

I load the buffalo bore outdoorsman ammo in the woods.  It goes boom big time.

At 15 rounds fully loaded, the G20 weighs less than my 4.25" colt .45 loaded w/7 rounds.

But I love glocks so I'm biased.

If you're going into the woods and don't want to take your sidearm because of the weight it defeats the purpose to me and I think thats why glock is appealing to me. Plenty of power, plenty of rounds, not a lot of weight. I was looking at the buffalo bore ammo....220gr hard cast would sure make me feel secure in the woods
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: Scheindogg on August 15, 2017, 10:52:52 AM
Doubletap makes some great hardcast loads too. But if you're using a glock 20 make sure not to get the 230gr hard cast from them as it tumbles out of the "short" barrell(performs very well from aftermarket lone wolf barell). But the 200gr performs well out of the stock barell. Hickok45 has a few videos on hardcast bullets out of the glock20
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: Cab on August 15, 2017, 01:06:05 PM
Doubletap makes some great hardcast loads too. But if you're using a glock 20 make sure not to get the 230gr hard cast from them as it tumbles out of the "short" barrell(performs very well from aftermarket lone wolf barell). But the 200gr performs well out of the stock barell. Hickok45 has a few videos on hardcast bullets out of the glock20

awesome info thanks for the tips I appreciate it! :tup:
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: Atroxus on August 15, 2017, 02:16:13 PM
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Awesome feedback guys! Atroxus- you brought up my first major concern was how much fun would it be to shoot and I'm glad to hear your feedback. Good tips from KFhunter on the ammo and the 40 S&W conversion. Nothing worse then owning a pistol you can't afford to shoot!

I forgot to mention, that before I bought my 10mm I went to Wade's in bellevue and rented/test fired all(They did not have very many) of their 10mm handguns including multiple glocks iirc, as well as most of their .45 caliber pistols. I put 3 boxes each of .45 and 10mm downrange before making my decision. They did not have a Delta Elite available as a rental, but test firing all of the other 10mm pistols they did have available as well as most of their .45 caliber pistols was enough for me to decide that I wanted a 10mm in a 1911 style frame, so I went with the Delta Elite and I do not regret the decision at all.

I highly recommend a trip to Wade's to rent some pistols. You may come to a different conclusion than I did, but I think you will be less likely to end up with buyers remorse that way.
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: doubletall on August 15, 2017, 03:34:41 PM
Of all the pistols and wheel guns I own I believe I shoot my G20 more accurately then the rest.  My hands are on the larger size and its a perfect fit, recoil is a non issue.  Interesting that I saw this thread today; my wife had to drive my father in law to his doctor this morning.  She sent me a text at work saying that he left something at the house for me.  I got home and found a Colt Delta Elite 10mm and 500 rounds.  Can't wait to put some rounds through it.
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: fish vacuum on August 16, 2017, 02:28:12 AM
10mm is a great PNW woods round and the G20 is a great platform for it. It's a pleasure to shoot.
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: Cab on August 16, 2017, 08:19:09 AM
When I was going to post this topic I thought I would get a few positive comments due to the fire arm being a glock and the passion many show for them but I had no idea that almost every single person would endorse the G20. If I was at all nervous about testing one and then buying one that sure has subsided.
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: KFhunter on August 16, 2017, 03:42:16 PM
Still doesn't hurt to test one, but ya - it's a solid platform.
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: Mongo Hunter on August 17, 2017, 12:31:22 PM
When I was going to post this topic I thought I would get a few positive comments due to the fire arm being a glock and the passion many show for them but I had no idea that almost every single person would endorse the G20. If I was at all nervous about testing one and then buying one that sure has subsided.

Personally I like to shoot my guns a lot so I tend to stick to common calibers. Not that 10mm is uncommon but its defiantly less common than 9mm, 40, 45 ect. I stick with 9mm mostly because its the cheapest full service cartridge to shoot, so I can shoot 2-3 times as much as other people. example would be I love the .357sig BUT the cost and rarity of ammo completely turns me off to the idea of using it.

one thing I'm not sure was asked is this a every day carry gun or just a woods gun?

If you want to carry it every day for concealed I would recommend something smaller and lighter.
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: yorketransport on August 17, 2017, 09:10:26 PM
If the Glocks fit your hands, they're good guns. I've never been impressed by the accuracy of any factory Glock barrel and I'm not a big fan of the Poly rifling, especially if you're shooting heavy for caliber bullets.

Specific to the 10mm in Glocks, I don't like the large unsupported area at the case web in the factory barrels. I had factory ammo from multiple sources fail at the case head on multiple occasions when fired in a stock barrel of both a G20 and G29. I do like the feeding and reliability of the 10mm in the Glocks, which is important for what you want to do with the gun.

I sold both my G20 and G29 and moved to the 1911 platform which fit my hands better and worked better as an everyday carry gun for me. I just shoot the 1911s more accurately than I do a Glock. I had Dan Wesson and Kimber 10mm 1911s and both shot extremely well and fed 100% reliably once broke in.

The Glock definitely wins for price and availability, even if you factory in a replacement barrel. That alone is a pretty good selling point.
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 17, 2017, 09:31:24 PM
I have a g20 g4 hit the shop for a customer today. I have owed more then a couple glocks and shot lots they always go down the road. Just not my cup of tea and have given me more issues then any other pistol brand I have owned.
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: HighlandLofts on August 18, 2017, 08:40:16 AM
I have a g20 g4 hit the shop for a customer today. I have owed more then a couple glocks and shot lots they always go down the road. Just not my cup of tea and have given me more issues then any other pistol brand I have owned.

A few years ago I bought a nice stainless 80 series Colt Combat Commander with very little round count at the Puyallup gun show. Nice gun and I love shooting it.
With the original Colt magazine either the fourth or fifth round the slide would not fully close, I would have to tap the back of the slide to close it. I tried several different types of factory ammo and had same problem.
I bought a Wilson magazine and that eliminated that problem.

So far my Glock 20 hasn't malfunctioned at all, actually none of my glocks had any problems except my 4th gen 17 with reloaded ammo my brother in-law gave me that wouldn't cycle in his Smith & Wesson.    8)
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: Bofire on August 18, 2017, 09:02:31 AM
 :) If you want to read one bad story, I witnessed a Glock 21 blow up!! after about a year of argument Glock claimed it was Remingtons fault, and Remington claimed it was Glocks fault. (Remington Golden Sabre ammo). Happened at the Tacoma PD range.
Carl
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: Cab on August 18, 2017, 09:06:45 AM
When I was going to post this topic I thought I would get a few positive comments due to the fire arm being a glock and the passion many show for them but I had no idea that almost every single person would endorse the G20. If I was at all nervous about testing one and then buying one that sure has subsided.

Personally I like to shoot my guns a lot so I tend to stick to common calibers. Not that 10mm is uncommon but its defiantly less common than 9mm, 40, 45 ect. I stick with 9mm mostly because its the cheapest full service cartridge to shoot, so I can shoot 2-3 times as much as other people. example would be I love the .357sig BUT the cost and rarity of ammo completely turns me off to the idea of using it.

one thing I'm not sure was asked is this a every day carry gun or just a woods gun?

If you want to carry it every day for concealed I would recommend something smaller and lighter.

Purely looking for a woods gun. Just something to give me piece of mind in the mountains. I'm a bow guy and can talk to you all day about them (especially old bear recurves) but I knew they're were much more knowledgable individuals on the forum when it came to firearms. I went to Sporting Systems and talked with an employee there(incredibly nice, also a bow hunter and very knowledgable) and the G20 was what he recommended but stressed to me that I certainly should shoot it before buying it.
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: Bofire on August 18, 2017, 09:16:45 AM
 :) If I were shopping Glock 10mm I would look at this.
             
https://us.glock.com/products/model/g40gen4mos

Longer barrel, better sights.
Carl
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: Cab on August 18, 2017, 10:43:08 AM
:) If I were shopping Glock 10mm I would look at this.
             
https://us.glock.com/products/model/g40gen4mos

Longer barrel, better sights.
Carl

I thought about the 40, I'm just worried the size will make it awkward to carry. I certainly don't need it to be compact like the 29 so hence the 20. That said if I get the chase to try the 40 and like it more then I certainly would find a way to work around the size.
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: Bofire on August 18, 2017, 02:12:02 PM
I 'think' the width is the same just  longer, the sights would sell me?? good luck to you, sounds like you are doing the right thing to get a gun you like!!
  glock 20 is 8.22 inchs long                    glock 40    9.49        more than an inch longer!
40 is lighter  31 ounce for 20    28 ounce for   40
length between sights     6.77 vs  8.19     the MOS system is cool for the 40.

the rest is about the same
Carl
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: Fshnpole on August 18, 2017, 02:18:06 PM
I went throught this exact dilemma last year.  I was leaning toward the 20 but liked the mos system of the 40.  Ended going with the 40 and a trijicon RMR.  Carried in a kenai chest holster it is extremely comfortable.
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: MHWASH on August 18, 2017, 02:55:10 PM
I have owned both the 20 & 29. I came to the conclusion that to get the most out of the 10mm it's a handload proposition, or buy expensive factory ammo. I loaded a lot hot loads in different aftermarket barrels, and never felt confident in the combination. I ended up buying Buffalo Bore for hunting/protection to solve that issue.

I suggest you go with a 9mm or 45acp. I know they are far behind the 10 in power, but try shooting a 10 in rapid fire like you would in a self defense situation, then try the same with  9 or 45.

Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: Alchase on August 18, 2017, 09:24:39 PM
I have owned a few Glocks, they all went "bang" when I needed.
I love the 10 mm, it does take a bit to get use to it, practice makes proficiency, reguardless which caliber you shoot.
Sure a single stack 9mm sub-compact would be easier to conceal, but I have had no problems concealing full size 10mm's, .45's an.40s.
If you buy what you like to shoot, you will never be wrong.
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: Scheindogg on August 18, 2017, 09:31:18 PM
I have owned both the 20 & 29. I came to the conclusion that to get the most out of the 10mm it's a handload proposition, or buy expensive factory ammo. I loaded a lot hot loads in different aftermarket barrels, and never felt confident in the combination. I ended up buying Buffalo Bore for hunting/protection to solve that issue.

I suggest you go with a 9mm or 45acp. I know they are far behind the 10 in power, but try shooting a 10 in rapid fire like you would in a self defense situation, then try the same with  9 or 45.
Are you suggesting a carry gun in 9mm would be suitable for last resort bear defense?

What ammo would you use in said scenario?
Fmj?
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: Dan-o on August 18, 2017, 09:50:34 PM
I have owned both the 20 & 29. I came to the conclusion that to get the most out of the 10mm it's a handload proposition, or buy expensive factory ammo. I loaded a lot hot loads in different aftermarket barrels, and never felt confident in the combination. I ended up buying Buffalo Bore for hunting/protection to solve that issue.

I suggest you go with a 9mm or 45acp. I know they are far behind the 10 in power, but try shooting a 10 in rapid fire like you would in a self defense situation, then try the same with  9 or 45.
Are you suggesting a carry gun in 9mm would be suitable for last resort bear defense?

What ammo would you use in said scenario?
Fmj?

Well, this guy used BUFFALO BORE ammo in his 9mm.

Not that I would ever recommend a 9mm, but then I wouldn't want to face an angry bear with any pistol.

https://www.americanhunter.org/articles/2016/8/10/alaska-outfitter-defends-fishermen-from-raging-grizzly-with-9mm-pistol/

If I did have to face an angry bear with a pistol, the only thing I'd really want is a buddy who was older, fatter and slower than me.
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 18, 2017, 10:16:08 PM
 :chuckle: plus if you have a glock "brick" once you jam you can just smash the bear in the head with it roflol
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: Bofire on August 18, 2017, 10:45:59 PM
:chuckle: plus if you have a glock "brick" once you jam you can just smash the bear in the head with it roflol

or hit your "older fatter hunting partner" then run!
Carl
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: Scheindogg on August 18, 2017, 10:51:28 PM
I have owned both the 20 & 29. I came to the conclusion that to get the most out of the 10mm it's a handload proposition, or buy expensive factory ammo. I loaded a lot hot loads in different aftermarket barrels, and never felt confident in the combination. I ended up buying Buffalo Bore for hunting/protection to solve that issue.

I suggest you go with a 9mm or 45acp. I know they are far behind the 10 in power, but try shooting a 10 in rapid fire like you would in a self defense situation, then try the same with  9 or 45.
Are you suggesting a carry gun in 9mm would be suitable for last resort bear defense?

What ammo would you use in said scenario?
Fmj?

Well, this guy used BUFFALO BORE ammo in his 9mm.

Not that I would ever recommend a 9mm, but then I wouldn't want to face an angry bear with any pistol.

https://www.americanhunter.org/articles/2016/8/10/alaska-outfitter-defends-fishermen-from-raging-grizzly-with-9mm-pistol/


If I did have to face an angry bear with a pistol, the only thing I'd really want is a buddy who was older, fatter and slower than me.
I apologize I misread I thought he was saying he loaded his 10mm with buffalo bore not a 9mm.
That's a really interesting article thanks for the link!
Now I know if I can't afford the glock 20 I want before hunting season to pick up some buffalo bore hard cast 9mm for my shield and it won't be ideal but it'll be better than nothing!
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 18, 2017, 10:54:08 PM
:chuckle: plus if you have a glock "brick" once you jam you can just smash the bear in the head with it roflol

or hit your "older fatter hunting partner" then run!
Carl

 :chuckle: :tup:
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: MHWASH on August 19, 2017, 06:01:16 AM
I have owned both the 20 & 29. I came to the conclusion that to get the most out of the 10mm it's a handload proposition, or buy expensive factory ammo. I loaded a lot hot loads in different aftermarket barrels, and never felt confident in the combination. I ended up buying Buffalo Bore for hunting/protection to solve that issue.

I suggest you go with a 9mm or 45acp. I know they are far behind the 10 in power, but try shooting a 10 in rapid fire like you would in a self defense situation, then try the same with  9 or 45.
Are you suggesting a carry gun in 9mm would be suitable for last resort bear defense?

What ammo would you use in said scenario?
Fmj?

If a person is really concerned about bear, I think bear spray is the way to go.

If a bear charges, more that likely a person will be in the "spray & pray" mode of shooting. You'll likely get one aimed shot before the bear is in you.
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: Alchase on August 19, 2017, 05:42:50 PM
Spray and Pray in bear country means spray your bear spray with your left hand and pray you hit it with your 10mm in your right hand before it hits you.
LOL
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: b23 on August 22, 2017, 09:52:52 PM
I bought a Gen4 G20 from carpsniperg2 a couple years ago.  After shooting a couple other Glocks I found out I'm just not a Glock guy.  I think they are a good weapon at an affordable price but you either like them or you don't and they just aren't for me.  Did a trade deal with a guy today for this little beauty, it's a Sig TACOPS 1911 10mm.
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: CAMPMEAT on August 22, 2017, 10:18:02 PM
I want it...............
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: Cab on August 23, 2017, 08:40:58 AM
I bought a Gen4 G20 from carpsniperg2 a couple years ago.  After shooting a couple other Glocks I found out I'm just not a Glock guy.  I think they are a good weapon at an affordable price but you either like them or you don't and they just aren't for me.  Did a trade deal with a guy today for this little beauty, it's a Sig TACOPS 1911 10mm.

This I find interesting for 2 reasons:

1. I have heard the " your a glock guy or not before" seems like its kind of a love hate compared to other brands mostly I'm guessing because their overall designs of their firearms are very very similar throughout their range.
2. The guys that don't care for glocks often prefer 1911 style handguns. I mean 1911 have been popular forever and theres a reason for that...they're fantastic(I've heard even addictive :chuckle:)

Even more reason for me to test it before buying a glock20. although now I am thinking of just carrying bear spray for now and buying a Browning Buckmark for grouse and plinking. That 22 grouse thread was quite persuasive haha.
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: b23 on August 23, 2017, 01:09:53 PM
If you are trying to keep cost down or you just don't want to spend a grand on a new 10mm, there is certainly nothing wrong with Glocks and as 10mm's go, for the money, the G20 is a very good alternative.  Then there are those that really don't like the idea of the 1911's being SAO and I think that group makes a good argument as well. 

Then there is the Sig 220 10mm which is back up there in price but it does put you back into a DA/SA gun and short of it's price point, gives you the best of both worlds. :tup:
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 23, 2017, 01:44:42 PM
Sig makes some dandy 10mm. I have pondered owning one more then once.
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: b23 on August 23, 2017, 01:52:29 PM
Sig makes some dandy 10mm. I have pondered owning one more then once.

If you're a "Sig guy" then we think everything Sig makes is dandy, but if you're a Glock guy, yeah not so much and they'll  likely disagree very loudly, but, being the kind hearted Sig person I am, I won't let them being WRONG bother me to much.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: Cab on August 23, 2017, 02:51:15 PM
If you are trying to keep cost down or you just don't want to spend a grand on a new 10mm, there is certainly nothing wrong with Glocks and as 10mm's go, for the money, the G20 is a very good alternative.  Then there are those that really don't like the idea of the 1911's being SAO and I think that group makes a good argument as well. 

Then there is the Sig 220 10mm which is back up there in price but it does put you back into a DA/SA gun and short of it's price point, gives you the best of both worlds. :tup:

good suggestion it seems like a lot of people LOVE the Sig220 and it pretty much is always number 1 or 2 for 10mm pistols. I just can't afford to spend 2-3times as much as the G20 to be honest but if I could thats what I would go with. I'm going to see if I can get to Safefire range maybe this weekend to try out the G20. Also I would say if you have any other ranges to suggest I'm open hearing about them as a lot of this is new for me.
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: MHWASH on August 23, 2017, 04:49:49 PM
I'm not sure how much handgun experience you have, but I STONGLY suggest you buy a .22 auto to use on grouse, and shoot the *censored* out of it. You'll get way more use out of the .22, and it'll help you become a better hand gunner. The recoil is almost nonexistent, and now that .22 ammo is more available it won't kill your budget to shoot the heck out of it. Hunting grouse with a .22 handgun is right near the top of my hunting list.
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: b23 on August 23, 2017, 05:18:36 PM
I'm not sure how much handgun experience you have, but I STONGLY suggest you buy a .22 auto to use on grouse, and shoot the *censored* out of it. You'll get way more use out of the .22, and it'll help you become a better hand gunner. The recoil is almost nonexistent, and now that .22 ammo is more available it won't kill your budget to shoot the heck out of it. Hunting grouse with a .22 handgun is right near the top of my hunting list.

I couldn't imagine being without at least one .22 semi auto pistol.  They're soooooo much fun for anyone and everyone to shoot.

And if you want something with more "pop" than a standard 22LR take a look at the PMR-30 it's a 22mag semi auto with a 30rnd magazine.  The only real complaint I have with mine is they are very LOUD!!!
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 23, 2017, 06:59:37 PM
Sig makes some dandy 10mm. I have pondered owning one more then once.

If you're a "Sig guy" then we think everything Sig makes is dandy, but if you're a Glock guy, yeah not so much and they'll  likely disagree very loudly, but, being the kind hearted Sig person I am, I won't let them being WRONG bother me to much.  :chuckle:

:chuckle: I am not to one sided on handgun brands. I own so many brands. Most all work good for me but some just don't seem to stick around long and glock is that one for me.
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: T-Dozzer on September 29, 2017, 07:10:35 PM
Have you looked at the model 40 MOS? longer barrel to squeak out more velocity . Plus the MOS looks awesome for quick target acquisition.
Title: Re: Glock 20 Thoughts?
Post by: Cylvertip on September 29, 2017, 09:01:47 PM
 :yeah:

and more accuracy and less recoil too.
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