Glock 20 10mm

[Northway]

Anyone want to share their opinions on a Glock 20 10mm as a backcountry gun?

I've been looking around for a gun that has a good balance between power/weight/ease of use that I won't mind carrying in the backcountry for up to a week at a time.

There have been a few models that I have considered, but a former Alaskan at Wade's brought the Glock 20 10mm compensated model to my attention and told me it has a bit of a cult following up in Alaska. I have medium sized hands, which seemed fine for the gun when I fondled it at the shop, but I'll have to test one to be sure. This is the first time someone has recommended that gun to me, so I'm hoping to get some additional opinions. I'm not nearly as gun savvy as most of you who post here, so the highly technical stuff will probably be over my head.

Thanks in advance for any responses.

[jackelope]

I think you'll find most of the responses regarding that weapon to scream awesomeness. The biggest gripe with Glocks is the grip size. I think if you pick up a Gen 4 with changeable back straps you will get more of a custom fit. I have a glock 22 and I would swap it in a heartbeat for a G20. I only ever carry it in the woods and I think the 10mm would be more fitting in that setting.

[DBHAWTHORNE]

Hands down it is my favorite sidearm. You can have the grip shaved and stipled to fit your hand if necessary. I carry it in a Serpa Holster when I am in the field. You won't regret the decision to buy this gun.

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

Excellent choice, I carried one for awhile, loved it.   15 rounds of 10mm will do a lot of damage.  Its light weight and easy to carry while hunting. The pistols are highly customizable and I believe you can get 230 gr bullets.  I got Rid of it because I couldn't shoot it as well at my sw mountain gun.  They are very accurate in the rights hands, I just had no experience with poly frame semi autos and like a revolver more.  I find myself wanting to pick one up though and learn to shoot it effectively, it's an awesome round.  Enjoy!

[bowhunter74]

Great choice.  I carry a Glock 29sf 10mm while bowhunting and I love it.  I got the compact so I could c.c. it with the 10rd mags.  I then use the Glock 20 15rd mags with A&G spacers when I open carry while hunting.

[CAMPMEAT]

I have a 29 sf myself. Great caliber for all creatures. You will like it. It's got a pretty good kick to it, so just take your time and get used to it.

[Jim the Plumber]

I'm a Glock 20 fanatical fan.
I have had 8-10 or so of them and the SF one i have now is my go to pistol.
With 16 rounds on tap and using full power loads, it is THE back country hand gun.
Do NOT get the ported one unless you are never going to shoot it with out ear protect on, BTDT.

[Biggerhammer]

If I want to shoot 10mm , I just swap the barrel out on a Gen 4 21 to a threaded Storm Lake 10mm. Swap the 21 mag for a 20 and I'm good to go.

[yorketransport]

I'll go against the grain here, just to offer a different opinion.

I've had the G 20 and 29, but sold them both. They have all the advantages of any other Glock, and all of the disadvantages as well. If you can comfortably wrap your hand around them, they can be great guns. For me, they never pointed as well as a revolver or 1911. I didn't like the unsupported chamber on the Glock. That's easy to fix with a replacement barrel though. I was never happy with how well they shot when compared to a revolver. The 10mm, while not a lowball caliber by any means, is hardly the ultimate bear stopper. With the heavy loads available it can certainly put a serious hurt on whatever is out there, but nothing that a 41, 44, 45colt or other large caliber revolver couldn't accomplish with ease.

Once you get the gun and 16 rounds of ammo, it's starting get a little on the heavy side. I would rather go with a scandium/titanium revolver in 41 or 44 mag. 5 or six shots from a 41 or 44 will be every bit as effective as 16 from a 10mm.

I don't have anything against the G20, I just thought I'd share some of the reasons I've found not to carry the G20 as a woods gun.

Andrew

[high country]

I spent all day trying to find one myself......no dice.

[actionshooter]

I have carried a G20 for a while, love mine.

[mkcj]

As far as 10mm goes I love mine but it's not in a clock it's a Colt Delta Elite but it's a knock down round for sure

[actionshooter]

As far as 10mm goes I love mine but it's not in a clock it's a Colt Delta Elite but it's a knock down round for sure

I would agree with that but Deltas are too pretty and are worth too much......

[NW-GSP]

I'll go against the grain here, just to offer a different opinion.

I've had the G 20 and 29, but sold them both. They have all the advantages of any other Glock, and all of the disadvantages as well. If you can comfortably wrap your hand around them, they can be great guns. For me, they never pointed as well as a revolver or 1911. I didn't like the unsupported chamber on the Glock. That's easy to fix with a replacement barrel though. I was never happy with how well they shot when compared to a revolver. The 10mm, while not a lowball caliber by any means, is hardly the ultimate bear stopper. With the heavy loads available it can certainly put a serious hurt on whatever is out there, but nothing that a 41, 44, 45colt or other large caliber revolver couldn't accomplish with ease.

Once you get the gun and 16 rounds of ammo, it's starting get a little on the heavy side. I would rather go with a scandium/titanium revolver in 41 or 44 mag. 5 or six shots from a 41 or 44 will be every bit as effective as 16 from a 10mm.

I don't have anything against the G20, I just thought I'd share some of the reasons I've found not to carry the G20 as a woods gun.

Andrew

Every person I know that has a .44 mag carries in their pack while hunting cause it is so heavy. Everyone I know that has a g20 Carrie it on their hip

[high country]

I'll go against the grain here, just to offer a different opinion.

I've had the G 20 and 29, but sold them both. They have all the advantages of any other Glock, and all of the disadvantages as well. If you can comfortably wrap your hand around them, they can be great guns. For me, they never pointed as well as a revolver or 1911. I didn't like the unsupported chamber on the Glock. That's easy to fix with a replacement barrel though. I was never happy with how well they shot when compared to a revolver. The 10mm, while not a lowball caliber by any means, is hardly the ultimate bear stopper. With the heavy loads available it can certainly put a serious hurt on whatever is out there, but nothing that a 41, 44, 45colt or other large caliber revolver couldn't accomplish with ease.

Once you get the gun and 16 rounds of ammo, it's starting get a little on the heavy side. I would rather go with a scandium/titanium revolver in 41 or 44 mag. 5 or six shots from a 41 or 44 will be every bit as effective as 16 from a 10mm.

I don't have anything against the G20, I just thought I'd share some of the reasons I've found not to carry the G20 as a woods gun.

Andrew

Every person I know that has a .44 mag carries in their pack while hunting cause it is so heavy. Everyone I know that has a g20 Carrie it on their hip

I Carry my 44 on my side or on my chest. It's a 329 pd and it was gods answer to revolvers for the woods.