10mm hunting sidearm load?

[TRD1911]

I finally tracked down a decently priced Gen4 Glock 20 today and looking to put together a good bear load.  Of course I know, "start low and build up" but im looking for good info on your preferred projectiles and why? Any first hand experience with this round against bear?

Thanks

[sled]

When hunting, or hiking I carry buffalo bore 220 gr hard cast.

[Dan-o]

I can't help you, but I will be tagging along.

[sled]

Forgot to mention that I finished bear number 2 with a 10 yard pass through shot last year.  Maybe a little much, but with bears and cats I'm not screwing around!

[2labs]

Might not wanna mention that. Asinine W.A. Rules

[grundy53]

Might not wanna mention that. Asinine W.A. Rules

What rules would that be breaking?

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[2labs]

Maybe I'm wrong shouldn't have mentioned it. Legal weapon. Barrel length all the other happy horse stuff
Personally I think you should be able to finish an animal with a .22 pistol.
Sorry if I ruffled feathers. Not an Internet cop.

[Elk whack master]

Just remember that if you want to use full power 10 mm in your glock , get a fully supported barrel. I'm sure the stock one will do fine but it only takes one  to make a bad day. i run 200 gr hornday xtp loaded to the max with power pistol. No pressure signs on the case, I could go a little hotter but i have the glock barrel in it now. Have heard of using 110 or 2400 for hot loads but I use blue dot or power pistol mostly.
 6" barrel may help with getting more power out of your loads.

[TRD1911]

It was my understanding that they fixed the unsupported barrel issue with the Gen4 models?

I really like the XTP'S im my 1911's but have heard that a hard cast or FMJ is better for bear since expansion=limited penetration?

[NW-GSP]

It was my understanding that they fixed the unsupported barrel issue with the Gen4 models?

I really like the XTP'S im my 1911's but have heard that a hard cast or FMJ is better for bear since expansion=limited penetration?

The unsupported barrel was made for reliability. Also due to the hexagonal barrel you should not shoot lead out of it due to the risk of build up and blowing the barrel.
Go to lone wolf and get a aftermarket barrel they are around $110.

I have a gen 4 g20 and like it allot. My advice is to reload.

[thinkingman]

When hunting, or hiking I carry buffalo bore 220 gr hard cast.

Hard cast lead for serious work.
Sounds like you need a new barrel for the appropriate load.

[CAMPMEAT]

Shudda bought a Rock Island Armory 1911 in 10mm, no worries then.....just kidding. I've got a Glock 29sf too and wouldn't worry about using hardcast ammo in any quality pistol..

[yorketransport]

I liked the 200gr XTP or a heavy cast bullet in my 10mm pistols. Shooting hard cast lead in a factory barrel isn't a problem if you keep it clean. Soft swaged lead bullets are a bad idea though.

Or you could just get a S&W 610 and have some real fun!

Andrew

[TRD1911]

Hmmm, I purposely went with the Gen4 in thinking that the support issue was resolved. I replaced the factory barrels on my gen3 G26 and G19 with lone wolf threaded (a pipe-dream of buying a suppressor for them some day) so Ill go ahead and do the same on the G20. Seems like this should have been resolved by the release of the 4th generation though 

It looks like the XTP will be a good option until I get the new barrel though. And for those of you saying that I should buy more guns; youre preaching to the choir on that one  I love me some 1911's (see name) so I may have to keep an eye open for a Rock Island or Colt. Thanks again for tge help.

[KFhunter]

200gr XTP I think is the way to go for hunting.  A self defense round should probably be hard cast so you can break shoulders on a charge, but hunting you should be thinking about placement and bleed out = expansion.   A hard cast through the boiler room might give the bear more time to run and less blood to follow.


If you search hog hunting with the 10mm the XTP is a proven round

I'd also run the lone wolf barrel, stainless guide rod and 24lb spring.  I can also verify that it cycles just fine with a 24lb spring and .40S&W barrel, the brass doesn't go far though kind of lands at your feet   

My next adventure will be the 9×25mm Dillon for hunting