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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: BullMagnet76 on January 04, 2019, 03:02:43 AM

Title: NE Wa back up
Post by: BullMagnet76 on January 04, 2019, 03:02:43 AM: Looking at a new 10mm for a NE Wa back up gun, got it narrowed down to the Glock 20 and Glock 40, recommendations??? The 40 is longer and kind of a pain in the butt to pack around but would gimme a lil better accuracy, anyways thanks in advance for the input
Title: Re: NE Wa back up
Post by: Fshnpole on January 04, 2019, 04:48:34 AM: I went with the 40. I liked having the option of mounting a red dot and in a kenai chest holster I think the length is negligible. Just a little more weight but very easy to pack around all day.
Title: Re: NE Wa back up
Post by: MADMAX on January 04, 2019, 05:12:13 AM: I went with the 20, liked how it fit my hand and the capacity
shoots well carrys easy
Title: Re: NE Wa back up
Post by: zwickeyman on January 04, 2019, 05:35:31 AM: Ive owned both. For a strictly woods carry gun, the 20 is a better option, IMHO
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Post by: Scheindogg on January 04, 2019, 06:41:07 AM: I got the 20. I love it.
Whichever you go, definitely consider GS holsters. 50-75$(depending on the model) cheaper than the kenai, but still a great (some consider better than the kenai) chest holster. They also make normal holsters but the chest one I have for the g20 is fantastic.
Title: Re: NE Wa back up
Post by: HawkCreek on January 04, 2019, 10:24:12 AM: I've had a 20SF for several years now and just picked up a 40MOS last week. Havent had time to shoot the 40 yet but it came with a better trigger (still a crappy Glock trigger though). I like the longer barrel/sight radius though with a dot sight the extra radius wont matter. You can get a factory 6" barrel for a 20 if you want the improved ballistics without the extra slide length.
I carry mine in a HPG Kit Bag.
Title: Re: NE Wa back up
Post by: Bofire on January 04, 2019, 01:23:09 PM: :chuckle: https://www.sigsauer.com/store/p220-hunter-full-size.html

I like it
Carl
Title: Re: NE Wa back up
Post by: MADMAX on January 04, 2019, 02:03:08 PM: cha ching $$
Title: Re: NE Wa back up
Post by: KFhunter on January 04, 2019, 02:07:25 PM: Quote from: BullMagnet76 on January 04, 2019, 03:02:43 AM
Looking at a new 10mm for a NE Wa back up gun, got it narrowed down to the Glock 20 and Glock 40, recommendations??? The 40 is longer and kind of a pain in the butt to pack around but would gimme a lil better accuracy, anyways thanks in advance for the input

For a backup the G20 is plenty accurate. I have a G20 and it's a lot to carry, I wouldn't want anything bigger/heavier than that for sure.

If you go G20 get the plus power magazine springs, mine went south after a few years and I started having feed issues. heavy magazine springs cured that. also went with 22# recoil spring and it seems to eat everything from bulk double tap 180's to 220 hard cast from UW, same with 200gr zero issues. I even stacked different types of rounds in the same magazine to make sure it would eat it all without a hiccup during rapid fire, no issues :tup:

I also have a different barrel from lonewolf and a stainless guide rod for durability.

also added trijicon night sights
It flat shoots now.
Title: Re: NE Wa back up
Post by: davef on January 04, 2019, 02:14:34 PM: I've had both and would get the 20 again.
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Post by: Bango skank on January 04, 2019, 05:08:52 PM: Revolvers are great for backups. I carry an 8rnd .357 with a 5" barrel. If 8 rounds doesnt get me out of a jam i figure im screwed anyway.
Title: Re: NE Wa back up
Post by: bearpaw on January 04, 2019, 05:37:32 PM: I love packing my pmr30, it's so light you hardly know its on you and it has 30 rounds. Perfect for areas infested with large numbers of predators.
Title: Re: NE Wa back up
Post by: yorketransport on January 04, 2019, 08:01:25 PM: Quote from: bearpaw on January 04, 2019, 05:37:32 PM
I love packing my pmr30, it's so light you hardly know its on you and it has 30 rounds. Perfect for areas infested with large numbers of predators.

That picture is awesome!

Between the G20 and the G40 I'd go with the G20 as a backup. The 40 is just too big to be a good backup gun.
Title: Re: NE Wa back up
Post by: konradcountry on January 05, 2019, 09:12:57 AM: I would get the 20. I prefer the 29 actually but I've shot the 20 and I doubt you will get any defensive advantage with a 40 in a bear attack.

I really wouldn't be too worried about brown bears up there unless you are on the east side of the pend.
Title: Re: NE Wa back up
Post by: bearpaw on January 05, 2019, 10:10:22 AM: Quote from: yorketransport on January 04, 2019, 08:01:25 PM
Quote from: bearpaw on January 04, 2019, 05:37:32 PM
I love packing my pmr30, it's so light you hardly know its on you and it has 30 rounds. Perfect for areas infested with large numbers of predators.

That picture is awesome!

Between the G20 and the G40 I'd go with the G20 as a backup. The 40 is just too big to be a good backup gun.

wolf tracks in NE WA in late november
Title: Re: NE Wa back up
Post by: boneaddict on January 05, 2019, 10:13:12 AM: Welcome to the woods.... :yike: