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Offline HoCoMDHunter

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« on: January 12, 2004, 02:31:05 PM »
Hi All.
  As I said, the wife wants a Glock.  She and I are both experienced shooters, but I have never fired a Glock.  She tried a friend's Model 22 and fell in love with it.  I have no objections to the 40, but would love the ability to use a 10mm.  From browsing this forum I gather that the 22 would be able to shoot 9mm and 40s with the appropriate barrels.  Are 10mm barrels available for the 22?   If not, would a 10mm compatible model be substantially different?  Thanks!
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« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2004, 04:48:11 PM »
You can't convert the .40 Glocks to fire the 10mm, due to cartridge length and power. You CAN convert the 10mm Glocks to .40 or .357 Sig w/a barrel change. The 10mm is longer than the .40, so the grip will be bigger on the G20 vs. G22. If you can find a G20 or G29 (10mm) or the 45 ACP models the G21 and G30, the frames are all the same on them, model for model, ie. G20 and G21 and G29 and G30. This will give you an idea of the frame size of the 10mm models.  MI VHNTR
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« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2004, 08:14:48 AM »
The 10MM grip frame is much larger. What she most likely found pleasing to her was the grip. If you want a 10MM buy one for you. Buy her the smaller frame gun.

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« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2004, 02:04:14 PM »
Due to the difference in case head sizes the 9mm and the 40s cannot be converted one to the other with a simple barrel change. To facilitate this would require a slide change. Now, the 40 and 357 Sig can be changed back and forth with a barrel change.
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« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2004, 10:48:26 AM »
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As I said, the wife wants a Glock. She and I are both experienced shooters, but I have never fired a Glock. She tried a friend's Model 22 and fell in love with it.

HoCoMDHunter: Also if she shot the Glock 22 and liked it and could handle it - do not let someone talk you into going to the 27 or the 23. Two female officer on my department shot the Glock 27 and 23 like crap. I never thought I was going to get them qualified. Then I switched both of them to the Glock 22 - both qualified first time out. Got to love the Glock 22.  :-D  (although I do have a Glock 27 that I truly like  :wink: )
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« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2004, 05:50:54 PM »
Thanks for the great info.  It looks like the 23 has a slightly smaller frame.  The mag capacity is a non issue as I can't purchase anything that can hold more than 10 + 1 (unless I buy aftermarket mags :wink: ).  The 27 looks like a four finger gun to me.  Where do you put your pinky??
Graybeard - words of wisdom to be sure, but you are trying to talk me out of the same logic that talked my wife into getting the 454 (that I always wanted  :lol:  ). She loves it BTW.
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« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2004, 05:51:18 PM »
Too many men make the mistake of buying what THEY think the wife should have. If SHE likes the Glock 22, then for goodness sake buy her what SHE likes. Shot placement is the key not caliber. If it's comfortable in her hands, and she shoots the G22 well, then that will be the gun to get, rather than getting her something you might think is better that she can't handle as well or hit with.

I've seen many men buy their wives authomatics and they didn't have the strength to work the slides. They couldn't get it through their heads that the "best" gun might not be the best gun for her.

Like Graybeard said, get the 10mm for you, but let the little lady have what whe wants. She'll shoot better and that is what counts.

And that's my 2ยข worth. Sorry.  :cb2:
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« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2004, 06:12:10 PM »
I've never regretted telling the truth (not in the long run anyway).  Nothing to be sorry about.  You are absolutely right.  The lady will have whichever gun suits her and I'll keep my mouth shut.  I always apreciate good advice.  I just wish I would always know when I'm getting it. :wink:
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« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2004, 11:10:10 AM »
Actually you can shoot 9mm with just a brl change out of a G-22.  That 9mm barrel must be a conversion (same size outside as the .40) for it too work.  Don't us a G-17 barrel.  Then use a 9mm mag and go to it.  This is a range only fix and shouldn't be carried that way since you are using a .40/.357 Extractor and ejector.
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« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2004, 12:50:32 PM »
I have had a Colt Delta Elite 10mm since 1987/88 plus several other types of handguns including a G19 and purchased a G20 last November. I now have a hard time keeping it for myself because my wife has made it her's! She is 5'10" tall but has average size hands and very slender fingers. She seems to do her best shooting with the G20. She prefers the lighter 40S&W style loads, but likes the fact that she can use my more powerful reloads when she feels like it.
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« Reply #10 on: February 13, 2004, 02:35:06 PM »
pahaw,
Sorry, but you'll have to change the slide as well to go from .40 to 9mm.
The different case head size requires a different breach face. Of course the .357 Sig and the .40 S&W share a common case head, and the change between these two can be made with only a barrel change. While it might be theoretically possible to fire a 9mm using a .40 breachface, it would most likely be unsafe, but for sure be unreliable at best.
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« Reply #11 on: February 15, 2004, 08:09:46 AM »
I have two Glock's a model 22 and a 27, both in 40S&W. I shoot both of them about the same. Some guys say that the smaller Glock's such as the model 26= 9mm, model 27= 40 S&W and the model 33= 357 Sig. shoot better because there's less "flex" in them. I don't know if its true or not. If your wife likes the Model 22 thats what I would get her. If you like the 10mm then you can always get one for yourself. Its a larger gun all the way around. Full power load's in 10mm can be a hand full to shoot. If you plan on shooting light load's then just get the 40 S&W. They perform about the same. Ammo is easier to find for the 40 S&W, sometimes a lot easier.  :grin:
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« Reply #12 on: February 15, 2004, 03:04:46 PM »
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The 27 looks like a four finger gun to me.  Where do you put your pinky??
Dali Llama say Pearce Grips make excellent replacement baseplate for magazine that provide extension and nice ergonomic  :grin:  place to rest pinkie. :-)
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« Reply #13 on: April 05, 2004, 04:35:57 PM »
Wife just bought the model 22 at a gun show over the weekend.  It was used, but one of the new models with the finger grooves in the grip.  I ordered the dies and several different bullet weights and styles.  I ordered Rainier bullets to start with.  I used them in 9mm and like them because they are accurate and inexpensive.  Any thoughts on the most accurate weight/style bullet for this gun?  Terminal ballistics is not my primary concern, I am looking for something accurate and inexpensive enough to shoot in large quantities.
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« Reply #14 on: April 07, 2004, 06:28:26 PM »
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Wife just bought the model 22 at a gun show over the weekend.  It was used, but one of the new models with the finger grooves in the grip.

Tell her "congrats"!  :toast:   I have the same model and love it! :-D
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