Glock 20 10mm Pros & Cons

[Savage]

well alrighty then can anyone tell us how these super fast rounds work in a glock 10 mm?  

Not me! One round of the alleged "Super" cartridges costs more than lunch at Taco Bueno. Even IF they perform as advertised, wayyyyyyyyy too rich for my blood!

Savage

[myronman3]

i hear ya.  my hardcast 180 grain flat points are a whole lot cheaper and pretty effective.  i think it costs me about 5 cents a shot. 

[mccleese]

I can think of no cons to a Glock 10mm.   And I really tried.... 

[SHOOTALL]

I can think of no cons to a Glock 10mm.   And I really tried.... 

trigger sucks stump water !

[teddy12b]

Actually my trigger isn't that bad.  I'm probably going to get a lighter/polished connector, but that's only because I'm going to be in there getting a bigger slide release put on it.  Both factory glock parts bought and installed for less than $50.  Hard to beat that.

[Savage]

Actually my trigger isn't that bad.  I'm probably going to get a lighter/polished connector, but that's only because I'm going to be in there getting a bigger slide release put on it.  Both factory glock parts bought and installed for less than $50.  Hard to beat that.

The ease of parts replacement is a plus. I don't think there's an easier pistol out there anywhere to work on. Changing the slide release and connector takes a couple of minutes. The factory 3.5# connector will make the pull lighter,--------but it's still a Glock trigger, which like Shootall said, doesn't compare to a single action pull of a stock S&W revolver or a decent 1911.
You can improve the Glock pull a lot with aftermarket parts and a little tweaking. I have worked a couple of mine to the point where I think it's about as good as it's going to get. They are acceptable for a service type pistol anyway.
savage

[teddy12b]

I look at the glock trigger the same as I look at a two stage in a rifle.  I like the trigger pull in a 1911 alos, but at some point, it's a preference and people need to find out what works best for them.

[Savage]

Agreed Teddy.

My "Game" Glocks have a reduced power trigger and striker spring, the "Ultimate" over travel stop, a "Ghost" connector, and a good polish job on bearing surfaces. The guns work great for action pistol sports with a pretty slick Glock trigger. Works for me anyway.
Savage

[SHOOTALL]

I have replaced all the parts and it helps but like savage said its still not a S&W or Colt, or even a good Ruger. The thing is with those 3 you can work them and expect alot better . I take a Glock for what it is a servicable defense gun that works most of the time at a inexpensive cost ( not cheap) . Same nitch the Colt SAA filled in its day ( but the Colt had a better trigger 
Funny how folks get all worked up when the truth is stated 

[teddy12b]

Yeah, I'm finding out a lot about people every time I mention the word glock anymore.  I stayed away from them for so long because of the grip angle, but their new SF models fixed the way it holds, at least in my hands anyway.  Had I not held a regular glock and an SF model side by side I probably never would have bought another one.  Then as I looked into the 10mm as "do all" kind of gun I was especially interested in the glock.  I'm not going to put it on a pedistal like some folks do, but I will say it's been a great gun so far, but I still need a lot more practice with it before I can say how accurate it is.  Right now I've got just over 200 rounds through mine and I'm hoping to get several hundred more in before 2011.  I'll take it for what it is, and it's a pretty good that shoots a pretty good 10mm round.

[Savage]

I not a fan of any gun to the exclusion of others. For it's intended purpose, the Glock has got to be among the best. When given a choice of a uniform duty gun I'll take the Glock over any I've carried. I own many other makes and types of pistols, but the Glock is the one that resides by bed, and would be my first choice for an EOTWAWKI pistol. I even find myself shooting it more than anything else in action pistol matches.  It's not sexy like my 1911s/Sigs/Hi Powers/CZs, but the obvious choice IMO for a service pistol for a lot of reasons.
Savage

[teddy12b]

I agree with you.  There's a lot of guns out there that I like more or less for many different reasons, but part of my thinking in buying the glock in 10mm was the high capacity, ultra reliable, deer killing power in a reasonably small package.  I'm not convinced that the TEOTWAWKI is coming, but I definately think that S will HTF.  The way things are going in this country it just made good sense to me to buy the gun.  It's comforting to have.

The 20SF is a long shot from the last handgun I'll ever buy.  I caught myself looking at a used springfield loaded parkerized model today.  That guns been on my wishlist for a very long time and the perfect example of what I'd be looking for came up for sale used in mint condition locally today.  Fortunately 10mm ammo and reloading components in conjuction wtih the Christmas shopping have left me pretty well spent, or I'd be calling that guy up and buying his gun.

[demented]

  An SF model is on my "to buy" list.  Since I load my own ammo, cost per round isn't gonna break the bank like shooting factory stuff would do.  I like the idea of a hi-capacity pistol with the power of a magnum revolver round, my intent for mine when I get it will be for carry when I'm out in rural areas, either ATV riding or hiking.  Feral dogs have yet to become a serious problem but they are gaining ground here, also wild hogs here are pretty aggressive at times.  So, I really can't think of any "cons" concerning the model 20, at least not with the SF.

[Savage]

I'm a fan of the 10mm. Currently a Tanfoglio is the only 10mm I own. I'm really fond of the CZ platform so I'm happy with what I have. Still, I wouldn't say no to a Glock 20 if a bargain came along. 
Savage

[pruhdlr]

I use a Glock 20 as a hunting pistol. It is very comforting to know that you have a weapon strapped to your hip that has the potential of unleashing 12,272+ foot pounds of energy when walking thru the thick bamboo when you smell the distinct aroma of a nasty ol' boar hog.

In the river swamp down here,they can get both big and agressive. Also a fairly quick reload with another 15. ----pruhdlr

[Noreaster]

Great all around gun. I think it's more powerfull then a 357 mag. It's lighter and flatter to carry then a 357mag. Ammo is a pain and the grips on the older model are huge. I ended up selling mine and going back to the GP100, just because of ammo. I'd like to try the short grip model.

[SHOOTALL]

Not so sure the 10 beats the 357m on the low end of bullet weight , top in yep.

[teddy12b]

Great all around gun. I think it's more powerfull then a 357 mag. It's lighter and flatter to carry then a 357mag. Ammo is a pain and the grips on the older model are huge. I ended up selling mine and going back to the GP100, just because of ammo. I'd like to try the short grip model.

I had a GP100 with a 6" barrel that was an outstanding gun.  No complaints about it at all, but the semi auto is going to smooth out some of the recoil and to me my 20SF seems to kick much less than my GP100 ever did. 

With the regular full power loads, the 10mm is hands down more powerful than the 357mag.  This is one of the reasons why I look at my 20SF as a mini desert eagle that holds twice the ammo for half the weight.

[Noreaster]

Factory ammo is good self defense. The Corbon/dbl tap/BB is something else. I just can't afford it. The 10mm is like a 45 Colt in that you either get meek loads or super hot and expensive. I would've liked a 200 flat point at 1100 fps, nothing too fancy.

[Savage]

The 10mm is a reloaders' cartridge. If you don't reload, you'd be better off spending a hundred bucks on a .40 conversion barrel for plinking and save the 10mm for hunting and serious social occasions.

Savage

[teddy12b]

The 10mm is a reloaders' cartridge. If you don't reload, you'd be better off spending a hundred bucks on a .40 conversion barrel for plinking and save the 10mm for hunting and serious social occasions.

Savage

+1

For the person who doesn't reload their own and doesn't want to, the 10mm is one of the absolute worst calibers they could buy.  However, if a person does reload their own, they owe it to themselves to buy a 10mm.

[SHOOTALL]

Georga arms has some good pricing. What most fail to say is there is little cheap ammo in 10mm. Here 357 mag 125 gr SJHP in a top brand name is over a dollar a round . 10mm from G.A. is less loaded with speer bullets. I both reload and shoot 10mm , so far i have loaded very little for it because G.A. is less expensive .

[teddy12b]

Even though GA ammo is one of the better deals out there for factory 10mm I can still reload it myself for far less $$.  I may buy more from georgia arms because I like the brass though.

[SHOOTALL]

I'm talking top end bullets not the less expensive bulk stuff. You may be right though since prices have been comming down here. I look at the 10mm like I do the 454 C . It is a very high preformance round not really made to shoot tin cans all day ( unless you are rich) . I get my G.A.'s ammo at the shows , you have to be early or order it and pu at the show . I have seen pallets of 223 go in an hour or less.

[HAMMERHEAD]

A .40s&w conversion barrel solves a lot of the problems with the 10mm for the average shooter, and makes for a better .40 than anything else Glock has to offer.

[mccleese]

I have shot thousands of rounds through my 10mm Glocks and I have never fired a factory round.  I bought brass and started from scratch.

[Empty Quiver]

I use a Glock 20 as a hunting pistol. It is very comforting to know that you have a weapon strapped to your hip that has the potential of unleashing 12,272+ foot pounds of energy when walking thru the thick bamboo when you smell the distinct aroma of a nasty ol' boar hog.

In the river swamp down here,they can get both big and agressive. Also a fairly quick reload with another 15. ----pruhdlr

12,272 ft pounds? what the heck am I carrying a 300wm across mountainsides for?

[SHOOTALL]

And to think my state only requires 350 Ft Lbs to hunt bear with a handgun. Talk about over kill 

[Justin10mm]

The 10mm is a reloaders' cartridge. If you don't reload, you'd be better off spending a hundred bucks on a .40 conversion barrel for plinking and save the 10mm for hunting and serious social occasions.

Savage

That's exactly what I did. 
 

[Couger]

Nice gun!

Nice pic!





What is that knife?  It looks quite 'nice' too.