10 mm

[snowbird]

 New to the GB, but not new to the Glocks's.  I had one back in the 90' (10 mm).   I own a 45 (Gen. 2), do u think a 10 would be a big step up, for a trail gun.

[GunNut89]

Howdy Snowbird and welcome, unless your shooting insanely hot loads IMO you could never tell the difference in the recoil, depending on the bullet weight your using you will see an increase in velocity. hope that helps,
 GunNut89

[HAMMERHEAD]

If you buy the hot stuff, like Buffalo Bore or Double Tap, you'll notice the difference. Most standard factory 10mm ammo is less potent, like Blazer 200 FMJ at 950 fps or the 175 Silvertip round at about 1,200 is just slightly hotter.

Of course there is plenty of hot ammo for the .45 auto if you're concerned about critters.

[Ak.Hiker]

The Glock 29 in 10mm is a fine light weight trail gun. I carry 200 grain Buffalo Bore or Double Tap loads and am very happy with its performance. If you do not have the hotter loads nothing is wrong with the Blazer 200 grain TMJ. They all are long on penetration. Even the Blazer.

[myronman3]

load your own.   that is what i do.  i shoot 180 grain hardcast with a full case of powder.  i havent chrono-ed the load, but i can tell you penetration is VERY good.  the thing i love about loading your own is you can make exactly what you want. 

[Justin10mm]

In a word, YES.

The 10mm wipes the floor with the 45acp.   

[teddy12b]

In a word, YES.
The 10mm wipes the floor with the 45acp.   

+1.  I don't currently own either, but I've been reading and researching the 10mm and I have to admit that I am really amazed by what I've found.  The only problem with the 10mm is that it's not popular.  The caliber never really got the love it deserves.  At 10mm load levels it's more powerful than a 357 magnum, so in a sense you could think of it as a lighter more compact and handy desert eagle.  I'm planning on buying a glock 20 sf when $$ allows.

[SHOOTALL]

New to the GB, but not new to the Glocks's.  I had one back in the 90' (10 mm).   I own a 45 (Gen. 2), do u think a 10 would be a big step up, for a trail gun.

What trail ? It comes in between a 357 mag and a light 41 mag. The 20 holds lots of bullets. It carries better than a large revolver for me. It gives up using snake shot . Being mostly plastic or coated in a non rust finish it can stand being wet. It shoots flater than a 45 but it also can blow thru a target where a 45 will do more damage at times. Ammo is expensive . The trigger is not that good for target shooting. Same bullet weight 10 vs 45 you will notice a little more recoil nothing bad. I carry mine alot in a shoulder rig while hunting . I ilke 1911's better but the lower cost of the Glock allowes me to not worry so much when it gets knocked around while on the four wheeler and such.

[zeke08]

Welcome to GB Snowbird! I personally love the 29 fits my hands well and yes ammo is high but its a superior round in my humble opinion. Like any weapon practice practice practice know your weapon inside and out. I have shot Glock's for many years (since 1991) and I have grown accustom to their trigger's. You can get a competition trigger that's light and crisp but if you will get a New York trigger 8 3/4lb and shoot it for a little while the factory trigger will seem sooooo nice lol. I have shot coyote's deer opossums and snakes I have also seen what it will due to 2 legged critters as well (unfortunately) it has great defense/stopping power. I mix my own ballistics gelatin and it has plenty of penetration. Hope this helps