Glock 20 Problem ??

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trucker3573

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I bought this gun to carry for defense while bowhunting in northern Michigan (cpl holder). I was also hoping to be able to take a deer with it during firearm season. This is where the problem comes in. Michigan only allows 8+1 in auto handguns. My glock for some reason only came with 10 rnd mags but they are still over capacity. Is there any other manufacturers mags that will work in this gun? I thought I heard that some kimber 1911 mags will work? Can anyone elaborate on this? Thanks in advance.
 
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I'm not an engineer, but I have a hard time believing that any 1911 mags will work in a G20. Kimber does make a 10mm, but lists the capacity at 8+1, so I'm betting it's a single-stack. The G20 looks like a double-stack. As I own neither a G20 or a Kimber, I could be wrong, and I'd invite anybody who knows differently to step up and correct me.

Beyond that, I'm afraid that I'm of little help. Good luck in your search, and maybe one of our other fine members will be able to help you out.
 
Thanks man. Yeah, that info was from another forum post out there on a google search I did and the only one I found so it is probably false. I agree that it doesn't make much sense as a 1911 mag seems as though it would be way too skinny.
 
I bought this gun to carry for defense while bowhunting in northern Michigan (cpl holder).
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This answer should be easy to determine. Check Michigan CPL law or MI DNR hunting regs on carrying your CPL gun for protection while hunting.

The hunting regs of some states with "Shall-Issue" CPL/CCW laws (at least the ones I'm aware of) allow the permit/license holder to carry for protection and don't limit mag capacity, unless there's a general state law restricting the mag capacity for all semi auto pistols, like to 10-rds.

I was also hoping to be able to take a deer with it during firearm season. This is where the problem comes in. Michigan only allows 8+1 in auto handguns.
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That's a different question - now you're talking about handgun hunting with the G20, not just carrying it for defensive use. Michigan, and other states, can and do limit the mag capacity of semi-autos (pistols and rifles) when used for hunting. I know a few guys who use their M1 Garands to hunt deer with in northern Mich and in the U.P. IIRC, MI restricts capacity in semi-auto rifles to 6-rds, so these guys use 5-rd "hunting" clips.

Again, check state law or get clarification from Mich DNR.

My glock for some reason only came with 10 rnd mags but they are still over capacity. Is there any other manufacturers mags that will work in this gun? I thought I heard that some kimber 1911 mags will work?
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Sounds like you got hosed from your dealer on the mags, unless MI has a state-wide law restricting mag-capacity to 10-rds for all semi-auto pistols. Don't know (?) My Glocks all came with full-cap mags.

As far as using Kimber's 1911 mags??? - no way in your Glock. The mags for each are two entirely different animals, as are the pistols they feed.
 
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I'd call your local Fish & Wildlife Bureau and ask if you can
simply only load 8 rounds...or if some sort of a mag-block
must be put in to restrict the rounds to 8.
Have Them Send You a LETTER so you have it in writing
if they say only load to 8 is OK, you will NEED THAT.
 
There should be a way to fabricate a block that would limit the magazine to 8 rounds. It'd be no different than a magazine plug used in pump and semi-auto shotguns. While this should be legal, I'd get clarification from local game officers.
 
Clarification is nice from local officers, but if you don't have it in WRITING,
and you run across a Rookie or uninformed officer...well, BOHICA.

Kinda of like how you want a clarification letter from the BATF on certain holsters
and other items...saves you a big freekin headache & argument.
 
Yeah there is no way your glock can accept a kimber 1911 magazine. There are no magazines produced that hold less than 10 rds, that I am aware of. I also highly doubt that it would be legal to only load 8rds in a mag, because here in Ohio, your shotgun MUST ONLY BE CAPABLE of holding 3 rds, so most shotguns sold in Ohio come with a wooden plug that limits the tube to only accept 2 shells.

I would suggest to make a wooden block for one of your mags, that will fit inside the bottom of your mag, below the spring, to limit capacity. I would say make it about an inch thick, then work the outside perimeter to closesely fit inside the bottom of the mag. This should turn your 10rd mag into a 5-6rd mag, you may want to clip a coil or two off the bottom of the spring but I would try for function with the standard 10rd spring. I'd say more spring tension on the ammo is better than less.

I miss my g20 but couldn't shoot it worth a darn so I had to get rid of it. Mmmmuch too large for my hands

Make sure you can hit a 4" circle every shot at your desired distance as that will ensure you hit the heart which is ideal
 
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In response you are correct that it will not be a problem carrying it concealed as protection say during bow season here as long as you have a cpl. The problem is using for hunting as the restriction is 9+1. I do know that loading only 8 is not going to fly. Michigan has no mag restrictions in general so i have no idea why it came with 10 rnd mags. it was an oversight on my part but I honestly could care less. 11 rnds of 10mm is more than i will ever need or use at once...lol. I guess i will look at the posted link for mag plugs.
 
Actually the posted link is to restrict a 15 rnd mag to 10 which does me no good. I think I am going to look at it this way. Another excuse to buy a new gun...lol. You can never have to many and it looks like a 1911 10 mm might be in my future for hunting trips :)
 
Also this gun is shooting very well and i like it a lot. I am not extremely versed in handguns by any means but was able to keep a whole clip in the head of a human shiloutte target at 20 yards (non benched) the first and only time i have shot it. I am sure with more practice I will be able to extend my range to 30-40 yards which is all i want out of it anyway. I will also most likely have the gun somewhat rested in a hunting situation as well.
 
I carry and use both a G20 and G29 at times. Like em both and they suit my needs. But if I were limited to 8 rounds I'd just as soon carry a 357 or 44 mag revolver with 6-8 rounds. I'd go that way before a 1911 in 10mm.
 
I am going to fashion a small mag block made out of wood that I can insert into the bottom of one of my mags to limit it. Should be easy to do as i only have to limit it one round. To the above I chose the 10 mm quite honestly more for the protection side while bow hunting. With a cpl you can carry concealed during bow season here with no round restriction. I went with the 10 for the extra capacity over a revolver in this regards. I see what you are saying. The revolver would make more sense if I am buying an additional gun. Hopefully i won't need to now.
 
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Didn't see anywhere in the thread that somebody mixed that up but thanks. Oh in one post I did, so thanks again MR anal boy for correcting the one slip out of 5+ postings.
 
I know here in michigan only loading 8 wont fly at all. The mag will have to be plugged. I figure i can carve one out of wood. Should be pretty easy.
 
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