Glock 20 upgrades

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ohen cepel

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I'm picking up a Glock 20 soon and have some questions.
Are the Glock +2 baseplates good and reliable, any disadvantage to using them? It comes with 2 hi-caps that have the +2's already on it.
I want an extended barrel, which one is the best? How much can I expect to gain out of this increased barrel length?
To fire the hot 10mm loads do I need to upgrade the recoil spring? I do not want to effect realibility at all though.
What are the best loads for deer/pigs and for defense?
Any other suggestions on improvements would be appreciated, as this is my first Glock.

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[This message has been edited by ohen cepel (edited April 14, 2000).]
 
I can't comment on anything else, and I'm not all that familiar with the 10mm, BUT, the 9mm's, they are something like 5% increase in muzzle velocity for every .4 inches increase, which means if you get a barrel that is 1" longer, you will squeeze about 12% more velocity out of the same bullet. BUT, keep in mind, the load is probably going to vary more than 5%, so say, shooting a +p out of a compact is going to be still faster than a slower round out of a longer barrel. So assuming it's the same load, you will gain a little bit more velocity from a longer barrel, and a bit more control due to the weight. There's a "optimum" load+length of barrel which will give you the best grouping. What is that? I don't know. Some loads work better with certain barrel lengths, the only way I know if is to test all the loads with your gun.

I think the Glock's come with 17lbs on the spring, standard. I'm NOT a big fan of the plastic guide rod, and so if I were you, I'd get a 20lb Wolff spring+guide rod combo, that will give you a little less felt recoil.

Glocks are highly reliable, most problems occur with the magazine, So if you keep your gun loaded, I suggest that you rotate the magz often, so you don't wear the springs down on a certain one so much that it doesn't perform when you need it to.

Have fun with your Glock.
Albert
 
Welcome to the wonderful world of the 10mm, you will not be dissapointed.

You probably need the new ejector and extractor and may need the new firing pin. Go the http://www.glockmeister.com and look in their FAQ section to see if you need the mods. These are sold there, and you can install them yourself with no difficulty. They also offer factory and after market barrels, including the factory 6" hunting barrel.

The standard factory recoil spring weight is 17lbs. I have a Wolff non captured steel guide rod with a 20lb spring in my G-20. Recoil is less than that of my USP .45.

Proload uses Speer's Gold Dot bullets in their ammo. For defense I am partial to their 180 gr. offering, 180 gr. at 1200 fps. Winchester offers their 175 gr. Silvertip in 10mm at 1275 fps.

Hornady has a 200 gr. XTP at 1050. I believe their XTP bullets are designed for hunting.

You should check out "The 10 Ring" over at http://www.glocktalk.com. Whether you knew it or not when you bought the pistol, you have joined a community.

[This message has been edited by Postman (edited April 14, 2000).]
 
#1. I changed the factory plastic guide rod in my G-20 with a Springco steel recoil reducer guide rod and spring. [spring rate??]

#2. I installed a set of Heinie "straight eight slant pro" nite sites.

#3. Put a slip on Houge grip.


There are several aftermarket barrels for Glock pistols. I was looking at a Barstow 6 inch barrel for mine. Some need to be fit by a gunsmith, others are semi drop ins or true drop ins. Ammo for 10mm runs the gamment, i use Winchester 175 grain silvertips in my G-20 [duty load] but have shot several others with good results.[blaser, hornaday etc..] Reloading is the way to bring the 10mm true potential out.

The model 20 is a fine weapon and 10mm is great caliber!! enjoy
 
I still have the stock ejector, extractor and firing pin in my Glock 20. I've put about 10k through this gun without any kind of jam ever. I'd avoid the Lightning strike firing pin. I had one in mine that broke - so I went back to stock.

I replaced all my mag springs with Wolff's extra power because I like my magazines loaded - as I use the Glock 20 for my home defense gun.

I highly recommend getting a Wolff stainless guide rod, and I use the 22lb spring. Even the powder puff .40 SW type power level loads function perfectly in this gun with the stiff spring. Actually, I've fired over 1000 actual .40SW loads in this gun and it eats them like candy. You bought two guns for the price of one.

Tom

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Why 10mm beats .45 ACP . . .
www.greent.com/40Page/ammo/10/10mm-advoc.htm
 
Have most of the Glock owners out there changed out their triggers for lighter ones or have you left the factory weight in it?

Besided the obvious issues. What are the pros and cons?

Thanks

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Factory trigger still in mine. I really don't find Glocks trigger all THAT bad. Compared to my H&K or S&W 459 it's as good or better. Just takes awhile to adjust to. Is it as good as my Para's; no way but then again it isn't a 1911 style pistol either.
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I have an older 20, and have not replaced the extractor, or fireing pin, and it runs great. I have an Aerotek captured titanium guide rod with a 20lb spring. Heinie Slant Pro night sights. I love the gun. recoil is nill. Good ammo: Pro Load, Winchester Silver tips, Try Gray Area Ammo for fmj hunting loads. Enjoy the gun. Remember, The 10mm is the Junkyard Dog!
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