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sandman31774

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Tell me why I need one? I have a little extra cash and Christmas is arriving. The G20 has caught my eye.
I'm torn between building an AR 300 blackout (getting parts as $ allows) or getting a G20....unfortunately I cant do both right now.
I don't really need either....It's just a want. haha
 
Well since you asked and obviously want to be convinced I'll use superlatives (which I don't normally do).

The 10mm is an awesome cartridge and a bit of an odd ball and has a great cult following.
HOWEVER
It is a mean spirited round and beats up on the guns that use it
BUT
You're going to use it in a Glock so who cares.

(If I ever get a 10mm (and I really just might do it) I'm for sure getting it in a Glock.)
 
don't make the mistake i made, and get the G20, i let one and a G29 slip though my fingers, the 10mm is a underrated cal, Hi-cap+almost magnum power= awesome.
 
I leaning heavily toward the Glock I admit. I've shot tons of revolvers 357, 44 mag etc...I'm not worried about recoil of 10mm loads. Ehh...I think I just talked myself into one ha ha.
 
Tell me why I need one?
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I'll give you the reason I bought a G20 a few years ago.
I didn't have a Glock. I didn't have a 10MM. Easy solution, Glock 20.:D
As to why the sf, another simple choice. While I didn't really notice any difference in the feel of the regular frame G20, and the short frame, the sf was twenty bucks cheaper!:D:D
 
A Glock with its grip angle and wide grip really tames even the hottest 10mm ammo. With the best loads a 10mm will beat 357 mag performance and match 41 mag if they are shot from 4" or shorter barrels. With much less felt recoil. It won't quite do it if the magnum rounds are fired from 7-8" barrels.

If you want to shoot 180-200 gr bullets @ 1300 fps from a gun much lighter and compact than any magnum revolver it is a good choice. That kind of power is not needed for normal personal defense from human threats however.

My G-20 serves a very specific role. I use mine when hiking or camping in bear country loaded with Double Tap 200 gr hardcast ammo @1300 fps. I never use it any other time except at the range occasionally. It fills a niche for me. If you never think you'll ever have the need to defend yourself from threats larger than humans you probably don't need one.
 
Just snag a G20gen4 and call it a day (Disclaimer:please ensure you have space in your safe for any future G29 additions).

In all seriousness it's a great round, and the G20 is blast to shoot..... are you currently reloading? If not just keep in mind that 10mm ammo isn't cheap, although things seem to be getting better locally.... availability recent had been an issue.

Average cost for box of 50 target ammo=$29
Cost for a box of 50 target reload=$12.50

Hope that helps!
 
If you're perfectly fine with dropping the money on something you just kind of want, then buy whatever you like! Frankly I think the 10mm is about as illogical of choice as possible, but a lot of people are drawn to its strong kool-aid, it's like a jack of all trades but master of none. If you want self defense against people, there are better choices. If you want to take a handgun in the woods, there are better options than the 10mm. It costs more than normal stuff and doesn't give much back in return. It's not widely popular for a reason!
 
I agree with the post above mine. A .357 Magnum revolver covers the roles a 10mm does (maybe not as well (maybe), but honestly, why don't you have a 12ga with slugs in the first place), and allows for other uses, such as those allowing for the cheaper and more common .38Spl.

But there is certainly something cool about it. I'd go Gen4 all the way, why even bother with the SF at this point.
 
If you are a person of smaller stature or with small/medium sized hands; DO NOT GET THE GLOCK 10mm. I had one a few years ago(gen 3 model 20). Got it because i liked the 10mm and liked glocks' reputation. Well I am a small guy, 5'6" , 145lbs and my glove size is literally half small half medium, small sized gloves are a little too tight but medium sizes gloves are just a tad sloppy. Anyways I put about 400rds through that handgun and I couldn't shoot it worth a damn. I have experience shooting handguns (mostly .45s) and can make a ragged hole with 18rds at 15yds with a Glock 17, but the size of the grip on that damn model 20 combined with recoil and torque, I literally shot 2ft by 2ft groups at 15yds. I managed to get that down to one foot by one foot after 300rds, but what is the point of having a GUn if you can't shoot it decent? Anyways if you have large hands you will probably be fine, but if you don't, just save yourself the trouble. If you like powerful semi-auto pistols, you can convert quality 1911's to .45super or .460rowland with just a barrel and spring swap
 
Notice that he said "G20 SF"

The SF frame is smaller, front to back, than the usual G20. It changes the feel in the hand enough that I bought the G20 SF.

And then I found a G29 SF and this gun fits me perfectly. It came home with me. With the SF changes and the way the smaller G29 moves the curve further up the back-strap, it is literally ideal for my hand.

So if y'all can try the fit of the SF models, you might find you like them better than the old ones. And I believe the Gen 4 G20 is an SF which also comes with 4 extra pieces to make it bigger. Which I would not want.

Bart Noir
 
I have a G20SF and a G29SF. Love 'em both. I got the 29 first, for carry. I liked it so much, I went and got the full-size 20 to keep it company.

I'm not a Glockhead. These are the only two I own. I have them because of the 10mm Auto. In California, there are only three 10mm's available (the other being a Kimber 1911).

Anyway, they both shoot great and I'd recommend either. The 20 is my nightstand piece. The 29 is for carry. But it's a little bulky, so I only carry it when it's cool and I can put on an extra layer for concealment (which is only about 3 months out of the year here).
 
You need one if you reload. That's why I ditched mine 4 years ago, and that's also why there's one on my short list to buy again. (right behind a few CZ's and M&Ps)

Makes a great woods carry gun for hunting season.

If you reload you can can make "real" 10mm loads to shoot on the cheap.

Pick up a 40 barrel and shoot factory 40 if you don't reload. And 40 brass is cheap if you want to load up a few thousand rounds in advance compared to 10mm brass.


It's the only Glock you have to buy...
 
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