New Glock 29 owner with a question

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Claywms

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Hello TFL,

Just got a new Glock 29 10mm. I'd like to hear from folks who have the same model concerning durability, reliability, etc. What aftermarket mods should I look into? What's the best 10mm self-defense factory load?

My main question is how in the world to disassemble the magazine? Got some pearce extensions and can't get the base plates off the mags. Manual says to squeeze the mag to disengage the retaining notches on the baseplate, but that little mag has a steel liner and just won't give. How do you take these babies apart?

Thanks.
 
I have a G20, but durability and reliability will be the same. I have about 1,000 rounds through it without a single malfunction. (Yet.) I don't think you will find any need of aftermarket mods, the gun is quite right as it is. You may want to replace the stock plastic sights with steel, or night, sights.

The "best" self-defense load is really a matter of personal preference. I have PMC Starfires in mine at this time, but I also like Gold Dots.

Squeeze the base of the magazine, just above the base plate, with a pair of soft-jawed pliers or a soft-jawed vice and push the base plate forward.


You're welcome.:)
 
As far as removing the baseplates, I would add that you don't want to squeeze too tight, and most of all be careful not to crack the internal base plate. I would suggest using something to push the internal base plate down into the mag before squeezing with pliers. This is the piece of plastic that the little nob is attached to that sticks thru the baseplate and helps hold it on. If it does break it's not a really big deal as the mag is still 100% functional, but it kind of sucks when that happens anyway.
 
I've had a Glock 29 more than four years now and have put more than 3000 rounds through it. No problems whatever. In fact, I shoot it a little better than the Glock 20 - I think it's because the trigger is a little better.

My experience is that the gun really doesn't need a magazine extension and would be less concealable with one. YMMV, however.

The only mod I have is night sights. Again, that's just a personal preference. It's really a great gun just as it come out of the box. I use Blazer for practice ammo and Wincherster Silvertips for carry ammo.

:D :cool:
 
I've had mine a little over two years and couldn't be happier with it. It's accurate enough, has only had one stoppage out of thousands of rounds downrange (full 15-round mag, brand-new with tight spring; chambered a round, topped up mag and didn't 'smack' it to seat rounds, 1st round FTF'ed). It rode out a motorcycle wreck with only a small pinhead-sized scuff to the right rear corner of the slide. It's functioned fine with everything from 135gr to 200gr ammo over a velocity spread from the low 900fps range to over 1400fps and hasn't broken anything (yet).

Other than the fact that it's a little porky and uglier than homemade sin, what's not to like?

For self defense, I think the Cor-Bon 135gr and 150gr loads are good. As far as easily available stuff, remember: When asked "What's the best 10mm load for _________?", "175gr Silvertips" is always a safe answer. ;)
 
I have carried a Glock Model 29 for the last 5 or 6 years. It is absolutely stock but would have night sights if I remembered when I have "extra" money. About the ammo, ask your local police or sheriff's dept. what they carry. Using the same as your law enforcement ageny would help if you are ever forced to use your gun. The attacking lawyer would have a harder time with making a charge of your "wanting only to kill so you used 'man killer bullets'". The police want ammo that will stop. and stop quickly. Locally, the APD uses, last I knew, Rem. Golden Saber. They used to use Fed. Hydra-Shok but switched. Don't know why. Of course, you should never use your handloads, stick with factory. I've only had to clean my magazine once, after a session in the Gulkana River. I do use an IWB holster and that helps. The Hydra-Shok ammo fired 100% after the river incident but was only submerged a few minutes. I really DON'T like Glocks, they're ugly, smell bad, and lower my IQ:-) Problem is, they shoot great, they're reliable, and the 29 is light and easy to conceal. I almost never carry my Delta Elite anymore.
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My 29 ate it's take-down lever a while back. It just plain broke in half, then part of it ended up getting bashed into the interior of the dust cover. Glock replaced the entire frame, no questions asked.

Other than that, it's been a dream. I added tritium Ashley Express sights to it, but that's all...so far.

As for the ammo selection, I carry ProLoad 180gr. GDHP. I wouldn't sweat the carry ammo selection/custom features thing re: prosecution. Ayoob's rants aside, I've never heard of an actual case where this was a factor. If there is a case out there of somebody being railroaded over handloads, I'd love to know about it.

- Gabe
 
Mag disassembly requires three hands.

Here's a suggestion:

Get one of those cheap foam earplugs. Roll it up very tightly between your fingers.

Push in the pin on the baseplate. Shove the earplug in the hole. Let it expand. It should keep the pin from re-entering the hole.

Now you have moved the baseplate pin out of your way. Your hands are free to squeeze the magazine while pushing the baseplate off.

You will, of course, probably shred the earplug getting the baseplate off.
 
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