Glock 20, my old friend.

gmarr · February 21, 2018, 08:06 PM

Here I was going through my monthly check of my collection and my G20 is sitting at the back of my cabinet. Well it's been a bit since I last took it out, so, packed the gear bag of hit the range.

After the first magazine I remembered why I got it. Love the way it shoots. 10mm loads will attract attention with the muzzle blast and all. But the accuracy was there as well. Even with the shooting drills from work (LEO). Went through the fifteen round mags faster than I thought. And the range was out of 10mm for sale.

Good thing I kept a box of Hornady at home. Now my dilemma is whether to switch out my G41 for the G20 as primary home defense. May all my problems be this hard.

Ruger45LC · February 21, 2018, 08:29 PM

I agree, the Glock 20 is a terrific firearm and quite possibly the best 10mm out there.

Mosin44az · February 21, 2018, 10:58 PM

Surprisingly low felt recoil also, even with defense loads. Would be my first choice in 10mm.

JERRYS. · February 21, 2018, 11:03 PM

if true 10mm ammo was available at Wal-Mart and the like id still have mine. the G20 is a great gun.

bamaranger · February 22, 2018, 02:36 AM

You need another source of ammo. Heck, owning a 10mm would be a great reason to fund a reloading rig. You could get into a single stage cheaper than you might think. A set of Lee dippers, instead of a scale or measure, would save more money too. I loaded for years on a dipper set. Not that hard, heck, if I can learn it, most folks can.

I can't imagine buying 10mm ammo in much quantity!!!!!!

My early G20 has been reliable, and is surprisingly accurate. I've made some shots afield that seemed pretty lucky, and I chalk it up to the G20 intrinsic accuracy.

boondocker385 · February 22, 2018, 03:28 AM

I am a bit of a 10mm fan but not a Glock "fanboy". My glock 20 is my favorite 10mm even though the trigger isn't the best. I reload from mild to hot and my 20 feeds them all with great accuracy and seems to produce less felt recoil. I carry it regularly.

Hilltop Shooter · February 22, 2018, 09:26 AM

I love my Glock 20sf as well. Shoots true, accurate, and alot softer than i had imagined it wouldve. I mainly bought mine to drop a LWD 9x25dillon bbl in which is also fun, but the 10mm has captured me in the process. My FN 40s&w has been very lonely ever since because i really have no need for it. I can just shoot the watered down 10mm they sale on the shelf if i want a 40s&w. The FNX fits my hand so she stays clocked in as a HD gun upstairs while the Glock 20sf gets to go to the range pretty often.

My only beef is mags are hard to find. Ive searched and all are outa stock of the 15rnders.

Jackpro555 · February 22, 2018, 09:28 AM

I don't have better idea on Glock 20sf. Because I am totally new shooter and just started. So looking to buy a new one which one will be reliable and comfortable for a newbie.

greentick · February 23, 2018, 06:37 PM

"My only beef is mags are hard to find. Ive searched and all are outa stock of the 15rnders."

Here ya go...

http://www.jgsales.com/glock-20-10mm...w.-p-5872.html

greentick · February 23, 2018, 06:43 PM

but wait, there's more! (JGsales is low stock)

44mag says they have 20 in stock

http://www.44mag.com/product/glock_20_magazine/glock

Big Shrek · February 23, 2018, 08:43 PM

G20SF here, with 9" Lone Wolf barrel.
5 mags...all with the +2 extenders for 17+1 benefits. 4 years using 'em. No issues.

Best Hog Hunting Pistol Ever

And yeah, it's almost a requirement to reload, but I was already reloading due to
being in SASS, which meant a TON of .44spl ammo to make every month...
so adding 10mm wasn't difficult. And you truly do get the Best out of 10mm
when you load your own...but BE PARANOID when you do it.
If you aren't using the US Army Marksmanship Unit's reloading techniques,
it's time to question your techniques.

SigSauer makes some decent off-the-shelf 10mm ammo. So does Armscor,
in fact, the Armscor stuff is on sale for like $15-17 a box all over the place.
Good range fodder

Jackpro555 · February 23, 2018, 09:51 PM

Thanks for the info @greentick.

disseminator · February 24, 2018, 01:08 AM

Quote:

My only beef is mags are hard to find. Ive searched and all are outa stock of the 15rnders.

https://gregcotellc.com/cart/glock-f...1dbdp7tl5pv1p4

Surely you jest?

brian33x51 · February 24, 2018, 03:41 PM

I have a gen2 g20 myself. It used to live in my speedvault but I replaced it as 10mm seems a bit overkill for home defense. But I do sometimes CC it at places like soccer fields, etc. I should replace that barrel as I had a kb out of it back arround 1999-2000 or so.

Hilltop Shooter · February 25, 2018, 10:51 PM

Thanks so much for the run down on the mags! Ive looked so many different places that i gave up. Fixing to order away.

February 21, 2018, 08:06 PM	#1
gmarr Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2006 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 262	Glock 20, my old friend. Here I was going through my monthly check of my collection and my G20 is sitting at the back of my cabinet. Well it's been a bit since I last took it out, so, packed the gear bag of hit the range. After the first magazine I remembered why I got it. Love the way it shoots. 10mm loads will attract attention with the muzzle blast and all. But the accuracy was there as well. Even with the shooting drills from work (LEO). Went through the fifteen round mags faster than I thought. And the range was out of 10mm for sale. Good thing I kept a box of Hornady at home. Now my dilemma is whether to switch out my G41 for the G20 as primary home defense. May all my problems be this hard.

February 22, 2018, 02:36 AM	#5
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,300	ammo You need another source of ammo. Heck, owning a 10mm would be a great reason to fund a reloading rig. You could get into a single stage cheaper than you might think. A set of Lee dippers, instead of a scale or measure, would save more money too. I loaded for years on a dipper set. Not that hard, heck, if I can learn it, most folks can. I can't imagine buying 10mm ammo in much quantity!!!!!! My early G20 has been reliable, and is surprisingly accurate. I've made some shots afield that seemed pretty lucky, and I chalk it up to the G20 intrinsic accuracy.

February 22, 2018, 03:28 AM	#6
boondocker385 Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2013 Posts: 640	I am a bit of a 10mm fan but not a Glock "fanboy". My glock 20 is my favorite 10mm even though the trigger isn't the best. I reload from mild to hot and my 20 feeds them all with great accuracy and seems to produce less felt recoil. I carry it regularly. __________________ No second place finishes in a gun fight.

February 22, 2018, 09:26 AM	#7
Hilltop Shooter Member Join Date: June 30, 2017 Location: SW TN Posts: 28	I love my Glock 20sf as well. Shoots true, accurate, and alot softer than i had imagined it wouldve. I mainly bought mine to drop a LWD 9x25dillon bbl in which is also fun, but the 10mm has captured me in the process. My FN 40s&w has been very lonely ever since because i really have no need for it. I can just shoot the watered down 10mm they sale on the shelf if i want a 40s&w. The FNX fits my hand so she stays clocked in as a HD gun upstairs while the Glock 20sf gets to go to the range pretty often. My only beef is mags are hard to find. Ive searched and all are outa stock of the 15rnders. __________________ "Show me a man that dont pet his dog or take his lady fishing and ill show you a man that can take both of em" Amos Moses

February 23, 2018, 06:37 PM	#9
greentick Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2011 Location: Deep South Posts: 261	"My only beef is mags are hard to find. Ive searched and all are outa stock of the 15rnders." Here ya go... http://www.jgsales.com/glock-20-10mm...w.-p-5872.html __________________ nous défions

February 21, 2018, 08:29 PM	#2
Ruger45LC Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 768	I agree, the Glock 20 is a terrific firearm and quite possibly the best 10mm out there.

February 21, 2018, 10:58 PM	#3
Mosin44az Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2006 Posts: 2,585	Surprisingly low felt recoil also, even with defense loads. Would be my first choice in 10mm.

February 21, 2018, 11:03 PM	#4
JERRYS. Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,968	if true 10mm ammo was available at Wal-Mart and the like id still have mine. the G20 is a great gun.

February 22, 2018, 09:28 AM	#8
Jackpro555 Member Join Date: February 19, 2018 Location: Mountainview, Carlifornia Posts: 21	I don't have better idea on Glock 20sf. Because I am totally new shooter and just started. So looking to buy a new one which one will be reliable and comfortable for a newbie.

February 23, 2018, 06:43 PM	#10
greentick Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2011 Location: Deep South Posts: 261	but wait, there's more! (JGsales is low stock) 44mag says they have 20 in stock http://www.44mag.com/product/glock_20_magazine/glock __________________ nous défions

February 23, 2018, 08:43 PM	#11
Big Shrek Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2009 Location: NorthWest Florida Posts: 1,358	G20SF here, with 9" Lone Wolf barrel. 5 mags...all with the +2 extenders for 17+1 benefits. 4 years using 'em. No issues. Best Hog Hunting Pistol Ever And yeah, it's almost a requirement to reload, but I was already reloading due to being in SASS, which meant a TON of .44spl ammo to make every month... so adding 10mm wasn't difficult. And you truly do get the Best out of 10mm when you load your own...but BE PARANOID when you do it. If you aren't using the US Army Marksmanship Unit's reloading techniques, it's time to question your techniques. SigSauer makes some decent off-the-shelf 10mm ammo. So does Armscor, in fact, the Armscor stuff is on sale for like $15-17 a box all over the place. Good range fodder __________________ Marlin Specialist Calico Specialist A gun should be a tool in the hands of a deadly weapon, not a deadly weapon in the hands of a tool.

February 23, 2018, 09:51 PM	#12
Jackpro555 Member Join Date: February 19, 2018 Location: Mountainview, Carlifornia Posts: 21	Thanks for the info @greentick.

February 24, 2018, 03:41 PM	#14
brian33x51 Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2005 Location: Denver area Posts: 221	I have a gen2 g20 myself. It used to live in my speedvault but I replaced it as 10mm seems a bit overkill for home defense. But I do sometimes CC it at places like soccer fields, etc. I should replace that barrel as I had a kb out of it back arround 1999-2000 or so.

February 25, 2018, 10:51 PM	#15
Hilltop Shooter Member Join Date: June 30, 2017 Location: SW TN Posts: 28	Thanks so much for the run down on the mags! Ive looked so many different places that i gave up. Fixing to order away. __________________ "Show me a man that dont pet his dog or take his lady fishing and ill show you a man that can take both of em" Amos Moses