Glock 40 Gen 4 MOS - Experiences?

[LeanNotMean]

The title is pretty self explanatory but I have a PPT set up for one of these pistols

How does the long slide handle the recoil of a hunting load 10mm? I plan on taking it with my .22LR rifle on small game hunts in case I come upon hostile big game but my only experience with pistols is .45 ACP and 9mm

[baranski]

Ammo is key.

Recoil is only an issue when you get into the 1500-1700FPS loads and even then manageable. It will feel like the .45ACP with a straighter back drive/recoil and you've now got 16 rounds.

Are you hand loading for it?

[deckhandmike]

I got a G20 and it’s mild to medium depending on ammo selection.

[Milsurp Collector]

I have shot only standard loads out of my G40, but recoil is no problem at all. I did install a Pachmayr grip sleeve https://www.amazon.com/Pachmayr-Tact...6580747&sr=8-6 because I don't like the finger grooves on Glocks that have them, and it probably helps with recoil a little.

[ar15robert]

I have a g20 and have run some full power loads its handles them good but you still do feel them.I then fire my 1911 in 45 right after and it feels like a 22.

[SkyHawk]

I use a stronger recoil spring in my G40 for the full house Underwood loads, 20 or 22#

https://www.glockmeister.com/Glockmeister-Captured-Stainless-Steel-Rod/productinfo/G4SS20C/

https://www.glockmeister.com/ISMI-Extra-Power-Recoil-Spring-20-Pound/productinfo/GL%2D20/

https://www.glockmeister.com/ISMI-Extra-Power-Recoil-Spring-22-Pound/productinfo/GL%2D22/

They also have a Tungsten rod if you want more weight out front

[dozer wright]

I run a Long slide conversion on My Glock 20.
With a 21lb flat wound spring. The recoil/ muzzle rise is next to nothing depending on ammo . With 135 grain Underwood 1600 fps. Its like shooting a loud heavy Buckmark. Getting into heavier rds produces more recoil/ muzzle rise , but extremely manageable. Make sure you buy good full power 10mm loads alot of off the shelf is 10mm is loaded to 40S@W. I think you will be very happy with the purchase.
If not it will be a easy Sale.

[JTROKS]

With normal 10mm loads the G40 is very manageable to shoot all day. Step up to the Corbon, Buffalo Bore, and the like, it definitely needs an increased power recoil spring to slow down the rearward travel of the slide.

[LeanNotMean]

I use a stronger recoil spring in my G40 for the full house Underwood loads, 20 or 22#

https://www.glockmeister.com/Glockmeister-Captured-Stainless-Steel-Rod/productinfo/G4SS20C/

https://www.glockmeister.com/ISMI-Extra-Power-Recoil-Spring-20-Pound/productinfo/GL%2D20/

https://www.glockmeister.com/ISMI-Extra-Power-Recoil-Spring-22-Pound/productinfo/GL%2D22/

They also have a Tungsten rod if you want more weight out front

Good idea, I think the tungsten guide rod is a good idea to reduce muzzle flip but I'm going to try it out with as it comes from the factory before buying anything aside from Talon grips

[deckhandmike]

Skip a tungsten rod and just add a light. Least it’s useful weight.

[SkyHawk]

Good idea, I think the tungsten guide rod is a good idea to reduce muzzle flip but I'm going to try it out with as it comes from the factory before buying anything aside from Talon grips

If you are going to change the recoil spring, you have to pick a stainless or tungsten rod. You cannot change the springs on the factory guide rod. I went with stainless but since you have to do something, tungsten is not a bad way to go but it is a tad more than double the price.

And if you are going to shoot full power loads you might consider *not* trying it with the factory spring assembly. I shoot 220grain hard cast Underwoods and did not want to subject the slide and frame to a beating. I only use the factory spring for target loads.

[FNP45TACTICAL]

Boner inducing is my experience with it.

[DChartier]

Good way to put it! I concur.

Boner inducing is my experience with it.

[Maulerrr]

It'll be more than manageable. I shoot 220gr hard cast rounds out of my baby G29 for fun sometimes, and recoil is mild. If you have a G40 (larger grip, heavier) you'll be just fine! And so will your baby wrists

[Corbin Dallas]

The title is pretty self explanatory but I have a PPT set up for one of these pistols

How does the long slide handle the recoil of a hunting load 10mm? I plan on taking it with my .22LR rifle on small game hunts in case I come upon hostile big game but my only experience with pistols is .45 ACP and 9mm

LOVE mine.

The longer slide is not heavier than the standard G20 model slide. The longer slide will do wonders for accuracy though and the extra inch on the barrel will let the powder burn slightly longer.

Best thing to do is run some hunting rounds through the gun and make sure you are comfortable with the amount of recoil.

Buffalo Bore is has some beastly rounds at 220gr. So does cor-bon and a few others.

My suggestion is to get a few rounds and see how fast and accurate you can be at 7-10 yards. Because any less than that with a bear and you'll be wishing you had a 375HH rifle or bigger.