Glock 29 10mm

[tai]

I think I am going to get a Glock 29 10mm, but just like to know is it hard to control? Because is a smaller Glock. I have a Glock 26 9mm and I like the handle of that gun. But in 10mm I am not sure, so I just like to know the handle of the Glock 29. Thanks

[gunrun45]

Might as well get the 40S&W and stoke it with +P ammo. From such a short barrel you might as well just light them on fire and get it over with.

I once knew a specially placed ABC officer who carried one as his UC gun...
We had to move him up to the target to get him to qualify there was so much recoil. 10mm freaks (I am one also...) will tell you there is no substitute but its kinda like shooting a 357 snubnose revolver. Might as well be shooting a 38+P instead.

[Steve-O]

I have found mine to be very controllable, but I have yet to shoot the hot stuff from companies like Buffalo Bore and/or Double Tap. I found that adding a Brooks AGrip and pierce magazine extensions added much to the comfort and controlability of the pistol.

[galabomber]

i'm trying to get a 29 upper assembly for my 30SF(), so i can shoot 45 AND 10mm. as soon as i get one, i'll be sure to let you know.

[SJgunguy24]

Never heard of +p .40 cal. I thought that was loaded to max pressure already. 10mm is a BOOMER I use it as a back up when i'm goin' after hogs.

[sevans]

i'm trying to get a 29 upper assembly for my 30SF(), so i can shoot 45 AND 10mm. as soon as i get one, i'll be sure to let you know.

I love the 29 slide on the 30SF. Very fun gun to shoot!

[blindluck]

Might as well get the 40S&W and stoke it with +P ammo. From such a short barrel you might as well just light them on fire and get it over with.

I once knew a specially placed ABC officer who carried one as his UC gun...
We had to move him up to the target to get him to qualify there was so much recoil. 10mm freaks (I am one also...) will tell you there is no substitute but its kinda like shooting a 357 snubnose revolver. Might as well be shooting a 38+P instead.

A 357 mag snubby has much more energy than a 38 special snubby loaded with +p ammo. Here's an article:

http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/38vs357snub.htm

...and here's some numbers from buffalo bore's site using a 125 grain bullet from a 3" barrel:
38 special - 1018 fps
38 special +p - 1180 fps
357 magnum - 1476 fps

Both references state about a 300fps advantage from using a 357 magnum when compared to 38 special +P with same bullet weight from a snubby. That is a significant difference IMO.

The velocity loss from a short barrel is measurable but is actually pretty small when compared to the velocity gain from using a more powerful cartridge. I'd recommend getting the G29. I'm sure it's a great gun. If you want to shoot 40S&W or 357SIG out of it, then get a barrel for that purpose from LoneWoldDist.

[Ironballs]

G29 in 10mm is awesome... it can be loaded down to be easy on the wrist., and she can be loaded way hot to be the deadliest thing in its size range...

I am a fan of the 10mm, however may I suggest a G30 (same as G29) but in .45 acp instead of 10mm. From there, you can convert her to shoot 10mm and have the best of both worlds... (conversion bbl and mags, or new upper and ejector and mags in 10mm and its on).

[tai]

G29 in 10mm is awesome... it can be loaded down to be easy on the wrist., and she can be loaded way hot to be the deadliest thing in its size range...

I am a fan of the 10mm, however may I suggest a G30 (same as G29) but in .45 acp instead of 10mm. From there, you can convert her to shoot 10mm and have the best of both worlds... (conversion bbl and mags, or new upper and ejector and mags in 10mm and its on).

How do you cover the 45 ACP to 10mm? Change the barrel? Thanks

[gunrun45]

Never heard of +p .40 cal. I thought that was loaded to max pressure already. 10mm is a BOOMER I use it as a back up when i'm goin' after hogs.

Try corbon, bufalo bore, etc...
Winchester also makes an SXT LE round as well as Federal.

[gunrun45]

A 357 mag snubby has much more energy than a 38 special snubby loaded with +p ammo. Here's an article:

http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/38vs357snub.htm

...and here's some numbers from buffalo bore's site using a 125 grain bullet from a 3" barrel:
38 special - 1018 fps
38 special +p - 1180 fps
357 magnum - 1476 fps

Both references state about a 300fps advantage from using a 357 magnum when compared to 38 special +P with same bullet weight from a snubby. That is a significant difference IMO.

The velocity loss from a short barrel is measurable but is actually pretty small when compared to the velocity gain from using a more powerful cartridge. I'd recommend getting the G29. I'm sure it's a great gun. If you want to shoot 40S&W or 357SIG out of it, then get a barrel for that purpose from LoneWoldDist.

If you read the rest of my statement I was trying to relate to USEABLE real world control of the firearm during actual shooting. There is a reason the 10mm came first. I think it is a great round and I love it dearly. There is also a reason the 40S&W was invented after the 10mm had to be loaded down for most officers and average shooters to comfortably control. Most people who shoot do not reload and it SPECIFICALL VOIDS your glock warranty if you do so. That kinda precludes most folks from shooting reduced loads in snubnose compact semiauto's. If you want to invest some extra dough in an aftermarket barrel (don't know if available) for you G29 then I suppose you don't have to worry about reloads voiding your factory warranty.

If you can control it, great. Its not for everyone and is a chore for a average shooter to fire, load for or carry. If you are a 10mm enthusiast then great.

[blindluck]

If you read the rest of my statement I was trying to relate to USEABLE real world control of the firearm during actual shooting.

Sorry, I misread the intent of your post.

[galabomber]

sevans. PM sent.

[JBird33]

No such thing as .40 SW +p.

[Ironballs]

How do you cover(t) the 45 ACP to 10mm? Change the barrel? Thanks

please visit glocktalk.com for more info...
there are conversion bbls available that will do the trick
On my .45acp glocks, I found a used 10mm complete upper (slide) about the same price as a conversion bbl, so I went that route. I have many conversion bbls for my other glocks (40s&w converted to 9mm and 357sig) and they all work flawless so far...