My true SHTF sidearm is my CZ75B in .40. With all deference to the 1911's legendary durability, the CZ is built with the same design sensibilities of the T34 tank, and I've found that for me personally, the ergonomics are about perfect for my hands.
Posted on 10/26/2014 5:20:53 PM PDT by dangerdoc
Shot the Glock 20 today. It will be carried as a trail gun for mountain use.
I was amazed by the lack of kick. Even the Buffalo Bore was very controllable but kicked the brass out about twice as far.
Over 700 lbs. of muzzle energy and perceived recoil was less that some 9's I've fired.
Anybody else carrying a 10mm on the trail?
I once had two Colt Delta Elites and a Thompson Auto Ordinance 10mm.
I liked all three of them. The Thompson was quite a bit better finished than their .45s. They seemed to put a lot more effort into the 10mm.
I think the 10mm deserves to be a whole lot more popular and I am sure the Glock is a good one. Wish I could afford to get another one.
A truly remarkable weapon,and very safe, say the manufacturers.
Very popular with LE, who want light weight more than anything and who rarely draw, or qualify.
Ask any gunsmith or gun shop owner about “safety,”
(what a concept!)
And he’ll show you the holes in the floor.
I’m sure they’re a terrific gun, but I probably wouldn’t own one. If it ever hits the fan, where are you gonna easily find 10mm ammo? Just get a .45ACP, or maybe a .40, though .40 probably won’t be EASILY found, but it would surely be easier than 10mm.
Having said all of that, if you already have a good variety of firearms and are well stocked in ammo, I’m sure the Glock 20 is a terrific choice for your application of it.
Happy shooting, and stay safe out there! :)
Not on the trail, but I carry one under my pillow.
The G20 is a full sized pistol and absorbs a lot of recoil. I had the G29, the nearly subcompact 10mm. It delivered a healthy kick, but was managable. I should have kept it, but I pined for a 1911 in 10mm.
The 10mm is pleanty healthy for trail use. I’ve taken deer and pigs with mine.
If the bear kills you and the Glock is found in a pile of bear scat you will be fined for polluting the food source for the hapless bear. The bear will then be assigned a public defender.
$$$!
I would get the G21 and buy the conversion barrel for 10mm, that way you have
two guns in one. 45acp is so much cheaper and abundant to practice with. I’ve
done this with my G30.
You might consider doing an RMR melt with suppressor sights. Add a Surefire light and you have a very good multi-use defense weapon. I am looking at another barrel due to some strange down range strays. Have fun with it and practice, practice, practice it is safer for all.
I have 1 and love it. I debated on getting. .44 or 10mil. Glad I got the Glock 20. More capacity if SHTF! just a great weapon.
Does anyone make a carbine in 10MM?
It would seem to be a good round for one. I guess Marlin no longer makes the Camp Carbine, maybe a cheap but decent Hi-Point.
I'm not sure of the right answer on this. Is it better to have weapons in a broad range of calibers so any ammo you find can be used, or is it better to specialize in a small number of calibers so that you can store/reload the few you might need? I went with a variant of your choice - 12 ga, .45, 9mm, .223, and .22 LR. Whether getting just a few calibers is right depends on why ammo becomes scarce, and I've always been terrible at predicting future trends.
And his IQ test will show he is an idiot for giving customers ammo for their weapons. I have a Glock and have not shot a hole in the floor, wall or ceiling.
The .40 is more popular due to ammo availability. I’ve fired a 10 MM and it is a hoot !
Ditto. I have all of those calibers too, but also .308, .40, .357, and .380.
My current ranch gun is a S&W 686 with a 2.5" barrel. Great for size but the .357 is a little light for bear, IMHO, although I'm told that others have used it with success. Torn between upgunning to the Glock 20 or a Smith .44 magnum. Neither is a concealment piece but that isn't what you're after.
My true SHTF sidearm is my CZ75B in .40. With all deference to the 1911's legendary durability, the CZ is built with the same design sensibilities of the T34 tank, and I've found that for me personally, the ergonomics are about perfect for my hands.
And he’ll show you the holes in the floor.
If you keep your booger-hook off the bang-switch
until you are ready to shoot there are less NDs
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