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Glock 20-10mm

buddybbuddyb Member Posts: 5,369 ✭✭✭✭
edited April 2002 in General Discussion
I am considering a Glock 10mm.Need advice on the goods and bads.How about accuracy,durabily or anything I should know?
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  • offerorofferor Member Posts: 8,625 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    The 10mm was developed to once and for all give .357 power to an autopistol -- the bad rap was excessive recoil, in the opinion of some in law enforcement, so the 10 directly led to S&W's designing the .40, which soon replaced it in most law enforcement inventories. 10mm loads came to be known as "full power" loads (which are true 10mm loads) and "light" 10mm loads, which were loaded down to about .40 S&W characteristics. I wouldn't bother to buy a 10mm unless I planned on shooting the full power 10mm loads. The Glock did as good a job as any gun design of taming the 10mm's recoil. I would recommend the Glock 20 as a good choice if you want a 10mm. I wouldn't worry about the recoil if I were you unless you are sensitive to recoil in general. It didn't bother all cops, only some of them. I think you'll find it less bothersome, in terms of kick and noise, than say the .44 magnum and maybe even the .357 -- and you may enjoy the benefits the round offers as a solid .40 caliber defensive load.
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  • royc38royc38 Member Posts: 2,235 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    There are certain factors to answer your question. First of all the caliber. I personally like the 10mm and think it should be our military sidearm caliber. It has more punch than the .45 and is faster than the 9mm. Accuracy is great with this caliber also. The bad side is it is getting harder to find different types of ammo. Now as for the pistol ummmm. The Glock is a fine weapon for what is was made for. But in this case I would advise you to be cautious of a Glock in anything higher than a 9mm. Studies have shown that Glocks that have blown up in the higher calibers. Now I know I am going to hear it from the Glock owners but that doesn't change the facts. In defence of the Glock the higher pressure ammo (hornady) is no longer made so you should be ok. Even the Delta Elites had problems at the beginning but most of those were because the Colt's had dual springs and people were taking one of them out and then wondering why their frames had stress cracks. If your mind is made up for a 10mm I would look for a good Delta Elite first. 2nd choice would be the EAA Witness 10mm. They are good quality,new and inexpensive. My next choice would be the Glock and last would be S&W 1006. Hope this info helps you out. For the record I own two Delta Elites, stainless and Bright stainless and I wouldn't even consider purchasing anything else in 10mm because they do everything and I have owned them for 9 years and they are very accurate, have never jammmed and the only complaint I have is the trigger pull on the stainless is not as good as the bright stainless one. Good luck and I hope this info has helped you out.
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  • buddybbuddyb Member Posts: 5,369 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks for the advice.I once owned a Delta-Elite and it was a great gun.I even killed a fork horn buck with it.The problem with them now is the prices have gone in to orbit in this part of the country with 750-1000 not being uncommon prices.The EAA is a good idea if I can find one.
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  • niklasalniklasal Member Posts: 776 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I wouldn't worry too much about the glock blowing up. It's mainly with hot reloads that it occurs. If you are still concerned, just buy an aftermarket barrel that has a fully supported chamber. Problem solved
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  • gap1916gap1916 Member Posts: 4,977
    edited November -1
    ROYC38 I am interesed im why you choose a Witness over a Glock in your preferance. I am also looking at 10mm. I like the price of the Witness but the mag capacity of the Glock. What is the performance difference?
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  • royc38royc38 Member Posts: 2,235 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Really its a matter of taste. I like two things, A hammer and a steel frame. The Glock has neither. The advantage for the Glock not having a exposed hammer is it is harder to catch on clothing. The Witness has a hi cap capability and the other traits I like. The 10mm has some kick so the steel frame adds some weight which in this case is a good thing.
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