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    Owning an LCP and a PM40, I seem to have a thing for the smallest pistol widely available for a given cartridge. Giving some thought to the 10mm Glock 29. Hickock45 seems to really like his. Any other smallish 10's out there that might be comparable? Would buy a Kahr 10mm if available, but probably not the first year of production. Comments on the Glock 29 or 10mm in general welcome. Might be most used as a backcountry CCW where the predators might be either 2 or 4 legged. Pretty happy with the 40 if more urban and other people might be about, the 10 might just pass on through and say hi to the next one in line...

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    Originally posted by Gliderguy View Post
    Owning an LCP and a PM40, I seem to have a thing for the smallest pistol widely available for a given cartridge. Giving some thought to the 10mm Glock 29. Hickock45 seems to really like his. Any other smallish 10's out there that might be comparable? Would buy a Kahr 10mm if available, but probably not the first year of production. Comments on the Glock 29 or 10mm in general welcome. Might be most used as a backcountry CCW where the predators might be either 2 or 4 legged. Pretty happy with the 40 if more urban and other people might be about, the 10 might just pass on through and say hi to the next one in line...
    I saw an episode of Tac Tv where Larry Vickers hit a target at over 250 yards with a Glock 20 10mm. He really likes the 10mm round. If you Google "Larry Vickers 250 yard shot" you can find a lot of info on the shot and the 10mm cartridge.
    Notables:
    Kimber Custom II 1911 .45 ACP ("How sweet it is")
    Kahr CM9 9mm - Trijicon night sights, Wolff 5# striker spring
    Glock 19 Gen 3 9mm - Meprolight night sights, BTGuiderod stainless steel captured guide rod, Ghost Ranger trigger connector, Vickers mag release
    Taurus 85 Stainless Steel .38 Special
    1977 Smith & Wesson 19-4 2.5" .357 Magnum - Wolff springs, Professional trigger job
    1955 Hi-Standard Sentinel R-100 .22lr
    1958 Marlin Golden 39-A Mountie .22lr
    Norinco SKS 7.62x39

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    • #3
      While the 10mm round is very effective for defense, it is often hard to find, and expensive. We carried .357 magnums when horseback riding in the wilderness. The .44 magnum is also effective. If, in fact, I were to get a 10mm, it would definitely be a Glock. JMHO!
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      • #4
        IMHO, the best affordable way to carry a 10mm is to roll your own ammo. The bullets are the same as those used for .40S&W, so it's just a matter of saving your brass.

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        • #5
          Awesome pistol! Great for bear country! Like mentioned above, the ammo is not as available in stores as the common rounds, and the price is a bit steep.

          Other than that, I would mind having the G29 on my hip for hunts! Good luck!
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          • #6
            I got the 20 and like it. I think the 29 might have some control issues.


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            • #7
              I want the 20, or a 1911 that is properly setup for 10mm. I wouldn't hesitate to do it if ammo was a little more available. Ask JohnH, he carries a CBOB in 10mm, and I think has a couple of more, should be able to help you more.
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              • #8
                glock 20 is an awesome 10mm auto, lightweight, polymer absorbs hot 10mm recoil nicely, and 15 rounds of 10mm is bad ass! here is mine one of my favorites...

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                • #9
                  If you really want the smallest package in a caliber?
                  I think you can get a .45 10mm conversion barrel for a Glock G30 from Storm Lake.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by jeepster09 View Post
                    I got the 20 and like it. I think the 29 might have some control issues.


                    Jeepster09, thanks for the great photo. How long have you had your laser sight installed? How many rounds have you fired with it? How well does it hold zero? How well has it held up? Sorry about the barrage of questions, but I've been looking for a laser sight for my G23 and have been curious about these for some time. (I've also been looking at Trijicon's RMR sights - OUCH! - they're very expensive for pistol sights.)
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                    • #11
                      I'm a big 10mm fan and have a CBOB and Glock 20 (gen 2, had for many years). Never shot the 29 (afraid I'd want it), but heard plenty of good about them.

                      Also, I buy much of my ammo online so availability hasn't been issue.

                      Highly recommend the 10mm.

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                      • #12
                        @ Barth: My understanding is the G29 and G30 are the same dimensions, give or take a millimeter.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Gliderguy View Post
                          @ Barth: My understanding is the G29 and G30 are the same dimensions, give or take a millimeter.
                          Ops,
                          I thought the 10mm was a little bigger for some reason???
                          Guess I just assumed it was....


                          I held a G30 in my hand at the last gun show here recently
                          and was surprised at how small it was.

                          Rented a 10mm Glock years ago, but I think it must have been a G20.

                          It just seems like ammo selection is an issue?
                          I'm all about Self Defense and like to use LE ammo.
                          Winchester Ranger T-Series, Speer GDHP & Federal HST.
                          I can get those in 38 Special, 9mm, 357 Sig, 40, and 45.
                          There's even GDHP in 44 Magnum and Winchester PDX1 in 357 Magnum.
                          These are all the calibers I currently own.

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                          • #14
                            Barth, I am using 155gr. gold dots in my PM40, figure if there ever is a legal battle over a shooting, having a round that is used by at least some police departments will make my ammo selection a non-issue. The energy numbers it puts out of a 3 inch barrel had a lot to do with my choice, as I think you have posted a similar comment somewhere else.

                            Just would like to eventually add a 10mm to the collection, and there are not many games in town for that caliber. Figure I can get the initial supply of factory ammo at an online dealer like ammunition to go. Not reloading yet, but it is not out of the question that I might start sometime. Have several co-workers who are proficient in the art...

                            The 10 could be optimized for somewhat larger than human threats with a totally different bullet choice than one would make for urban SD

                            I think S&W makes a revolver that can fire both 10mm and 40 S&W with moon clips, that might be a nice trail gun too, but once you go revolver why not go either 357, .41mag or 44 mag. Probably lose 100 fps over comparable auto pistol based on the data at ballistics by the inch.

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Gliderguy View Post
                              Barth, I am using 155gr. gold dots in my PM40, figure if there ever is a legal battle over a shooting, having a round that is used by at least some police departments will make my ammo selection a non-issue. The energy numbers it puts out of a 3 inch barrel had a lot to do with my choice, as I think you have posted a similar comment somewhere else.

                              Just would like to eventually add a 10mm to the collection, and there are not many games in town for that caliber. Figure I can get the initial supply of factory ammo at an online dealer like ammunition to go. Not reloading yet, but it is not out of the question that I might start sometime. Have several co-workers who are proficient in the art...

                              The 10 could be optimized for somewhat larger than human threats with a totally different bullet choice than one would make for urban SD

                              I think S&W makes a revolver that can fire both 10mm and 40 S&W with moon clips, that might be a nice trail gun too, but once you go revolver why not go either 357, .41mag or 44 mag. Probably lose 100 fps over comparable auto pistol based on the data at ballistics by the inch.
                              Yup, Yup,
                              Speer GDHP 155 is what I run in mu MK40 3.0"
                              runs about 1150 fps from the short barrel.
                              I'm not a big fan of auto rounds from a revolver and agree that
                              a 357 or 44 mag, in a revolver would be a better choice.

                              Not sure what you mean by lose 100 fps over comparable auto?
                              I've never heard of that before?
                              Are you saying that revolvers and autos in the same caliber and length of barrel have a substantial velocity difference?

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