Calling All Glock Fans

[MO_Soldier]

I have been looking into Glocks as my next pistol for quite some time. I do research for a minimum of MONTHS when decision-making.

I want a versatile gun. Mainly for CCW OWB in winter under a jacket, or rarely for open carry/while hunting.

I would LIKE to be able to wear it IWB if needed. So im considering a G27 and having the extended mags and grips for it to make it have the 17 round of the G22.

My question is if that is a good idea, and if that .5" barrel really makes much of a difference.

I am looking at the .40 in order to eventually get the Lone Wolf conversion barrels for it too.

Thanks guys.

[hardluk1]

Why not step up to a 10mm . You did mention hunting and the 9mm, 40 and 357sig are very borderline or simple don't make enougt energy in some states. You can have the g20 or the 29 if you just have to have a small sized pistol and have the option of a 40sw, 9x25, 357sig and 9mm ether cheaper shooting or higher velocity with the 9x25 dillion. Use bb , dt or underwood ammo for more than average performance.

Any case with the smaller pistols you can add the longer mags and a slide on grip extender for range or hunting use. Even longer barrels with some.

[jeepster09]

I have a 20 and second that.....you can also get a 40 barell if you like.

[MO_Soldier]

I didnt realize you could get the 10mm and have even MORE conversion options!

Thats great information

I guess I could just get the full sized conversion barrels depending in their application.
I hadnt thought of that because I dont like the look of the long barrels sticking out of the end of the slide.

[Yogi 117]

I want a versatile gun. Mainly for CCW OWB in winter under a jacket, or rarely for open carry/while hunting.

I would LIKE to be able to wear it IWB if needed. So im considering a G27 and having the extended mags and grips for it to make it have the 17 round of the G22.

Thanks guys.

I preface my thoughts with, I wish I had a Glock in all calibers, but by your statement of CCW carry often & hunting rarely, to me the 10mm is over kill. While a great round, you will find it harder to locate, and when you do, price is quite a bit higher. To me, you're on the right track with the .40s&w in either the G23 or G27. I would even consider a Glock 30SF in .45acp if size matters. JMHO!

[MO_Soldier]

Well Yogi, the main point is versatility. I don't make much money, as i am young and starting out in my career. The .40, .357, and 9mm are all available conversion barrels for $150.
In order to take advantage of all the options, you have to get the largest pistol that can convert.

As I just learned, that is the 10mm.
I knew the .45 didn't convert :'(

Thats the advantage in going with the 10mm vs the .40. You get 4 options instead of 3.

[Barth]

I have been looking into Glocks as my next pistol for quite some time. I do research for a minimum of MONTHS when decision-making.

I want a versatile gun. Mainly for CCW OWB in winter under a jacket, or rarely for open carry/while hunting.

I would LIKE to be able to wear it IWB if needed. So im considering a G27 and having the extended mags and grips for it to make it have the 17 round of the G22.

My question is if that is a good idea, and if that .5" barrel really makes much of a difference.

I am looking at the .40 in order to eventually get the Lone Wolf conversion barrels for it too.

Thanks guys.

Personally, for CCW and woods gun, I would consider a G29SF.
Use full power 10mm hard-cast hunting rounds for the woods.
Underwood ammo make a sweet "I don't like to be chewed on by bears" load;
10mm Auto 220 Grain Hard Cast Flat Nose Box of 50
http://www.underwoodammo.com/10mmAut...seBoxof50.aspx
And get a Storm Lake 40 or 357 Sig Conversion barrel for carry.

I prefer the 357 Sig for Self Defense over 40.
But they are harder to get and can be more expensive.
Quality Speer GDHP. or Winchester Ranger T-Series, 165 gr 40 will serve you well for self defense.
And inexpensive 40 ammo is everywhere.

[Bawanna]

This is of course my personal opinion but I've found in my travels that most anything that does several things can do them all but really can't do any of them as well as something designed to do just one thing.

The "Shop Master"?? I think it was called comes to mind, it slices, it dices, it's a lathe, it does it all but it doesn't do any of them as well as each individual tool.

For protection while woods walking any of the Glocks will suffice. For hunting nothing in Glocks line would be on my belt.

In your shoes I'd sit down and make a list, what do I have now. What do I want this new thing to do, kind of melt it down to a single purpose.

Do I want a hunting gun? IE: Full Size 10, or others down the line.
Do I want a protection gun but larger than what I have for cooler weather.

Your already doing this to a certain extent, research and information gathering are a wonderful thing.

It might help to remember that the 40 is basically a detuned 10mm back when guns couldn't hold up to the 10, or it might not help too?

[Barth]

This is of course my personal opinion but I've found in my travels that most anything that does several things can do them all but really can't do any of them as well as something designed to do just one thing.

The "Shop Master"?? I think it was called comes to mind, it slices, it dices, it's a lathe, it does it all but it doesn't do any of them as well as each individual tool.

For protection while woods walking any of the Glocks will suffice. For hunting nothing in Glocks line would be on my belt.

In your shoes I'd sit down and make a list, what do I have now. What do I want this new thing to do, kind of melt it down to a single purpose.

Do I want a hunting gun? IE: Full Size 10, or others down the line.
Do I want a protection gun but larger than what I have for cooler weather.

Your already doing this to a certain extent, research and information gathering are a wonderful thing.

It might help to remember that the 40 is basically a detuned 10mm back when guns couldn't hold up to the 10, or it might not help too?

+1
I have to really agree with this assessment.
You're already talking dual mags, conversion barrels and multiple calibers in one gun.
And I'm infamous for doing just that myself.
But I could have two very specialized high performance guns for the
price of my Glock G27 with six barrels and 20 mags.

A concealed carry fighting pistol and a woods/hunting handgun gun
have too very different mission requirements best served by two weapons designed for those proposes.

And don't you really want TWO handguns?

[pinehtr]

Bow hunting here in Georgia i carry a glock 26.Not necessarily for dangerous animals , However i walked up on several wild hogs and was able to kill three . I was impressed with the pistol and myself as well.

[Chief Joseph]

I have been looking into Glocks as my next pistol for quite some time. I do research for a minimum of MONTHS when decision-making.

I want a versatile gun. Mainly for CCW OWB in winter under a jacket, or rarely for open carry/while hunting.

I would LIKE to be able to wear it IWB if needed. So im considering a G27 and having the extended mags and grips for it to make it have the 17 round of the G22.

My question is if that is a good idea, and if that .5" barrel really makes much of a difference.

I am looking at the .40 in order to eventually get the Lone Wolf conversion barrels for it too.

Thanks guys.

I have a Glock 27 Gen 4 and love it. I use a Kydex holster and it conceals very well. It's not as comfy as my Kahr in my pocket, but it's easy to carry. I've pocket carried the 27 too and it's one of my favorite guns to shoot.

[OldLincoln]

The one question I don't see answered is does .5" in barrel length make a difference for concealed carry. The answer is no it doesn't. The barrel is below your belt line and within reason won't show. What does matter is the length if the grip and mag, and to a lessor extent the thickness.

I have a .45 Colt Commander that is thinner than my Pm9 but the grip makes it difficult for me to conceal. No matter how I try it wants to stick out like a chicken wing.

I just bought a G30 which is a double stack mag holding 10rds of .45. It is thicker but the grip is as short as the PM9 so I believe it will conceal well (I pick it up in a few days and the holster should arrive about the same time).

As for conversions there's a lot more than I can afford. But if wanting to hunt with one, you might consider the G30 conversion to a 460 Rowland. That pushes a .45 up to 1550 ft/sec out of a 5 in barrel. Sounds like a .44 Mag to me. The conversion kit includes the new barrel of course.

[MO_Soldier]

It would be for woods protection, not hunting. I should have been clearer.
I also like to hike.

From the sound of it, I may be happiest with a compact 10mm for a wider range of options, and for the extra barrel length.

[MO_Soldier]

Just looked up the 29SF. I guess that's the best choice. Is the "SF" something special?
I didnt find info on just a plain 29 to compare.

[Barth]

Just looked up the 29SF. I guess that's the best choice. Is the "SF" something special?
I didnt find info on just a plain 29 to compare.

LOL I think SF stands for short frame ?
http://us.glock.com/products/model/g29sf

For self defense, and that bear has big teeth, the G29SF is hard to beat.
Just a matter of ammo selection.