I have decided to get a Gen 4 Model 29 for CCW the decision was easy in that I have many thousands of rounds of 10 through my Model 20 SF with both the stock and LW Longslide upper and because I reload for those guns already practice should be easy with both. I certainly hope the 29 will be as good as the 20 has been as far handling reliability and accuracy.
I have loved my G26 and G19. My EDC was my G26 - until I got my Glock 29. I really love this pistol. I shoot the 10mm better than my 9mm - such a flat trajectory! - and I have a Lone Wolf 40SW conversion barrel which, until I stockpile more good 10mm ammo, is my EDC.
The size for me is perfect - a little bigger than the 26, a little smaller than the 19. A bit heavier, it eats up the 40 recoil so it feels like 9mm. And shooting 10mm - not a problem. I don't shoot the uber-nuclear 700+ muzzle energy loads, but some factory loads (Remington UMC, PMC JHP) are sort of a 40 SW +P+ and, terrific for high-power personal defense. Hornady likewise has some nice factory offerings. Getting some of the new Federal Vital Shok bonded soft point for woods carry.
Terrific pistol. As more decent factory loads become available for urban personal defense, I can see the 29 catching on even more.
Islandtriguy, welcome to the forum! The Glock 29 (before SF) was my first experience with the Glock, It handed everything I put trough it, it also sports conversion barrels for 40S&W, 357Sig and 9x25Dillon. That has added to its versatility and the experience. :D
Best regards and enjoy the forum! 8)
I also have a 29 in sf - gen 3 form and with a few mods its perfect. a LW4.6" 2 port barrel and 15rd G20 mags with adapter sleeves PERFECT fit.
Doug
Thanks, all, glad to be here. So glad to see the 10mm picking up in popularity. Finally!
Quote from: Ramjet on March 16 2014 06:24:23 PM MDT
I have decided to get a Gen 4 Model 29 for CCW the decision was easy in that I have many thousands of rounds of 10 through my Model 20 SF with both the stock and LW Longslide upper and because I reload for those guns already practice should be easy with both. I certainly hope the 29 will be as good as the 20 has been as far handling reliability and accuracy.
I think you'll be very happy with it. I carry my 29 gen3 sf the majority of my time. Great power and reliability.
Thanks for the feedback I frankly overlooked the conversion barrel for the 40 seeing I have about 900 rounds of 40 and no gun to shoot it into that makes great sense......Conversion barrel on order very soon I will let you know how my range session go when it arrives end of the week I also ordered a model 42 for my wife she has Micro Eagle now in 380 but love the Glocks so hopefully it will be as relaible and good as my model 20SF has...
I love my 29gen4. I am sure you will too!
I don't even carry my g19 anymore.
I need to order a conversion barrel soon too!
Let us know how it works for you!
well the model 29 is now mineI had time to run three mags through it.
Snappy with full house rounds the two types of defense ammo was easy to handle and the gun is very accurate concealment is easy and certainly has big advantage over my 20.
This will be real nice addition to my daily carry rotation.
Lets see some pics of these 29's
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This is the Glock 29 prior to the SF being released...
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yea I ended up with the 29 Gen4 SF is being phased out and replaced with Gen4.
I have always like the g29, been looking to pick one up for sometime now.
Thanks for the pics
Quote from: Ramjet on March 21 2014 05:57:00 PM MDT
yea I ended up with the 29 Gen4 SF is being phased out and replaced with Gen4.
Besides the grip of the gen 4 being turned into razor blades do you notice any difference compared to the gen 3 sf. Both have dual recoil springs. I guess the gen 4 could take different back straps.
Quote from: The_Shadow on March 21 2014 03:08:57 PM MDT
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Geezo Pete! You can shoot 5 different calibers with one pistol? Or would you also have to change springs, not just the barrels.
Too bad Schlocks just don't fit in my small short fingered hand!
Quote from: Dave84 on March 22 2014 05:08:32 PM MDT
Quote from: Ramjet on March 21 2014 05:57:00 PM MDT
yea I ended up with the 29 Gen4 SF is being phased out and replaced with Gen4.
Besides the grip of the gen 4 being turned into razor blades do you notice any difference compared to the gen 3 sf. Both have dual recoil springs. I guess the gen 4 could take different back straps.
I like the texture but I do rework the grip some on all my Glocks rounding the groove under the trigger guard where my ring finger rides. But back to the texture: I think it is good thing especially with gun that has good recoil and power like the 10 the purchase on the gun is improved. The recoil spring is on but to be honest I have not taken it down yet i still have about 75 rounds to go before ti s gets the thorough cleaning inspection and then will be ready for carry on daily basis. I did finish an OWB Kydex Holster for it though and will make the second one today used mainly for belt carry. I will say the gun is easy to carry compared to the full size SF I really like the different back straps I am using the M and it makes big difference in handling and allows subjective setup of the gun. The next investment is an aftermarket 40 S&W barrel and mags. I have close to 700 rounds of 40 ammo to shoot up. love the after market barrels for cast and the tight chambers and the Glock factory barrels for reliability they feed anything and everything.
gandog56 writes;
QuoteGeezo Pete! You can shoot 5 different calibers with one pistol? Or would you also have to change springs, not just the barrels.
Too bad Sclocks just don't fit in my small short fingered hand!
The RSA in the picture is the Wolff Gun Springs dual non-captive 21 lb and it has worked with 10mm / 40S&W / 357Sig and 9X25Dillon. The gun functions with the 23lb spring set but I find it too tough to rack the slide so I only use that setup for serious testing. My original factory spring started slipping past the button on the from of its guide rod, but they sent a replacement Big Plus for Glock's customer service!
That the first barrel is the Storm Lake 40S&W, the second barrel is a Storm Lake 10mm, purchased for better chamber support and conventional rifling. So it's only 4 different cartridges...Some day they may make the 10mm necked down to 30 cal. or actually produce the 224BOZ as conversion barrels.
If I were to spend the money for the 400Corbon and 460Roland conversion barrels, I could change do the same with the Glock 30 45ACP...but so far I left that one stock.
I tried .400 Cor-Bon in my Springfield armory .45 ACP 1911A1, did not work too well. :'(
Here is mine
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I am going to be picking up G 29 gen 4 soon. Can't wait. Will be a great compliment to its big brother the G 20sf
I just bought one online and should have it next week, can't wait