Been looking around for real data in regards to actual velocity in the G29 platform with the factory length. If I am shooting UW 220HC what verlocity would it be at? I was going to sell my G29 but now figure I will keep it but may loom into a KKM extended barrel if the actual velocity from the stock barrel is low
In many of my test I have found the velocity of my G-29 to be with in 65 to 110 fps of my S&W 1006 5"...
This can vary by powder type, the faster powders like 800X and Power Pistol show less and slower powders Blue Dot and AA#9 show more differences.
Think I might just buy the KKM extended barrel, thanks Shadow
My chronograph results for a standard setup Glock 29 Gen3
Altitude: 3221 ft, Temperature: 48 degrees, Barometric pressure: 26.9 inHg
10mm Underwood ammo -
180gr XTP : 1263, 1266, 1255, 1253, 1299 : avg 1267 ft/s 640 ft-lb
200gr XTP : 1133, 1120, 1141, 1153, 1170 : avg 1143 ft/s 579 ft-lb
220gr HC : 1075, 1082, 1084, 1104, 1094 : avg 1088 ft/s 577 ft-lb
Seeing those numbers, I would bet those were loaded with IMR800X... ::)
What were the advertised velocities???
The Underwood boxes had:
200gr XTP - 1250 ft/s
220gr HC - 1200 ft/s
Funny, the box of 180 XTP did not specify a muzzle speed. My other boxes are at my other place. Their website has 1300 ft/s for the 180gr XTP.
I'm happy with those observed speeds from my G29. Good enough for black bears and barrel chested gang-bangers.
I feel at over 1k fps the 220HC is still a good option for woods carry.
Thanks for the information