Ideal Defense Load for Glock 29

[4949shooter]

Since the 165 grain seems to be mostly Underwood and Doubletap, I'm considering a 155 grain round. There are more of those out there.

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The 155 grain xtp loaded by Hornady is pretty good.

+1 to this. It has good ballistics, yet would be more controllable in the smaller G29 platform.

[Triathloncoach]

I'm new to the 10mm but my impression of the round for self defense

1) Overpenetration  concern
2) Recoil control for accuracy

Any 10mm close to full power with even marginally good shot placement should be devastating.

[Blades]

Welcome to the forum.
Over penetration is mitigated with proper bullet choice. Recoil is there, but controllable, and more controllable with practice. 

I'm new to the 10mm but my impression of the round for self defense

1) Overpenetration  concern
2) Recoil control for accuracy

Any 10mm close to full power with even marginally good shot placement should be devastating.

[Geeman]

I'm new to the 10mm but my impression of the round for self defense

1) Overpenetration  concern
2) Recoil control for accuracy

Any 10mm close to full power with even marginally good shot placement should be devastating.

This is still a handgun round with less than 1000 ft-lb of energy.  Devastating is too strong of a word.  Be prepared for placing multiple rounds to get the job accomplished.

Over penetration is always an issue with FMJ and any other non-expanding ammo.  For hollow point ammo, expect LESS penetration as velocity increases.  More energy goes into deforming the projectile and larger maximum expansion acts more like a parachute. 

Greg