New User / New G20

[justsomedude]

Hi all...

I found this forum after seeing a link over on GlockTalk. And after recently purchasing a 10mm G20, I decided to sign up.

I haven't even taken her to the range yet, and already have an NDZ 20# RSA and a few boxes of factory ammo, including some bear loads.

Anyway, I look forward to chatting with you all!

PS: Here's what followed me home last weekend...


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[Kenk]

Welcome justsomedude!

[The_Shadow]

Welcome aboard justsomedude!  Be careful 10mm is very addictive! 

[Alabusa]

Be ready, that won't be the last 10mm to follow you home.

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[Taylor3]

Congratulations. One of the most versatile guns you could have selected!

[tommac919]

congrats....
run a 20lb spring in mine and it works great 100% for all loads light to heavy.
the stock 17 was just a bit light for heavy.

[Taylor3]

Justsomedude,

Maybe you already know that the G20 has multiple caliber conversions - Some are just a drop in barrel with no other changes (.40 and .357sig).  My friend is about to buy one in part because of its caliber versatility.  There are a few youtube videos on this if you are or later become interested. 

But simply shooting it as a 10mm is fine and fun even if you never change calibers.

Enjoy your new gun!

[45BBH]

The G20 is a fine gun, especially Gen4.  I will say though, you don't need an aftermarket RSA with the Gen4, Gen3 yeah but Gen4 is good to go for all loads.

[justsomedude]

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome!

I can see 10mm becoming addictive, and I'm already eyeing a 1911... either the Ruger SR1911 or Dan Wesson Razorback. Not sure which way to go yet.

Regarding the G20, is hard cast safe in the stock barrel? There's lots of contradicting info out there. And BuffaloBore even has a page dedicated to the "hard cast myth" saying it is fine to shoot in polygonal rifled barrels. 

Thoughts?

[tommac919]

Lead in Glock barrels isn't an issue for me...

In simple terms;
It comes down to 2 things 1) hardness of lead 2) proper size bullet.

If the bullet is to small, gasses can blow by and actually melt the lead., with it ending up in the barrel


EDIT: as a PS there are lead poly coated bullets that also solve the issue and are cheap.

[Taylor3]

I have a Dan Wesson Silverback which is one of my favorite guns.

[Topleft]

Almost evenly split in ammunition for use in my G20.4 is 10mm and .460 Rowland.  Luckily, the local gun store stocks a fair amount of 10mm most of the time, so I really only need to plan ahead for trips that require .460R in regards to shipping.

[Alabusa]

Welcome to the site! I am a new 10mm convert and am already looking for another one to add to the safe.

[Keiichi]

Welcome. 10mm is... something something... best millimeter.... something.... well you know - or you'll find out.

Be cautious of 10mm carbines. They get very expensive to feed.

[Pumpkinheaver]

Welcome to the world of the 10mm!