Hey my first post! Well actually my second. Anywho, I wanted to pick the brains of the 10mm faithful.
I have been researching this caliber, and the Glock 29 specifically, for sometime now. After a range session with a friend using his G29 I think I am hooked. I have been shooting for quite sometime now, thanks to my father. Started with a Ruger .22 and worked my way up to a S&W Model 57 .41 magnum. Took my first gun course with the Model 57. Sweetest gun I have ever shot. I never made it to the .44 magnum. :(
With that said, I have been dabbling in autos, everything from a P7 to the 1911. This also includes a few Glocks (17,19, 23, 30 and 33).
Now, after having researched the G29 to the point that it's driving me crazy, I need to ask a few questions.
I don't and won't reload (space requirements).
I don't and won't hunt (anymore).
The G29 will be a range, carry, and for right now, home defense gun.
I have not gone through a 200-300rd range session with the G29. Is it even possible?
I (try) to shoot once a week. Most often than not, it is twice a month using a 1911. Will it cost a great deal more?
I have taken a few courses. Has anyone taken a course with a G29?
Is the G29 worth the time and cost?
What ever happened to, it's a blast to shoot?!? (pardon the pun)
I have been shooting the 10mm since Smith came out with the 1006. I grew up spending my weekends (with my Dad) on the family ranch, so lots of fun times shooting. I still have the same 1006, but just the other day pickup up a Glock 20 & 29. I must say, I am having a lot of fun with the G29! I used to reload all the revolver cartridges, but no autos. And not really interested in reloading now... I found the Georgia Arms ammo to be nice "plinking" ammo and works well in the 20 & 29 (haven't tried it in the 1006). It is about 44 cents a round, and is not hot/heavy like the ammo that is built to the old specs like Underwood, etc, those that are real 10mm standards seem to be 60 cents and above a round. So, I guess it breaks down to how much you want to spend... This week I went through 600 rounds in 3 sessions at an indoor range, so I am happy spending a little less, and keeping the full loads for when needed.
I like my g29 a lot. it is #2 in my carry list and gets the nod when a full size won't conceal well.
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I as well have enjoyed my 29, you get a lot gun for the money
I like the G-29 and shot it often, I am always testing various ammo that I load for the G-29 with conversion barrels in 40S&W, 357Sig and 9x25Dillon. I even picked up a G-30 because it is the same frame size to play with the 45ACP because brass was plentiful. Very nice shooting with this frame size. :D
Space limitations for reloading are the limits you place on yourself. Thebest portable set up I have seen was mounted to a fold up Black and Decker portable work bench. When folded, took up the same space as 2 tv trays folded up. A Lee turret press and bolts with wingnuts. It can all be done so it breaks down into an Ammo Can sized plastic box. A second one to hold a 1lb bottle of powder and components.
Not intending to intimidate, but just offer up that reloading does not have to take up a lot of space. If you can leave it set up, great, it just means you can spend more time building rounds.
200-300 round sessions? They go by really fast when you have multiple magazines. My last range session with my 1911 and 3 mags burned through 600 rounds. Get an Ulua Loader if you don't have one and it will make reloading the mags a snap.
I can't speak for the glock, don't have one anymore, and have not shot any of the Gen 3 or 4's. The only interest I have right now is for a Mec-Tec base. (Round capacity)