My brother lives in Fairbanks AK (30+ years); On our "out of the city" hike he brought a S&W 357 IIRC. That's all i have to offer.
This, I presume.Interesting...today I spoke to my client regarding my 2024 contracts and I'll be out in the camp I work in this summer for a week in June. They will be providing bear firearm training the first day and I get to participate...time to purchase that Gloc 10mm...just need to go have a look (Cabela's), they have a smaller frame one that looks good. They will provide all the ammo at camp. Will get it soon so I can get some time on it before the trip in July. Will be great to get training on this and be more confident in dealing with this situation.
Yes thats the one I'm interested in. Short frame.This, I presume.
GLOCK 20 SF (Short Frame)
The GLOCK 20 SF combines the SF (Short Frame) design with the powerful 10 mm Auto AUTO cartridge making the frame more comfortable and significantly enhancing controllability and accuracy.us.glock.com
Mine is a Glock 20. Even with big hands, it’s a brick of a gun. I’ve got several 10mm 1911s and they’re much handier to shoot.
The only thing I will add is this: https://us.glock.com/en/pistols/g40-gen4-mosYes thats the one I'm interested in. Short frame.
Yes thats the one I'm interested in. Short frame.
Way too big to me.The only thing I will add is this: https://us.glock.com/en/pistols/g40-gen4-mos
I made my own. Improved velocity with longer barrel.
Chest holster.Way too big to me.
I thought he was referring to the grip size - the Glock 20 (and 40) use the same magazine - and the grip is quite large in order to accommodate that big magazine holding 15 rounds of 10mm. I like my G20 - but it is a noticeably larger grip than any other gun I own.Chest holster.
Hot ammo.
16 shots, make them all count.
But really grizzes will mostly mind their own biz. I will be on Kodiak in May. Daughter #1 in Juneau, #2 in Kodiak.
SF use the same mag as well. I have 2I thought he was referring to the grip size - the Glock 20 (and 40) use the same magazine - and the grip is quite large in order to accommodate that big magazine holding 15 rounds of 10mm. I like my G20 - but it is a noticeably larger grip than any other gun I own.
I can’t tell from Glock’s site, either.SF use the same mag as well. I have 2
Thing is I don’t have a 40. I made mine from a LW frame.
So the question is: the 40 the size of SF or not? Looked at the Glock site and was not apparent
I’ve shot a G30 - in .45ACP. Controllable, shoot able, but not a beginner’s gun.There's a Glock 29sf for mini hands like myself.
I’ve shot a G30 - in .45ACP. Controllable, shoot able, but not a beginner’s gun.
Personally, I can’t get my pinky around the grip, it hangs below the grip, and the gun feels “wrong” to my hands. I would want a Pierce, or other magazine/grip extension, to get just a bit more purchase on the gun if it were mine.
I am not picking on Glock - they build a wide variety of frame/cartridge options - and there is a Glock for every purpose, but that G30 was not my favorite shooter.
I can shoot and enjoy a 1911 all day long. But a couple magazines through that subcompact .45 and I was done with it. Not as bad as a Desert Eagle in .50 but the same idea - too much effort detracts from the fun.
Agreed. The Glock 36 (single stack compact .45) is even worse.I’ve shot a G30 - in .45ACP. Controllable, shoot able, but not a beginner’s gun.
Personally, I can’t get my pinky around the grip, it hangs below the grip, and the gun feels “wrong” to my hands. I would want a Pierce, or other magazine/grip extension, to get just a bit more purchase on the gun if it were mine.
I am not picking on Glock - they build a wide variety of frame/cartridge options - and there is a Glock for every purpose, but that G30 was not my favorite shooter.
I can shoot and enjoy a 1911 all day long. But a couple magazines through that subcompact .45 and I was done with it. Not as bad as a Desert Eagle in .50 but the same idea - too much effort detracts from the fun.
I would not want either, but if it came down to it, I would go 10mm, not for power, but for mag capacity. Good question, never thought of it in that way.For years there has been a debate about the "best" bear repellent caliber. Many have said "44 mag is the minimum" While others say "10mm is best". Why would 357 mag not be proper if 10mm is satisfactory?