Paying off G20 opinions and info wanted.

[Seven For Sure]

I suspect a NICS check fee will be commonplace if 'universal' checks become mandatory. Gun stores don't charge if you buy a gun from them, but if someone just wants a transfer done between parties, it's the store's time you're using to do it with.

I've bought *** firearms in the last 20 years. Rifles, handguns - they all had NICS forms. Used to be in Florida NICS was'nt required for CWP holders but it is now for all.

 

[meanmrmustard]

I recently put $200.00 down on a gen 3 G20 at mg LGS for $598.00 that's including tax and background check fees. I want to shoot the heaviest and hottest loads I could find from buffalo bore and double tap. I have read that their maybe insufficient case support in the stock Glock chamber and will be buying an after market Lone wolf 6.02" barrel for added support and velocity. Also a heavier stainless steel guide rod and spring 22#s. I plan on reloading and hand loading in the future as well eventually making my own hot loads. Is this setup recommended or will the stock glock eat it and ask for seconds?

The Lone Wolf is a better choice. The chamber support allows for protection from bulging.

 

[gearhead]

I've never paid a NICS check fee, every handgun I've ever purchased was from an FFL.

 

[Dakotared]

Why should one have to buy a aftermarket barrel just to shoot the round that the gun was made for? Too many glock guys find this acceptable.

 

[mrnic3guy1989]

Thanks again all for your input. Does anyone recomme kkm barrels or any other drop ins over Lone wolf?

 

[mrnic3guy1989]

Well Dakota I just am a fan of Glocks less moving parts more rounds and are like the Ak47 of handguns. For just under 600 for the gun 175 for the barrel that's compare to sly cheap to a customized 1911 or colt delta idk prices on those or the EAA but I wild guess the block with a new barrel is cheaper. I think glock just made the gun with less support because most 10mm loads are not utilized to full potential however I have heard otherwise that it may be just fine. My theory is that the chamber has more tolerance to increase realiability like the ak47 is loose they say looser is better idk just a thought.

 

[mrnic3guy1989]

I live in SW Pennsylvania we have to pay a fee and have a background check to buy and I even needed references for my carry permit.

 

[meanmrmustard]

Why should one have to buy a aftermarket barrel just to shoot the round that the gun was made for? Too many glock guys find this acceptable.

It wasn't designed around full power loads. 10mm "lite" isn't exactly the threshold of power for the Glock, its the chamber that's the hindrance.

It's a reloaders cartridge; I find a barrel swap acceptable if necessary to tap into a weapons true potential.

 

[K1500]

Shoot it stock first. I believe newer G20's have a tighter chamber than the older ones. My G20sf handles the limited amount of Underwoods and Winchester STHP just fine, with no pronounced smilies.

 

[Hamburger]

Double Taps should be just fine.

We've seen enough of them chrono'ed on YouTube

 

[2zulu1]

Just curious, but is there a reason to avoid this load from Double Tap other than because of a slight misrepresentation in their advertising by 7 grains of bullet weight?

A 223 grain .40 caliber bullet is still significantly heavier than a 200 grain .40 caliber, with better sectional density. The heavier bullet will almost certainly penetrate deeper when both bullets are pushed to their full velocity potential in identical barrels, all other things being equal (bullet shape, brinell hardness, meplat diameter).

Good points.

Other issues with the DT 230gr WFNs is they have a tendency to tumble in trajectory after about 20'-30' when fired through a Glock barrel. Aftermarket barrels, such as Lonewolf, correct this problem.

The box of DT 230gr WFNs I have were very poorly lubricated, the 200grs were properly lubed and weighed w/i tenths of a grain, +/- 200grs.