Posted: 12/14/2008 8:39:21 PM EDT
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I recently acquired a new Glock 20 and have a question for those of you who also own one.
What 10mm bullet weight(s) would you recommend or describe as "standard"? This is my first Glock and my first 10mm handgun so everything is new to me. Thanks. |
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Honestly anything made by DoubleTap
The heavy rounds that are semi typical are 200gr, the lightones vary bu mfg. Id stay around the mid range of 165+/-10gr |
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What 10mm bullet weight(s) would you recommend or describe as "standard"? This is my first Glock and my first 10mm handgun so everything is new to me. I usually load 180gr or 200gr FMJ's on top of AA#9 powder for range training. For defense, I usually load 175gr WW Silvertips. For hunting, I have some Hornady 200gr XTP ammo. Later on, I intend to load up some XTP's over AA#9 to see if I can get some better velocity. ETA: The original Norma 10mm load was a 200gr projo at ~1200fps. |
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200gr horniday xtp over 7.5gr of 800x doublestar nickle cases with winchester large pistol primers.
If you want factory ammo go with buffalo bore or doubletap. I had some federal "self defense" ammo and it was downright weak!!!!!! If i wanted 180gr I would shoot a .40 short and weak 
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Congratulations! A little background The original 10 mm load came from Norma and used 170 grain bullet. It was extremely hot, recoil and blast were impressive to say the least. Anyone who shot this load knows what I'm talking about. The 2nd load I was ever able to get a hold of in the late 80s ...1989 I think ? Was a 170 grain Hornady is was also stout. Than the FBI got a hold of this round and gave us the 10 mm 180 grain lite version. Than in 1994 I think the SAAMI knocked the pressure down to the 37,500 level when they changed over to Piezo pressure.
Beware some 10mm 180 grain loads are weak and may not function well in 10 mm pistols. Remington UMC crap comes to mind. As are some Federal loads. For a SD load the 175 grain Silvertips are what I use. For practice handloads I tend to go with the Speer 165 and 180 Gr Gold dot. |
