John Baier Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 Guys, whats the reasoning behind switching out the barrel of a G20 with a aftermarket 40cal. Just curious Thanks John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 Bullet and brass cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Baier Posted January 30, 2005 Author Share Posted January 30, 2005 Thanks Flex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Marques Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 how does it shoot compared to a G35 or G22? Softer? I was thinnin about testing a G20 in 10 for Production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 The larger G20 frame seems to spread the recoil out in the hand more. My girlfriend will shoot Major (Limited) in her G20 (with the 40 barrel), but she doesn't like shooting the same loads in my G35. So...yeah...softer in the G20. (make sure to use the 10mm barrel in your G20 if you plan to shoot Production...Amidon says that a 40 barrel in the G20 isn't Production legal ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 I use a .40 ejector in my GL20 when shooting .40. It is an easy swap and makes even light loads 100% reliable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 I use a .40 ejector in my GL20 when shooting .40. It is an easy swap and makes even light loads 100% reliable. I never thought about swapping out teh ejector (likely because the G20runs like a Glock with the 40 barrel). I did put in a light recoil spring (ISMI). I was suprised to see the gun run some of my minor 40 loads. But, I didn't try many. (Interesting idea..the 40 ejector) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhgtyre Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Okay, I'm confused, what is the difference in the 40 and the 10mm ejectors? What is the advantage gained? -ld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfinney Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Because a 10mm is a longer case than a .40, the 10mm ejector is shorter to handle the longer case - a .40 cal ejector would be slightly longer, hopefully giving more consistent, stronger ejection with the shorter cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Okay, I'm confused, what is the difference in the 40 and the 10mm ejectors? What is the advantage gained?-ld 10mm brass is longer, so the only thing I can think of is that the 10mm ejector is shorter than the .40 ejector. It kind of confused me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 hehe, sfinney beat me to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhgtyre Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Ah, now it makes sense. Thanks, -ld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg5 Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Flex, you had said that the .40 barrel won't work in production. Any word on IDPA ESP? I know we disscussed this in other threads, but from what I can see, there still isn't any destinction in the rule book defining "caliber." Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Dawg5, I have no clue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg5 Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 That makes two of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayoupirate Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 I've shot the G20 in Limited and Limited10 for two years now as a 40 cal. I'd love to shoot it as a 10mm, but there's no way I can justify the $$$$$. Let's compare: 1000 Brass cases 40S&W = $10-$20 1000 Brass Cases 10mm = $70-$100. If anyone can find cheaper 10mm brass, please let me know. I like the large frame. I shoot Minor Loads in my gun for Steel Plate Matches and the only modification I make it to install a lighter weight recoil spring (13 pound). I did experience some feed problems when I first make the conversion to 40, but I solved them by using round nose bullets and extending the COL to 1.175. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 I'm still not clear on the difference between the 10mm and 40 cal extractor?The part of the extractor that actually grabs the case head is Longer? I think you have the ejector and the extractor confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayoupirate Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 You are correct. Typing with brain at 25%. I do know the difference and I did mean Ejector. Thanks, Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Marques Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Thanks for all the info people! Yea, I wasn't really thinking about brass cost too much-maybe I'll just spend that money on more practice ammo? That sounds like a better plan! Yep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walangkatapat Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 So if you’re using a forty barrel in the G20 are you also lengthening the OAL and using a heavier bullet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 So if you’re using a forty barrel in the G20 are you also lengthening the OAL and using a heavier bullet? Nope. I run the same "standard" length 40 round in the G20 (with the 40 barrel) that I run in my G35. The G20 (with the 40 barrel) also runs just fine on Val-u-pak Winchester ammo (165's) from Walmart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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