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Alaska Glock 20
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salmonchaser
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Dang!
wvbuckbuster
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That took some intestinal fortitude. Dan.
Thebear_78
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The 10mm penetrates pretty good for what it is. IIRC this was shot on ft rich while they were moose hunting.
Guy Miner
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Wow!
DrMike
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One can only speculate, but I'd guess it was an unalarmed bear that was surprised from ambush. Still...
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The bear was hoarding a moose kill they had to leave and come back in daylight. I always carry a pistol while butchering moose in the field and my Marlin 45/70 Trapper or Rem 870 with Brennke Orginal Slugs is always close by. Years ago I carried big bore revolvers but since changed to Glock 20 about 25 years ago when they introduced the G20. Since I am a terrible shot with a pistol I like the 15 rounds the G20 provides. I use 220gr Hardcast / FMJ-FP-TP exclusively in the bush.
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KinleyWater
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That's an impressive bruin.
Thebear_78
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I’ve seen 200 gr TMJ completely pass thru a 6’ black bear. In the neck shoulder junction and out the rear ham.
I’ve had several Glock 20s she 40s. Currently have a 20SF WITH 5” barrel. I’ve been eyeballing the new Springfield XDM 4.5 10mm. It feels very good in the hand
I’ve had several Glock 20s she 40s. Currently have a 20SF WITH 5” barrel. I’ve been eyeballing the new Springfield XDM 4.5 10mm. It feels very good in the hand
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Alaska
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Yes I looked at the SIG / XDM / SW in 10mm
This is my 3rd G20 since Glock introduced the 10mm. I upgraded as the Gen models were introduced all received KKM barrels and 22 pound springs. It’s a tank the Glock 20. They did improve the recoil spring and rod but I replaced mine with a GS Pure Tungsten Rod Spring 22 pound since I do reload heavy hunting loads 220gr Hardcast and FMJ -FP TP Berry 8.6 LS for 1200 FPS.
This is my 3rd G20 since Glock introduced the 10mm. I upgraded as the Gen models were introduced all received KKM barrels and 22 pound springs. It’s a tank the Glock 20. They did improve the recoil spring and rod but I replaced mine with a GS Pure Tungsten Rod Spring 22 pound since I do reload heavy hunting loads 220gr Hardcast and FMJ -FP TP Berry 8.6 LS for 1200 FPS.
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