bob_dobalina
Handloader
- Oct 6, 2009
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Hi folks, I am in market for a sidearm and have focused my search to glock and possibly springfield xd. The purpose of the pistol will be mostly a sidearm to carry while archery hunting for the possibility of wolves and mountain lion - I'll still carry bear mace for griz. It would also serve dual purpose as home protection and to pack when camping and backpacking. I am liking the idea of a 10mm but am open to other calibers. I am new to pistols but I would like to reload for it. I'm a bit concerned on what I have read about reloading for glock - it seems you may need a replacement barrel due to case expansion? Anyways - what would you recommend? What a 40 S&W fit the bill? There's a good deal on springfield XD compact right now locally. Any personal experiences with these calibers and platforms? How about the glock 29? I figured this would be a good place to get some good advice, even though this particular forum (Glock) doesn't get alot of traffic.