Originally Posted by Mas Ayoob

CDR, there is the occasional firearms platform that defies the conventional wisdom and the Glock 30 is one of those.

I've seen the G21 do 1.5" or a bit less at 25 yards for 5 shots, off the bench, but I've seen the G30 do UNDER 1.0".

If you ask in one of the general forums in GT, you'll see the same with the 9mm Glock 26 versus the 9mm full size Glock 17, and I for one have certainly seen the same with the snubby Glock 27 in .40 versus the Glock 22 full size in the same .40 S&W chambering.

The reason seems to be twofold. First, the shorter barrel gun has a relatively more rigid barrel, when you measure width vis-a-vis length. Second, and perhaps more important I think, is that the G30 in .45 ACP and the Baby Glocks in standard frame size have the double captive spring design in their recoil springs. This seems to better guarantee that the bullet is past the muzzle before the mechanism begins to unlock. That gives a more consistent barrel alignment shot to shot, in relation to the plane of the sights that are aiming the gun.

There is another gunmaker (which will remain nameless here) who made a 9mm double action auto that generally was doing well if it shot a 2.5" group at 25 yards out of the box. However, the company offered a variation for twice or more the price that did an inch at 25 yards. The guys at the "custom" section of the factory told me a big part of that was a different recoil spring assembly that guaranteed the bullet would be out of the muzzle before it began to unlock. Those guns used to go about $1500 retail. You get the same effect in the Glock 30 at no extra charge, with every standard G30 that leaves the factory.

As they say on the Internet, "Just sayin' ..."

The G36 has a narrower, lighter slide than the G30, and this may be why I for one have never seen a G36 shoot as accurately as a G30, on the average.

Just one guy's opinion,

Mas

Originally Posted by MinervaDoe (Post 16949577)

I wish I could screw both pistols into a ransom rest and settle the issue, but shooting freehand, I do have to give a big edge to my G20 over my G29. That's not scientific. That's just me.

Originally Posted by firemedic1343 (Post 16949640)

Excellent. You own both and you feel the G20 has the edge. I'm not really looking for scientific, your response is appreciated~!

Originally Posted by Buski (Post 16950739)

My Glock 29s are more accurate than my Glock 20s. They are also faster out of the holster (shorter) & they cycle faster (faster on the follow-up shot).

I own 3.

Good shooting

Originally Posted by deeGman (Post 16954051)

The rest would settle the question and give a answer but some would still not be swayed. Ammo used, distances shot then for some the debate is un-winable, Mas has some very valid points no doubt.

Originally Posted by Buski (Post 16955152)

How 'bout this, I'll shoot a glock 29 @ the Morganton NC GSSF match, 16 April. I'll shoot in the Masters category & the Masters Major Sub.

Anyone w/a 20 or any other Glock up for the challenge?:supergrin:

Good shooting

Originally Posted by Buski (Post 16955152)

How 'bout this, I'll shoot a glock 29 @ the Morganton NC GSSF match, 16 April. I'll shoot in the Masters category & the Masters Major Sub.

Originally Posted by MinervaDoe (Post 16955489)

I'm hoping you post a youtube video. :supergrin:

Can you recommend a favorite G29 load for accuracy?
You could save me a lot of range and reloading time.

Originally Posted by MinervaDoe (Post 16954089)

Yup, I didn't want to cloud the issue, but I'm still searching for the ideal ammo for my G29. I don't expect to find it this year, as I've got a few other projects going on.

Originally Posted by deeGman (Post 16955563)

+1 Google proofs nothing but a video is priceless.:whistling:
GT has some very, very good shooters one in particular i really hope he takes this "prideful" statement seriously. ;)

Originally Posted by MinervaDoe (Post 16955758)

Oh no, I believe that he is who he says he is.
I would just like to see a video of a fellow Glocktalker shooting.
If you look up his scores, they are impressive.

I'm still trying to get my G29 bucked out, so if I can find out what ammo he likes, it might save me a half dozen trips to the range.

Originally Posted by Buski (Post 16955152)

The Glock 29 "Is" more accurate than the 20; OR, perhaps all of the pistols manufactured by Glock.

Originally Posted by firemedic1343 (Post 16949206)

I know we've discussed this before. But I have a more pointed question.

In your experience has this reasoning been comparable in the G20 and G29?

Originally Posted by Buski (Post 16955152)

The Glock 29 "Is" more accurate than the 20; OR, perhaps all of the pistols manufactured by Glock.

Originally Posted by MinervaDoe (Post 16955489)

Can you recommend a favorite G29 load for accuracy?

Originally Posted by Kegs (Post 16962892)

Can't do it - but would love to. Raincheck perhaps?

Originally Posted by firemedic1343 (Post 16964663)

Sounds like someone is... :scared:

:tongueout: Just trying to start some healthy competition!

Originally Posted by Kegs (Post 16965394)

I wish it was just that! No $ and I live about 1,000 miles away from there. I have a couple of resumes into companies in GA, each which isn't too far from there so I'm just crossing my fingers (one of many reasons I would like to move back South).