[nikolaz]

What do you guys think is loudest Glock? Just something you can take to a public range and make the guy in the lane next to you move over one.

I had a few ideas like a 20C, maybe a G40 for the extra length, and then I thought of a 357Sig so maybe a 31C. Unfortunately Glock does not make a longslide 357Sig or G40C so I started to think about aftermarket barrels. Just going off LWD's site I came up with some ideas: G20 converted to 357Sig extended (5.5") and ported, G24 coverted to 357Sig (6") internal ported, and G22/24/31/35 with a 9" (yes, you read that right) 357Sig barrel.

For those that have a lot of Glocks how would you rank these in terms of loudest with hot ammo like Underwood or Buffalo Bore?

20C
31C
40
20 -> 5.5" ported 357Sig
24 -> 6" internal ported 357Sig
22/24/31/35 -> 9" 357Sig

EDIT:
Did not know shorter the barrel the louder.

20C
29
32C
33

 

[WeeWilly]

I suspect a G20, loaded with a max charge of Longshot under the smallest jacketed bullet you can find in 40cal.

If you count flash and bang, maybe a G29, loaded with a full case of Blue Dot under the same smallish projo.

I remember a story of a guy shooting the same above at an indoor range. He touched one off and a guy walking behind the line went down to a knee he was so shaken... not sure if true.

 

[Glolt20-91]

The one that shoots Xs.

 

[glide]

I would imagine 10mm would have a louder report than the other Glock pistol calibers that are available. If I wanted the other guy next to my range table to move over I would shoot my Bushmaster AR-15 that has a Miculek muzzle brake. Damn thing has a sick and nasty blast.

 

[TnShooter83]

G33 is pretty loud. Loudest I've shot.
Never shot 10mm....so I can't say.

 

[AZ Husker]

I carry a G32 regularly. Recently I was next to a guy with a 32C. I thought mine was loud....that thing made people move two lanes over!

 

[sns3guppy]

I'd say the G33, but that G32C would probably bump it up a few db.

 

[Railsplitter]

No doubt, the G33 loaded with 115gr Underwood ammo would be the loudest of them all. I have gotten to the point now where I expect someone to ask me what I'm shooting. They seem to be amazed that such a small little gun can make such a big boom!

 

[DJ Niner]

Especially for bystanders who might be standing next to the pistol (vs. behind it, for the shooter), the G32C I used to own was pretty obnoxious. I really noticed the blast when I let other folks shoot it, and I was standing nearby, slightly off to one side.

 

[Rocky7]

The .357 sig finds me looking for my muffs even though I have plugs in.

 

[dudel]

What do you guys think is loudest Glock? Just something you can take to a public range and make the guy in the lane next to you move over one.

Hah, had someone try that on me. I pulled out a 12" Contender in 223. They moved over TWO lanes. :animlol:

 

[Rusty Guns]

I have shot The Armscor 22 TCM from a Rock Island 1911.
I am waiting for the Advantage Arms Conversion for Glock.
It is fun to shoot, Loud and a ball of fire.
Probably not as loud as the 32C, but still an attention getter.

 

[DLL9mm]

G33 and G32c are the loudest.

 

[_Stormin_]

Anything with a compensator is going to be loud, but remember a longer barrel equates to more power burnt... I'd bet that a G29 is louder than its "big brother" running the same 10mm loads.

Loudest one I own is my G20, even more so than my G19C.

 

[Woodwrkr221]

My G33 with 125 gr Underwood gets lots of comments but the Ruger Redhawk 44 Mag I had years ago would spit fire out of the barrel cylinder gap and clear off TWO benchs on either side!

 

[Rocky7]

My G33 with 125 gr Underwood gets lots of comments but the Ruger Redhawk 44 Mag I had years ago would spit fire out of the barrel cylinder gap and clear off TWO benchs on either side!

I do not shoot this inside, but since its facelift and porting she's loud.

 

[davethehiker]

Anything with a compensator is going to be loud, but remember a longer barrel equates to more power burnt... I'd bet that a G29 is louder than its "big brother" running the same 10mm loads.

Loudest one I own is my G20, even more so than my G19C.

I wear double ear protection to save the little bit of hearing I have left. So it's hard to say. I have a Glock29 and various length barrels that fit it. 10mm is loud! The hotter rounds are louder. I can't say I have noticed the barrel length making a big difference in the sound.

 

[mongoslow]

my G23 pushing a hot 135 will make people look but I bet the 32C will rattle their skulls

 

[littletank]

The C models are definitely louder then the regular models. With that said I would have to say the G20C would reign supreme especially with hot loads.

 

[gunowner1]

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I suspect a G20, loaded with a max charge of Longshot under the smallest jacketed bullet you can find in 40cal.

If you count flash and bang, maybe a G29, loaded with a full case of Blue Dot under the same smallish projo.

I remember a story of a guy shooting the same above at an indoor range. He touched one off and a guy walking behind the line went down to a knee he was so shaken... not sure if true.

Exactly what I was thinking. I always get looks from people when I shoot my 10"S loaded with long shot or blue dot.