Glock G29 10mm Compact Review :Power House! 

I learned about the 10mm from a FBI friend of mine. I bought a Glock 20. Shortly afterward I had a very large IRS refund and bought a lot of 10mm +P hollow point from Doubletap. Being retired military senior officer. I have unusually large hands, the G20 fit me perfectly. I still own a couple of 9mm and enjoy shooting them. But my G20 and G29 to me are the best ever. There are so many Glock haters in the world, and I am wealthy enough to buy anything I want, but to me a Glock 10mm is the best. I just hope to God I never have to use one.

My mom bought the first glock in the 80s when it came out in America and she's still rocking it!!!!!!!

I own both G20 & G29 and there awesome 10mms to shoot. The recoil is very manageable it’s not what people think. 10mm all the way🔥🔥🔥🔥

Must be Tis the Season. I just bought the Glock 29SF two days ago and ordered the Pearce Grip Extension. Peace and joy to all the Glock 29 owners 🤗

12:25 For people who get their pinky finger pinched shooting G29 (and/or G26), with Pearce or other extension, or just the standard mag, here's a tip I learned over the years: The pinch comes from the magazine rocking back and forth under recoil, which causes the gap in the front to open and close. If you got your pinky near that gap, and/or you grab the gun really hard (shooting basics #1: grip the gun tightly) that you're literally squeezing your "meat" into that gap, you'll get pinched. This doesn't happen to everyone. My hand is about medium sized but I prefer large gloves. I used to get pinched by G26 all the time. The Glock factory plus two extension on G26 mag worked better than Pearce. It pinched less but not completely gone. The solution is to put a Danco rubber o-ring onto the mag so it fills that gap, reducing or eliminating the back and forth movement. For G26 #17 o-ring works perfectly for me. For G29, I tried several and found #33 o-ring works the best. #39 could also work, it's the one with the same-sized Wall (the thickness of the rubber "band") but with a larger diameter (the "ring" is larger). I found #39 required a little more force to shove the mag in and get latched. #33 will stretch and make the wall even thinner (1/16" is the thinnest wall o-ring I can find). Here are some useful links: #17 Danco: www.danco.com/product/17-o-rings-10-pack/ Home Depot: www.homedepot.com/p/DANCO-17-O-Rings-10-Pack-96734/100261428?keyword=100261428 #33 Danco: www.danco.com/product/33-o-ring-10-per-card/ I couldn't find #33 10-pack in stores, only singles: Home Depot (discontinued): www.homedepot.com/p/DANCO-33-O-Ring-35747K/202071010?keyword=202071010 Menards: www.menards.com/main/plumbing/rough-plumbing/plumbing-installation-repair/faucet-repair/o-rings/danco-33-o-ring/p-1444428662930-c-8540.htm

I agree about the recoil. You get used to it. The G29 is actually the first pistol I ever bought, and it has forced me to pay close attention to proper technique, which in hindsight I think has been a good thing. This is indeed a manageable firearm.

"If you're recoil sensitive, stick with the 9mm" LOL. Recoil sensitivity is the reason I've gone to hand grenades, you don't have to be as accurate and it typically only requires 1.

You have some of the best recoiled control. You make it look like a 9mm. Thank you for the video

You know that gun 10mm is a handful when you see sootch skin jumping around all over the cam. Huge fan sootch

My 29 goes with me everywhere every day.

My G29 is my winter carry since 2008. The finish on that fun is amazing, still looks new. Sig P365 for summer, LCP for pocket carry when deep concealment is necessary.

The only Glock I own because I wanted a compact 10mm. Great video!

I have had one for many years as my concealed carry and love it.

10mm and 40s&w are my favorite Handguns from Glock.

I've got a Gen 3 G29 SF that I had TMT Gucci out for me with an optic cut, suppressor-height sights, forward serrations, stipple job, trigger guard double-undercut, a Gunfighter Solutions trigger, a TLR-1HL & a multicam cerakote. It shoots softer than my 5" Sig 1911 in 10mm. It also carries easier & will accept 15-round G20 mags. Perfect hand cannon.

Literally just bought one and was looking for your review of it. Good timing

Had mine for about 4 years and I absolutely love it. Carry it all the time.

Just purchased my glock 29 ran 100 rounds through it NO PROBLEMS

Got my 29 with the xgrip so I use the Glock 20 mags, run a KKM stainless steel barrel and load my mags with 220 buffalo bore ammo. Best carry gun I ever had. I still have my Colt Delta Elite 10mm, but can't beat the 15 round Glock 20 mag in the 29. Carry it every day, in the woods and the city.

Terrific video! Fast paced, well planned, entertaining and very informative. No monotonous, meaningless, time sucking fluff, just good content. You could give a lot of guys lessons. I'm now a subscriber.

The one Glock I always wanted but never bought!

The best millimeter! Nothing to not love about the G29, congrats Sootch.

I love my G20C and Gen 3 G29, both with Pachmayr Tactical slip on sleeves…the 29 is a great carry weapon

I’m really more a 1911 style firearm guy but everyone needs to have at least 1 Glock.. I have a G27 40 cal, but I have a conversion barrel for 9mm so I can go back and forth on what caliber I’m carrying.. If they sell conversion barrels to make this a 40 and a 9mm this would be the cats ass of compact pistols.

I EDC my G29gen4 with my own handloads.200gr xtp,cci300 primer,10.0gr Blue Dot, new Starline brass. 2 or 4 leged I have it covered!

I had a Springfield XD in .45 ACP that I traded for a Glock 29. The Springfield felt like a 2 x 4 with a spongecake trigger that let go somewhere along its twenty miles of travel. I've never regretted the trade.

This same exact gun is my woods-carry. It goes on fourwheeler rides, Berry picking, wade fishing, weed cutting, hiking, almost anything I do outside. You’re definitely right about the recoil, it isn’t nearly as bad as you’d think. I think even with the 220-grain Buffalo Bore Heavy Outdoorsman hard cast ammo it’s still more pleasant to shoot the gen 3 G27 in my opinion.

Love mine! I’ve had it for about 3 years and is one of my edc pistols. Ammo is still available and cheaper than 9mm in these COVID times...

I have had the (Gen 4) 20 and 29 for several years and most recently purchased the model 40. It is definitely noticeable how the model 40 tames the 10mm. I certainly do like the 10mm.

Man you shooting that beast like it's a 9mm 💪🏾🇺🇸

i have the g26 and love it... i added the +3 mag extension and now i can get a full grip on it, it really made the difference.

I have the 29 also and carry it in the woods with Underwood 180 grain. She’s a handy in this size for a 10 mm. Recoil is more than a 9 but nothing like the felt recoil of heavier hitting revolvers.

First Glock I ever shot was my instructor/friend's Glock 29. We shot a full power load: a 200 grain JHP load if I remember correctly. It was quite a handful lol. As a guy used to 1911s and .45 ACP, I definitely felt the effects of the 10mm's recoil in my palm for a few minutes afterwards though I only shot 3 rounds.

10 mm was not designed by the FBI . Norma made the first factory ammo for the Bren Ten pistol . Then Colt chambered the Delta Elite pistol in it .

As a hoot I called the 10 mm the 40 Cooper Magnum since Jeff Cooper was critical in the development of the 10 mm

Dropped in a new Alpha Wolf barrel, McNally trigger, and Ameriglo sights on my G29, 20, and 40. They are all now good to go for lead and reload rounds!

I've been carrying the Glock 29 as my EDC/CCW for years now, and honestly I don't even like the thought of going back to the other lower powered cartridges. I also have the Glock 40 for my woods gun. My preference, is to weed out any rounds that I can't get a minimum of 1200 FPS. If I can't get 1200fps or above, than I might as well be carrying any of the other common, lower powered guns. The Glock 29 with factory barrel and full power loadings between 135gr-165gr, can be expected to produce between 1,200 and 1,300fps with 500ftlbs to 600ftlbs of energy. I don't like the idea or tactic of having to rapid fire so many rounds into any target, to stop it. I like to have the idea in mind, that I will take the minimum amount of shots required to stop a threat, since we are liable for every round that exits our guns. My Glock 29 is set up with: Trijicon HD night sights, Streamlight TLR-8, Strike Industries Locking Block Ant-Walk Pins set, Lone Wolf Stainless Steel Guide Rod (Captured spring), Pierce Mag Plate for extending the grip to allow using pinky, Extended Slide Lock, Extended take down lever, melted (dehorned) Mag release button, slight under cut and rounded off under trigger guard for comfort, stippling throughout but left side of pistol grip left original on the areas that make contact to my body on strong side carry, polished all trigger and extractor parts striker etc, polished the metal rails that the slide rides on.

Great video Don. Anyone who owns a 10mm, should have a G29.4 I picked up a new one when the 10mm Gen4 came out. Absolutely a sweet shooter.

"I really feel at home with Glock." Me too. 👍👍

With the insane hyper-inflated prices of firearms and ammunition these days, it will have to go on my long-term wish list. I'm not going to spend 25% more than list price for one of these right now. Being a firearm Enthusiast right now it's pretty depressing. Stock is ridiculously low, and prices are insane.

Seen this at my FFL yesterday I guess I'll go get myself a Christmas present 🎁 they also have about 600 rounds of 10mm in stock

I carry my G29 quite often. I find it enjoyable to shoot with very manageable recoil. I had the G20 as well but sold it and got the XDm-10.

This has been my EDC for many years, Trijicon HD's, Pearce pinky extension on the 10 RD mag, G20 backup mag with Xgrip, Olight PL2Mini, 26 rounds of Underwood 115 grain Xtreme Defender (BALLISTICS INFORMATION : Muzzle Velocity: 1700 fps Muzzle Energy: 738 ft lbs Penetration:18 inches out of a 5" barrel, little less out of the G29) in a Patriot holster.

"it's not the prettiest gun in the world" Glocks look sexy wtf are you talking about

I have had a model 29 for years. Loved it since the day i bought it. Paid next to nothing for it used and it shoots great

Dang that's a cheek shaker of a pistol!

Due to disarmament laws in Brazil, they arrive here costing a fortune. I managed to buy the Glock G19 Gen3 at great expense and I've been waiting for the documentation to come out for almost a year. The detail: I've been a police officer here for 25 years... for civilians, these calibers are once again prohibited. Never allow this right to be taken away from you... fight to ensure it...

I did the Pierce +2 extension on my 29. Workks good. On my 20 I had to get a +5 or 10% mag spring from Wolff. Factory spring was a hit and miss on the last round hold open with the Pierce +2. 13 rounds in a compact 10mm. Life is good.

*MY EDC PISTOL FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS HAS BEEN A GLOCK 29SF, AND ONLY USE UNDERWOOD 180GR GOLD DOT AMMO. IF I EVER DO GO BACK TO A 9MM, THE RECOIL ON THE 9MM MIGHT SEEM LIKE A .22..*😆

The 9x25 conversion barrel makes it into a wicked cannon.

Just picked one up and put the biggest backstrap with the beavertail on it. Totally agree with Sootch. I was expecting it to be difficult to handle but it has almost a buttery quality to it like a 45. Once you know what to expect it just gets better. I haven't put the xgrip on the 15rd mags or the talon grips on it either. Shot my friend's Glock 33 357sig with very similar subcompact frame and it's very snappy and unpleasant to shoot in comparison. Very impressed with the 29 and even better, the ballistics are so similar to the 20, it's negligible. Initially wasn't sure if I made a good decision for a few days after purchase since the 20 wasn't available, but now I would have picked the 29 over the 20 for my first 10mm, though I will eventually get the 20 as well.

Still regret selling my 29.

I have has a G29SF for the past 4 years and love it. I don’t understand how someone cannot handle this firearm.

I’m waiting for the G29 in GEN 5 as well.

I’ve owned the Glock 20, and it was a real joy to shoot and hand-load for. The 23 is next on my to get list, the 29 is too small for me. There is one difference between the 10MM and the 40S&W that people may or may not know, and that is the case. The 10MM is a straight sided case, were the 40 S&W has a internal taper in its case. That’s why the 40 was designed to handle up a 180 Gr, while the 10MM can handle up to a 200 Gr

The recoil from that 10mm in such a small gun makes his entire body jiggle LOL

Love the 29 and 30.

Colt Delta Elite is a great 10mm. Used it as a carry pistol for 20 years while hunting.

Can’t find guns anywhere. In 22 years of gun buying I’ve never seen anything like it.

About damn time!!!!! 10MM BABY!!

Love it thinking about getting one. Perfect timing

The versatility of the g29 is unmatched and overlooked in my opinion...i have a drop in 40 barrel as well as a 357 sig barrel. There's a few more but 1 pistol easily firing 3 different types of ammo is huge to me!

You are the best gun reviewer on RU-vid. I've been watching you for years. And you have helped me on choosing some of my guns. I've never commented before, because you you get so many. But I want to thank you for what you do in the gun community. I'm a cigar RU-vid channel from Texas. And I just wanted to stop by and show some love.

A lot of Rock and Roll in a small package.

Best hand gun round ever......👍

I hear the 10mm was invented before the 1986 miami shootout by Jeff Cooper & an fbi agent who happened to have the Colt Delta Elite 1911 10mm mentioned that would be a better caliber than the .38

I went to the store looking for a G30 last year. Low and behold, they had one of these 10mm bad boys. I never bought a gun so fast in my life!

Carried mine in Yellowstone with Buffalo bore hard cast, felt very comfortable with that.

10mm was conceived and designed by retired USMC Col Jeff Cooper in collaboration with CZ which went on the produce the first production 10mm, the Bren Ten. The FBI adopted the caliber in the form of a Glock chambered in 10mm, the Glock 21 I would suppose. That's how I remember the story. I have a similar Model 30 which is a great pistol chambered in .45 from 1997 or 8, and I have a Glock 40 in 10mm. Cool stuff.

Might have to add this to my 10mm collection. Would really like to find some +2 mag extensions like the Glock 30, more for comfort and controllability than capacity.

I have the G40 and love it. Added some night sights and a TRL1HL. Loaded with 15 rounds 155gr CorBon DPX, it makes a potent HD pistol.

I carry mine quite often anymore....with the Pearce grip extension it adds two rounds and makes it easier to control. I put Tru-Glo sights on mine that also helps.

The Greenland Police Department carries the 10 mm to protect themselves against Bears.🐻

YOU CAN'T STOP A GLOCK.

10mm was around before the FBI thought of it. I believe Norma was the first to load it with 170 gr being the 1st factory load.

Got my Glock 29 Gen 4 today…also got 500 rounds. Not going to shoot them all but will definitely shoot a cpl hundred for sure!

I love my G20 and I cant wait to get a G29

thats my new EDC, love it, Pearce mag extensions are a must for sure

Have been enjoying your content over a couple of years. I feel you are genuine and do it your way on yt. Wish you and your family a Happy Holiday, Sir. From north Sweden

Never new I needed one of these until I shot one about a week ago. Now I must own one.

I purchased two of the Pearce grip extensions and found the pistol just fit my hand so much better. I also found it then liked to pinch my little finger to the point of distraction. I read on the Glock forum that others were having the same experience and that putting on a band aid could help. It did, no more finger pinching. Just have to remember to put that band aid on before I go hiking in bear country...

You're stuck at home during Covid, when Sootch drops a video: 🎉 💪 💥 🧨 💃 🏃!!! Patriots Unite!

Added a KKM barrel, titanium guide rod with 20 lb recoil spring, night sights, and Pierce Grip +2 mag floor plates to my 29sf.. Very shootable. Very slightly larger than my G19. Easily holds 11+ 1 rounds. Will hold 12 if I work at it. It is almost as accurate as my 19. Love this gun.

I love my G29 because its like two guns in one because you can shoot 40SW through it without any changes. But I dont understand why folks continue to say how Glock is not the prettiest gun? Whats wrong with it? Do you want controls on the side? I dont get it! I guess folks say that to sound like they are experts?

I appreciate the clarity and no nonsense exposition in this video. Thank you. We need more like it. I will be watching for your videos. I have one suggestion: cut back on the repetitions, redundancies, and anything that adds verbiage but not new ideas. You made the point for example about the 10s greater recoil several times. I agree with you that the 10mm can be mastered by many people if they learn proper technique. But your frequent comments about its recoil would I believe make some of your audience, pardon the expression, gun shy. There were other repetitions. So, in sum, I like your work with only that one concern. Thank you again. Ivy

Love the 10mm , would like to see a 10mm in a lever action.

Love my 29 !! Great video !! Thanks

sootch00 that is some impressive recoil management while you were shooting! I watched closely and the rapid fire and even with one hand (while next to barrel) was impressive, while seeing the muzzle rise little. Also liked the slow closeup of the gun (good videography). Keep up the good work. (one of your million subscribers). :). I will share this video on social media too..

Love the reviews on your channel...then the bloopers are awesome as well.

I need a 20,29, and 40 in my life

One of the best gun reviews in YT. Regards from Serbia.

Love my G29! It’s my do everything trail/fishing CCW gun. For hunting I go with G20 full size.

When ppl complain about recoil they clearly never been in self defense situation, just imagine the effect on the other side....

I just shot the 29 a couple of weeks ago. The recoil was much less than I thought it would be. For me, I think the short grip was more than made up for by the thickness of the 29.

I been carrying the 29sf for a few months and haven’t been disappointed now I have a red dot on it still carry everywhere

Glock 29 is the top of food chain until you convert it into 460 Rowland.

I have a Glock 29SF, powerful and accurate.

Nice pull & compact 10mm firepower! Season Greetings & merry sus mas to you Sootch00 & family.

Thank you Sir, you are without question my go-to when it comes to guns and gear. Well done. Thanks again...

***Correction*** Around the ten minute mark, there is some bad information. The video tells us that the FBI switched from 10mm to .40 S&W due to poor performance with 10mm. ACTUALLY, the 10mm ( as with any caliber ) could simply be loaded lighter to compensate for high recoil ( I’m told that this actually did occur in the case of the FBI ). The REAL reason for the development of the .40 S&W was both load developement ( a 10mm projectile at less than full potential ) , AND to shorten the case, allowing the ammunition to fit in 9mm sized handguns. When considering this information, obviously, sizing the round down to fit a more compact firearm is the KEY reason for the development of the .40.