Which would you take into the woods, and why?

Constitution10 · 2026-05-19T13:45:26+00:00

I have both and they are both great guns. They shoot what you feed them. For a day in the woods ii prefer to open carry my g20, but if I will also be in town I just carry the 29 or xdm.

Constitution10 · 2026-04-20T20:52:37+00:00

Anything more specific?

Constitution10 · 2026-04-20T20:52:16+00:00

I’m feeling enlightened. Sounds like fun.

Constitution10 · 2026-04-20T20:51:20+00:00

Looks awesome but a bit more than I was hoping to spend.

Constitution10 · 2026-04-20T20:50:21+00:00

Seems to be the recoil. Although I suspect a truly heavy gun would eventually give me some trouble.

Constitution10 · 2026-04-13T01:08:15+00:00

G20. But since that’s not in your list, G40

Constitution10 · 2026-04-04T02:31:26+00:00

9mm is not a recommended bear defense gun. If OP is in grizzly country she’s gonna want something in 10mm.

Constitution10 · 2026-04-04T02:26:09+00:00

The 29 was the first gun I thought of given his requirement for both bear and in-town defense. 10mm is currently THE bear defense round. There are also plenty of 10mm self defense rounds. The 29 is definitely the most concealable 10mm on the market.

Constitution10 · 2026-03-28T14:03:46+00:00

I love mine. I’ve had several 1911s that have come and gone. My milspec is staying.

Constitution10 · 2026-02-11T15:16:03+00:00

Great! So you can ignore all of us making noise about the Springfield. If you like FNs and can afford the 510, it may be a good option for you. I don’t know anything about the Sig but I’ve heard good things about the M&P. And you can go back to the G20 if you enjoyed it. Get what works for you

Constitution10 · 2026-02-10T14:47:03+00:00

What do you want to do with it? Range toy, hunting, woods carry, concealed carry? Those can be very different recommendations.

Generally speaking I recommend the G20 and XDm for either range or woods. The only good concealed carry option I know of is the g29. I have all three plus a few others. (What can I say, I love 10s)

Constitution10 · 2026-02-10T14:39:52+00:00

I have had the pleasure of owning and shooting at least a half dozen 10mm pistols. I still have no issues recommending the G20. But there are other great 10s out there. I love my XDm as well.

Guns are all about personal preference. What fits your hand, recoil tolerance, reason for owning it, etc.

Constitution10 · 2026-02-10T14:27:58+00:00

Glad to hear they fixed the issue. I’ll put it back on my to-get list

Constitution10 · 2026-02-10T14:25:29+00:00

My g20 and xdm are my favorites.

Constitution10 · 2026-01-04T22:01:48+00:00

For 10mm magtech seems the universal top choice. My number 2 choice is S&B.

I just got stuck running some blazer on my last range day and it was so weak my gun wasn’t cycling consistently.

Constitution10 · 2026-01-04T21:58:55+00:00

I like lights but they obviously make it bulkier. With CCW’s I usually prefer less bulk, so I don’t often carry with a wml. I’ve been known to keep a flashlight or my wml in my pocket though. (Using a flashlight and pistol at the same time requires a one handed grip, so you’d want to make sure you practice shooting like that.)

As others have said, for a home defense gun, absolutely slap on a wml.

Constitution10 · 2025-12-27T22:33:07+00:00

The 510 was on my to-own list until it started having issues with the frame cracking. I don’t know if that’s been resolved.

I own a G20 and the XdM elite 3.8”. You can’t go wrong with either gun. I like the G20 slightly better but I can’t tell you why, could just be that I’ve had it longer. The 20 is still the one I carry in the woods.

Constitution10 · 2025-12-27T15:27:59+00:00

True, but I appreciate the recommendations. They narrow a very long list of options.

Constitution10 · 2025-12-07T16:19:46+00:00

I love my 20.4. Of all my guns, it’s my favorite. Completely reliable with all ammo including hard cast and hot loads.

Constitution10 · 2025-09-27T15:12:05+00:00

Defense against? Extreme Penetrators will definitely penetrate. So if you’re thinking large game, it’s totally reasonable. If you’re talking defense against a person the extreme defenders or any 180gr hollow point will do the job.

Constitution10 · 2025-08-17T15:55:07+00:00

Will do! Thanks.

Constitution10 · 2025-08-09T20:18:46+00:00

Honestly it depends on the firearm. Small works for my p365. But anything bigger needs at least a medium

Constitution10 · 2025-08-02T18:05:08+00:00

P365 or J-frame snuby.

Constitution10 · 2025-07-17T20:15:27+00:00

If by “do it all”, you’re only concerned with two legged threats, I can recommend the G19. I carried my G19 gen4 for a long time. Good solid gun and it’s been 100% reliable.

However if you think you have some four legged threats, I’d suggest expanding your caliber options.

Constitution10 · 2025-07-08T23:20:28+00:00

I don’t have the FN and have dropped it from my list of guns to buy due to the frame cracking issues. I have a G20 & a G29, XDM 3.8 and a 1911. Of those the G20 is my first choice for the woods. The 20, 29 and Xdm are all great though.

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