10mm FANS, am I missing out?

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In the short 6 years I've been shooting handguns, I've regarded the 10mm as an obsolete cartridge for some odd unexplainable reason. I currently own 9mm .40 and .45 and have tried .380 .38 .357, but never 10mm. I think I need to give this cartridge a try.

What is your favorite pistol chambered in 10mm?
 
I'd love to get a hold of a Colt Delta Elite... however, if there's other companies that make a 1911 10mm that I can actually afford, then I'd be willing to look.

I'd even be willing to look at a Glock if I really needed to get a 10mm. But I'm content to stick to my .45's until I get the income for another cartridge.
 
The 10mm is a great cartridge!!!

You really need to be a reloader to get the most out of it. Factory stuff can be hard to find and expensive. It is also mostly weak and not loaded up to the real potential of the 10mm.

I like my Glock 20 for general 10mm shooting but my 6.5" 610 in 10mm is a great revolver to shoot the 10mm with.
 
I recently bought a 10mm Witness.

The gun needs some trigger work, but the more I shoot it, the more I like it.

I already like the .41 Magnum, so I figure I'm going to like the 10mm as well.
 
8200,
You just don't know what you are missing. The 10mm is, IMHO, the about the most versatile handgun cartridge out there. Cartridge performance from the 40s&w level to better than the 357mag is available for over the counter purchase and up to about 41mag performance if you handload.

I have owned/fired the 10mm cartridge in guns from Colt, Glock, Springfield Armory and Smith & Wesson. I have no real complaints on any of them. I will say that I simply love my Delta Elite and my Glocks run a close second (sometimes even first depending on the carry situation, hard to beat the G29 for CCW). Glock and EAA are the only two that I am aware of who are currently offering guns chambered for the 10mm. I have never had the opportunity to fire an EAA Witness in 10mm, but have heard mostly good reviews from those that have.

If you like the 1911 style gun, I would look around for a Delta Elite. Expect to pay $500++ for a blued one. If you like Glocks, you will be more than pleased with any of the 10mm offerings from them. If you are looking to spend a little less $$$ than an EAA Witness would be worth looking into. I just can not personally vouch for the quality and reliability of the EAA. S&W's were fine as well and they even offered a revolver chambered for the 10mm.

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"Always keep your clothes and your weapons where you can find them in the dark." - Robert Heinlein
 
There is plenty of full-power factory ammo out there. If you have it delivered to your house you will pay about the same or less than the corner store charges for .40S&W. :D

Cor-Bon 135, 150 & 165 (JHP), 180 JSP, 200gr Penetrator
http://www.shooterstore.com/acb/webpage.cfm?WebPage_ID=207&DID=150
Federal Hi-Shok 155gr
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ctd/default.asp
Georgia Arms 155gr & 180gr (both Gold Dots)
http://www.georgia-arms.com/
Hornady 180gr XTP-Full
https://gateway.hornady.com/web_store.cgi?page=storehome.html&cart_id=
Pro Load 135 (Nosler), 155 & 180gr (Gold Dots)
https://www.commerceintegration.com/Other_webs_secure_area/Proload/shoppingcart/
Triton 155gr Quik-Shok
http://www.tritonproshop.com/index1.html
Winchester Silvertip 175gr
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ctd/default.asp

...just to name a few.
 
Yes, you ARE missing out...

I've owned three 10mm's - a G20, a Delta Elite, and a compact EAA Witness. I still own the Witness while the others have gone on to subsequent owners, if that tells you anything.;)

The Glock was too big and jammed a lot - yes, Glocks jam.

Never cared for the 10mm in the 1911, but still wish I had it, just for my collection.

IMO, the Witness is IT in the 10mm - all steel, ergonomic grip, Condition One carry, shall I continue?:D

If you're anywhere near Volunteer City, let me know and you can put a few rounds through mine before you buy.
 
Yes, you're missing out. The eaa witness in 10mm is a screaming deal, $3xx something. If a glock jams, it's the glock not the cartridge.
 
As all have stated, the 10mm can shoot 9mm sized 135 grain JHPS all of the way up to 220 grain 45 ACP sized bullets.

And with 550-650 fpe! Great for hunting and self defense.

And you down charge the rounds to 40SW recoil levels.

Love my Glock 20. With some Federal Arms conversion barrels, I already shoot 40SW and can buy another to shoot .357 SIG out of the G20 platform.

Not even my 45 ACP Glocks can shoot 3-4 inch groups at 50 yards but my G20 does all day long.

If you reload, the 10mm is great otherwise Georgia Arms sells a case for about $180.

If you want 357/41 mag performance, the G20 is the only glock that will do it.

The Witnesses are are great deal for the money too. so those guys are speaking the gospel too. Depends on what you like. I just like Glocks.
 
Well, the 10mm is a specialty cartridge. It was developed to put some magnum force into the auto pistol, which formerly was limited to 9mm and 45 ACP type ballistics. I prefer my Colt but I've heard good reports on the EAA Witness. Or, if you are independently wealthy, you can scare up a Bren Ten, the original 10 mike mike.:cool:

It is basically for a seasoned shooter. If you can fire beaucoup 45 ACP in the same type pistol and maintain groups at the end of your firing, you're in the market for a 10mm. The 10mm is in the league with 357/41 Magnum revos, iow, it is pretty hard on beginners or the unsuspecting but rewarding to the seasoned pistoleer. Good luck and hope you enjoy whichever you choose!

George

PS. If you miss your target, they will prolly be stunned by the muzzle blast and flash!:p
 
I've owned 3 10mm pistols and still have 2.

EAA Witness... Very reliable, great ergonomics, OK accuracy, best bargain. Sold to get the Glock.

Glock 20... Best all around. Best accuracy by far of the 4 Glocks I have owned. Uber-reliable. 15-rounders are pricey but still available. Only downside for some people is wide grip.

Colt Delta Elite... Wow, I really like this gun. Got it used, but once I replaced the recoil setup & magazine springs with Wolff units it ran extremely well. Accuracy was very good, on par or better than the Glock. I'm waiting to get mine back from BCP as we speak. Only downside is they are kind of pricey.
 
All of my pistols in 10mm are my faves! :D

Right now it is my ParaOrdnance P16.10 (the .40S&W variant with an Ed Brown drop in barrel). I have a minimum of 16+1 (18+1 with the Para bumpers and there's more out there to give an even higher capacity), a 5" barrel for strong velocities and the long sight radius of the 1911. How can I go wrong? I ask you, how can I go wrong?

There is no reason to not have a 10mm. With the EAAs at such an attractive price, to the used S&W market get one and get one QUICK!

Derek
 
My 10mm Witness is my favorite. Accurate and reliable and suprisingly mild recoil.

Ammo is more expensive, but what the heck.

Tony
 
Hey folks,

I have one of the very few Star Megastars in 10mm, and it is a beautiful gun. From the side, it is comparable in size to the 1911. From the end, it is about a quarter wider than the 1911. As a result, it is quite a bit heavier than the 1911, but it holds 14 in the mag and one in the pipe. Even with heavy loads, it is much more manageable than one might expect. I have Makarovs that rise far more in recoil than the Megastar. Because of its weight, it takes constant practice to develop and keep one's strength to hold it steady. It is not for everyone, but the folks who use 1911s ought to be able to make the switch. If you ever get a chance to buy one, think twice before you pass it by.

Best wishes,
Dave Wile
 
How's the trigger on the megastar compared to the 1911? I'm guessing it's no Bren Ten, but if it's at least as good as glock, I could manage.
 
GLOCK 20 in 10MM.

I have a latest generation G20 in 10MM.

It is my everyday carry piece.

175 grain Silvertips.

Very accurate. Reliable. Recoil not too bad.

My GLOCK30 kicks worse.

I say get one.
 
Hey Ehornad,

I read your post and got the Megastar out to pull the trigger so I could answer you carefully. First, my Megastar is a double action auto with an ambidexterous safety that drops the hammer when the safety is applied and the hammer is cocked. The trigger is factory original with no after work done on it. When pulling the trigger in double action, it is a long pull much like my big S&W 9mm double action. With the hammer cocked, there is still a short free pull before the trigger is set to release. The release pull is fairly comparable to a S&W double action in 9mm or 45. When the trigger does release, however, you cannot believe that that is all there is to a stout 10mm load. That big action absorbs so much of the recoil, you can be back on target faster than you can imagine. The Glock 9mm seems like a cannon in comparison. I suspect that is why so many of the folks who are accustomed to the big frame autos are not wild about the bucking of the light poly guns. Like I said before, I have Makarovs that buck more than the Megastar.

Best wishes,
Dave Wile
 
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