ruger45 stated: "I want one because its one of the most powerful rounds you can find without having to order the ammo and it doesnt have the dangerous (in court) magnum word next to it."
That IS a very good reason to get a 10mm. I too am of the opinion that only semi-autos like the Desert Eagle in 44 magnum can surpass the "real" 10mm (not the 10mm lite loads).
The 10mm was originally up there in the 600+ ft lb class, then it was downloaded *back* to 45acp levels. In the quest for more velocity and energy the pendulum swung too far and returned to where they started - 45acp and a light 10mm, aka, .40 S&W.