Looking for a cheap, durable 10mm

[Caz83]

Rock Island also offers 10mm in 4.25 commander size with full rail and a double stack 16rnd 6" version. The double stack is part of their "match" line which is their tier quality and is going for $10-1200 online.

I own 1911's form RIA and a few manufacturers. I will say that If you plan on owning a 1911 or 1911 style pistol, you have to get very familiar with the parts and mechanics because the parts and springs will eventually go out. Extractors fitted, tuned and replaced, Recoil and FP springs are the most common. If not, it can get expensive or time costly sourcing out gunsmiths or sending it to CS later down the line. There is no such thing as a drop in part for a 1911.

 

[T_PRO_Z]

I am only getting a 10mm because I have never owned one and I am extremely attracted to larger caliber handguns. that is the only reason I am choosing a 10mm. I like the .40 round but the 10mm round has more stopping power.

I am not saying that glocks are terrible, but my experience with my highly trusted g23 was not good. I have looked at the g20 and as beautiful as it is, I do not want to try my luck again with another glock. and yes, Glock is fixing it, but they are returning it with a g4 frame. I have not gotten to hold a g4 but I have heard good things.

I have dis-proved the glock perfection slogan, but nothing is perfect. I have also never owned a 1911 and I have wanted one for a while so I believe the rock island will be my choice for my new carry. I have often thought about switching back to my Beretta 92fs for carry but the wife has ok'd a new guns so I will jump on it lol.

I also would like the beretta 96a1 in .40. I may look into it as well.

 

[hoghunting]

T_PRO_Z.....I am leaning more twords the Rock island but tell me about the EAAs? do they have double-stacked mags? what is the warranty? And How well are they built?

Here's their website, it's easy to check:

http://eaacorp.com/guns/handguns

 

[T_PRO_Z]

Thank you!

 

[Ocraknife]

I have played around with what must be one of the fancier RIA 10mm 1911s because it costs almost $1,000 but it is reaaaaly nice. I wouldn't hesitate to buy it if I had extra money laying around.

 

[T_PRO_Z]

that is what I am going with haha.

 

[Skans]

EAA imports some Tanfoglio Witnesses in that price range. I don't know much about the quality of the $500 range guns, but their Stock 10mm has been an excellent gun for me - its more in the $800 range though.

 

[Viper99]

S&W 1006 would be durable but don't know if they would still be cheap. Probably around 600/800 in good to great condition. But it is a tank.

 

[jmr40]

A G20 or G29 are the only real options. They and long discontinued S&W 1006 series are the only brands of 10mm that have proven themselves. The Smiths are good guns, but collectors prices are more than I'll pay. I've had a G20 for years and recently bought the G29 for a more compact carry option for woods use.

 

[SDF880]

My G20 and G29's have been flawless! Had em for 2 years now and put a stainless guiderod in both and so far so good!

I just picked up a commander size RIA 1911 and some Wilson Combat mags.
I have not fired it yet but taking it down and checking it out seems to be a well made pistol and happy I picked it up! I like carrying the G29 but it is a handful
especially with the hotter loads so I wanted to try something with an all metal frame and more weight to it but close to the same size as the 29.

 

[T_PRO_Z]

let me know how your RIA turns out!

 

[Big Shrek]

From what you said before, I'd be looking at whoever put the Nickel-Boron coating on...
my suspicion would be that caused the failure by faulty application.

Got somewhere over 2.5K rounds so far on my G20SF, which was my second G20,
the first went well over 10K before I had to sell it during hard times.
IDPA & IPSC are ammo-intensive, and tend to show any weapon flaws
pretty darn quick

RIA makes solid pistols.
And their 10mm has had far less issues than the Colt Delta Elite had

S&W 1006 and other 10xx series are TANKS...as mentioned above.
The only other 10mm as tough was the Star Megastar in 10mm.
Overbuilt as heck

 

[trucker3573]

Have to be oput of your mind to pay over a grand for a R.I. Just my opinion but when you get to that kind of cash it opens many doors.

 

[P71pilot]

I owned a gen3 glock 20 and couldn't shoot it worth a crap. I am 5'6", wear a size 8-9 glove. The grip was just so large, it would torque in my hand when firing/recoiling. After 400rds I could not accept 1ft 10shot groups at 10yds. I would absolutely love another 10mm but I am going to wait until I am older and make more money and get me a nice 1911 in 10 like a Dan Wesson on Les baer.

Make sure you can get a solid grip on the model 20, I know the SF is a tiny bit smaller and the gen4 is even smaller.

The EAA in 10mm has some reports of breakage/cracking but I would shoot for one of those if you like the feel over the RI

Your glock 23 issue surprises me. I don't like glocks but respect them and would own them if they fit my hand better and we're less blocky and ugly.

With polymer you have to be careful on what solvents you use to to clean the gun. There are some things (like oven cleaner/carb cleaner/even some gun cleaners (break free by safariland) that's are very hard on the plastic and would probably break it down and weaken the plastic if used too many times. 400-600rds is not even broke in. You sure haven't shot your carry gun that much in the time you've owned it

 

[orsogato]

I am only getting a 10mm because I have never owned one and I am extremely attracted to larger caliber handguns. that is the only reason I am choosing a 10mm. I like the .40 round but the 10mm round has more stopping power.

What are you trying to stop? Grizzly Bears?

If you are talking about human beings, with modern defensive ammunition, I don't think it makes a hill of beans difference whether you shoot the human threat with a 9mm, .40s&w, .45 ACP, 10mm etc. Accurate hits to the thoracic cavity are more important than caliber choice.

Having said that in the 10mm choice of caliber the Glock 20 is the hands down winner of the guns being discussed here IMO.

 

[agtman]

Hello all, I am looking for a cheap 10mm handgun of any kind to replace my glock 23 .40.

"Cheap" and "durable" are usually not found together in semi-auto pistols, particularly in something chambered for the 10mm AUTO which, in its true undiluted form, kicks out the highest energy output of any of the so-called "service calibers."

I'd like to find one under 600$ if possible because my glock crapped out and I want to replace it with something bigger.

Well, for the price range you've indicated, I'd check out one of the Gen 4 10mm Glocks, since you already have experience with Glocks and the G4s have significantly improved ergonomics.

There's the G29, great for CCW, and the G20, which was my dedicated do-it-all woods/trail/boonies gun until the 6.1" G40 MOS was released. Now the G40 is my dedicated outdoors blaster when hiking, hunting, fishing, or camping in my area of the Great American Wilderness.



Good luck.

 

[agtman]

S&W 1006 would be durable but don't know if they would still be cheap. Probably around 600/800 in good to great condition. But it is a tank.

I have a 1006 and it is a tank, as are all the 10XX-series pistols. Still have my model 1076.

Problem is, S&W has officially discontinued parts support and service for its 3rd Gen pistols, excepting, maybe, those few still seeing LE use.

Absolutely any Smith 10mm is a heck of a gun, but if something breaks you're on your own to scrounge for parts, although some parts from Smith's 45XX-series will interchange with the 10XX line. Brownells used to stock those.

 

[boondocker385]

I am not a gkick fanboy but have had a bunch. Yours is definitely an anomaly. I have a rock island that is OK but wouldn't buy one again. Am selling it and am buying a g20. ..

Sigs are awesome but spendy.

 

[T_PRO_Z]

What are you trying to stop? Grizzly Bears?


if the problem arises lol I will put a grizzly down. I have purchased the RIA and I am liking it so far. the trigger is not as nice as the glock but it will do. it is also a little bigger that what I would want to CC. but it is accurate. I was holding a 4" group at 30 yards.

I am going to check the thickness of the part of the slide that caused the problem on my g23 and see if it is thicker due to the NB coating I had put on it. one of the guys further up the thread ( I am very sorry, I cannot remember the name) had given me the idea and it could be the problem with the coating thickness at the point of contact.

I will keep you all informed.

 

[Cheapshooter]

I clean every one of my guns after shooting thoroughly.

I had the slide coated after it got some significant carry wear on it. I do highly recommend the Nickel Boron coating.

Could be more of the problem than the manufacturer.
With Glocks you're best to shoot 'em, clean them every couple thousand rounds, lub tyem very sparingly, and leave them alone!
Maybe too agressively coleaning, too much lube, or someone hing was done in the coating process.
Just get a G20 if you want a big 10MM, and leave it alone!