Which 10mm do I need?

DubcHicks beat me to it. Look at the RIA 10mm in the 1911 platform. From what I've read, they are rock solid performers. Good quality and fairly reasonable price.

Back in 1993, I bought a 1006 on a whim. Now I'm glad I did. I think they are currently averaging $750 or so in good condition. Replacement parts can be hard to find, but they are built like tanks, so don't need parts very often.
 
I would have to say the witness is the best value while still being a reliable and accurate shooter. I am sure the glock would function just as well, but that's no fun
 
Eagle Imports is not importing the 10mm version at this time. The pistols do look interesting, though, and come in different flavors including 9mm, 40 S&W and ,45.

Still no love for 10mm fans!
 
The Smith and Glock are the only 2 that have consistently proven to work well in 10mm.

The EAA's are a decent gun in other calibers, but their 10mm's are doubtful. Same with 1911's. Some work, many don't.
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That's simply not true with regard to the EAA in 10mm. Some work, many don't??? Are you saying this from experience? Mine is rock solid and reliable. Check out the thickness of the bull barrel on the Stock! I've put many rounds through my Stock (now "Limited Pro", except the original Stock has the bull barrel) and it functions flawlessly. Accuracy is outstanding. Some nice upgrades are also available through Hennings.

There are also plenty of 1911's (like Dan Wesson's) that handle 10mm flawlessly. I don't know about the lower end Witnesses - I don't have one, so I can't comment. The trigger on my Stock 10mm vs. the trigger on my Glock 17 is like comparing a Hi-Power to a Hi-Point.

FWIW, the triggers on the S&W 3rd gens, like the the 1006, are sloppy and gritty, and the 1006 only holds 9+1 rounds. They are rugged and reliable, I will give you that.

Pesonally, I'd look for a good used ORIGINAL EAA Stock - the one with the bull barrel. Trust me, it will have no problem handling full-load 10mm. It is da/sa and has the best da/sa trigger I've ever experienced - very close to a good true single action in sa mode. I don't know why anyone would pay extra for an extended dust cover and I don't know why EAA no longer includes a bull barrel with the EAA Limited Pro. Anyway, I know these are all higher end Tanfoglios and not cheap. You could probably find an original Stock lightly used in the $750 range. It's a heck of a lot of gun for the money!!!
 
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I have a 1076, A Old Delta Elite and a DW. Both the 1911s have been upgraded to a ramped barrel. I would reccomend only looking at 1911s that have a ramped barrel.
Smiths 10xx are tanks but their triggers are OK at best.
I've had a few EAAs including a compact 10mm and have had good luck with them, my only problem is the DA trigger reach, but if I ever find a EAA Match in 10mm with the old bomar style sight I'll snap it up, unless I give up before then and buy the hunter.
If I hadn't had my DW I would have looked at a Kimber stainless target as they do have the right features, I just am really leary of Kimber's QC, I have no doubt I could get it to run like my 38 Super Kimber does, I just dont like doing it to a $1000 pistol.
BTW my recient Colts have had exellent fit and finish and would buy a DE over the Kimber in a heartbeat if Colt put a ramped barrel in it.
 
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I have a Sig P220 Match Elite and a Dan Wesson 1911's in both .45 and 10mm (latest Razorbacks have a with ramped barrel )....I personally prefer the 1911's but everyone is different ! I think it is great that Sig is going to offer the P220 chambered for 10mm in the future.and may take a serious look at one too ! I will never tell someone else what to buy because the fit and feel of a handgun is to each own's preference...same with DA vs SA , double vs single stack , and many other options that are best for you !

However , if you want a 10mm that will handle + 250,000 rounds of maximum loaded ammo , you don't have to ever clean or lube , can be left in your unheated garage regardless of weather , will withstand sand , mud , freezing drizzle , spilled beer , crappy reloads , and never fail.. good luck J/K , enjoy whatever you get ! :
 
Why do I have two Sig P220's?

In my opinion they are quality pistols. You could say I like them, and they appeal to me. Whereas, I have yet to find a Glock that was appealing. This is not knocking Glock since they are popular pistols. To each his or her own.

Another reason is because I got great deals on both of them. I bought the P200 ST in 2012 used for less than $550.00. Then about a year later I stumble across the P220 Nitron for even less money and new in the box. It was a deal too good to pass on especially since I knew I liked the pistol.

I think you will agree with my choices after looking at the below pictures. :)
 

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Don't overlook Para

Just another option may or may not be a little out of the price range.

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Thanks for your reply ... I don't know much of anything about Sigs (P220's or otherwise), but your pics look like they are DA/SA as far as I can tell. I've just been curious why most P220 owners seem to have the DA/SA versions. With the DA/SA versions, can you cock the hammer during the draw if you want to?
 
I am really fond of the 1911 platform. It's the bottom feeder I shoot best.
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What more is there to say? You NEED a 10mm 1911. Personally I have an original Delta Elite, but I can't for the life of me understand the guy that posted he had parts flying off his.:confused: Mine has been perfect since the late 80s, with absolutely no wimp loads through. It was recently supplanted by a Glock 29, but only because it is still lovely and I wanted it to stay that way, and you simply can't ugly up a Glock in the woods. But, the Colt will be the last of my pistols to go, if and when I start paring down my collection. Kimber makes the 1911 with the best casehead support, if'n you're thinking thermonuclear loads. The Dan Wessons are also quite nice, and I have no idea who else makes a 10mm 1911, but definitely if you find a deal on a Colt, snatch it up.;)
 
I have no idea who else makes a 10mm 1911
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Guncrafter Ind. , Para Ordnance , Nighthawk , Rock Island , Wilson , Fusion , and STI....to name a few more you didn't mention !

Mentioning the Colt DE...a friend of mine has had one for two decades and it is still going strong ! Even so , I sure wish Colt wouldn't be so stubborn and finally offer a ramped barrel and my own preference of a fiber optic front sight with a bomar style rear adjustable option...okay I'm done wishing ! :cool:
 
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"Personally I have an original Delta Elite, but I can't for the life of me understand the guy that posted he had parts flying off his."

Well it happened, that plunger assembly between the safety and the slide release.

Now, full disclosure; it was that original Norma 200gr Truncated Cone. Still, that's was the only off-the-shelf loading available, and it was heavily implied that it could handle that.
 
I suspect you are right.

Still, not exactly a rousing endorsement of the 1911, is it? Or, perhaps, more accurately and fairly, Colt's quality control.
 
Colts have occasionally been sold with unstaked or improperly staked plunger tubes. I bought a new Colt in '03, and the plunger tube could be pulled out with the fingers. My circa 1988 Delta has no such issue, but I'm sure it has happened across the entire model range, and not just Colt, over the last 100 years.
If you have proper 1911 grips, you won't know if the plunger is loose as the grips are designed to pin the tube against the frame; don't know why grip makers ignore that design feature, but I won't use grips that don't cover the tube.
 
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