The 10mm is an incredibly versatile cartridge and possess the perfect ratio of cartridge diameter and length to make it insanely reliable. My Colt Delta Elite Stainless will feed magazines full of empties. My 45 ACP 1911's cannot. The 10mm is the 357 Magnum of the semi-auto pistol world. It's a shame that it does not get the appreciation that it truly deserves.

I do like the way that Dan Wesson, Kimber, and Rock Island (as well as some others) chose to use a ramped barrel that gives a bit more support in the case head region. 10mm brass tends to have thick and strong case heads, but there is nothing wrong with giving them a little more support. I think the Rock Island 1911's are a good value and put owning a 1911 into the financial reach of a great many people.