10mm?

[O2BShooting]

If S&W were to make a another/new 10mm auto do you think it would sell? It could be 1911, 3rd generation auto, or even the new M&P format. With numerous gun makers introducing 10mm's I just wonder why S&W wouldn't.

O2B

 

[OU812]

I would buy a full size M&P in 10mm if the frame can handle the round. I really enjoy reloading and the 10 looks like the ticket. I am 99% sure I will be purchasing a 10 by fall and am currently leaning toward a Glock 22. Not really interested in a 1911 format just makes me think of a 45acp or 38 super.

 

[Hot Toddy]

Without a doubt. Especially if they can keep the price reasonable say less than $800.
But that is asking WAYA too much.
Take care and God Bless..HT

 

[bad_man_ one]

Originally posted by OU812:
I would buy a full size M&P in 10mm if the frame can handle the round. I really enjoy reloading and the 10 looks like the ticket. I am 99% sure I will be purchasing a 10 by fall and am currently leaning toward a Glock 22. Not really interested in a 1911 format just makes me think of a 45acp or 38 super.

Glock 20 or 29 is their 10 mm's.
Regards,
BM1

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

If enough people reload it would have a chance, but most people depend on factory ammo and I have not seen 10mm for sale in a long, long time.

 

[10mm Sonny]

As much as I would love to have a M&P in 10mm... S&W will never make another 10mm again.

 

[Karnivore]

They seem to still be in the 10mm game with the 310 and 610, I know they are not semi-autos, but there is hope.

It sure does seem to be hard to find 10mm ammo and when you do find it, it is out of the ballpark, pricewise.

Karnivore

 

[Bullman]

If I was blessed to win the mega millions I would throw enough money at them to get them to build a 1016, perhaps even one with a scandium frame. That is the 10mm I want from Smith and Wesson.

 

[Aegis]

I have 15 10mm handguns. Look for an S&W in 10mm. I have the Glock 20 and 29. I like the 29. The 20 does not feel right in my hand. The grip is wrong for me. Glocks don't like reloads.

 

[FirebirdV8]

A new S&W 10mm, in any semi-auto flavor, would be great, but very unlikely. I was at the Scottsdale Gun Club when they had a S&W rep and when my buddy asked about a 10mm M&P he stated that: the 610 wasn't really selling well, why would we make an M&P in 10mm? He also stated that if you could get 500 firm pre-orders that the performance center would make them.

 

[Mike W.]

There's plenty of factory 10MM ammo available here (CCI & PMC mostly). It is expensive and that may explain why it's still on the shelves.

I've been reloading since I got my 1006 in the early '90s but now I'm having a hell of a time finding bullets. I'd love to shoot it more, too.

As for the original question, I'd go for a 1911 in 10MM. The Delta Elite is nice, but way overpriced for what you get, although I have to admit I've been thinking of buying one now that Colt is making them again. If S&W would offer one for less than a grand, I'd jump on it in a heartbeat.

 

[RedCardinal]

Its coming, the Vltor Fortis 10MM. Clone of the Bren Ten. Check it out: http://vltor.wordpress.com/

 

[7tenz]

Originally posted by Aegis:
I have 15 10mm handguns. Look for an S&W in 10mm. I have the Glock 20 and 29. I like the 29. The 20 does not feel right in my hand. The grip is wrong for me. Glocks don't like reloads.

15!? I am humbled. I got only 8. I'd have 11 if I didn't make that mistake of getting three 40 Short&Weaks. What was I thinking? Bought a second 40 without ever trying the first one first. The last was a CS40 dao at a bargain.

Anyway, getting back to the 10mm, Smith&Wesson doesn't want any cartridge in an autoloading gun to compete with their 40.

 

[OU812]

You are correct the glock 22 is a 40, slip on my part. If the glocks do not like reloads I sure would not like a glock. Loading is 1/3 the fun of shooting. And I now remember something about glocks not liking lead bullets and I would have to buy a different barrel.

Guess I will have to keep thinking about it for a while and hope S&W brings out a 10 auto.

Thanks for the information

 

[7tenz]

Fired Doubletap 200gr hardcast in my Kimber 10mm and it leaded up pretty good too after 50 rounds.

 

[harry carey]

"if the frame can handle the round ?" I think the M&P comes in .357 sig ? 40,000 psi. 10mm is 30,000 psi. I have seen blocks with cracked slides and frames in .357 sig, 40k psi. there is not adequate sales in 10mm to justify this in a time when sales are booming on existing products.

 

[oldRoger]

Given that booms don't last forever, wouldn't a 1066 TSW be in line? I would think that it would require very little change-over from the 4566 TSW. A rail milled in the dust cover would be nice instead of the screwed-on rail.

 

[117]

I believe you just described the perfect handgun a 1066TSW !

 

[DELTAJOHN]

I own 3 Colt Delta Elites. I love the 10mm round.
I load my own ammo and use Missouri bullets TCFP, 180g, with 10G IMR 800X. They average about 1250 FPS and do not lead the gun. I shoot 40 S&W and 10mm MORE than I shoot 45. In fact I'm more accurate with 10mm, I wish the ammo was easier to find.

John

 

[O2BShooting]

Thanks for all of the replies. With all of the stuff the Performance Center is doing I don't think they'd have any problem selling 500 or so special built 10mm autos.

Maybe I'm just dreaming.
O2B