School me on 10mm. Are S&W the only single stacks, etc.?

[josywales]

I've wanted a 10mm since Sonny had one, but could never pull the trigger. Then, I went all 45 and 9mm, which is great. But I still have to scratch this itch:

-10mm
- 4.25-4.5" barrel
- single stack
- straight grip, like the 1066
Not certain of all of the S&W variants either.

I fear this will cost me.

Thoughts?

 

[ParadiseRoad]

...Sig P220s are single stack...and pricey...

...the one in the photo isn't mine...but I wish it was...

 

[Abflyboy]

Dan Wesson has several offerings in the 10mm caliber.

 

[78bagger]

I scratched that itch with a Colt Delta Elite because I'm a 1911 freak. Then I got a box of Sig ammo to try it out and it bulged every case. Now I know about unsupported chambers. Now I load my own in a hot 40SW kinda way and I bought a Springfield XDM in 10mm for full loads. Only problem is the Springer is a plastic, striker fired gun. Works fine, but again, I'm a 1911 guy. I also like that Sig 220, but yeah, pricey. The Springfield was really inexpensive . I've heard guys say that there's no truth to the supported/unsupported chamber thing but I was there and got the T shirt. It's still fun to shoot the Delta but I keep it under 1250fps.

 

[josywales]

Thanks so far. I love he 1911 as well, but was looking for something different. I have Sig 239 and 228 and live them as well. Was hoping for a 1066 or variant I guess.

The P220 is nice, but I could live without the rail. I hate that it's not optional.

 

[armorer951]

10mm

Here's something "different" and unconventional for sure. Create your own 10mm.

A model 4053 converted to 10mm. The original .40S&W slide and frame were left unaltered.

 

[James&theGiant1911]

The 1076 is the best but 500 dollar 1076s are a thing of the decade and a half past. I would say any 10xx series Smith are excellent 10mms. I never really understood what the big deal was until I owned one.

 

[old tanker]

The 1076 is the best but 500 dollar 1076s are a thing of the decade and a half past. I would say any 10xx series Smith are excellent 10mms. I never really understood what the big deal was until I owned one.

I will echo that sentiment.

 

[ladder13]

RIA has single and double stack 10mm’s.

 

[josywales]

Thanks. Understood on the pricing. I'm prepared to pay for the 1066 if I can find a clean one.
All 1076s are 5", correct?

 

[Racer X]

RIA has single and double stack 10mm’s.

Yes they do, and very good value too. Planning on getting a 52009 1911A2 double stack 10mm any day now.

 

[ladder13]

Thanks. Understood on the pricing. I'm prepared to pay for the 1066 if I can find a clean one.
All 1076s are 5", correct?

4.25 inch........

Two 1076’s with an AS 1006

 

[mikerjf]

Did S&W ever have a brass-to-face problem like Glock?

 

[stansdds]

Sonny's 10mm was a Bren Ten, good luck finding one, you will need even more luck finding magazines for one.

Cheap 10mm pistols would be either a Rock Island Armory 1911 chambered in 10mm, they have them in single stack and double stack varieties, barrel lengths of 4.25 and 5 inches. Another option is the EAA witness, which is a double stack, somewhat similar to the Bren Ten, might scratch that Sonny Crockett of seasons 1 and 2 itch.

More expensive would be Colt, Dan Wesson, Kimber, or Para-Ordnance 1911's. Para-Ordnance makes double stack and single stack versions. Glocks are good in 10mm too. S&W 10mm pistols are out there, but expect to pay a premium as they have been out of production for a long time.

 

[colt_saa]

The 1911 world is full of single stack auto loaders chambered for the 10MM Auto cartridge. Most 1911s are 5" or longer to take advantage of the 10MM Auto loadings

The SIG P220 is only offered in a 5" barrel and only on the steel frame. The HK in the photo is a double stack

There are lots of pistols that have been converted to 10MM Auto over the years. The Smith and Wessons are probably the best for a conversion. These make great carry guns because of their alluminium frames

 

[Walter Rego]

I sure like my S&W Model Ten Ought Six. Be prepared to pay up to $1200 though for an excellent condition example with at least one spare mag. I never liked the frame mounted decocker models, that little lever on the side just looks like an add-on.

 

[josywales]

Yeah, I have my checkbook out...

 

[Gunhacker]

Sonny's 10mm was a Bren Ten, good luck finding one, you will need even more luck finding magazines for one.

Cheap 10mm pistols would be either a Rock Island Armory 1911 chambered in 10mm, they have them in single stack and double stack varieties, barrel lengths of 4.25 and 5 inches. Another option is the EAA witness, which is a double stack, somewhat similar to the Bren Ten, might scratch that Sonny Crockett of seasons 1 and 2 itch.

More expensive would be Colt, Dan Wesson, Kimber, or Para-Ordnance 1911's. Para-Ordnance makes double stack and single stack versions. Glocks are good in 10mm too. S&W 10mm pistols are out there, but expect to pay a premium as they have been out of production for a long time.

The Bren Ten was one of the pistols used in the series, after Dornaus & Dixon, who made the Bren Ten, went out of business in 1986, it was replaced in season 3 by a 2nd Gen 645. And when S&W came out with the 3rd Gens, the 645 was replaced by a 4506 in the 5th and last season of Miami Vice.

Most people assumed that a 10mm was used throughout the series, but it wasn't. The last episode of Miami Vice aired 1/25/90 and the 1006 came out in 1990.

Miami Vice - Wikipedia

 

[colt_saa]

Sonny's 10mm was a Bren Ten, good luck finding one, you will need even more luck finding magazines for one.

Sonny had two magazines for that BREN 10

I saw him do a mag change in one of the episodes and could not believe it . . . . . 1500 BREN owners with ZERO magazines and he had TWO

 

[Gunhacker]

Thanks. Understood on the pricing. I'm prepared to pay for the 1066 if I can find a clean one.
All 1076s are 5", correct?

Hate to say it, but 1066's are a tough find... there were only 5,067 made, compared to 26,978 1006's, and 13,805 1076's.

I found my 1066 completely by luck 7 years ago, when I went to look at a different gun listed for sale at a gun store, and they had just put the 1066 in their display case that morning.

But if you find one, they are worth it, I like it better than my 1006.