Speaking of the 10mm

[reccpd101]

I have the 610 revolver and am considering getting a 10mm auto.
Other than the Glock (too large for my hands in this caliber) , which one(s) can you all recommend current production or not in production?

 

[Shootgood]

it's hard to beat the 3rd gen smiths, 1006,1076,1066 etc.

 

[joeb1]

I have the Ruger SR1911 in 10mm. Love it. Great shooter. Reasonably priced also.

 

[reccpd101]

Thanks guys, how is magazine availability on the 10 series Smiths. Do they all use the same magazine?

How about 10mm 1911 mags? Does any one other than Ruger make a quality mag that will work with it?

 

[jughed440]

I have the Ruger SR1911 in 10mm. Love it. Great shooter. Reasonably priced also.

Well made and priced right. I bought one as well. before then I had considered a Colt Delta Elite ($500 more...ouch).

 

[jughed440]

Thanks guys, how is magazine availability on the 10 series Smiths. Do they all use the same magazine?

How about 10mm 1911 mags? Does any one other than Ruger make a quality mag that will work with it?

The 10XX do use the same mags, but they are no longer being produced...and any that can be found are not cheap.

Wilson Combat makes 9 round 10mm 1911 mags.

 

[ladder13]

Thanks guys, how is magazine availability on the 10 series Smiths. Do they all use the same magazine?

How about 10mm 1911 mags? Does any one other than Ruger make a quality mag that will work with it?

Smith mags can be built from new parts available from Midway and Numrich for about $60-65 give or take.

Should be numerous threads here about it.

 

[ken158]

Once I bought a Sig 220 SAO in 10mm, I knew I had the best.

 

[colt_saa]

I have the 610 revolver and am considering getting a 10mm auto.
Other than the Glock (too large for my hands in this caliber) , which one(s) can you all recommend current production or not in production?

Not counting the Glock, there must be over 100 different auto-loaders chambered for the 10MM Auto cartridge currently in production

The various 1911 makers easily account for 50 or more variations currently in production. Single stacks or double stacks. Full size, commanders, compacts or even long slides. Then you have the custom builds

All of the CZ clone variations from Tangfolio

There are other striker fired plastic guns beside Glock, there is the XD

You can even get single shot barrels for the Thompson Center pistols

Then going to the out of production stuff, there are obviously the Smith & Wesson family

One of my favorites is this 20+ year old 7" long slide

Then for the lucky ones there are the Bren Tens.

Or if you like big and beefy, there is the LAR Grizzly

If you want to put 30 rounds of 10MM Auto ammunition on target in about 2 seconds, there is the HK MP5/10, though it is hard to come by, it is still in production. This one is sitting with a 10MM Auto SIG P220

 

[oysterer]

I personally find the Sig 220 the best 10mm on the market. Lipsey has the hot colors...black nitron w adjustable rear and fiber front!!

 

[Univibe]

Springfield XDM 10mm.

 

[WCCPHD]

Rock Island Armory currently makes several 1911's in 10MM. They make them in 4.25 and five inch with and without rails. They also make a double stack 10MM. I have one of the 4.25 inch rail guns and it is a great gun for the money. Its all steel so it soaks up the recoil and mine is very accurate.

 

[inspcalahan]

Sig P220 10mm gets my vote. I've tried the Colt's, Glocks, Springfields...the Sig is what I settled on. Heavy enough to soak up whatever load you go with, 100% reliable, accurate and fits my hand well.

 

[The_Truth]

I had a Sig P220 Elite 10mm SA/DA and wish I had never sold it. That pistol is an absolute beast. Gorgeous too. The sale funded a S&W 1076 I had been looking for for years though. I figured I could always find another P220 10mm, but I might not find that particular 1076 again. I don't regret it, but I will eventually acquire another - they are that nice.

 

[lkabug]

I thoroughly enjoy shooting my Smith 1006. I have all the 10XX series except the unicorn 1046. I expect my faith will be in St Peter's hands before I acquire that one.

 

[stansdds]

If you want to get in on the 10mm Auto game on the cheap, it is hard to beat the price of the Rock Island Armory 1911's. No, they are not frilly pistols, but they are rock bottom priced and are generally good pistols. Their 10mm pistols also feature bushingless bull barrels and integral feed ramps, those heavy barrels do help reduce recoil battering of the slide and receiver.

 

[sotexas]

Springfield XDM 10mm.

15rnds of pure HELL. Big capacity and an easy shooter. Excellent choice for someone that is active outdoors. My SA 10mm is a 1911.

 

[armorer951]

Some data from Lucky Gunner concerning huntin and carry load performance.......


https://www.luckygunner.com/labs/10mm-auto-self-defense-ammo-ballistic-gel-tests/

 

[Alk8944]

10mm 1911 magazines are available from MecGar, Checkmate and Metalcraft. Depending on the pistol manufacturer any of these brands could be "Factory Original.", The only difference is ones purchased after-market will not be marked like one from the respective factory. Very few, if any firearms manufacturers make their own magazines!


Colt uses MetalCraft and Checkmate
Kimber uses Checkmate I believe
Ruger I am not sure
S&W has used MecGar for many models for many years
Most of the "Boutique" magazines sold for premium prices are made by one of these companies, Example, Chip McCormick are Checkmate products, or at least used to be. These remarks apply equally to all models and calibers from most makers.



All of these are first quality

 

[reccpd101]

JoeB1,

thanks for the advice, I bought the Ruger you recommended. Great gun and reasonable.