In a Nutshell: Good reliability, excellent accuracy, and a comfortable recoil impulse helped the FN 510 Tactical earn our top spot as Editor’s Pick. Its optics mounting system is solid, and its overall build quality gained high marks.
When discussing the power and accuracy of handgun cartridges, the debate is usually centered around the 9mm vs. .45 ACP vs. .40 S&W debate.
But there’s another gun that’s often left out…the 10mm.
Depending on who you ask, some shooters will tell you that the 10mm is one of the more powerful handgun calibers out there.
The benefits of this cartridge include deeper penetration and greater muzzle energy than the 9mm and .45 ACP, but that comes at a price.
So, let’s take a tour through the 10mm. We’ll talk about its history and even give you some recommendations.
THE QUICK LIST
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Editor’s Pick
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Best DA/SA 10mm
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Most Reliable
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Best Compact 10mm
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Most Modular
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Best Ergonomics
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High-End Pick
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How We Chose The Best 10mm Pistols
We’ve shot thousands of rounds and spent hundreds of hours with 10mms between our hands-on reviews, shooting events, and guns from our own personal collections.
Input from this article came from both writers and some of the full-time staff at Pew Pew Tactical. We have had hands-on experience with almost every firearm on this list, many of which we have full reviews for.
All hands-on gun reviews at Pew Pew Tactical adhere to a strict testing protocol. That includes 500 rounds through every review gun with both FMJ and JHP ammunition and a couple of magazines to evaluate accuracy and reliability with different types of ammo and mags. We shoot 5-round groups and 5 and 7 yards and use a pistol rest for at least one round of fire to eliminate shooter error.
We selected these pistols based on reliability, accuracy, ergonomics, recoil mitigation, feature sets, price point, and availability.
Best 10mm Handguns
1. FN 510 Tactical – Editor’s Pick
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Pros
- Great accuracy
- Threaded barrel
- Awesome capacity
- Ambidextrous
Cons
- Hinged trigger
- Lackluster grip texture
Specs
- Action: Semi-auto, striker-fired
- Caliber: 10mm
- Capacity: 15 (flush), 22 (extended)
- Barrel Length: 4.71″
- Weight: 32 oz
Many readers were disheartened by the lack of the FN 510 Tactical last time around. We took that to heart and got our hands on the 510 to see if it was worthy of this list — and it definitely is.
A threaded 4.6-inch barrel, 15-to 22-(yes, 22) round capacity, and an optics-ready slide make the 510 Tactical a very appealing package.
We experienced good reliability, excellent accuracy, and a reasonably comfortable recoil impulse. The optics mounting system is super solid, as is the overall build quality.
If you are looking for a suppressor-ready pistol with all the tactical features and the highest stock capacity you can get in a 10mm, the FN 510 Tactical is the clear winner.
Check out our hands-on review of the 510!
2. Sig Sauer P220 Legion – Best DA/SA 10mm
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Pros
- Excellent accuracy
- Great trigger
- Comfortable
Cons
- High bore axis
- Lower capacity
Specs
- Action: Semi-auto, DA/SA or SAO
- Caliber: 10mm
- Capacity: 8
- Barrel Length: 5″
- Weight: 44 oz
The P220 Legion 10mm is an upgraded variant of the original Sig P220 line of handguns.
While it’s one of the pricier 10mm pistols out there, buying a Sig means you’re guaranteed dependability and pinpoint accuracy with every round fired.
The P220 Legion ain’t no slouch. It’s big, bulky…not something you’ll holster and forget about.
With that said, it’s a beautiful gun that perfectly combines the power of the 10mm cartridge with Sig’s superior engineering.
Whether you opt for the DA/SA or SAO version, you are getting an excellent trigger. The alloy frame helps add weight over some of its competitors, helping reduce recoil. Improved Legion frame ergonomics help tremendously with the hand feel.
Follow that up with some nice tritium night sights, an optics-ready slide, and a match-grade barrel, and you have a recipe for a highly accurate pistol that still keeps the core reliability that the P22X series of pistols is known for.
3. Glock 20 – Most Reliable 10mm
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Pros
- Extremely reliable
- Low bore axis
- Good accuracy
Cons
- Mediocre trigger
- Optics mounting system isn’t the best
Specs
- Action: Semi-auto, striker-fired
- Caliber: 10mm
- Capacity: 15
- Barrel Length: 4.61″
- Weight: 30.6 oz
You didn’t think we’d do a handgun write-up and leave Glock off the list, did you?
It’s a Glock – ’nuff said.
With the G20, you get all of the durability and accuracy that Glock models are revered for, but you also get the power advantage that comes with the 10mm cartridge.
The thing that I like about Glocks is that they’re always the safe option.
If you’ve become accustomed to shooting one of them, then you’ll be able to handle any of them comfortably.
The G20 is essentially a slightly bulkier version of its 9mm counterpart, the G17.
Aside from having slightly wider grips and a weight of 29.81 ounces unloaded, as opposed to the 24.97-ounce G17, it feels almost the same in your hands.
For me, making the G20 your go-to defense weapon makes perfect sense because of its generous 15+1 capacity.
Glock has recently released the Gen 5 MOS, which means that you get an improved trigger, front slide serrations, ambi slide release, and an optics mounting system.
We have a complete Hands-on Review of the Gen 4 Glock 20 that you should take a look at!
4. Springfield XD-M Elite Compact OSP – Best Compact 10mm
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Pros
- Concealable
- Good trigger
- Fully ambidextrous
- Removable flared magwell
Cons
- Higher bore axis
- Grip safety may bother some shooters
Specs
- Action: Semi-auto, striker-fired
- Caliber: 10mm
- Capacity: 11
- Barrel Length: 3.8″
- Weight: 27 oz
Is 10mm a spicy round? Absolutely. Do some people still want a spicy round in a small gun? Abso-freaking-lutely.
Designed for people who want to harness the power of 10mm in a concealable package, the Springfield XD-M Elite Compact is a welcome entry into an otherwise lacking category of smaller 10mm pistols.
Sporting a 3.8-inch match-grade barrel, this gun is definitely doable for those who wish to carry a 10mm and not be weighed down with a boat anchor.
It should be noted that 10mm is a very efficient cartridge, only losing about 25-75 fps of velocity between a 3.78-inch barrel (G29) and a 4.61-inch barrel (G20). With the Elite Compact, you are still getting most of the juice out of the cartridge.
Springfield’s flat-faced trigger is a notable improvement over the previous XD series triggers. It breaks pretty cleanly around the 5-pound mark, which is a reasonable weight given its intended role.
The gun also features fully ambidextrous controls, a fiber optic front sight, a removable flared magwell adapter, and interchangeable optics mounting plates included for mounting your red dot of choice.
Two 11-round magazines are included, and extended 15-round magazines with grip sleeves are also available.
What’s your take on the Springfield XD-M Elite Compact OSP? Give it a rating below.
5. Sig Sauer P320-XTEN – Most Modular
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Pros
- Good ergonomics
- Light trigger
- Well-balanced
Cons
- Higher bore axis
- Trigger wall isn’t well-defined
Specs
- Action: Semi-auto, striker-fired
- Caliber: 10mm
- Capacity: 15
- Barrel Length: 5″
- Weight: 33 oz
While it may be the newest gun on the list, the Sig Sauer P320-XTEN showed us that it was up to the challenge.
The P320 has been around for the better part of about ten years and has established itself as a major player in the world of striker-fired handguns.
Sig took their existing platform and scaled it up to accommodate the beefier 10mm cartridge.
A thinner, more ergonomic grip module with aggressive texturing and a generous beavertail help to tame the 10mm cartridge into a more pleasant shooting experience.
You also get a flat-faced trigger that breaks around the 4-pound mark, a 5-inch bull barrel, X-Ray night sights, and an optics-ready slide.
The P320-XTEN has a standard capacity of 15 rounds and comes with two magazines, and the optics cut is compatible with the ROMEO2 and Trijicon RMR.
Interested in learning more? Check out our full review of the P320-XTEN here.
6. Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 10mm – Best Ergonomics
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Pros
- Good trigger
- Great ergonomics
- Light weight for its size
Cons
- Magazines may be finicky with hot ammo
- Stock iron sights are a bit tough to use
Specs
- Action: Semi-auto, striker-fired
- Caliber: 10mm
- Capacity: 15
- Barrel Length: 4″ – 4.6″
- Weight: 27.8 oz – 29.3 oz
Like the P320-XTEN, the Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 10mm is a newer entry in the world of 10mm pistols.
Smith & Wesson took their tried and true M&P platform and adapted it for the heavier-hitting cartridge. The result is an excellent duty pistol with a solid capacity of 15 rounds.
Some keen design choices were made here, including a new trigger that uses a flatter face for a crisper, more natural break.
Additionally, the gun is optics-ready and comes standard with tall sights that will co-witness with most standard height red dots.
An ambidextrous slide release, reversible magazine release, and interchangeable backstraps help ensure that most users will find this to be a relatively comfortable gun to hold.
It is available in 4-inch and 4.6-inch barrel versions and can be had with or without a thumb safety. A newer 5.6-inch integrally compensated option has also just hit the market for those who want to tame some of that 10mm recoil.
Another nice bonus is the inclusion of three magazines rather than the industry standard of two.
You can check out our full review of the M&P 2.0 10mm here!
7. Dan Wesson Specialist – High-End 10mm Handgun Pick
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Pros
- Amazing trigger
- Great ergonomics
- Top-notch fit and finish
- Outstanding accuracy
Cons
- Lower capacity
- Expensive
Specs
- Action: Semi-auto, SAO
- Caliber: 10mm
- Capacity: 8
- Barrel Length: 5″
- Weight: 42.3 oz
It is no secret by now that we are big fans of Dan Wesson handguns here. But that love is well warranted.
Dan Wesson has become a staple in the industry for offering near-custom fit and finish on 1911s, but at a more affordable price point than manufacturers like Les Baer, Ed Brown, and Wilson Combat.
The Dan Wesson Specialist 10mm brings just about everything you’d want in a 1911 platform to the palm of your hand.
Tight tolerances? Check. Reliability? Check. Ultra-crisp 1911 trigger? Check. Thin profile and amazing ergonomics? Check.
In addition to the gun feeling like a Swiss watch, you also get a front night sight and tactical rear sight, front slide serrations, aggressive grip checkering, a flared magwell, G10 grips, an ambi safety, and an accessory rail.
If you are looking for a tack-driving, reliable, smooth-shooting 10mm experience and are okay with shelling out a few extra dollars and a bit lower capacity, the Specialist is about as good as you can get under the $2000 mark.
Origin Story: 10mm Auto
The 10mm was designed in part by Colonel Jeff Cooper, a marine, firearms instructor, and 1911 lover who was looking to improve on the .45 ACP cartridge.
Col. Cooper was known for a number of incredible feats, but one of his most notable contributions to the firearms world was his assistance with the 10mm Auto — a powerful caliber capable of reaching 1,200 feet per second and maintaining accuracy beyond 50 yards.
Despite being an incredibly popular cartridge in the early 1980s, the 10mm Auto became yesterday’s news seemingly overnight as law enforcement phased out 9mms in the wake of the infamous 1986 FBI Miami shootout.
This gun battle led to the FBI creation of the .40 S&W — a shortened and arguably suboptimal version of the 10mm Auto.
While the 10mm didn’t get all the notoriety that it deserves, it is a well-rounded caliber, which is one reason why it’s garnered a cult following over the years.
And it’s experiencing a resurgence as new hobbyists are discovering just how awesome this cartridge is.
Whether you’re interested in purchasing your first 10mm handgun or just want to add a new gun to your growing collection, we have some picks for you.
Pros and Cons of 10mm
Why would anyone want a 10mm, you ask? Well, there are a few reasons…
First, it’s got a bit more oomph than your standard 9mm round. This is especially handy if you intend to do any hunting with a handgun.
The added power lends itself well to hunting with greater penetration and increased muzzle velocity.
But that’s not without some tradeoffs…namely the recoil.
10mm can have some recoil if you’re not expecting it. That said, it can be managed, especially in a larger platform pistol.
This brings us to point number two on the con side: gun size. Most 10mm guns you find are going to be full-sized.
For hunting, this is a-okay, but if you want to concealed carry…well, that can get trickier. You might have to get creative with your wardrobe, is all we’re saying.
Why You Should Trust Pew Pew Tactical
This article builds on the work of former Pew Pew Tactical author Brandon Harville. Brandon is an avid hunter, skeet shooter, recreational shooter, and gun collector with experience in evaluating guns like 10mm handguns.
Editing and adding to this article is Wyatt Sloan, Jr. Editor. Wyatt is an NRA-certified instructor with previous experience as a USPSA competitor. Wyatt personally owns over 200 firearms and has 10 years of home-based FFL firearm sales. He has used his extensive experience with firearms at large to test guns for Pew Pew Tactical — evaluating them based on our standards and metrics.
Editor-in-Chief Jacki Billings runs our experienced team of gun reviewers. She is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists, ACES: Society for Editing, and the Professional Outdoor Media Association. Jacki has a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications and has worked as a media professional for close to 20 years, specializing in gun media for almost 10 years. She uses her extensive professional journalism and editing experience to set testing protocols and editorial standards.
Final Thoughts
Some people feel like the recoil from a 10mm is a tad too strong, causing them to sacrifice accuracy for power, while other shooters describe 10mm recoil as noticeable but easy to manage.
At the end of the day, it’s all about how the gun feels in your hands. So give the 10mm a try. See how you like it.
Do you use a 10mm? Let us know all about it in the comments! Interested in using your 10mm as your CCW? Well, maybe you can – read up on How to Concealed Carry A Full-Sized Pistol.
Latest Updates
October 2024: Removed RIA Tac Ultra and added FN 510 Tactical, Dan Wesson Specialist. Added information on how we chose the pistols for this list.
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Excellent article!
Got my first 10mm in 1994 eas a Smith 1006 , loved that gun got stolen and could not find one to replace it in Canada , got a Colt Goldcup all stainless still shooting it and planning for the next one to be a Sig Legion P-220 ( as soon as the next election is won by the conservative and we get rid of that stupid gun ban ) . Love the caliber , don't mind the recoil , I reload pretty hot 10mm one in a while and love it .
I joined the FBI in 1991. At the Academy, we were issued and trained on the 10mm S&W model 1076. The Bureau adopted the 10mm round after the 1986 Miami Shootout due to the ballistics of the round, particularly in its penetration performance. Although I never had an issue with my pistol during training there were enough issues in the field that they were all recalled for 'tweaking' by S&W and we were issued the Sig Sauer 9mm (P226 I believe). Several months after graduating, Agents who were initially issued the 1076 could get a 'fixed' one or stay with the Sig. I took the 1076 (until several years later when the Bureau switched to the Glock .40). The 1076 was the most accurate handgun I carried but the recoil and size was too much for some Agents to handle - even with the lighter load. I'd love to find a 1076 in good condition.
My first Glock was a G20. I don't mind the recoil, and I like the power and magazine capacity. I have used it as a concealed carry pistol in winter, but for me it's too big for that use in summer. That's for the G30 .45 baby Glock.
Jim, sounds like you need to split the difference and get a new Gen 5 Glock 29!
I'm a little surprised no mention of Tangfolios extensive line of 10mm handguns. Some for every budget...
Jay, I love the CZ/Tanfo designs. They recently switched from Italian manufacturing to being made here in the U.S. under the IFG name now. I have heard mixed reports about the quality of the new guns. They also really cut back on a lot of their entry-level metal-framed guns a while back too and pretty have a few more basic polymer models before jumping to the $1000 mark now. If this list was made 2-3 years ago, you can be sure I would have thrown a Stock II or III on there.
I've got 2 Glocks, but the handle on the 10mm just feels too fat. The Sig's OK but the Springfield gives me the best fit.
Clifford, I do like the grip angle on the Glock better, but I agree that the overall grip shape of the XD is nicer.
I noticed the Sig Sauer P320 XTEN Comp wasn't on the list. I was about to purchase the FN 510 until I saw several glowing reviews about the porting and reduction to recoil (People are comparing it to a 9mm in terms of recoil). I am seriously wondering if it didn't stand up well against these other pistols, or if it just wasn't in the tests. I'm headed to the backcountry in Montana in the next few weeks and am looking for a highly portable "bear gun" to pack around with me. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Andrew, we just haven't gotten our hands on either the P320 XTen Comp, or the comped S&W 10mm for that matter. I am a bit skeptical of a single-port compensator dropping the recoil that much on a compact model, but you never know. Hopefully we can do a head to head of those two guns in the near future. As far a bear gun goes, if you plan to run an optic, I'd go with the Gen 5 Glock 20 MOS or the FN 510. If you want something easy to pack, the Glock 29 is a strong contender. I carry a G29 as my woods gun with the Pearce pinky extension. It is roughly the same size as a Glock 19, just a bit thicker. 10mm is very efficient from short barrels, so aside from being a bit tougher to shoot, you don't lose much power.
Just an FYI for all your readers: Sportsman’s Warehouse has the Springfield XD-M Elite Gear Up Package 10mm Auto 3.8in Gray Melonite Pistol on sale for $449.00. This is a 26% discount.
Awesome shoutout, Doug! Those gear-up packages are killer deals.
I have a Tanfoglio EAA Witness in 10mm (14 +1 capacity & 4.6" barrel) which with the lower bore axis due to the design copy of the CZ-75 platform of handguns, have really good accuracy from this weapon. consistently shooting 3" to 4" groups at 100 yds. using Aguilla 180gr FMJ. I really like this weapon platform, one drawback or "con" if you will is the grip texture (or lack thereof). It has a long beavertail on the grip so that I can get a good purchase for my shooting hand on the weapon and the low bore axis aids the recoil and diminishes muzzle flip for ease in follow up shots. while not as cheap as the S&W (M&P 10mm listed here) it was still affordable at roughly $750.00 and the mags for it were in the $20.00 range. I find I am more accurate with it than I am with my Ruger SR1911 10mm (which has lower capacity, longer barrel and higher price tag) just my two cents.
Thank you Steve. Yours is certainly one of the more informative and helpful Reader Replies I’ve read. Well done.
Am I going crazy or was there an RIA 1911 originally listed as the overall best 10mm? Now it's the FN?
Phil, you are definitely not going crazy. We update these articles from time to time as new products release and as we continue to test new guns. The FN had a really strong performance in our recent review, earning itself a spot on this list.
Why TF didn't you have the Kimber Rapide in the mix?
Derek, we have to leave a lot of solid guns off the list to keep the article at a readable length. The Rapides are nice pistols, but we only had room for a single 1911 and the Dan Wesson is just a really tough gun to bump off the list.
I'm a 1911 fanboy. Magnum Research's 10 mm 1911 had less kick than my Colt 9mm or my Springfield .45 with the same size pistol. I have both better accuracy and comfort shooting it. My only complaints are that the 1911 won't feed Hardball ammo and it is a little harder to clean with it's full length guide rod. If 9mm ammo wasn't half the price, I would stick to my 10 mm for everything!
I am right there with you wishing than 10mm prices were lower. Thanks for checking out the article and giving us your input!
A good story and glad to see the 10mm coming back but the history part was short and leaves a few things out. The Bren Ten was the first 10mm and Cooper along with others developed it. It was 1st seen on the TV show Miami Vice which caught my attention. In trying to get one I found out that a lack of magazines was a real issue that really caused an end to the Bren. But I was able to buy 2, the 1st without a magazine, the 2nd not only came with the 10mm magazine but also the entire barrel/ slide and magazine assy. for 45ACP. It shot great and I would compare the trigger to that of the Colt Python (which I also had) I carried it on duty for about 2 years but a lack of more magazines and only 1 ammo supplier at the time caused me to move on, and sell both guns. I can attest that it is a great round and currently own a Tisas 1911 10mm. With all the ammo suppliers, I would recommend one of these pistols to anyone who doesn't mind a bit of a kick and ammo thats a bit more costly than the 9mm.
I own a Rock Island 1911 in 10mm. It's your basic 1911, 8 rounds, descent sight and grip.
Very easy to shoot and accurate. My son owns the SW MP 2.0 and it is fantastic. Definitely one I want. I love the 10mm
Curtis, Rock Island makes great guns at great prices; glad to hear you like yours. Sounds like you might need to pick up a Smith & Wesson soon though, haha.
I have several 10mm's pistols. Glock 20, RI Fs and compact, Springfield and my EDC EAA Witness compact. I shoot each one well. When I first shout the 10mm(EAA) I said "no way. After 500 rounds, however, I w as Sold. I am small in statue so it took all of the 500 rounds to get comfortable shooting it with accuracy.
I've owned a 10mm Colt Delta Gold Cup in BLUE for over thirty years. I've used it to hunt, as a hunting sidearm, to shoot IPSC (major) and personal/home defense. I've always loaded for it myself. I upgraded the springs, hammer, sear and trigger. It has proven to be reliable, accurate and just feels good in the hand. It is my favorite handgun, and I wouldn't trade it for anything! With upgraded springs and recoil buffers I've had no wear and tear issues.
There are a lot more 10mm pistols out there than people realize. There offerings from Tanfoglio (several from here), MKE, Girsan, Tisas, Taurus, Grand Power, FN's afterthought of a pistol, the 1911 market is heavy with them.
The Glock is maybe the most disappointing functional one of them. Poor chamber support and few features make for an average firearm.
The Tanfoglio family of 10mm handguns has been huge. Steel and polymer frame options in carry, compact, full sized, and the Stock, Stock II, Elite Match, Polymer Match, Hunter, Extrema, etc. make it the widest variety manufacturer of 10mm pistols.
I fell in love with the Big 10 as a boy, now it’s one of my favorites to reload reduced loads up to Norma specs and shoot. I started with the Glock29 and loved it.. until it started kicking magazines out under recoil. I’ve owned three others and am still seeking The One. So far the M&P 10mm is as close to ideal for my needs( wearing with a bad back) it just needs a heavier recoil spring. I love most of the capacity with most of the power, the 10mm sure is a hard one to beat.
I thought 9mm was all the pistol I needed — and it probably was. I got curious and acquired a .45 (ACP,
Of course), and found that the recoil was extremely manageable. After a discussion with one of the
Guys at my local gun shop I got curious again and ordered a 10mm. Both the .45 and 10mm are from
Springfield, incidentally. The recoil from the “Big 10” is still very manageable, not at all what I expected.
Once I got used to the bigger calibers I find I’m just as accurate as with the 9mm. Pleasant surprise!
Guys, not including the FN 510 Is just silly. It may be the best duty 10mm available to date. Not including it makes me think of the time you guys did a "best AR triggers" and didn't even have a Geissele on the list. It kills the credibility of the entire article.
I have heard it said that with the greater recoil comes more wear and tear on the 10mm firearm. Thus a shorter life span of the pistol.
In all the discussions about the 10 mm, I don't see much about hunting with the 10mm. I have hunted deer with my EAA Wittness Hunter in the East and Mid West. The results have been great success. The 10mm round in heavy cover or wide open will drop a Buck with one well-placed shot within 75 yards every time. Would like to hear others experience.
I'm a 76 year old retired combat soldier. My carry gun is a Glock 29 with mag extension and flat trigger. Recoil has never been an issue for me. This pistol is accurate and presents easily from a left side cross draw. Since Texas is an open carry state, I don't worry about printing when out an about. I also have a match Ruger GP100 wheel gun in 10mm, and a CMMG Banshee 10mm SBR suppressed. After carrying a 1911 in .45 ACP for most if 50 years (and using it in combat), I opted for the more potent 10mm for its stopping power and greater range. My CMMG 10mm SBR ranges well past 200 yrds. I'm a firm believer in 100mm carry. Regards to all.
I also favor the G29 in 10mm. I have just one problem with it--and that is "trigger slap". When I shoot it, the trigger slaps the daylights out of my trigger finger. Would a new trigger bar or disconnector help?
Yes. I changed the trigger right after my first trip to the range. Flat trigger, 4# pull, solid reset.
Hi, personally I have never shot a 10mm, however there is one that seems to me powerfully interesting and it is the FN 510 Tactical with 22+ 1 rounds, which seems to me something out of series and that is why I have the doubt of why they did not include it? Have you tested it? Is there something wrong with it that made it unworthy of this comparison?
It would also be great if you could make a comparison between the modified 460 Rowland and you could compare them to their similar ones like 10mm and 44 mag and give us your opinion about the titans.
Thank you
Unfortunately this site just recycles the same articles over and over again with little to no updates just to generate clicks. Perhaps the next iteration in 3 months might include this newest entry into the 10mm market
I have a Magnum Research 1911 in 10mm that I like but any well made 1911 in 10 would be good. If I felt the need to carry a 10 I would choose a Rock Island HC, if I needed a 10 I would like the extra rounds. I don't mind the feel of a fat one.
Actually the FBI went to the 10 when they decided to make a change, that's when the 40 came out. The reason they dropped the 10 was "too much recoil" or more accurately too splinny agents. I was surprised that the Colt Delta Elite wasn't included, it handled very well and was accurate. Anyway, the 10 is one I've got earmarked for a down the road purchase, leaning toward either the Rock Island or the Springfield.
Sure do ! Gen 4 G40 MOS with Double Tap & Buffalo Bore… absolutely love it for back country living in South Texas
Naaaa, they didn't make it right.
They put stippling between the slide stop and the mag release on the draw approach to the trigger, and none above the trigger for an off trigger finger hold.
And even S&W got away from making that type of trigger safety.
Then charge almost double the price of a Glock or S&W M&P....laughable!
Pretty sure they were drinking Bud Lite when designing it.
Yes, I use a G20 10mm for country, and a back up to my CCW Walther PPQ M1 40.
Some of us prefer full size pistols, including my 5'4" daughter, just because they hold well.
I'll add; there's a difference between shooting 10mm from metal or polymer frames.
Metal frames don't feel so good shooting 10mm to some, because metal doesn't flex, whereas polymer does, and is no big deal at all, in fact a ballistic pleasure to shoot.
Also; I noticed #6} S&W M&P 2.0 10mm <-That's easily #1.
Then; G40 #2 - G20 #3 - Sig P320-XTEN #4 - G20sf #5.
All the rest you can throw into a box and take your pick for #6.
Left out more than one, the Tisas Night Stalker 10MM, EAA Girsan Pro Hunter 10MM, both are very good shooters.
I enjoy reading your articles. There are many great choices. Sort of reminds me of going to Dunkin Doughnuts and the person ahead of you after waiting on line keeps changing what doughnut to purchase. Should I ever NEED my gun. Hey the defense ammo costs me 1.70 a round could you save me money and walk away. Or, I'm carrying my .380 today, can I go home and get my 45?
I picked up a Sig P365 XMacro TacOps this morning, 9 mm, 17 round mag capacity. I looked at some 10 MM guns while I was there, already have a few anyway. Never been thrilled with 10 mm, its ok and a good round and nothing against it but I still prefer .40 S&W and 9mm in a pistol.
What about wheel guns?
Yes, he did say "Pistols & Hand Guns".
I bet revolvers shoot 10mm well, having that extra weight.
There is definitely better than rock island out there colt delta elite, kimber tle rl 2 just to name a few
Just something about a S&W 1006............
fn 510 feels better in hand and shoots good and has awesome night sights
The SIG Sauer P220 has an alloy frame.
I spent 30 years as an LEO in California and like all departments we did the 3-year 'what is the current caliber of fancy' weapon switch. Started with an S&W .357 wheel gun and then to the 4506 .45's. Then in the early 90's it was off on the Beretta adventure for 10 years with the model 96 in .40. And then back to the S&W with their .40 M&P. Just as I was retiring we stayed with the M&P's but followed the FBI back to their before damned 9mm cartridge. To be honest folks even the experts don't know what's best to carry, I believe officer survival all boils down to your training. So carry what you will, but take the time to train your butt off with it.
Ed, you are right on the money. Nothing beats training and practice, practice and more practice. I purchased a Rock Island PRO Match Ultra HC 6" several years ago when they first came out. I had the custom shop put a red dot on it. This is a big beautiful firearm. It was my first 10mm handgun. I was worried about the increased recoil (or so I presumed) that I was going to experience. However, this gun is so big and heavy that it has no more recoil than my Glock G45 in 9mm. This is no carry gun that's for sure. It's way too big and heavy, but at the range this gun is a tack driver. It's fun to shoot because it will shoot long distances accurately.
My carry gun is more modest: HK P30SK. This is more than adequate carry firearm. Just as you implied, it's not so much the firearm as it is the user and how much training and practice that person has invested. As Jeff Cooper stated years ago, "Just because you own a piano does not make you a pianist."
I have an EAA Witness Compact 10 mm that is absolutely my favorite gun to shoot. Being a 5’4” tall woman, it is a wee bit tough to conceal but it does carry well in a pair of concealed carry leggings and a blousy top. Recoil is not an issue for me, it’s not as snappy as my CZ Rami either (9mm). It has a wonder finish so it definitely stands out among the crowd of black and composite type handguns.
As a big fan of the EAA Witness series, I was disappointed to see that their 20mm offering wasn’t included in the review. Phenomenal weapons, their full-size ‘Wonder Finish’ 9mm is my go to handgun. Love the thing!
Old SF
20mm is nice but this article is about handguns, not cannons.
Fat-fingered the ‘keys’ on the iPad! I guess I need to do a better job at proof-reading!!!when I read the email notifying me about a reply, I got a little wide-eyed! Did I really post that?!?! Oh well, I guess they say that the 10mm is a hand cannon!!!
Old SF
Fat fingered the ‘keys’ on the iPad! OOOPS!!!
Old SF
Springfield Armory Ronin in 10 mm. Excellent gun and worth every penny.
Look at the review by Hickok 45.
I have the SA TRP 6” in 10mm. Great 1911. 10mm benefits quite bit from longer barrels.
Which one would Sonny Crockett prefer? (he carried the Bren 10 on "Miami Vice!")
Does anyone make a decent non-striker fired pistol in 10mm that has a manual safety and an adapter plate for a red dot?
Actually, the FK BRNO PSD pistol would fit that bill with the 10mm barrel. It's a hammer fired gun with a manual safety. It's a damn good gun too...
Love my S&W 2.0 10MM 4.6”. The grip
Is to write home about, it’s never misfired, is deadly accurate, and is an awesome looking gun!
I'll just struggle along with my ancient Glock 29. Us guys with big hands (XXXL gloves and beyond) really appreciate 10mm in a staggered mag - it gives one a pistol which one can hold onto, unlike those little sissy guns, like the 1911. I see only three ways up from here:
-Beretta unveils their long-anticipated M10 (like an M9, only useful)
-Glock starts a new line - with hammers
-the 11mm.
On 2nd thought, there should be a race between Beretta and Taurus to field the 10mm version of the M9/PT92. OTOH, If Glock DOES go for most of the rest of the handgun market by introducing a line with external hammers, all bets are off.
Glock 20 (SF) Power house for home defense and sometimes CCW.
Why are you not discussing the S&W M&P 2.0 Performance Center instead of the regular model?? It surely would take the top spot of your recommendations.
I absolutely love my Colt Delta Elite.
I’ve carried a Colt 10mm from 1987 to present. Never a miss fire or a jam. It is stainless steel, National match gold cup. It is an awesome pistol. I use 200 grain rounds through it. Shoots with a little kick, but manageable. I recommend to anyone, if you can get one of these and get used to it, it is a fine, fine handgun (semi auto). Will never give it up, and it will be passed on to the next generation.
Just wondering if anyone else is thinking what I’m thinking?
IF 10mm is a better option cause of its stopping power, distance, etc.,etc.,. Wouldn’t it make sense to put on an AR platform. I know there are some doing so now but not a fan of HiPoint. At least not yet, if no one else comes out with a better looking 10mm AR style, might just become a fan.
Wouldn’t it be a good choice say for home defense with the kinda power it has.
I would SO buy a 10mm rifle from TTI, or any other maker that looks as sleek.
RMWXtreme makes gas-driven ARs in 10mm Auto fed from modified grease-gun magazines. They are well built and a riot to shoot!
Ian, You can say what you like about the Hi-point, but I have a 10mm rifle from Hi-point and I put a good scope on it. It is a tack driver, and it has never failed to fire, jam , or anything else. Always goes bang. Only bad thing is the 10 round magazine.
Yes, please look at the new Hi-Point JXP 10 and the FN 510 for your next review.
Uh, WTF? 1911, such as Nighthawk, Wilson, Dan Wesson, Colt, etc. ??
Thanks for reading! We can't include every gun out there on our list, so we have to make some cuts. Doesn't mean we don't like those guns, just that we don't have the space to rope in everything we love.
Would love to see a review of the new FN 510 tactical as well…
Two years ago this coming March, I almost bought the Rock Island featured in 10mm. What stopped me then, was the unavailability of Ammo. I couldn't find any at the LGS's,, and what little I found online had ridiculously exorbitant prices. Couldn't even find new or once fired brass to load my own.
One of these days, but with our current economy, I haven't been buying much of anything.
I have a Glock Model 40 Gen 4. It’s my EDC. Big? Yes. bulky, yea..but I’ll continue to make it my EDC. I’m not a huge guy, 5 11, 235 lb., and 75 years old. I do not mind the size, or bulk it provides me. I prefer the Underwood rounds while carrying at home in the country. Any other time, away from home, Liberty rounds are what I use. I realize it’s full potential, and respect it. I carry a minimum of 2 spare mags. Better to need ‘’um+have ‘um than not…it seems to have less recoil and noise than 40 cal. 9mm, while I would not care to be hit with, in my humble opinion, is just not powerful enough. No beats though, in my area of GA. I fired a friends Model 20, and really liked it. The 40, though somewhat bigger w/a 6.02” barrel, was all I could find, and boy I’m really really glad I got the 40!❤️
Ditto
I have a model 40, as well, but let’s be honest, it’s a huge pistol for EDC. I have mine in a Kenai chest rig.
Yeah, I chest carry a S&W 2.0 Core in 10mm in a kit bag. Works great because I can still wear a huge backpack and not sacrifice accessibility to my pistol.
I currently own a Gen3 Glock 21 and a Gen5 Glock 19. While I love my .45, the newer Gen5 feels much nicer in my hand, thanks to the lack of finger grooves on the grip. My point? I'd like a Glock 20 10mm, but don't want the Gen4. Any word in the ether if and when Glock decides to modernize their non 9mm line and move the rest of their calibers into the modern Gen5 world?
I feel like I read this article last year when I was shopping for a 10mm. It looks like the exact same list. End of 2021 and the XDM 3.8" comes out and you fail to mention it. The two SW models come out, and you fail to mention them. They have great reviews! People torture tested the shit out of those guns, and they definitely don't have the same issues as the Colt...so I feel like this article is recycled with a changed date.
Hey Nathan, thanks for the feedback. We tweak and update articles on the regular. That said, we try to offer our opinions on guns we've tested. So, if it's not on the list we haven't had the chance to test it out. But we're getting our hands on new guns so we'll do our best to update with newer models as we can. Thanks for reading!
I actually liked seeing someone shooting a pistol with one hand. There are so many conflicting claims about how you can't chamber a round because you may have only one hand, yet the shooting is always with two hands, no matter what.
The article conspicuously fails to review the lighter, smaller higher capacity Springield XD Elite 10mm which is 3.8" barrel for concealed carry, has 11 round standard magazine and larger extended mag, and fits a hex sight. BAM!
I just got the 3.8" XDM elite, and it's amazing so far! I replaced my Hellcat as my daily driver and my G20 as my woods 10mm with it. It's small enough to carry around and ballistically you don't give up that much of an edge with the shorter barrel compared to other cartridges. My only complaint is the cheap plastic parts on the frame. I broke my magwell clean off and the screws up top for the optics mount were torqued way too much and I need a smith to remove them so I could add my Firefly. Otherwise, it's an amazing pistol.
Sweet. I guess I was being a bit of a Springfield apologist. I like(d) Springfield and think it seems intentionally overlooked when people write things about one gun and omit what Springfield has over them. I do have a Sig M18 which has that short barrel with great capacity. I will shoot for first time in a couple of weeks to see where it fits in.
I want to get a 10mm and I'm torn between a G20 and G40. On paper the extra barrel inch of the G40 doesn't seem to give it too much of an advantage in velocity over the 5" G20 (per Ballistics By the Inch). I already have a G23 .40 cal for EDC, and it penetrates plenty for two legged vermin in self defense situations. I'd be too concerned with over penetration with a 10 as an EDC.
My hope is that PA allows semis for big game hunting some day. Straight wall cartridges in manual rifles were just legalized this year for special regulations areas ( i.e. higher population areas). If semi-autos are eventually legalized that 10mm would become my primary local deer cartridge.
So my million $ question, does the extra barrel inch in the G40 justify it's cost over the G20 for hunting deer sized game?
Reduced recoil, longer sight plane and accuracy.
I enjoyed the read on the 10mm and the various models available. The firearm and round intrigues me but I carried a Colt .45 Auto in the Army, then 30 years in law enforcement; with a .38 special (wheel gun) for 25 years and the 9mm approved as an option my last five years of LE service. I have to admit, I am not a fan of .38, 9mm, or .40 Cal (real size being .36 caliber) and I only wish they increased the .45 ACP speed to 1200 fps. In a .38 Caliber experience with a suspect, I can only say that I thought I missed but realized after nine hits (my six) and three by my partner, they just didn't have much affect on the suspect. He eventually went down but not fast enough! I retired and carried only .45 ACP thereafter. The 10mm intrigues me but I'm more comfortable with the after impact expanded size of the 230 grain JHP in .45 ACP and the reason for the invention of .45 ACP in the first place. The 10mm is only one mm bigger than a 9mm and the speed, power, and distant accuracy of 10mm is intriguing, but I worry about over-penetration. Gelatin ballistics tests show the 10mm bullet traveling a long distance, in some cases through the other side of the 24 inch gelatin block. For hunting self-defense purposes, I would be a 10mm fan but not for concealed carry personal defense against animals of the two legged variety. A well placed shot to the head with .38, 9mm, 40 Cal, 10mm, or .45 should put a human down but in the heat of battle, the well placed shot just doesn't always avail itself. I've seen many people shot with 9mm and they just kept on a running. The autopsies I witnessed and the wound channel from the 230 grain JPH .45 is impressive. I'll stick with my .45 ACP. It is just a personal comfort thing.
My father (former south african combat medic during Angolan war) has echoed this to me many times… he carries a 45.
If we're going to mention the FBI shootout (and of course we must), we should also mention the guns that replaced their Nines -- for a while: The S&W 10xx series. While I'm partial to the 1006, they made a number of different configurations, now sadly discontinued, but still available on the used market. But if you want one, you best hurry, because prices keep going up. I paid about $600 for my used 1006 some ten years ago, but they go for double or triple that now - and I think they're still worth it. They don't look as smexy as the Delta Elite, but you'd have to work pretty hard to break one.
I love my G29. I purchased it for backpacking (a little heavy of weight sensitive) and day hiking. Test fired at a range prior to purchase and I found it to be very manageable. I can’t say that for a short barreled 357 which my palm still reminds me never again.
I wanted a protection tool and not a “non-shooter” caliber in a lite frame that you only shoot once and hope it hits what you aimed at, or it’s ammo was so expensive it becomes more of a novelty you bring out at the field range and get looks.
Double Tap ammo (if you can get any)creates ammo as large as 230 grains that is true double tap, and another that’s made specific for big game including large bear. The later showing the ballistics of the ammo shot with the G29.
It’s a Glock and can use the same magazines of its larger framed family.
The only fails have been from limp wristing so squeeze it hard and it will serve you faithfully.
Iv been considering getting a g20 barrel/heavier spring and a couple g20 mags to convert my G21 if I wanted to slap some 10mm. Haven’t done it yet. But think I will at some point.
Ya, no Tanfoglio (EAA)? Sorry, I’ve shot all the guns on the list and none of them compare to the Tanfoglio Stock III.
I was going to note this as well. I love CZ75s, and went for a Tanfoglio for a 10mm version. Shoots wonderfully, just like all the other CZs!
No EAA Witness, no XDM? I remember going to a casual match at my local range. It included multiple reload and moving drills. Of the 10 of us, the one-armed guy with the 10mm 1911 placed middle of the pack, he clobbered me. I sure learned a lesson about the value of training that day.
All good pistols, but I would consider adding Springfield to the list. I own the TRP Operator in 10mm which is a beautiful gun and quite well built. I have owned the XD-M 10mm as well and never had a problem with it.
Great article.
Someone looking for power minus the size and weight can get a 6 inch barreled 357 Sig. with Lehigh 90 or 65 grain solid copper ammo.
This stuff can be loaded safely to rifle velocity using a 6 inch barrel and Longshot powder.
I couldn't believe the velocities I was getting from my chrono and energy matches the 10mm or 357 Mag......800ft. lb.+
The bonus to this setup is that noise and recoil are amazingly minimal.
Minimum barrel length for this formula is 6 inches.
I have a Kimber and it runs smooth with no hick-ups ever. I would stake my life on it to function every time. You can feel the speed compared to a 45 acp.
If u haven’t tried 10mm, you should. On a full size steel frame, the recoil is no big deal! My experience is with a rock island armory, nice gun!
The Glock G29-SF (short frame) is ideal for concealed carry. It is noticeably heavier and thicker than a 9 mil but that's necessary due to the higher pressures of the 10mm round. Capacity is 10+1. Additionally, there are some good IWB holster options for this weapon. The felt recoil is definitely stronger than firing a 9 but, that's expected when moving 180 grains at 1,300 FPS, hitting with 600 ft lbs. of energy which is about twice as much as .45 ACP and 9.
Have had a Colt Delta Elite for a couple years. Slim enough to carry comfortably in an IWB holster, heavy enough to handle genuine full power loads without issue. Functions flawlessly with OEM mags and about 95% of the time with after market Ed Brown and Wilson (won't lock slide on last round). If you can find affordable .40SW, Midway USA sells a replacement 1911 barrel and Wilson Combat has .40 cal 1911 mags that work well enough to justify the added expense. Performance against two or four legged predators is more than adequate. All that with 1911 looks and feel are hard to beat.
How about something without any plastic or MIM parts?
Wilson Combat or Nighthawk Custom?
RUGER SR1911 10MM
article did not mention KIMBER CUSTOM 2 10MM. I LOVE mine!! it is just as good as the COLT DELTA ELITE but cost much less!! colt....$1200.......Kimber.....$600-$700 when I bought mine. it did not mention RUGER SR1911 either, but I do not have one of those. I had a GLOCK 20. I loved it, but it was just too thick. I had a Springfield Armory XDM 10MM......much better grip than GLOCK. I may have to buy one of those again!!
Or the Kimber TLE II, how could you not mention Kimber but include plastic guns?
If only SIG put out a P220 with a mag capacity of 15 rounds to compete with the G20, I’d be sold.
If SIG would only put out a P220 with 15 round mag capacity to compete with the G20 I’d be sold.
Glock needs to make a single/single-and-a-half stack, G19 sized (especially width-wise), 10mm with a 10+1 capacity. I'd buy that in an instant.
Look at g29 i haven't read the article but might be what your looking for.
I've been carrying a G20 Gen4 for a year now. Absolutely love it!! It's become an extension of my hand when I use it. If your looking for an entry platform into 10mm, the G20 is it!
Is there a lot of muzzle flip to the G20? I had previously owned a G23 which I felt had a little too much muzzle flip for a pistol chambered in .40. It seems like the G20 would be nearly uncontrollable in a rapid fire situation.
Surprisingly controllable compared to Glock 23. Extra size and weight, combined with Gen 4 recoil spring make this a gem to shoot. Just be sure to practice to ensure proficiency.
My favorite is the Glock 40 MOS. It my house gun and CC in my vehicles. The G20 is my personal CC piece.
For CC I use BT ammo. But roll my own for range and cans. I love the way the 10mm makes a can jump.
I’m such a 10mm fan boy I also have a Ruger revolver and an AR-15 that uses Glock mags.
Long live the 10!
i would like to cc a good 10mm, but also want one i can get some accurate distance out of. suggestions
I’d recommend the G20.
I overpaid for my glock 20 gen 4 10mil. But it was after covid and riots. Only gun i would ever do that for. What an amazing piece of hardware. Barley feel a difference than my glock 22 40cal gen 4. But you can hear the difference. So much fun
Not sure if anyone already said this but that FBI shootout is what prompted the adoption of the 10mm round. That round was very powerful and was considered by many to have excessive recoil. So the FBI then considered the .40 as a replacement for the 10mm.
Do your research and shop around. All too many ammo manufacturers are selling "watered down" 10mm ammo! There are many others, however, that are selling the real deal. Some of the better ones exceed 1200 fps and the best ones 1300-1500 fps! As always your mileage may very, depending on barrel length, etc.
I really wish Beretta made a 10mm in the 92/ 96 frame. Yes the 96 is chambered for the .40 and I have heard of people modifying it for 10mm, but obviously that's gonna be a pain in the ass & never have the reliability of a purpose-built weapon. I love Berettas. They're beautiful, reliable, comfortable & they've got higher capacity mags out of the gate. And who doesn't love the cutaway slide on these Italian gems. Glocks are excellent weapons but I just don't like their look and polymer frames, rugged and light as they may be. I don't want to be stuck with Glock as the go-to quality handgun with good mag capacity. I want steel dammit
I hold out hope that someday we'll see a 92 frame in .45 ACP. I would take 10mm too though!
Would also love to see the CZ97 get a facelift, bigger mag and cut for a red dot would be awesome.
Tanfoglio makes a CZ75 clone in 10mm. I find their ergos very similar to 92s. You might try one.
Where is the EAA witness, full size and compact in steel or polymer frame? They are half the price of some of those you listed and are better quality than the glocks.
+1
Curious that your article never mentions or shows (for comparison) the .41 Remington magnum. What, no love for Elmer Keith?
I know very little about the .41 Remington Magnum- is that a round made primarily for revolvers? I don't think I've ever seen .41 in a semi-auto, but then again Coonan makes that 1911 chambered for .357 magnum. Forgive me if I'm way off, I am no gun expert.
Chiappa makes their Rhino revolvers in .40S&W which is halfway there. Aria Ballistic Engineering (Englewood, WA) will modify the Rhino to chamber 10mm AUTO by deepening the cylinder. I've fired both out of the same gun (5" barrel); the 40S&W is really comfortable, but the 10mm is definitely STOUT in comparison using 180gr FMJ/1300fps handloads using Power Pistol powder. This is in contrast to the 6" 2011 type handgun that seemed softer shooting (same loads), possibly because the 2011 will flip the muzzle somewhat whereas the Rhino does not, so you feel ALL of the recoil.
I can tell you have never taken a rock island apart or stripped one Because if you had you would see the so called craftsmanship which isn’t there. Slop should never be part of a 1911 trigger but it comes standard with rock island 1911s. Love the rest of your recommendations but I can tell who sponsored this review to get RI first on this list
Hello!
None of our reviews are sponsored, the order of the list has no correlation to what we recommend first or most. It's just formatting!
Rock Island. 10mm. Are junk. Way to much slop and jamming
Hi! Well I think this here is THE ultimative cartridge for Your 10 mm AUTO pistol: Underwood 10 Xtreme Penetrator 100 gr solid copper bullet with muzzle speed — ATTENTION! — 1'850 fps. It's the same velocity that Sellier & Bellot's Tokarev cartridge produces but due to the very much more greater bullet weight the momentum is now what You need for effective one-shoot-knockdown in defence situations. Note that standard ammunition in this calibre typically leaves the barrel with only few feet per second above sonic speed, so that on the way to the target the bullet's speed switches from supersonic to subsonic and at that point the bullet's trajectory gets a knick so that the bulllet nipps off and veers away. That's an aerodynamical inevitability You know. A very high bullet velocity makes it much more easy to hit targets that move unregularly. And the recommended Underwood Ammo does not have the murderer recoil of the standard cartridge with 200 grain projectile and momentum far above 200'000 grfps* ................. Regards! Jim *grain-feet-per-second [momentum = weiht X speed]
If Yo have the money: Ed Brown! Or the very brandnew Kenai Special from Les Baer. And do not shoot onto animals just for fun please. By the way in Germany we do hunting suchaway that the animal dies in time by one precise single shot. And hunting with pistols is prohibited .....
Much respect
G20 Gen4 with Delta Point Pro red dot for my country pistol and G29 Gen4 for my city pistol. Both have, what I consider the most important upgrade to ANY Glock, get rid of the plastic guide rod and go to tungsten.
I carry a g40 in the winter. Sometimes even with a 7" kkm (either 10mm or 9x25 dillon) barrel. Never had a problem with concealment. When I go back to g19 in summer, feels like a toy. Occasionally carry the 10mm match champion ruger revolver. Super comfortable in 1791 leather holster.
A very nice caliber to handload for with the range of bullet weights and powders. My pistol is a glock 20sf with a lonewolf longslide 6.61" barrel, linear compensater, Haley Skimmer trigger, steel guide rod, 24lb spring, vortex venom 3moa, and crimson trace laser. It's a big rig but still lighter than a 6" revolver and with over double the shots. The longer barrels can really take advantage of high power loads and hit the target. This is one of two pistols i've owned that will hit anywhere you aim it, the other being a colt anaconda.
Glock 20 SF isn't flashy but does function well. Not the accuracy or trigger of any 1911 but goes bang and carries nearly twice the rounds of a single stack with less weight. The monster grip remains to be dealt with, one of the reason it took me from 1976 and my first Colt Commander to 2003 to finally drink the Kool-aid and get a Glock 20 and another few years to upgrade to the G20SF.
Springfield Armory. XDm 10.
I have fired a Colt delta elite and a Kimber eclipse custom 11 . Both were flawless at the range. I just liked the feel and looks of the Kimber more. I bought one. I took a black bear with it in Me. The 10MM is a serious hunting round.
I recently picked up the RIA 1911 A1 FS. I enjoy several 1911's in .45 and 38 super. The 10mm does not disappoint. Right out of the box I was punching accurate shots at 25 yds with little adjustment to my grip. I had an issue with the included mag and Rock Island replaced it without hesitation. This has become my #1 carry in the field. It is a super value at $580.
I know the hate against Springfield but my TRP 6" is pretty sweet as is my Rock Island double stack but just became my favorite and will be my walking around deer firearm is the CMMG 10mm 8" pistol....wow nelly
Brandon, You have the wrong Rock Island Armory Pistol listed This one is a .45. Their 10MM is a different model number.
Glock 20 for home and camping...G29 for edc.
My EDC
Ruger??
Springfield Armory??
No CZ??? No Dan Wesson???
Why not the Ruger SR1911 10mm?
I was between the Ruger and Delta Elite 10mm when I learned the Ruger has full case support and the Delta Elite does not. What really put me over the top is some 10mm ammo state NOT to shoot with the Delta Elite because of this case support issue. In my mind, that puts the Ruger above the Delta Elite if you are looking for a 1911 10mm.
I have had a Colt Delta Elite 10mm pistol for years an excellent and very serviceable pistol. I was trained trained with 1911 type .45 A.C.P. pistols for a back up weapon for my primary weapon a rifle. In May 1966 I had a malfunction my XM-16-E1 Rifle and and I was wounded and could not use My left hand so I gave my extra rifle ammunition to my fire team and went back to the landing zone to be medically evacuated and over the years the strength of my left hand has seriously decreased and at my age I am not longer making air assaults against an armed human enemy. Today I am only hunting wild boars. I just want to say wild boars are exciting to hunt and with the recopies my friends and I have they are magnificent eating! Today I carry a Glock Model 20 in 10mm. The most surprising thing about it is the the perceived recoil is much better and it is easier to use more accurately. So I carry it all the time.
I agree, I'm damned near to 60, with failing eyesight. Built a custom Glock 20 SF Longslide from Lone Wolf. About to swap out my basic Trijicon night sights with the TruGlo TFX Pro sights. Also ordered a Timberwolf frame and parts kit. Already have their Ultimate adjustable trigger in my SF. Can't wait to take it Deer hunting on Kodiak Island this Fall.
The 10mm has long been a favorite of mine and I'm very happy to see the renewed interest and support. Years back I was fortunate enough to come across the 10mm in a revolver, the S&W 610 w/6" barrel. Definitely not for conceal carry and not the first choice for a defensive weapon, but for hard plinking and solid hunting, this is a great pistol.
The link to the Rock Island 10mm sends you to a .45 ACP model.
You forgot the EAA/Tanfoglio Witness line. They were still making a full size, all steel 10mm when almost every manufacturer dropped the cartridge from their line-up. It's based on the CZ design and definitely gives the rest a run for their money, I know, I own a the Witness, RI 10mm, and the G20. I prefer the Witness, all steel, double/single action, 14+1 capacity, and very accurate.
The margins on each side of the page are kind of wide--on other pages there's less scrolling and they set stuff out with mag capacity accuracy etc--genuinely hope this helps
I can't see how any 10 mm pistol can beat the Glock 40. I have hunted and collected guns since the 1950's when I was 10 years old. Shotguns, especially Brownings, are my favorite firearms & I would have bet decades ago I would never like or buy a plastic pistol. I was wrong. It is ashamed that the Glock 40 doesn't look more like a 1911 because I have always thought they were what all pistols should look like (steel with grip safety, & perfect design), but the Glock 10 mm is really different & shoots more like a rifle. If a zombie apocalypse ever happens or an alien invasion occurs overnight, I will be comfortable knowing that I am carrying a Glock 40, but I will go one step further and have to admit that the Sig Hunter appears to be one beautiful piece of craftmanship.
recently purchased a 10mm ruger src,1911 pistol ,its more accurate then my Glock 40 and way more accurate than my colt delta elite ,the rear sight of the colt flew off the top of the barrel ,when I fired it,the glocks trigger right outta the box is terrible,the ruger is different with a ramped bull barrel and a captured slide spring and full length guide rod,shot about an inch at 37 ft. with 24 rounds right out of the box ,adjustable trigger is a big plus and it is easily tunable by a user /shooter .180 grain seiler & Beloit ,czek ammo.
I love my G20sf ,and I have seen the Rock islands 1911 version,I've done a few mods line a ghost 3.5 #trigger bar with 5#spring kit and a maritime firing pin plunger 22#tungsten recoil spring and crimson trace trace laser .I I had my choice I would go the Sick 220 or Dan Wesson or rock island
>SIG's superior engineering
Where did you even pull that from?
I would also agree with 10mm Jesus. The DW Silverback is the 10mm king. I denounce his reference to God.
Dan Wesson Silverback. The best 10mm hands down. Then Glock 20, then Sig P220, followed by Rock Island Tac Ultra ( after sent in for service twice ), then ruger Blackhawk, Delta elite comes next, Glock 29, dan Wesson vbob classic rounds the list.
This is my list based on what I own. If you have the funds, the Silverback is by far the best of the bunch. Got rid of a 10mm nighthawk, and les Baer after issues and fell in love with the DW.
10mm is GOD. The real one. Not the make believe one.
It's entirely possible to provide gun feedback without invoking God or Jesus. What an ass.
If there is no God then why do they always have to constantly say their isiant one. Lol.
I too denounce your ignorant statement.
great for EDC and can be hot rodded for hunting
How about the new line of Tanfo's like the new STOCK I with a CZ design?
You missed Kimber off the list they have been supporting the 10mm for years in various models. I shoot a TLE. I had a Delta Elite back in the early 90s. Found the 200g Black Talon to be the most accurate and controllable of all the rounds available at that time. I still use the BT for my carry rounds. 200g @ 980 fps is just right. For range ammo I use a 180g JHP @ 1,050fps. At these weights and speeds the gun is controllable. I am not a big guy so trying to control rounds in the 1,300 fps range would not work for me. I shot UKPSA with a 1911 .45 for years but always thought the 10mm was the way to go for a combat handgun round. In the 80's the emphasis was still on concealed carry stages and loads that you would carry for self defense. The popular round at that time was a 200g semi wad cutter at 1,000 fps. Always made Major. Now, the IPSC is a gun game with game loads, race guns, and gaming equipment. You have to go IDPA now to match the original concepts. People spout that the 9mm is a great stopper,, but I disagree. A typical 9mm will have 15 rounds, the 10mm has 10, in a 1911. I have the confidence that in a situation that even if one of my double tap rounds is wild or a wing shot, the one to center mass will stop the threat. I do not believe the same can be said for the 9mm. You must get your shots in the A zone with a 9mm.
Yes I can double tap head boxes at 7 yds, and center mass at 25. OWB draw and fire from concealed 1.34 secs average (7 yds). This is getting good hits.
I chose to switch to the 10mm from the 45 years ago because I wanted the challenge. Still loving it.