10mm is it dead?

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Felix_the_Cat

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Hey there guys

Along with many other gun owners, I have been doing my part in purchasing a few more pistols to add to my collection :D

Now, I want a powerful autoloader (as I already own a few wheelguns)

The round that caught my eye was the 10mm. I am a huge glock fan, and the Glock 20 has cast its spell on me :p.

My question is should I bother with the 10mm round. I do not reload, and I have no idea how hard it is, if its possible at all to find a reasonable source for rounds.

Any Glock 20/10mm owners want to shed some light on this for me?

Thanks.
 
well maybe if you reloaded it..or used it for hunting..otherwise I heard alot of the factory 10mm rounds are alittle weak. PRicey as well. Plus have you seen how thick the grip is on the Glock 20? I like the round as well..but with little choice..and without reloading for it..doesnt seem worht the hassle.
 
I don't have the Glock but I have a S&W 1026 & just bought a Colt Delta Elite. I would say the 10mm is definitely not dead. I have several handguns in MANY calibres & it is by far the most fun to shoot. I have heard many good things about the G20 as well.Armco has one for a great price right now. Check out www.10mmtalk.com I think im gonna get my first Glock soon through Questar & its gonna be a G29. As for the price of ammo, at Lebaron I can pick up a box of Remington's for $22 IIRC, more than other calibres but u gotta pay to play

Here's a pic of my S&W
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45849
 
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Thanks for the responses guys

I can accept the fact that any "exotic" pistol round (.44 mag, .50AE, 10mm) is going to be costly. I just don’t like the look or feel of the Desert Eagle or many of the other powerful autoloaders out there.

My main concern is just the availibily of the round. I have no problem shelling out a little more for them, just as long as I can actually get them. Plus the whole idea of a glock that makes a big boom makes me happy :D
 
Just another though here...

How does the Glock20 grip compare to the Glock17 grip?

I have pretty small hands, and the glock 17 fits me almost perfectly (as in my hands are a touch to large for the grip).

For a comparison, I can handle and shoot a Desert Eagle in . 44mag is ease, and I hope to god the grip on the glock is no larger then that:eek:
 
Felix_the_Cat said:
Just another though here...

How does the Glock20 grip compare to the Glock17 grip?

I have pretty small hands, and the glock 17 fits me almost perfectly (as in my hands are a touch to large for the grip).

For a comparison, I can handle and shoot a Desert Eagle in . 44mag is ease, and I hope to god the grip on the glock is no larger then that:eek:
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I have really small hands (size 7) and I can sorta hold a glock 20.. Well enough to pass my TN CCW anyways... It's bigger then a single stack 1911 but not as big as a double stack (IE para)
 
I have one a glock in 10mm and it is in the same frame size as the 21 (.45). and I would say it has smaller grip than the desert eagle.you can also buy ammo at Wholesale sports for $22 which is a lot cheaper than it used to be (27-29) so I think it is making a comeback. Here is a picture on mine on Olive green.

www.armacoat.net


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I have just bought my first 10MM.. a S&W 1006..
I think the appeal is that the round can be up/downloaded as desired....
The pistols built for the calibre tend to be big and beefy...(Glock 20, etc.) and
hand size can be an issue.
They're not quite in the 'hand cannon' category, but if you don't reload, the
advantages may be lost...
10MM ammo isn't exactly common and cheap.. but I think it fills a niche:D
 
The grip on the Glock 20 is smaller than a Desert Eagle (I own both) but larger than the Glock 17. I would say that the 10mm is making a bit of a comeback as Glock,Dan Wesson,Kimber,Smith & Wesson have all started producing them in recent years.

I have 4 10mm's - Glock 20, S&W 1006, Colt Delta Elite, & a Kimber Stainless Target II.

Everyone should own a 10mm!

Now where's Koldt with that pic of the Bren Ten for us to drool over once again?:cool:
 
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hmm, lots of good information here.

I just wanted to really see how popular the round was, as I have heard chatter around the gun counter that since the .40cal was introduced, not too many companies wanted to bother with the 10mm anymore.

At work tommrow I am going to beg the boss to order me up a Glock 20 now :D
 
10mm is readily available here in Lethbridge; yes the price is more but you already knew it was going to be that way. Yes, it is alot of fun to shoot. Yes, it does help to reload (40SW bullets are cheap and readily available, but brass can be a bit harder to find in bulk). Loads can range from mild to WILD :D

I had a G20 and the grip was a tad too big but not unreasonable. If I get another 10mm that isnt a glock, it will be a single stack 1911 (Kimber possibly - not sure if TSE has any Kimbers in stock and what models and so on ?)
 
Now, just to kill a little bit more misinformation here....

Is it true that shooting heavier loads (180gr and such) are extremely harmfull for 10mm pistols? The gossip around the gun counter has been that 130-155gr is all I should be looking at shooting, if I want my pistol to stay in one piece.

My question then would be, what is the ideal 10mm round?
 
I have a Colt Delta Elite and I love it! It is an awesome pistol I have the choice of shooting mind numbing loads or just plinking with lead bullets. All I have to to is change a couple of springs which takes me 2 minutes. So yes by all means buy one.
 
I shoot 180 grs alot. Like I said in my previous reply, change to a heavier recoil(24lbs) and firing pin sping and no problem I can shoot the 180 grainers all day long.
 
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