After watching this video I still can't figure out why I still want me a 10mm. Maybe because I have never had one.??????????
BTW, Glock is not in my vocabulary.
BTW, Glock is not in my vocabulary.
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Good video. Thanks for sharing. I’ll stick to good ol’ .45 -
I don’t consider 10mm necessary or the best choice for self defense. To me it is more of a hunting power caliber. Generally as far as power, I think the 45 benefitted more from modern powders and projectiles than the 10mm, but the 10 benefits more from a longer barrel and heavier bullets. Also, self defense ammo is designed to achieve a specific depth of penetration, which is why 9, 40, 45, 10mm, 357sig, 357mag, 38sp all penetrate gelatin to 11-12 inches. Crank each one up to its full power and use a hard cast, a jacketed soft point, a hollow point, etc and then you’ll see wider variation in how they compare to each other.
I like the Glock 40 with the longer barrel.Comment
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I don't wanna get shot with either one. If you live I bet they both hurt equally.Comment
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I’m a bigger is usually better guy, but the .45 ACP is anemic compared to a 10mm if you’re talking about penetration. If you’re talking about frontal area, the .45 gains some ground IMO. Like the Rattler said, I don’t want either one pointed in my direction.Comment
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Good vid. Looks like 45 for price and availability. I’ve been looking at this recently too so it was a timely post, thanks.Comment
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Very well said. Most 10mm loads aren’t remotely close to its potential. There’s not a lot of different in most factory 10mm and 45 performance wise. Hand loads or some warm Buffalo Bore or Corbon loads are another story.Originally posted by txpitdog View PostComment
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No doubt my 45 super handloads are hotter than standard 10mm store bought in the 185 to 230 gr bullet weights. I think where the 10mm shines is with 155 gr pills pushing 1600 fps but if I need that sort of speed and power I have my 41 rem mag that clocks around that with 265 gr gas checked bullets.Comment
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I have several 45s and one 10mm. The ten with full power loads are the shiznit!! I mainly run Underwood full power 10mm in several different loads. I curently have the 150 HP, the 180 HP and the 220 gr hardcast. My 1911 loves them all. The 150 is a screamer for sure and the 180 won't stop for heavy winter coats so It's a better self defense and the 200/220 hard cast for hunting will knock a ****** in the dirt.
Now, I "need" a Glock 40 MOS...
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Very nice, have always been curious on the .45 vs 10mm debate... i still want a 10mm
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most of the more common 10mm loads have been watered down a lot. for defense or hunting the winchester silvertip at 175 gr and 1290 fps , is the real deal....myself and a buddy have killed deer, hogs, a few large dogs and all kinds of varmints, and had the good fortune to get to shoot up a car with the swat team, the 45 with anything does not match the silvertip loads,,,, with the whimpy loads it is pretty close to the 45 acp,,
i carried one on duty for about 15 years,,, i will take the 10mm with full loads over the 45 anytime,,,Comment
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I am a big fan of the 10mmComment
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i just like to say 10 millimeter with a german accent .. that alone makes it my choice ! weird i think my 10mm kicks less than my 45 .. snappier but less recoil .. maybe that's just me. still got my glock 20 .. sold my glock 21 ! but i still do have a g30 .. for some reason in 45 i prefer my 1911 .. well crap i'm undecided now ..Comment
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Decisions decisions. Since I roll my own for the 45, I use Starline +P brass and load +P or Super for my carry ammo. 230gr XTP with 8.0 gr Power Pistol and CCI#350 primers that give me a tad over 1000 fps out of my full size RIA 1911. I have a 22lb spring.
For target I use the cheap Berry's 230gr plated RN's over 5.1gr W231 and CCI#300 and get 800+fps. Cycles fine with the heavy spring.
The only thing is I don't own a 10mm and as for power I really don't need any more than the 45's give me so why in hail do I want one so bad?Comment
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Well dangit! No 10mm this time. Found this laying in the display at Gritr this morning. Couldn't pass it up since I don't already own enough RIA 1911's.
Double stack 14+1 Tac Ultra 45. Probably run a hunnert rounds thru it tomorrow to break it in and set the sights for 25 yds. Trigger pull is really good and crisp.Attached FilesComment
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