Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled The 10mm: From Plinking to Predators and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/the-10mm-from-plinking-to-predators/.
The 10mm: From Plinking to Predators
- Thread starter Mike H.
- Start date
Azmarlin39a
Elite
My 6" TRP has become my favorite pistol. I need to get some of the Federal HST to try.
TEXASforLIFE
Ronin
My 10s are in a xdm 5 1/4", G20 and G40 with various barrel lengths and types. It is a "Perfect 10"! although a 40 is a 10, but D-rated! Another good 1 Mike! Thanks!!!
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DaveHissem
Operator
Bought myself an XDM 10mm 4.5' for Christmas a year and a half ago and it has taken the place of my XD .45 as my EDC pistol. It came with 5 15 round mags due to the promo at the time. It is accurate, reliable and very fun to shoot. I would reccomend it to anyone. Love my XD's! Thanx SA!
TEXASforLIFE
Ronin
Did it come with a range bag also in the promo?
TEXASforLIFE
Ronin
That would be cool!
DaveHissem
Operator
I think the recoil on that would be pretty stout. Not for the limp wristed for sure.
Yes but the Champion Operator Lightweight weighs over 30ozs and there are a variety of ammo options. I currently use a Barnes 155gr VOR-TX JHP for defensive purposes and a Freedom Munitions 180gr FMJ for out in the wilds. I do admit that the recoil could make some shy away but I would love to give it a try.
Annihilator
Emissary
10mm, how many 10mm’s does 10mm own.....say that 3 times real fast.....Nice write up Mike!
Everyone needs to own at least one 10mm.
TEXASforLIFE
Ronin
Mine is almost like yours, but not suppressor height sights!
BangBang
Professional
I
love em, they are Dawson Precision sights.
TEXASforLIFE
Ronin
Shame on those who use the phrase "Crimson Tide" as a females time of the month! A near by junior high school had the letters "PMS" for their middle school and so changed too "PJS" !
TEXASforLIFE
Ronin
What are the sight numbers , 6.5, 5.5 or so?
Tomthehorseguy
Alpha
Good to know about your experience with the Glock 40 as I find it crowded in the trigger guard (and I have small hands!), recoil is not fun, and now I have a reason to look at the XD-M!!! Thanks for my newest addition to my need to get list!
Tactical-Reviews
Master Class
I've got three 10mms here, and I love them all. The price of ammo needs to come down a bit more. Defensive rounds are about right, around $1 per round, that falls in line with 9mm defensive rounds. However, range ammo still costs too much. I've got some that are below 50 cents a round. Still a little high for a day at the range. I did the math and reloading get a little better, around 35 cents a round not including brass. Once ammo drops to 25 cents a round or lower, the caliber will really take off. I've tested I believe around 25 different loads from some 15 different manufactures. My carry load clocks in at a whopping 2400fps, which is crazy for a handgun.
