HansGruber
Ronin
Here’s the cool thing—
Get a .40 S&W barrel fitted, and that pistol could be a double threat…
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Get a .40 S&W barrel fitted, and that pistol could be a double threat…
Keystone19250
SAINT
Interesting idea but what really pushed my decision was I was taking inventory this morning of the Ammo I have and I have a lot for every caliber gun I have except for 10mm so why am I thinking about buying another 10mm gun.
I’d rather spend some money on 10mm rounds I can find and right now that’s 180 gr S&B FMJ Which my XDM Elite likes to shoot.
And it’s available and not to expensive.
Personal feel and comfort can make one heck of a difference in many things, making something feel like it belongs there is a biggie. I'd do the trade.
Is understandable too.
BET7
Ronin
Here's a link to a write-up on the RIA Single Stack 10mm. Some of the commenters indicate they own the Double Stack. This firearm seems intriguing
Review: Rock Island Armory 10mm 1911 FS Pistol - The Shooter's Log
The Rock Island Armory 10mm Rock Ultra 1911 is a feature-rich pistol that offers incredible performance for your hard-earned dollar.
blog.cheaperthandirt.com
Prior to Covid I was buying 10mm 180gr S&B or Magtech ammo for around $16-$17 a box which isn't bad considering the caliber. I know the S&B & Magtech ammo is closer in power to .40cal but it's good for range use.
The best and most cost effective way to source 10mm ammo is to make your own. Midway USA runs sales often on Berry's .40cal (10mm) bullets and you can usually get free shipping from them. The only tough part with reloading 10mm Is finding enough brass as it doesn't seem to lay on the ground for very long at the range. I collect all my 10mm brass that I can find after shooting.
.300blk brass used to be scarce at the range but I've been finding it pretty commonly now so hopefully with the newly rekindled popularity of 10mm there will be more shells available at the local range.
The range officers at the indoor range I go to have no problem with people taking brass for reloading as long as it's behind the firing line.
Keystone19250
SAINT
I understand what your saying but a moot point for those that don’t reload, as mentioned many times guns like certain rounds over others and although finding different manufacturers of 10mm is tough right now to do more comparison testing I’m comfortable with the S&B 180 Gr FMJ because my XDM Elite 10mm likes it as well. (Price)
Right now Shoot Point Blank has the same price for S&B for a 50 round box as Bulkammo.com the problem is finding 10mm hollow point to run some testing.
Midway USA has some in stock currently but it's a little pricey.
Buffalo Bore has some available on their site and also Buds gun shop does with Buds they look to have the best price on hollows but im not familiar with the brand.
Keystone19250
SAINT
In regards to online purchases I’ve only used Bulkammo and Sig, of course Sig is pricy but I’ve had very good luck with there ammunition. Currently Sig has a 20 round box of their Elite Performance V-Crown 10mm 180 Gr. Hollow point for $32 a box like I said pricy but a good defensive round. My opinion.
V-Crown is good ammo and for 10mm it's a little on the warmer side but not hot.
Definitely a good choice for bipedal defense as you really don't want anything too hot when over penetration can be a concern.
Keystone19250
SAINT
Right now calls for wildlife rescues are on the rise and I won’t go out without a gun to protect myself from predators
(4 legged) that intend to feed on what I’m trying to save or myself.
Until recently it was my Mod2 40 then my new XDM full size 45 I want to work in my XDM Elite 10mm but want the stopping power of a hollow point in the gun.
cico7
Custom
nice price Nice, pistols....