45 vs 10mm
- Thread starter Cecil S.
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Brother your not missing anything.
If ya want more power get a Ruger Blackhawk in a 41 magnum
To paraphrase: that 10mm might expand, but my 45 ain't gonna shrink...
bluealtered
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While i don't like it, but the honest truth is that I can't shoot my ten anymore due to the arthritis in my hands having become to painful to let me enjoy shooting it. I'm not interested in "lite" loads in ten so it will go to a friend for a springfield compact 3.8 .45acp whose recoil is much easier on my old beat up hands.
The 9+1 compact mag and the three 13rd extended mags will make it the bear gun for now.
The 9+1 compact mag and the three 13rd extended mags will make it the bear gun for now.
I want a 10mm too, I'm leaning toward the Delta Elite. Was looking at the Ruger until I saw they were having some issues. Anyone have input on the Colt?
I will clarify for those that believe the 10mm is close to 41mag performance. Winchester makes 175 grain silvertip ammo for both the 10mm and the 41mag. They are identical in power as factory loads. That's how the misconception started with people claiming the 10mm is right on the heels of the 41 mag. Not true. Only in that factory load is that true. The 41 magnum far out powers the 10mm per round in velocity and energy but only for 5-6 rounds. No comparison in firepower however. I'll always chose the 10mm over any wheel gun for that reason.
How knowledgeable is she about guns? What about math?
You can always try slipping one into the collection and tell her that 10mm is simply the European / metric designation of .45.
I hope this works out for you.
Just trying to help.
How knowledgeable is she about guns? What about math?
You can always try slipping one into the collection and tell her that 10mm is simply the European / metric designation of .45.
I hope this works out for you.
Just trying to help.
She watches our acct. She would know. Easier to keep the peace.
As there is no replacement for displacement.....
Depends what you’re doing with it. I would give a thumbs up for the 10mm as a hunting round.
I don't understand this. If you could choose either of your identical size and configuration Colt 1911's that you show in your photo, then why would you choose the lesser energy .45 cartridge for defense? Personally, my believing that the first shot matters, I'd carry the 44mag if it were made in a 1911. If you were to answer that faster recovery of aim and control as the reason, then one might better be off with the higher capacity 9mm altogether, as so many have gravitated to.
TimS
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Personal preference for the two I own. The 45 is much more comfortable to shoot and gets shot more than the 10.
my XDS 45 gets carried more than both of 1911’s.
TimS
Silver $$ Contributor
The one in the photo is a Delta Gold Cup that I had Colt customize and I’ve had no issues with it.
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