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The 10mm — Powerful Pistols and Revolvers

The past few months have been good to the 10mm cartridge and 10mm pistol fans. While sales and popularity of the .40 Smith and Wesson seem to be slipping, the 10mm is enjoying a comeback. New pistols including the Kimber Custom II, the now well-established Ruger SR1911, and even a double-action revolver have been met with enthusiasm. [Read more…] about The 10mm — Powerful Pistols and Revolvers


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October 10, 2019

Filed Under: Cartridges, Pistols, Self Defense Tagged With: .40 S&W, 10mm, animal defense, Federal Cartridge Company, Home Defense, Hornady, hunting, Kimber, personal defense, Ruger, SIG Sauer

Review: The RIA 10mm — The Commander With No Name

Some time ago, the 10mm cartridge hit the ground running and enjoyed a flash of popularity. Soon after, the 10mm was eclipsed by the .40 Smith and Wesson cartridge. The 10mm was kept going by a small, but loyal base. However, the 10mm is enjoying a credible comeback. Recently, the RIA crossed my desk, and I could not wait to get to the rage for a test run. [Read more…] about Review: The RIA 10mm — The Commander With No Name


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October 4, 2019

Filed Under: 1911, Pistols, Reviews, Rock Island Armory Tagged With: 10mm, animal attack, Buffalo Bore, Federal Cartridge Company, Galco holsters, Hornady, hunting, MecGar magazines, personal defense, Rock Island Armory, SIG Sauer

Reloading the 10mm Cartridge for Power and Defense

The 10mm cartridge was originally intended as a means of increasing the power of the Browning High Power handgun. Using a .38-40 (.400 inch) bullet and a shortened .30 Remington rifle cartridge the new cartridge proved too much for the High Power-type pistol. Later, the .40 Smith and Wesson did not, but that is another story. [Read more…] about Reloading the 10mm Cartridge for Power and Defense


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April 21, 2019

Filed Under: Ammunition, How To, Pistols, Reloading Tagged With: 10mm, Colt, Glock, Hornady, Kimber, Lyman, Nosler, Ruger, Speer

Gun Test: Ruger GP100 10mm

The story of revolvers chambered for self-loading cartridges is a long one. Smith and Wesson and Colt supplied revolvers chambered for the .45 ACP revolver cartridge during World War I. The .455 Webley caliber double action revolvers in production for the British were re-chambered to .45 ACP and a moon clip was developed to allow chambering the rimless .45 ACP. [Read more…] about Gun Test: Ruger GP100 10mm


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March 11, 2019

Filed Under: Pistols, Revolvers, Ruger Tagged With: .40 S&W, 10mm, Critical Duty, GP100, Hornady Ammunition, Ruger, SIG Elite Ammunition, V-Crown, XTP

I Fell for the 10mm — You Will too!

I was at an event in Montana earlier this fall where several gun and ammunition manufacturers were showing off their new products and allowing writers to test them. I found myself hanging out at the Vista Outdoor booth, pining over the 10mm, long enough that I was surprised the guys there didn’t tell me to leave. Vista Outdoor may not be a name you are familiar with, but if you are a shooter/outdoorsman, you probably have used some of their products. [Read more…] about I Fell for the 10mm — You Will too!


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November 28, 2018

Filed Under: Ammunition, Pistols, Reviews, Video Tagged With: 10mm, Federal Ammunition, Speer, Springfield, Vista Outdoor

Gun Test: Ruger SR1911 10mm

Ruger’s SR1911 line continues to expand with the introduction of the Ruger SR1911 10mm. This handgun differs considerably from previous pistols and may arguably be one of the best 10mm 1911 handguns ever built. [Read more…] about Gun Test: Ruger SR1911 10mm


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November 13, 2018

Filed Under: 1911, Pistols, Reviews, Ruger Tagged With: 10mm, 1911, Double Tap, Federal Ammunition, Hornady, Ruger, SIG Elite Ammunition

Three Top 10mm Pistols — Pick Your Poison

The 10mm Auto cartridge is being rediscovered. There is new ammunition being manufactured in velocities the 10mm was intended for, such as the newer SIG Elite Performance ammo, and firearm manufacturers such as Glock, Rock Island Arsenal (RIA), and SIG offer platforms well suited to this powerhouse cartridge. Which would you choose? [Read more…] about Three Top 10mm Pistols — Pick Your Poison


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October 7, 2018

Filed Under: 1911, Cartridges, Glock, Pistols, Reviews, SIG Sauer Tagged With: 10mm, Federal Ammunition, SIG Sauer Elite ammunition

Review: Glock G29 10mm — Reliability Meets Maximum Power

Glocks are always a favorite among shooters. The design is simple, standardized across the various models, and at the end of the day, you can count on a Glock to go bang! when you pull the trigger. However, sometimes, reliability is not enough. At times, reliability needs to be paired with stopping power. When it is a marriage of stopping power and reliability that you are seeking, the Glock G29 10mm is your answer.
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March 9, 2018

Filed Under: Glock, Pistols, Reviews Tagged With: 10mm, Federal Ammunition, Glock

10mm Automatic or Magnum Revolver?

As a young man, my constant companion on duty and when hunting and hiking, was not a 10mm, but instead a Smith and Wesson Combat Magnum. While the four-inch barrel .357 Magnum is a great all around handgun for personal defense, I moved to the 1911 .45, which I found ideal and managed to carry on duty. With the 1911, safety, reliability, and hit probability are all that could be desired. Occasionally, I wondered if it was practical to combine the features of the 1911 with a hard-hitting 10mm cartridge to make a suitable outdoor 1911. [Read more…] about 10mm Automatic or Magnum Revolver?

November 28, 2017

Filed Under: Pistols, Self Defense Tagged With: 10mm, Double Tap, Federal Cartridge, Hornady, revolver, Ruger, SIG Sauer Elite ammunition

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