10mm autoloader with a red dot

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If there were a better 10mm than Glock and it wasn't a 1911 or made by Springfield, I'd have gotten it.
 
If there were a better 10mm than Glock and it wasn't a 1911 or made by Springfield, I'd have gotten it.

I’d of said the same thing until I purchased the XDM Elite 3.8. Tried the XDM 5.25 and hated it so I was reluctant to try the Elite. Glad I did! It may have retired my G20.
 
While no doubt "cool-guy" trendy, the use of micro RDSs on pistols for self-defense is overrated.

At the average distances you'd deploy a pistol for immediate personal defense (typical a semi-auto), these devices are unnecessary for accurate shot-placement on a bad guy's vitals as long as you've practice regularly with your carry piece.

Now for hunting or target work, that's different. In those situations the typical shooting distances will be, or could be, longer and the precision "upgrade" to the sight-picture imparted by the RDS is worth it. So on a Glock 40 intended for, say, deer hunting, an RDS makes sense.
 
While no doubt "cool-guy" trendy, the use of micro RDSs on pistols for self-defense is overrated.

At the average distances you'd deploy a pistol for immediate personal defense (typical a semi-auto), these devices are unnecessary for accurate shot-placement on a bad guy's vitals as long as you've practice regularly with your carry piece.

Now for hunting or target work, that's different. In those situations the typical shooting distances will be, or could be, longer and the precision "upgrade" to the sight-picture imparted by the RDS is worth it. So on a Glock 40 intended for, say, deer hunting, an RDS makes sense.
I have been using micro red dot on my guns and years, also been using iron for years. And, when you co-witnesses your reddot with irons on a moving target…. AMAZING

It’s like a game of chase, reddot goes left/right/up/down and the irons will follow naturally
 
on a get use to reddot for new users. Sign up for a local USPSA match. It’s fun and give you a real world use of your reddot of and gear. People are very friendly, just let them know it’s your 1st time.
 
Not sure if it's available with a RDS mount, but were I in the market for a new 10mm I would be all over the P220 Legion 10mm, long barrel, SAO. I've owned Glocks before, but have zero interest in them now.
 
I would like to have a 10mm autoloader with a red dot, capable of shooting pretty warm loads. If you were buying one now, what would you get? I really like the 1911 platform, but the difficulty in putting a red dot (that is not high above the bore) makes it less appealing. I am wanting one for deer hunting. I currently use a Ruger single action in .41 Magnum, but the clicks when I cock the hammer has scared more than one deer, so I am looking for other options.
The OP mentions scaring deer with his revolver, which might lead me to believe he'd like to hunt with a new 10mm semi. We have a 5" minimum barrel length for handgun hunting deer in OH.

So, what's the intended use for a new 10mm?
 
I have a few 10mm’s with more on the list as I save up. My favorite is my Glock 40 mos. I just picked up an xdm elite. I also have a rock island armory 1911 that a shop messed up a little trying to put a red dot plate on. My Glock 40 has been an amazing shooter. I load 180gr hollow points for it. I don’t push them too hot but they are very accurate. Currently I’m shooting at 40 yards at a 6” steel plate. I can hit it off hand most of the time and from shooting sticks I can hit it every time. 7E3380B3-08A5-46E8-8783-F2ABB7D1FC22.jpeg
 
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