10MM on a 1911??

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I'm sure there are many manufacturers, but the first that come to mind are the Colt Delta Elite and some Dan Wesson guns. Both are high quality products (and yeah, I want one).
 
10mm could very well be the second most popular chambering for 1911s, after .45 ACP.

I really want one with no markings whatsoever, save for the word "HUM-DINGER" on the slide. :neener:

Along with Dan Wesson, Kimber, and the Colt Delta Elite, you can add Fusion Firearms. They do nice-looking custom work, but often have guns in-stock and for sale.
 
Eighteen months ago I picked up a Kimber Stainless Target II in 10mm.

For a really popular variant on the 1911--e.g., the CZ-75 type, with its 1911 ergonomics, consider the EAA Witness.

Both are excellent firearms--and the Witness, particularly in its "Elite Match" version is a best buy value.

Jim H.
 
Don't forget Fusion Firearms by Bob Serva.
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I am thinking about one of those. I have one of the original 150 Razorbacks, before Dan Wesson was sold to CZ. It's my favorite 1911.

I wouldn't hesitate to let Bob build another gun for me.
 
Dan Wesson made me one and Les Baer made my other one. After these two I don't have to scratch that itch anymore.

Both are great guns and the 10mm is a very good round for the 1911 format if you are a reloader.
 
I have a 10mm by DW, it's an EXP model, so technically it was never a production model. It shoots great and is probably the only calibre I would consider superior to .45 ACP as a personal defense calibre. Take a look at DoubleTap Ammo's offerings, they are loaded to true 10mm power, not the watered-down versions you might find, like Federal Classic Hy-Shok.


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The Bren Ten was made by Dornhaus & Dixon. It never really got into production back in the 80s.

Currently, Vltor is in pre-production for an improved version of the Bren Ten they will call the Fortis. Supposedly it was shown at the 2009 SHOTshow.

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The Dan Wesson Commander Bobtail has great appeal to me.
 
T/F...... I was told by one dealer that many of the 1911's are not holding up to the violence of the 10mm cartridge. For this reason, many makers have pulled production of these models which is why they are hard to find outside of Kimber and some of the custom shops.

BTW.... I found a really nice DW, but it is not local and do not want to pay FFL fees so this one is out of the equation. I am sure someone in the DFW area will have one for sale in the near future.
 
10mm can be pretty hard on a 1911 frame if you don't keep up with the recoil springs. A shok buff (or two) will help if there is room for it. A bull bbl. and a square bottom firing pin stop would help slow the unlocking down. I have seen a number of Colt Delta Elites that people beat to death with hot loads and old springs. It is a great cartridge though.
 
T/F...... I was told by one dealer that many of the 1911's are not holding up to the violence of the 10mm cartridge. For this reason, many makers have pulled production of these models which is why they are hard to find outside of Kimber and some of the custom shops.
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You just have to maintain them a little better, as you would if you stuffed a LS-7 into your old IROC-Z. The round is harder on components, but if you keep up on spring/shock buff changes, shouldn't be a problem.
 
You can also build one yourself. Essex has some nice polished 1911 frames and slides, and Clark makes a nice match grade 10mm barrell. Use your heavier recoil sping and you're golden....
 
I am also in the market for a 10MM 1911. I was intending to use it as a carry for it's outstanding ballistics, but I would be using nothing but reloaded ammo. The consensus seems to be if I use a full load 10MM, I would be needing to replace parts on a brand new Dan Wesson IN THAT CALIBER???? I have no problem doing this, but it seems they should build the gun for the intended charge of the 10MM rather than "FBI loads".
 
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