Longslide 10mm experiences

[gotboostvr]

So I started a thread in regards to the Kimber Target LS 10mm a few days ago and it sank like a rock.

I figured I'd open the scope of this thread up a bit.

Locally, I have a Remington and a Kimber Longslide 10mm at about the same price point I'm debating between. I'm leaning towards the Kimber, but could be swayed.

I'm looking to shoot mostly hot handloaded ammo, not necessarily Delta Elite destroying ammo, but beyond what 40sw can match safely.

I'm mostly planning on using this as a hunting tool (good sized Ohio whitetails mainly) and maybe a little long range target shooting.

I'm looking for others experiences with Longslide 10mm's in general. What kinda velocity differences are you seeing? Any feeding issues? Would a small radius firing pin stop be a good/bad upgrade? What's your favorite hunting load? Gimmie the good, the bad, and the ugly (que the Ennio Morricone)

 

[harrygunner]

I can't answer all your questions since I own neither of those pistols nor a long slide.

I was surprised at my chronograph results for my Commander length 10mm 1911 and my Government length 10mm 1911. While the 5" was typically 30-40 ft/sec faster, readings had overlapping ranges, with touching standard deviations. For some rounds, the readings were pretty close.

So, I imagine long slide bullet speeds will be higher, but, not amazingly beyond a 5" gun.

BTW, my 5" does have 180gr ammo producing around 720 ft-lb of energy. For 220gr HC, the 5" chronographed at 1186 ft/s 686 ft-lb. The highest energy for my 4.25" with 180gr ammo is 690 ft-lb. All Underwood ammo.

You can decide if 700+ ft-lb of energy suffices for deer in your woods.

And, I have flat bottom firing pin stops on both my 10mm 1911s. I recommend them. I even have one in my .45 ACP 1911.

The square cut on a 'firing pin stop' alters the shape of the curve of work the slide does as it pushes the hammer back, forcing the slide to transfer more energy into the mainspring at the beginning of the slide's motion. This slows down the slide quicker as it moves back, reducing distance ejected brass travels and improves feeding from the magazine.

Hopefully, someone can answer your other questions.

 

[gotboostvr]

Thanks for the reply. What kinda commander are you shooting? I've got a fantastic Colt LWCC 45acp, but a 10mm commander for carry duty sounds like another toy I want.

Glad to hear the squared FPS works on your guns, I was a little worried it might be too much slide energy and possibly damage the hammer. I've already got one to fit on my 5" Colt XSE.

I figure a 180-200gr XTP moving along around 1200fps should be plenty for deer round here.

 

[Havok7416]

I have a 7 inch longslide 10mm. No feeding issues and it's comfortable to shoot due to the weight. I registered 1,419 FPS with a 180 grain bullet while doing some coated bullet testing.

No idea if a small radius firing pin stop is good, bad or even necessary. I have never bothered to check what mine has. I also don' hunt, so can't help you there either.

 

[gotboostvr]

I'd feel real comfortable with a 180 jacketed hollow point at about 1300fps on deer here.

 

[harrygunner]

What kinda commander are you shooting?

It's a fully custom gun. Sent a stripped frame to a series of gunsmiths, including to BarSto for a barrel build/fit.

You may want to search the "Hunting" sub-forum here. There are dozens of posts about using the 10mm for hunting.

Also, there's a forum devoted to the 10mm: http://10mm-firearms.com
You may get more info about long slides there.

 

[Riomouse911]

I have a long slide .45 Super that’s sorta close to the 10mm. Compared to 5” and 4.5” 1911’s the 6” has an almost identical carry, feel in the hand and sight picture. A bit muzzle heavy, but you’ll want that with warm to hot 10mm loads anyway.

I have yet to break out the chronograph to see what the velocity differences are, but I will say that felt recoil and muzzle flip is a good deal less with the LS compared to the others.

I checked out the Remington one when I saw a sale on them a few months back. The one I held was really nicely put together... but I never got to shoot it.

Good luck with your search!

 

[gotboostvr]

I did handle the Kimber in a shop and was surprised how much it felt like one of my 5" guns. I had convinced myself it was going to be distinctly nose heavy, but I could hardly tell the difference.

 

[Arizona_Mike]

Just picked up my EAA Witness Hunter 6" today and have been breaking in the sear. Haven't shot it yet. It's a little nose heavy but 15 rounds of 180gr 10mm with fix that. It'll just be heavy.

 

[gotboostvr]

Just picked up my EAA Witness Hunter 6" today and have been breaking in the sear. Haven't shot it yet. It's a little nose heavy but 15 rounds of 180gr 10mm with fix that. It'll just be heavy.

I was real tempted by one of those, but prefer the single stacks. If RIA made a 6" 10mm in their "normal" line-up I'd probably be all over it.