Looking for a 10mm

[Tman]

Rich2U:
I bought a used delta elite that came with a colt custom shop fitted .40S&W barrel. The 10 mm was reliable, but the .40S&W caused multiple FTE until I had it recently tuned by a gunsmith. Now, with colt mags, it is reliable with 10 mm and .40S&W cartridges.

 

[rich2u]

Thanks for the info. Tman

 

[Tman]

oops:
Just wanted to clarify a point: I have both a 10mm AND a .40S&W barrel for the Delta Elite.

 

[Reed1911]

Glad you said that, I was going to chastise you for shooting 40 S&W in a 10mm BBl. Some pistols will do it, but you are not headspaced correctly as the 40 cartridge is being held in place by the extractor. Bad ju-ju; Its a great way to get hurt or ruin a pistol. If you want to shoot 40 S&W, get a darn barrel chambered for it. Its not expensive (120-200 dollars); if you cannot find one give me a shout and we’ll find one for you.

 

[agtman]

That Big Smith 10mm ...

"Those S&W stainless 10's sure are purty."

Yes they are ...

 

[Shootcraps]

I bought a Witness Compact 10mm and it was nothing but trouble. Even after a trip back for repairs. Got rid of it. My Dan Wesson Pointman and Delta Elite are awesome.

 

[MTMilitiaman]

I wouldn't say the 10mm is exotic. It isn't the 9x19, but it still has a large enough dedicated fan base that at least half a dozen different manufactures load ammo of some type for it. Federal loads low-range .40 S&W level ammo for it, if their online ballistic charts are close to accurate, the Hornady and Winchester loads could be considered mid-range, and then there is the full power stuff from the like of GA Arms, TAC, and Mr. McNett at Doubletap Ammunition Company.
There is still a decent number of pistols for the cartridge as well--the EAAs, 1911 patterns from Brown and Kimber among, possibly others, you should still be able to find S&W autos, and then there are the two from Glock. I too am a .45 fan that has had my interest peaked in the 10mm Auto. If HK fails to impress me with their custom service, I will be selling my HK to get a Glock 20. Talking to several owners and handling them in person has convinced me it is an interesting and impressive pistol with alot of potential and possibly, at least on paper among the most advantagous combat pistol in existance.
Then there is always handloading...