picking an auto loader part2

[theboyscout]

After reading the reply of some interested pistol viewers, I realized that my last post was a little broad and I was not specific enough enough. So here is what I'm looking for...

I'm interested pistol hunting with a 10mm, the 1911 dan wesson or the glock 40 have been my top two fins thus far, I continued my search and came up with these other firearms in 10mm. When picking which you would use, pick with ever model is you preferred but explain why. If there's one not on my list tell me it and why.

Glock 40 MOS

SIG P220

Dan Wesson

Kimber Eclipse Custom II

Zev Technologies Pig Slayer

 

[Mn Fats]

I still vote the Dan Wesson. Explanation? DW makes excellent pieces. I like 1911's. Its not plastic. Not a fan of Kimber. DW all the way.

 

[FL-NC]

Glock. Durability, reliability, price.

 

[Zaydok Allen]

Since price does not appear to be an issue, and since I already own one, I choose the Sig P220. It's a nicely finished, accurate, and light recoiling gun.

However I have the DA/SA version. For hunting I'd recommend the SA only version. I like the stainless version personally.

Second choice would be the Dan Wesson.

 

[Decoy80]

I second the motion on the Sig 220
I have an old 45 with about all of the bluing worn off. It is still a good piece with who knows how many rounds thru it. They feel good in the hand are fairly accurate and very reliable almost to a fault.
Choose wisely,be safe and most of all enjoy shooting the one you choose.

 

[Corpral_Agarn]

Like I posted on the other thread:
Dan Wesson for what you are wanting it for.

Hunting and Single Action Only go together really well.
Capacity isn't really all that important for a hunting piece (assuming you are not hunting flying monkeys or some such)
Dan Wesson's are classy and are fine pieces of work.

I would also consider the Sig P220 if it was a Single Action only.
Brother has a 45acp Sig P220 and it is a pretty sweet shooter.
I recommend the stainless frame for a 10mm.

There.

Now just make sure I don't have to find you and slap you.

Because, as I am sure you know, my opinion is the only one that matters...

 

[theboyscout]

Like I posted on the other thread:
Dan Wesson for what you are wanting it for.

Hunting and Single Action Only go together really well.
Capacity isn't really all that important for a hunting piece (assuming you are not hunting flying monkeys or some such)
Dan Wesson's are classy and are fine pieces of work.

I would also consider the Sig P220 if it was a Single Action only.
Brother has a 45acp Sig P220 and it is a pretty sweet shooter.
I recommend the stainless frame for a 10mm.

There.

Now just make sure I don't have to find you and slap you.

Because, as I am sure you know, my opinion is the only one that matters...

Thanks so much...

 

[Decoy80]

Well have you made up your mind?
Don't leave everyone besides your wife, or significant other in suspense.
Two to choose from both of which are good worthy cantidates.
Big money spender. Dan Wesson
Not a cheap piece but cheaper. Sig 220
What's it gonna be you've already heard from more than one *******, (sorry words escape) opinion?

 

[bassjam]

Is this where you got your list from?

https://www.americanhunter.org/articles/2015/12/31/top-5-10mm-semi-autos-for-hunting/

I'd rule out the Glock and Zev solely because they aren't singe action.

I'd go for the DW over the Kimber if funds allowed.

I have no experience with the SIG but I'm sure it's a nice option as well.

 

[JR24]

Still Dam wesson and still the Bruin is my suggestion. Especially if its for hunting as the longer barrel is more ideal and capacity means bupkiss for hunting, so the Glocks main advantage is negated.

 

[MTMilitiaman]

I'll stick with the G40 as my recommendation. I am very familiar with my own G20. I appreciate the recoil control the Glock pistols have, the capacity and light weight, the ease of maintenance and their simplicity, and the fact that the G40 MOS will allow you to easily mount a red dot, as well as a flashlight or laser. It can work for hunting and for defense because it has better capacity and faster follow up shots. Plus the Glock will likely be several hundred dollars less than the 1911s. In fact you'll probably be able to get a holster and a red dot on the G40 for the price of any of the 1911s. The trigger on the Glock is fine, certainly better than any DA/SA, and the ability to easily mount a red dot will more than make up for any theoretical accuracy advantage you get from having a SAO trigger with 1.5 oz less trigger pressure. The idea you need a SAO gun to be accurate enough for hunting is BS.

 

[theboyscout]

Well have you made up your mind?
Don't leave everyone besides your wife, or significant other in suspense.
Two to choose from both of which are good worthy cantidates.
Big money spender. Dan Wesson
Not a cheap piece but cheaper. Sig 220
What's it gonna be you've already heard from more than one *******, (sorry words escape) opinion?

I'm feeling the dan weston, I don't own a 1911 yet and I never shot a sig. But I have shot 1911

 

[theboyscout]

Is this where you got your list from?

https://www.americanhunter.org/articles/2015/12/31/top-5-10mm-semi-autos-for-hunting/

I'd rule out the Glock and Zev solely because they aren't singe action.

I'd go for the DW over the Kimber if funds allowed.

I have no experience with the SIG but I'm sure it's a nice option as well.

Yes that's what I found in my searches

 

[Decoy80]

I think you have a good problem.
I have never not had fun picking a gun to buy, or not had fun shooting. It's sweet sitting on the cash but I don't let it bother me using a unsecured credit card.
They can't come to take it lol

 

[bassjam]

The idea you need a SAO gun to be accurate enough for hunting is BS.

Right, that's why hunting rifles have have squishy triggers with high pull forces.

Oh wait, they don't.

Some rifles even allow you to adjust the trigger, and any accuracy loss due to the trigger will be amplified when using a handgun instead of a rifle.

 

[MTMilitiaman]

Right, that's why hunting rifles have have squishy triggers with high pull forces.

Oh wait, they don't.

Some rifles even allow you to adjust the trigger, and any accuracy loss due to the trigger will be amplified when using a handgun instead of a rifle.

Last Remington M700 I bought had an 8 lb trigger pull on it.

My Glocks have all had about the same trigger pull weight that both the Springfield 1911s in my family have come with. Which is about half the pull on most DA revolvers. If you think the 5 lb pull on a factory Glock trigger is too much to deal with then your effeminate hands are the problem, not the trigger. Either way, the OP could still put a 3.5 pound disconnector, RMR red dot, and a holster on the G40 for less than the price of the 1911s. And you can get on Youtube and watch people make shots beyond 100 yards with a stock G40, so again, trigger pull obviously isn't a problem unless you make it a problem.


Fast forward to 9 min and you can watch someone with a stock G40/RMR shooting 150 meters from the bed of his truck.

 

[Mn Fats]

Either way, the OP could still put a 3.5 pound disconnector, RMR red dot, and a holster on the G40 for less than the price of the 1911s.

True. But price wasn't a factor for OP. Maybe he has deeper pockets than some of us or squirreled away a nice budget. Since the DW 10mm is on the list, he must be comfortable spending the extra dough. In which case, the DW very easily takes the cake on this list imo.

 

[MTMilitiaman]

True. But price wasn't a factor for OP. Maybe he has deeper pockets than some of us or squirreled away a nice budget. Since the DW 10mm is on the list, he must be comfortable spending the extra dough. In which case, the DW very easily takes the cake on this list imo.

But even disregarding price, the Glock has capabilities none of the 1911s can touch. Whatever cake you're taking aside, from a hunting perspective, the ease with which the G40 can accommodate a miniature red dot more than makes up for any 1.5 oz in trigger pressure in allowing the shooter to put rounds on target accurately. I don't see how any of the 1911s have a single advantage over the Glock at all.

 

[Mn Fats]

I don't see how any of the 1911s have a single advantage over the Glock at all.

That should ruffle some feathers The glock vs 1911 debate has been beaten to death here and elsewhere online. I'm in the 1911 camp. Red dot or not, I just plain shoot them better and overall like them more. Best I could pull off with a glock is about a 3" group at 25 yards rested. Best I've done with a 1911 non rested is about 1/3 that size at 25 yards. Go out to 50 yards and I wouldn't even attempt a shot on a deer with the glock. I understand that's just me and ymmv but that's one of my reasons for going with the DW.

 

[MTMilitiaman]

I've shot several 1911s, all Gov Model .45s, and never saw what all the hoopla was about. Shot a nice muley a year ago with a pretty much stock G20 from about 45 yards without too much difficulty, and it didn't even have a red dot on it. I understand Glocks take practice to shoot well, but whether it is me, Massod Ayoob, or Michelle Viscusi, pretty much anyone who takes the time to shoot a Glock well will swear they have as much mechanical accuracy as anything else on the market.

 

[MikeInOr]

S&W 1006... if you run out of ammo you could still bludgen the deer to death.