Ruger KP 310 (345 in 10mm)?

[DougB]

I don't mean to get anyone's hopes up - I haven't heard any rumor about this coming out - but it sure seems like a great idea to me. I like Ruger's new 345, and it seems like a great candidate for a 10mm version. Right now, the only readily available 10mm semi-auto options are Glocks and the EAA Witness. I'm sure they are both fine guns, but many (like me) don't really like the Glock trigger system and design, and the EAA Witness is very large and heavy (I bought the .45 version with the intention of getting the 10mm conversion, but I haven't yet done so because the handgun is really too large and heavy for my intended use).

As I see it, a the 10mm's strong suit is providing magnum revolver performance (penetration, in particular) in a semi-auto. I think the .45 is fine for self-defense against humans, but for hunting or defense against large animals (black bears, mountain lions, etc.) I would prefer a .357 (or larger) magnum. But I like traditional double-action semi-autos. The Glocks (especially the 29) are small and light enough to carry easily in the outdoors, but the EAA is too heavy. I think the new Ruger 345 in 10mm would be good size and weight for this - many outdoorsmen who normally carry a 4" .357 or .41 magnum revolver might opt for a slimmer 11-shot semi-auto with similar performance.

Anyone else like this idea? Ruger seems to come out with a lot of variations of their guns - I think this would be a fairly popular one (especially since there's no other gun on the market that would really be comparable).

Doug

 

[agtman]

"Anyone else like this idea?"


Yes. I've always thought Ruger should've chambered one of their autoloaders in 10mm AUTO.

Reportedly, their first .45 model (can't recall its designation) was originally built to fire the 10mm, but when the .40S&W was introduced Ruger held back on it, waiting to see how fast the civilian and LE markets would embrace the .40, while proceeding with a .45acp version. When the .40 quickly got popular, they shelved the 10mm version.

Given the 10mm's comeback in the last 7 years or so, and especially now that Dan Wesson and Kimber have marketed 1911s in this caliber, maybe that will prompt Ruger to revisit the issue.

 

[Zundfolge]

The new 345 is the first Ruger autochucker I've ever been interested in ... if they made a 10mm I'd want it.

 

[ID_shooting]

I would go buy one right now if they did.

 

[Ohen Cepel]

I love the 10mm and a Ruger frame would support it well.

Hope to see it! Would give folks a easy local source for a 10mm again.

Which I must say helps my evil interest in always trying to buy 10mm ammo

 

[JohnKSa]

It's a possibility.

The reason they didn't before was that Bill Sr. was against it. Here's his quote from November 2002 Shooting Times

We would be able to make it (10mm P-Series Pistol) at the drop of a hat, but with as much as we have to do, I don't really feel like making it.

And as a matter of fact, I must say that I'm a little bit offended by these firearms (cartridges) that have exaggerated performance.

You know, why stop at the 10mm, why not go on and make the thing a .45. I mean it gets to be kinda to the point of bearing on the absurd, and the 10mm is just about there.

Good old Bill conspired toward the decline in popularity of the 10mm by intentionally ignoring demand and refusing to make and sell 10mm autopistols because the cartridge would challenge what he felt was the "top dog" status of the .45 ACP.

 

[Ivy Mike]

I would buy ANY Ruger autopistol chambered in 10mm.

There newest offering would have my money in their hands tomorrow.


Ruger, if thou art monitoring this holy place, please o please wouldst thou bring a holy 10mm to the marketplace.

*if you build it, they will come*

 

[MCNETT]

Count me in!
-Mike

 

[GreenFurniture]

If they build it, I'll be putting some of those wonderful Double Tap 165 GS rounds through it! Can't get enough of those sweet things.

 

[Myself]

I would buy 2.

 

[will919]

I owned a p-97.....well built pistol....I would definately consider in 10mm

 

[duncan]

Built like a tank.

Comes with two 13 rounders.

Can be had used in the Ruger price range.

At 48 ounces, you'll feel you're shooting 45 acp. I had a 45 acp one and stupidly sold it. My suggesting if not for a used Glock 20 ($415 used):

Star Megastar in 10mm!