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Re: 10mm

Post by North Country Gal » Wed May 06, 2020 6:17 pm

I had a Kimber long slide in 45 auto. Great range gun, but didn't care for that 6" barrel length as something to carry. I think a LS makes a lot of sense for hunting or target work, but not something I would want to carry as a woods gun for self-defense. Personal preference, of course, but I learned, long ago, if it isn't comfy to carry, sooner or later it gets left back in camp or the house.
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Re: 10mm

Post by Pudsky » Wed May 06, 2020 6:45 pm

Thanks for your thoughts NCG! It is going to be carried, but only in the woods. I'm thinking a chest holster of some sort. I decided on a 1911 long slide because I'm guessing it'll be a little easier to carry than a revolver with a 7 1/2" barrel. A 30-30 Magnum Research BFR is something else I was considering. I've already got a 30-30 rifle, and dang, I bet that would be fun to shoot.

And if I decide I don't like carrying it, I'll search for something else. Nothing wrong with another gun
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Re: 10mm

Post by BigAl52 » Wed May 06, 2020 6:54 pm

I had an AMT longslide in 45 acp once. I dont think I would have wanted to carry it long term but it was an accurate shooter.
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Re: 10mm

Post by Greyhawk » Wed May 06, 2020 8:54 pm

Pudsky wrote:
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Anyone have a 10mm handgun that they are especially fond of? I am thinking of a 10mm for my 2020 firearm purchase, (I limit myself to one firearm a year) I am leaning toward a Glock, I like that it has a 15 round mag, and that it has a rail for a flashlight. Heading out west next fall and I thought with a good chest rig it would be a good bear deterrent. I have a .454 Ruger Redhawk Alaskan, which I can shoot fairly well, and it would do the job. But, follow up shots in a tight situation are pretty tough with the stout recoil, and I don't really want to duct tape a flashlight to it. Let me know what you all think... Or should I just get a can of bear spray? :lol: Might be cheaper, but not as much fun at the range!
Did you ever decide on getting a 10mm? I have been doing some research the last couple weeks, and I think I am going to get a 1911 10mm long slide. I am deciding between three different guns: Kimber stainless target long slide, Remington 1911 R1 Hunter, or a Springfield 1911 TRP Operator. I like the 6" barrel, a tad faster bullet speed, and a tad more accurate because of sight radius. If anyone has an input on these guns, please speak up. Hopefully in the next month or so I am going to purchase.
I haven't... Lots of family stuff going on. (My father-in-law just passed away, he was also our next door neighbor and great friend) So, firearm purchases have kind of been put on pause.
I am also torn... 10 MM? or I found a beautiful Marlin Pre-Rem 1894 Cowboy in 45 colt. I cant get both this year so..... choices... choices! The 1911's are awesome for sure... But if I did get a 10mm I would like something with a rail on the bottom for a flashlight, as I would be using it for bear defense for a trip out west this fall. Let us know what you decide on and post a picture for sure! Good luck!
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Re: 10mm

Post by BigAl52 » Wed May 06, 2020 9:11 pm

Sorry for the loss of the Father in Law Greyhawk. Im sure that isnt real easy. Especially since he was so close.
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Re: 10mm

Post by markiver54 » Wed May 06, 2020 9:52 pm

Given the extra cost, and likelyhood of me getting into a bad situation, I think I'll stick with my 500 mag. I can certainly survive the recoil by adrenaline alone, should a bad situation arise.
Yes, I have considered a 10 mm, but cannot justify the purchace. Especially because of my love of wheel guns, and the 500 will dispatch anything on the planet with a well placed shot....knock on wood.🙄
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Re: 10mm

Post by brm4450 » Thu May 07, 2020 1:27 am

:o Just watched a rerun of “Shooting USA” from the shot show in LV and Les Baer has a custom 10 for a mere $3100.00
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Given the extra cost, and likelyhood of me getting into a bad situation, I think I'll stick with my 500 mag. I can certainly survive the recoil by adrenaline alone, should a bad situation arise.
Yes, I have considered a 10 mm, but cannot justify the purchace. Especially because of my love of wheel guns, and the 500 will dispatch anything on the planet with a well placed shot....knock on wood.🙄
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Re: 10mm

Post by Greyhawk » Thu May 07, 2020 9:10 am

brm4450 wrote:
Thu May 07, 2020 1:27 am
:o Just watched a rerun of “Shooting USA” from the shot show in LV and Les Baer has a custom 10 for a mere $3100.00
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Wed May 06, 2020 9:52 pm
Given the extra cost, and likelyhood of me getting into a bad situation, I think I'll stick with my 500 mag. I can certainly survive the recoil by adrenaline alone, should a bad situation arise.
Yes, I have considered a 10 mm, but cannot justify the purchace. Especially because of my love of wheel guns, and the 500 will dispatch anything on the planet with a well placed shot....knock on wood.🙄
I'll take two! And when it comes to 'well placed shots' well..... some days I'm better than others. :D
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Re: 10mm

Post by North Country Gal » Thu May 07, 2020 10:25 am

Don't want to be a nag on the carry-ability issue, but I had a 5" S&W X in 460 with a shoulder rig holster made specifically for that model and barrel length. I carried it once on a 2 mile test hike in the woods and that was enough. Way, way too heavy for me to use as a carry gun. The recoil wasn't that bad - X revolvers have built in compensators - but it was still bad enough to make a quick follow up shot impossible. The worst part was the concussion and noise. Shooting it even once without hearing protection will do permanent damage to your hearing. Remember, this is a revolver and that's the worst handgun design as far as having to take a shot without hearing protection.

I think Smith X revolvers are superb hunting revolvers, but not something I can use as a woods carry gun. Each to their own, as always, though.
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Re: 10mm

Post by markiver54 » Thu May 07, 2020 10:44 am

Actually, could not agree with you more NCG. NOT a carry gun. Just Know I cannot afford a 10 mm any time soon. Kinda a tongue in cheek statement I made. Very true regarding the almost impossible follow up shot. Better make that first one count!
Back when I bear hunted, I did carry it all day in a chest rig and wasn't bad, I was however 18 years younger.
As far as hearing protection goes...better be wearing it right from the git-go!, of course that would also apply, as far as I'm concerned,to a semi as well. Actually, ANY shooting at this point as my hearing has already been compromised. :(
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