View Full Version : 10mm autos
Huckleberry
11-28-2003, 04:18 PM
What manufacturers are still making 10mm auto's?? To my knowledge only glock, is this true?
Kimber just made a special run of them. Dan Wesson makes it in their 1911 line. S&W produces it in the 610 revolver. EAA has it in their CZ-75 clone.
tarheel catfish
11-28-2003, 05:29 PM
check cz-usa.com or EAA! I think one of 'em makes a DA 10mm auto!
Huckleberry
11-29-2003, 09:01 AM
Tks for the replies, I'm looking for a auto that is of Sig quality, pls correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems that maybe tracking down a kimber may be my best bet?
Without a doubt, that would be your best route. Take into consideration that a Sig and a 1911 are two totally different pistols. I have a new Kimber
Huckleberry
11-29-2003, 03:22 PM
Oh well. It was a nice effort to get a 10mm but I ended up witha Kimber TLE II in regular ole' .45, cost $743 new. Nice piece though, quality of materials/workmanship seem high. Look forward to loading for it and shooting it! As long as I cant see the bullets going downrange I'll be happy! :D
IF you shoot a .45 at long range, you CAN see the bullets go down range, especially if the sun is setting behind you.
Huckleberry
11-29-2003, 04:45 PM
LOL! I believe you're right. It's been 13years since I had a .45 but I remember the rounds being slow and heavy.... I'll have to check the load recipe's to see what's out there.... any suggestions for all around performance?
I shoot and have shot a lot of H&G 68 type 200gr SWC bullets in lead. These are pretty much the standard for the .45 unless it's the old 230gr RN. If you don't want to use lead, or are shooting on an indoor range in the winter, the plated bullets of the same profile as the 2 listed above are top choices. I use a lot of WW231 for the .45 and it has worked well for me over the years. With the 200gr Lead SWC you can load up to 5.5grs for a little over 900 fps, 4.8grs will get you about 800 fps. With the 230gr RN 4.5grs will get you around 750fps while 5.1grs will get you closer to 900fps. Other powders will get you more velocity, but these loads have worked great for me over the years. I'm partial to Federal 150 primers, but any standard large pistol primer should do just fine. I don't consider the .45 to be a long range round, that's what the 10mm is for.
For small game, or longer range work, the 185gr bullets can be driven over 1100 fps and nearly to 1200fps if you use the +P that is provided by www.accuratearms.com I've had pretty good luck with AA#5 with jacketed and plated bullets.
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