Can you safely shoot a 40 S&W out of a 10mm revolver in the same way you can safely shoot 38 Special from a 357 Magnum revolver?
I’d worry about cracking the forcing cone...but that’s just me.
On the downside 10mm ammo is just plain silly expensive.
Where the 10mm loses to the 357, in my opinion, is in versatility. It does not have the option of shooting cheaper factory 357 ammo and target 38's are also out of the question.
If you reload for 10mm - or are looking for a gun that is moon clip ready - or are carrying in the woods with big bears - or just want something different - then, yes, Dayum. Lots of good reasons why you need this gun.
Ruger is listening to its customers.
Can you safely shoot a 40 S&W out of a 10mm revolver in the same way you can safely shoot 38 Special from a 357 Magnum revolver?
Not really true anymore. My last order or 10mm and 38 spc, 10 boxes of each was about the same price.
I’d worry about cracking the forcing cone...but that’s just me.
I’d worry about cracking the forcing cone...but that’s just me.
Very interesting. Here's some initial thoughts.
A .40 bullet is certainly larger in diameter than a .357, a 357 magnum will push the same weight bullet at the essentially the same velocity as the 10mm in the same length barrel.
10mm will undoubtedly handle a heavier bullet. 200 or 220gr is possible. For defense against big bitey creatures that is a decided deep penetration advantage.
All in all, on the high end, the 357 and 10mm are pretty close.
On the downside 10mm ammo is just plain silly expensive.
Where the 10mm loses to the 357, in my opinion, is in versatility. It does not have the option of shooting cheaper factory 357 ammo and target 38's are also out of the question.
If you reload for 10mm - or are looking for a gun that is moon clip ready - or are carrying in the woods with big bears - or just want something different - then, yes, Dayum. Lots of good reasons why you need this gun.
Ruger is listening to its customers.