Thinking about a 10mm pistol. What are your favorites?

[sxs]

The Mosquito is almost as good as my Jennings J22.

Lol. I know a couple people who like their Mosquito. I know way more who bitch about them.

 

[sxs]

I have, and like, my Delta Elite which seems to shoot pretty well with a few different kinds of ammo. A while back I acquired a Springfield XDM Elite 4.5. It didn't group well for me. My XDMs in 9mm and 45 have no such issues. I have not shot it but once, So I have bought some other ammo to try. It doesn't seem unwieldy to shoot. So I'm hoping trying other ammo will lead to a better result.

 

[Biggfoot44]

Lol. I know a couple people who like their Mosquito. I know way more who bitch about them.

I accept that all the people with horror stories didn't make them up . But Littlefoot's Mosquito works .


( Ironically , also had a friend who's .22lr Jennings had a fairly nice trigger , was reliable , and better than expected accuracy .)

 

[sxs]

I accept that all the people with horror stories didn't make them up . But Littlefoot's Mosquito works .


( Ironically , also had a friend who's .22lr Jennings had a fairly nice trigger , was reliable , and better than expected accuracy .)

I have a friend who has a Hi Point he really likes and can't understand why people are so critical of them. Cheap and shoots very well. He is not a "cheap gun" kinda guy. He mostly has decent to really nice stuff. I have shot his Hi Point myself and really can't lodge any complaints.

 

[Medusa Joe]

It is old school, but my favorite is my S&W 1006. Love that gun.

my favorite 10mm to shoot too. i just don't like the magazine safety.

 

[possumman]

I have a friend who has a Hi Point he really likes and can't understand why people are so critical of them. Cheap and shoots very well. He is not a "cheap gun" kinda guy. He mostly has decent to really nice stuff. I have shot his Hi Point myself and really can't lodge any complaints.

$200 at Sportsman's Warehouse---generally good reviews for this

 

[Boats]

I don't understand what you disagree with our the question.

I have had good luck with Sigs. But everyone has their own experiences and tastes. Hence agree to disagree.

I think he meant aesthetic (appreciation of beauty or taste) instead of ascetic (religious discipline or self denial).


You said "couldn't pay me to own a sig"..

So his question is, why not? Do you object to Sig's engineering, design, or something about the company itself?

I'm also curious. I respect your opinion but I've never, ever had a bad experience with a sig (P229, P220, P938).

This.

My experience with Sigs on the commercial side are not good. I believe the commercial products they make, ride on a reputation of past quality that no longer exists.

I'm sharing my experience. People are going to buy what they like regardless of what I share. They couldn't pay me to own one of their firearms.

Can you elaborate? I am not trying to start an argument and genuinely would like to hear of your bad experiences.

 

[calicojack]

IDK how many 1911 format pistols are in caliber 10mm, but that's where I would start.

 

[Biggfoot44]

Back at the Hi Point pistols .
They're reliable ( with FMJ) and neigh indestructible . There are lots if anecdotal stories of Gun Guys picking up a used one for dirt cheap on a lark , just to see how long before they broke . Invariably , several thousands of rounds later , they gave up , with no visable signs of undue wear , or loss of accuracy .

That said , they are Ugly , spotty at best feeding jhp , Ugly , ungainly , Ugly , unnesessarily bulky , Ugly , ill balanced, Ugly , embarassing to be seen with . And Ugly . Did I mention Ugly ?

Sure , Ugly is as Ugly does . Glocks are " normal ugly " , but generally that is taken as " plain & business like "

But Hi Points aren't " normal ugly " , they are AMC Pacer level of hidious .

 

[308Scout]

Back at the Hi Point pistols .
They're reliable ( with FMJ) and neigh indestructible . There are lots if anecdotal stories of Gun Guys picking up a used one for dirt cheap on a lark , just to see how long before they broke . Invariably , several thousands of rounds later , they gave up , with no visable signs of undue wear , or loss of accuracy .

That said , they are Ugly , spotty at best feeding jhp , Ugly , ungainly , Ugly , unnesessarily bulky , Ugly , ill balanced, Ugly , embarassing to be seen with . And Ugly . Did I mention Ugly ?

Sure , Ugly is as Ugly does . Glocks are " normal ugly " , but generally that is taken as " plain & business like "

But Hi Points aren't " normal ugly " , they are AMC Pacer level of hidious .

And customizable to light speed levels of hideous.

 

[Biggfoot44]

I alluded to my G29sf above , and multiple reasoning above .

In summer of '13 I had made up my mind about the repugnant nature of HQL , and was going to fill in my check list that summer .

My reasoning was with a Glock , with addition of 4.5 inch aftermarket bbl , and G20 mags & magazine sleeve , it could be the functional equivalent of a G20 , but with stock bbl and flush magazine was a Compact- ish big bore carry gun . Plus the ability of aftermarket bbls to shoot .357 Sig , and .40 s&w conventional rifling to shoot lead bullets of indifferent hardness .

 

[Biggfoot44]

And customizable to light speed levels of hideous.

Deagle wants its Bling back .

 

[small shot]

IDK how many 1911 format pistols are in caliber 10mm, but that's where I would start.

Look into Magnum Research 1911s.. they offer a 10mm version. Bul armory makes them for MR. It is a lot of bang for relatively low buck. Usually around $850ish + tax/transfer.

I haven't seen a single complaint about these and have put 600rds through mine. No need to tinker/F* with these.

 

[calicojack]

That Magnum Research with the 5” barrel I think would be perfect.

 

[jimbobborg]

In the past 30 years, I've owned and shot multiple 10mm handguns, including a few revolvers. With that said, I still own multiple 10mm single stack 1911s, including the TRP Operator. If you want a knockaround pistol, the SA XDM10 gives you the same round count as the Glock and you can get magazine extensions for it. Also available with slides cut for optics. I have the 4.25" barreled version. I think I'll be picking up the S&W ported M&P, as it will help with muzzle rise with real 10mm loads.

 

[FN509Fan]

And customizable to light speed levels of hideous.

This should get that image out of your head.

The $699.00 Rock Island Armory Tac Ultra MS delivers reliable performance in a durable and lightweight handgun design. It comes chambered in 10mm with a 4.25 inch barrel. Features include G-10 grips, an adjustable rear sight, and an 8 round magazine.

 

[Bullfrog]

If you want a knockaround pistol, the SA XDM10 gives you the same round count as the Glock and you can get magazine extensions for it. Also available with slides cut for optics.

Not anymore... says discontinued.

XD-M® 4.5" 10mm Handgun - Springfield Armory

www.springfield-armory.com

 

[LAC_MD]

If you want a Glock join GSSF and you can save some $$ on a new Glock every year…

 

[jimbobborg]

Not anymore... says discontinued.

XD-M® 4.5" 10mm Handgun - Springfield Armory

www.springfield-armory.com

Looks like they replaced them with XDM Elites. https://www.springfield-armory.com/...-m-elite-45-osp-10mm-handgun-w-hex-dragonfly/

 

[CameraGuy]

I picked up a G20 recently for something better than my m and p subcompact 9mm when in the woods. I’ve done some range shooting with it and it’s nowhere near as bad as I thought it would be to handle with a hot load.