9mm vs 10mm

9 vs 10

The two are light years apart. Far more than the 1mm numerical difference. The standard 9mm load of a 115 gr JHP of FMJ at 1200 fps or so is a minor caliber round. 9mm's can run from 90 gr up to 147 grains. 950-1400 fps.

The 10 mm is a major caliber round. Standard load of a subsonic 180 grain JHP @ 1000 fps is designed to replicate one of the better .45 ACP loadings. the 10 mm can be loaded with bullets as light as 135 gr @1500+ fps up to 180 gr JHP's @ 1300 fps. With that load it will exceed .357 magnum capabilities and approach many .41 mag loads.

The 9mm is a fine defensive round for a concealed handgun. The 10mm is a powerful cartridge for a full size pistol, not for the faint of heart.

I have both and they each have a niche in my carry selection.

Bear in mind that the 9mm is no more than a +P .38 Special with light bullets. That's really not impressive for some of us.

The .40 ain't no .45 ACP but it's sure better than an autoloading .38 Special.

When my son-inlaw got his CCW permit he ask my advice and I said nothing less than the .40 S&W. Personally I like revolvers and go with the PD 329 S&W. That`s a supper lite .44 mag., but what it lacks in weight it makles up for in recoil. But I really don`t mind it as I like to know I`ve only got to hit them once.

Catfish, you spoke well. I too prefer the power of a revolver for hunting, but my 6" M29 ain't no conceiled carry piece! For social events I prefer my 1911A1 under a loose fitting jacket.

I have heard f a lot of problem in the 1911 with the 10mm round because of the higher presure it tends to batter it up rather good. I heard also that the glock does rather well with the 10mm.

I seen a Colt DE 10mm blued 90+% at a gun show about two months ago for $650. I should have bought that sucker.

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The Colt auto's in 10mm tend to be under sprung ie they need a stronger recoil spring to reduce the battering. With recoil springs strong enough to handle the high powered loads, the Colt's do not run well with the FBI "light" ammo. Go with a "Sprinco Recoil reducer" they will keep the slide from battering the frame. My 1006 sports one and runs great.

A DE 10mm for $650? That's a steal. Even though I do not care for the DE.

Well, I guess you get the idea now two way differant rounds, I love my GLOCK 20 and would not trade it for any other semi-auto the 10 mm rules!!!

I have a 10mm Glock and love it, only complaint would be the cost of shooting it. I can always by a .40 cal barrel and tension spring and just convert it

Anyone bringing up a dead post from 2007 has to by the forum a beer (or Dr Pepper in some cases)

Only 12 replies yet 16k + reviews

I still think 2007 was better....

How high is 10mm ammo these days? Who's got the best deals?