Re: 10MM
Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 12:32 pm
Just like every other gun choice, you'll get lots of people who automatically go bigger whether they can shoot it or not. I've stated in other threads about sometimes more is not necessary and can even be detrimental. Too many people pick a gun they aren't capable of shooting.
In most defense situations, ammo selection and shot placement are more important than caliber. If you're getting assaulted, a well placed 9mm double tap with Gold Dots is better than sloppy 45ACP. A 500s&w with 440gr hard cast will definitely put a bear down. However, few people can shoot it properly. 44mag is a much better decision for a revolver. It has more controllability, better capacity, and a better selection of ammo choices. It's still not easy to shoot well though. There are many people who can't handle 44mag. Mastering a heavy recoiling revolver is not easy.
When you start thinking about "enough" power, the 10mm looks pretty good. A Glock 20 with stout loads is much more controllable for the average shooter. It also has huge advantages in capacity and weight. Being able to hit multiple times fast can trump a giant bullet that you struggle to shoot twice.
I am a 45Super fan because it can be fired out of a 45ACP with minimal mods. My old Glock 21 with Storm Lake threaded barrel and heavier recoil spring can run Buffalo Bore 255s just fine. It might not hold up to a thousand rounds a year, but a box a season won't even phase it. Those loads compare very favorably to 10mm. Obviously trading extra weight for velocity, but still being more than "enough".
In most defense situations, ammo selection and shot placement are more important than caliber. If you're getting assaulted, a well placed 9mm double tap with Gold Dots is better than sloppy 45ACP. A 500s&w with 440gr hard cast will definitely put a bear down. However, few people can shoot it properly. 44mag is a much better decision for a revolver. It has more controllability, better capacity, and a better selection of ammo choices. It's still not easy to shoot well though. There are many people who can't handle 44mag. Mastering a heavy recoiling revolver is not easy.
When you start thinking about "enough" power, the 10mm looks pretty good. A Glock 20 with stout loads is much more controllable for the average shooter. It also has huge advantages in capacity and weight. Being able to hit multiple times fast can trump a giant bullet that you struggle to shoot twice.
I am a 45Super fan because it can be fired out of a 45ACP with minimal mods. My old Glock 21 with Storm Lake threaded barrel and heavier recoil spring can run Buffalo Bore 255s just fine. It might not hold up to a thousand rounds a year, but a box a season won't even phase it. Those loads compare very favorably to 10mm. Obviously trading extra weight for velocity, but still being more than "enough".