First, the dimensions of the cartridges themselves. At a minimum, I suggest renting a 10mm or borrowing one from a friend to see if you enjoy shooting them.So, let's start with 10mm vs 9mm ballistics.
Given the potential drawbacks, I still believe the pros outweigh the cons.
With all that being said, I still believe the 10mm is a great round that is going to be around for the foreseeable future. The recoil can be a bit much for newer shooters, and there is a higher chance of overpenetration than there is with many of the other popular carry calibers. The ammo is more expensive than your average 9mm. From what I’ve heard, they’re also a blast to shoot as well.Īs much as I like the 10mm, I wouldn’t feel right wrapping up this article without pointing out a few of the “cons” in my book, just so you all can make an informed decision if it’s truly right for you. While I’ve never shot a revolver or pistol-caliber carbine that is chambered in 10mm, they are out there. I don’t think you could go wrong with any of the following, as they all have a positive reputation that precedes them. I don’t want to turn this into a “listicle,” so I’ll provide four models that I’ve either owned or shot, along with their respective specs. That’s especially true if you have a larger-framed handgun to mitigate some of the recoil.Īs I mentioned earlier, many of the large manufacturers now have 10mm options available. So, in turn, they don’t buy it all up out of hysteria. However, I’ve noticed that when times get crazy and the stockpiling starts every couple of years, the 10mm that is typically available is still there. During normal economic times when standard ammo is plentiful, such as 9mm, it may seem that 10mm is rather “unavailable” if you’re comparing the two. In addition to the versatility, I am going to use the term “availability”, but not in the typical way you’d expect. It’s almost like you can have a slightly different gun by simply loading your magazine with different ammo. With a large range of loads, you can find lighter and lower-recoil rounds for range fun, heavier and power-packed rounds for large game hunting, or mid-range rounds for carrying and home protection.
(Photo: Seth Rogers/)įirst and foremost, the versatility of the 10mm semi-auto handgun is seemingly endless. RELATED: The 1986 Miami Shootout – A Gunfight That Changed Law Enforcementĭespite the relative size when compared to common self-defense rounds like 9mm, the 10mm round can still offer capacity and power at the same time. Since then, many manufacturers hopped on the 10mm wagon, and we now have plenty of quality options in the market for essentially every shooting purpose. The Smith & Wesson Model 1076 wound up being the model that the FBI adopted because of that day. Those concerns were validated on a fateful day in April when the FBI lost two of their own after being outmaneuvered and outgunned by two bank robbers in Florida. The FBI eventually adopted the 10mm in 1986 after concerns rose around the penetration and stopping power of the 9mm. It did, however, help to launch the popularity of the 10mm cartridge. The Bren Ten didn’t last very long and was only manufactured for three years from 1983 to 1986. To go along with the new caliber, Jeff Cooper also helped to design the Bren Ten handgun, which was manufactured by Dornaus & Dixon. The XD-M Elite 10mm is one of my go-to options when camping, but it can be much more than just an outdoorsman's gun. If I’m camping or hiking, I always make sure to have my communications and firearm.
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