Is a 10mm more powerful than a 45?

Even so, the 10mm Auto is still the most powerful semi-automatic handgun round in widespread use (aside from uncommon cartridges like the . That being said, the 10mm recoils only a little more with than the . 45 ACP. So, well-trained shooters using good quality handguns can handle it without much trouble.

Is a 10mm pistol worth it?

Key point: 10mm handguns are still popular and for a good reason. On the contrary, the 10mm is making a big comeback and it’s got just as many excellent attributes as its counterpart. First developed in 1983 thanks, in part, to the concerted efforts of the FBI and the Smith & Wesson gun company.

How bad is 10mm recoil?

10mm at the Range Shooting the 10mm is an intense experience, like shooting a Magnum revolver. Unlike a . 45 ACP that gives the hands a strong but smooth shove, the 10mm gives you all its recoil at once, in a sharper, more insistent slap against the hands. The “grin per shot” factor is very high at the range.

Why is 10mm not popular?

The 10mm is likely to be around a long time now, but will never be as popular as 9mm because the recoil is more than a lot of shooters can handle and it has not been adopted by the military or police. Still it has its place just like the 460SW and the 500SW.

Do police use 10mm?

Now then Even the police and FBI (Hostage Rescue Team only) that carry the 10mm don’t carry the original 10mm cartridge. The FBI standard has a reduced load for more control. When the load was lightened, there no longer was the need for a small amount of the cartridge length and it was shortened to make the .

Is 10mm a good caliber?

Simply put, the 10mm is an excellent cartridge for any kind of defensive duties. While the most powerful 10mm ammo will kick a little more than a 9mm, it is not scary or painful to shoot.

Why is 10mm so powerful?

The 10mm also has a shorter bullet. So, as you can see, the 10mm isn’t as big around, but generates more than 1.5 times the chamber pressure of the . 45 ACP. This means bullets go faster!

Which is better 10mm or 40 Caliber?

The larger and faster 10mm will give 624 foot-pounds of muzzle energy when sending a 180-grain bullet at 1,250 fps, while the . 40 S&W drops that figure to 400 foot-pounds with its 1,000 fps velocity, making for a rather significant difference. The . Defensively, there are good bullets available for both cartridges.

What has more stopping power .45 or 10mm?

Stopping Power 45 and the high velocity, low weight of the 10mm both make for powerful shots. If you’re looking for speed, 10mm will have you covered. The 10mm has a faster velocity and energy than the . 45ACP.

Are 10mm 1911s reliable?

It has never jammed or missed a beat, and is extremely accurate. I have no experience with 10mm guns from Kimber or Wesson, but would highly recommend the Colt for reliability. The 10mm seems very well suited to the 1911 platform, in my experience.

Can a 1911 handle 10mm?

The 10mm in full power loadings is too much power for the 1911 platform, but if you practice with lighter loads in the . 40 S&W range and then use full power 10mm loads somewhat sparingly, you’ll have a long and happy life with your 10mm 1911…”

How many rounds does a 10mm 1911 hold?

The 1911 usually holds 7 or 8 rounds. If I recall correctly, my magazines held 7 rounds and then one “in the pipe” made 8 rounds. Today, everyone thinks they need a lot of rounds in a magazine. I carried a Sig P220 and it only held 7 or 8 in the mag plus one in the chamber.

Will 10mm stop a bear?

Last-Ditch Defense “I am a big fan of the 10mm for a bear defense handgun, but there are some premises that need to be understood. “The only shot that will reliably stop a bear right now from a handgun is a brain shot, so a caliber/bullet must be able to penetrate the skull.

What is 10mm ammo comparable to?

Let’s start with the basics: 10mm is the metric equivalent for . 40 caliber, or 10 millimeters equals . 40 of an inch. Therefore, both bullets are the same diameter.