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Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 9
| 10mm: 6 inch-Yes or No?? / ..from scratch, or convert??
I'm a novice who once had a Glock 20, but went to 1911's for accuracy and fit (more natural to the hand). If I want a 10mm 1911 that will be durable and quick to recover from recoil, do I want to consider a 6 inch?? And why?? ( Concealment will not be critical. ) If yes, do I want to start with something like an STI Trojan 6.0in 40 cal and have a smith convert it from there? Is that a good option to build from or not? Reasons and other suggestions would be welcome. If a 6 inch 10mm is a good direction, but building from scratch is the only good path ( with the extra waiting and dollars ) to go on, please say so and give me your thinking behind your position. Looking forward to your wise counsel and responses............... |
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 131
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What's the weapon going to be used for? What's your budget?
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 260
| Dan Wesson / CZ keeps promising to produce one
Dan Wesson / CZ keeps promising to produce one as their Global Hunter model.
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 9
| 10mm-Y/N etc.
I am looking at this as a self-defense/property defense project. I sit in the middle of a few acres. I'm looking at the 10mm as having more punch and further reach than my .45 . I have an FAL for primary long reach. Budget could be stretched to the $2K mark if needed, but would be pleased to keep it more reasonable, if possible. Picked up an S&W 10 series in 5 inch in really good shape, which I hope to try out in the next few days. I really like the looks of the Springfield Long Slide, but it's in 45 only; a conversion would require new slide/new barrel as the most expensive expenditures. STI has some nice 6 inchers, but they don't mess with 10's anymore. And I don't think Nighthawk will, either. EAA Witness, Elite Series, looks very nice, but reports on the various forums from owners are mixed-mediocre accuracy being the most expensive common problem to fix. So far, CZ-Dan Wesson is still only available in a 5" max length; some erratic problems requiring servicing get listed on the forums. But overall, I get the feeling that most of the time, the factory is working hard to rectify the problems with the least hassle and best service they can. I'll try to update soon after I run some DT thru the S&W. |
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 11
| http://www.reedercustomguns.com/1911/ultimate10.htm Try this one... its expensive, but I'm sure its worth it. Otherwise, I would go with a custom gun from scratch by using Caspian longslide mated w/ a Caspian Recon Rail. Keep us (me) posted! ![]() |
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 9
| 10mm-6" etc.
Thanks for the information! The Reeder custom is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!! At this point, I've talked with Dane Burns and he has agreed to build me a 1911 5 incher in 10mm. So, the funds are committed, and I am quite willing to wait to see another Burns masterpiece in my hands. If I still have the "itch" after Dane puts one together for me, then I may try to find the funding for the Reeder Cutom. ( Never enough beautiful 1911's. ) I've run a few of the Double Tap rounds through the Smith, which proves to be and feel VERY SOLID! The 135 grain 1600 fps round has the most felt recoil, not because of the "torque", but because of the velocity of the slide. I've heard people who have chrono'd that round at actually between 1700-1800 fps. I know that Dane cut his teeth on the .45 , and dearly loves the 9X23. So I was really gratified when he was willing to take on my project. When I think back about 10 years ago, the hottest round I was aware of at that time was the Winchester 175 gr Silvertip. Look where we are now!! Dan |
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 11
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I have a Glock 20 Longslide because I couldn't afford the ultimate 10 (or equivalent). I am a 1911 man at heart. If I had all the money in the world I'd have two or three longslide 10mm 1911's. Here's my baby... ![]() |
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 10
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I was thinking for a while (two kids on university...you know the rest) about longslide 1911, even contacted the smith willing to take that project, see http://www.armco-guns.com/ , see also this page about 45-08 (go down) http://www.armco-guns.com/what's%20new%20at%20armco.htm . To make long story short, he suggested 10-08 as the ultimate long range proposal from 1911 longslide. According to him, such round could easily push 200 gr at 1400 fps. He prefers 308 case as a parent one over any 45. Yes, bit more work but you get much stronger case and unlimited supply form anywhere.
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