.45 v 10mm

[texag93]

Ballistically, the 10mm is superior to the 45acp. Availability of ammo is in favor of the 45. Coolness-10mm. If you are willing to spend a little more on ammo and buy in bulk to keep a supply, get the 10mm. If you want to go to walmart for a box of shells twice a year, get the 45.

I really need to shoot my 10mm. Its over a year old and still unfired.

[Mike D]

Could you shoot 40cal rat shot in the 10mm??

I'm talking only for the first shot...would there be enough umphh to cycle the action for the next pick up (conventional round)

to me, rat shot is a must for the first shot in a ranch pistol.

Hmmm, good question but I don't know. I don't shoot those wimpy 40 S&W loads.

[TexMax]

Impressive pitch. Think I might be sold!

[Artos]

Hmmm, good question but I don't know. I don't shoot those wimpy 40 S&W loads.

...and they don't offer 10mm rat shot that i am aware of??

I'm a big fan of the 41mag but was always bummed CCI never offered a round for it. I quit carrying it at the ranch for this reason.



If the o.p. has rattlers where he hunts, the 45 wins

[TexMax]

Seen one in fifteen years.

[TX_Phil]

that isnt correct. totally opposite as a matter fact.
you should read up on why the 10mm was chosen and why the FBI 10mm load created the 40 S&W.

Really?
Well I can't argue, just going off of what I had read and learned from dealers back in the late 80's when I used to shoot a lot. I've not kept up on cartridge changes and development for quite some time. Thanks for the update and sorry for passing along bad info.

[Coach W]

Barring ammo availability/expense

But thats about the only differences.

[timbobowhunter]

.45

[6.8mmSPC]

10mm rocks the house

[41Chevy]

Don't have a 10 yet. If I'm not mistaken, can't you shoot 40 cal in a 10? Like you can shoot 38 in a 357.

[6.8mmSPC]

Don't have a 10 yet. If I'm not mistaken, can't you shoot 40 cal in a 10? Like you can shoot 38 in a 357.

You can't and shouldn't.

[tvc184]

Use the 10mm short.

[griffbowhunter]

45 will do the job and some!!!

[txdukklr]

.45 and it would be all about ammo availability

[TexMax]

.45 and it would be all about ammo availability

Again. Ammo availability is a non factor.

Thanks for the replies guys. Keep em comin if you got em.