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Like I mentioned before the 10mm EAA Witness all have feed problems. Not a model I’d want to bet my life on. YMMV

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Originally Posted by bwinters
jww - I really like the 1911 Commander size guns - really like them...........

When I posted the thread on the 45 Super, I was under the impression any 45 ACP worked with a few stronger springs cool Now, I'm considering forgoing the 45 Super and either going 10mm (EAA Witness comes with a 4.25" brl) or a Ruger/Kimber 1911 Commander size in plain jane 45 ACP with Buffalo Bore 255 +P loads for woods carry. I've found a few 45 ACP Buffalo Bore penetration tests, one by our own jwp, and was surprised how well they did head to head with the BB 10 mm loads.

I do alot of hiking and hunting in blackbear territory. I'm not real concerned with killing one of them with a 10mm, 45 ACP or Super, even 40 S&W or 9mm. They aren't that big - 100-150 lb is average although I saw an honest 300 lber a few weeks back. We were a bit too close and he let us know. We both backed off and all was well. This happens more than occasionally as they have no fear of people.

My main issue is the elk hunting I do in CO/WY/MT. CO doesn't have grizzly's except the occasional pass through but not so in WY and MT. I wouldn't say the areas I hunt have thick grizzly populations but enough that I'm aware of the possibility of running into one when I retrieve my elk. Phil Shoemaker experience aside, I just don't feel too comfortable with a 9mm when I'm retrieving elk at dusk or even in the dark.

Sounds like a glock 20 with 225 or larger hardcast would fit your needs perfectly.

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Originally Posted by chlinstructor
Like I mentioned before the 10mm EAA Witness all have feed problems. Not a model I’d want to bet my life on. YMMV


All? There are several different versions. They all misfeed? Did you advise Yondering of this?


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