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I'll throw in a vote for the XDM10. I have the 5.25" barrel. Mine has been excellent, shoots very well, had much better sights and a much better trigger out of the box than the glock. I'm test driving the Powder River drop in trigger, and don't think I'll be able to go back.

It has been 100% reliable, fits nicely in my HPG kit bags or holster, and goes damn near everywhere outdoors with me. I have no doubt there are more accurate pistols out there, and a 1911 in 10MM would be fun. But for something I'm going to carry a lot and trust to save my life, I like the capacity and low maintenance that the plastic gets me.

Got the target model. EXCELLENT gun and looking at it does not make me puke like the "block".

All my Xd's. Top to bottom

9mm 40 10mm and 45 acp All ceracoated all powder river trigger kits.
Awesome guns

Very very accurate. Eats anything from 135 Nosler JHP at 1503 fps to 220 Cast. I never had a malfunction and it is easy on the eyes.

Wow, tremendous feedback, greatly appreciated. One of my regrets, passing on a 610 full length underlug, 5" at the Houston show in the late 90s, the price was right, and it was nice.........never seen another for that price...the latest 4" look pretty nifty.

The Semi's- many choices, obviously some owners vary in their experiences, but some solid choices. Appreciate everyone who contributed and anyone else who wants to chime in. Thanks folks!

Another vote for the XDm. I have the 5.25” version and it has been 100% reliable with every flavor of reload or factory ammo I’ve fed it! Carry ammo while in bear country is 180XTP reloads at 1300fps. Snappy but very manageable and have confidence in this load for anything 2 or 4 legged! I keep 180 Gold Dots Loaded to 1200fps in the gun for home defense!

Elk Country

My favorite out of the box 10mm is my Kimber Camp Guard.

Has run perfect with no mods and always goes to deer camp with me.

Stocked up on Underwood 200gr JHPs when I first got it so I haven't hand loaded for it yet.

If I were starting from scratch, the 5.25" XDM would be where I looked first, it's got a lot going for it....but I'd compare it to the G40. This is with the main focus of trigger time and woods carry in a chest pack rig.

Thanks bulkie.

I have not owned any 10mm YET....but the one I always wanted is the Colt D E. Maybe just for the looks ?
In/about 1990 I saw & handled a few D E at the gun shows, just didn't pop on one.

I bought a nearly new 6906 (9mm) with Xtra mags for less $$. I still have it and have shot it tons without a hitch.

I still have an 'itch' for a semi 10 so I'll pick another brand, model. Another member here that I respect was NOT
impressed with the D E either SO....

Thanks Again

Jerry

I'll never sell my Delta Elite and I still have my 310 NG but if I was buying today I would not bother with a 10mm.

What would you go with?

DF

DW Razorback, only issue is, i'll never be able to out shoot this pistol, I don't need or want another 10mm pistol, it covers it all.

I like that one...

DF

I’ve shot my friends full size XD 45 ACP when they first came out and was thoroughly impressed with it . I see where a 10mm auto version could be just as nice . Again , I prefer the link-less persuasions when it comes to the 10mm auto ….

A friend picked up a new G40 when they became available ….. He bought an after-market Barsto barrel ( conventionally rifled and fully supported chamber ) immediately after . … Outstanding pistol . Love the sight radius of a 6 inch and the much appreciated velocity increase . I too own a Barsto barrel for my G20 .

Shooting the new Gen4 G40 with the variable recoil spring assembly , I swore the bullet smacked the 50 yard back stop before that thing came out of battery and cycled a new round …. Very smooth .

I’ve got a 1006 with adjustable sights. Meh, it’s okay, reliable and accurate enough. But I may as well carry one of my 44s with 245s going 1175, same weight more or less and the 44 has less blast and is easier to shoot to me.

A .40 S&W in the pistol of choice.

Oh yeah. I remember you saying that in the past. But the .40 S&W cannot be loaded to near the same power level.

It's a dandy DF, your big Glock would make an easier hitter for hunting though.

I'll trade triggers with ya...

Otherwise, agree...

DF

Yeah.

Those XD's are a real work of art...

I came to the conclusion by chronographing a variety of factory and handloaded ammo.

The potential is there but very few utilize it.

Lots of 10mm's are slinging the equivalent of the .40 S&W.