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There's not a reason not to reload "Glocked" brass unless there are serious, or better yet severe smilies on the brass, and I mean bad smilies. I've reloaded many a .40 and 10mm shot through my Glocks with absolutely zero issues. I even ran some yesterday through my G20 Gen4 (BTW, Gen4 is a Gen4, there is no "SF" Gen4, only Gen3) using 3N38 shooting a 180gr JHP @ 1350 fps avg and a 200gr WFNGC hardcast at 1250 fps. Brass even from the stock barrel looked fine, and will be reloaded again.

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So, Kevin, if the 1911 is a poor choice for 10mm, what pistols are preferable?

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Thanks for the info gang - always wanted a 10, love 41s, and a 10 is next on my bucket list.

Curious as folks compare the 10 to the 357. What about the 357 Sig? I suppose you are limited on bullet weights in that round, but wonder do those OEM guns have any issues that some of the 'unsupported 10s' have re: case issues/safety?

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Bottleneck cases in a handgun are tough to load for. I don't shoot anything I can't load myself with the obvious exception of a .22.


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Good point, no doubt not so 'loader' friendly perhaps.

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As an update, I have "revisited" the Buffalo Bore 220 gr Hard Cast loads after switching to the Glock 6" barrel, 22# recoil spring, and stainless guide rod. No problems at all, pistol loads and cycles as it is supposed to, fires without incident, and is accurate. I have not yet had the opportunity to shoot the Double Tap 200gr Hard Cast and Nosler JHP loads, but expect no problems with them, either. While 10mm recoil is not excessive, the heavier spring and rod DO make a difference. I am now much happier with the Glock - maybe one day I'll like it as much as it's legions of avid followers do? Still prefer my 1911, but for a semi-auto hunting handgun, I think this one will do fine.

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Originally Posted by Texas99
So, Kevin, if the 1911 is a poor choice for 10mm, what pistols are preferable?
Perhaps I didn�t tell the whole story. While it�s true that the 1911 isn�t really adequate for the original 10mm loads, most loads have been toned down to be less abusive on your 1911. It really just depends on how much you�re going to shoot full power loads. The full power original loads may be abusive to your 1911 but your 1911 can take several hundred, perhaps even a few thousand before showing signs of real abuse. The 10mm ammo that�s sold today will wear a 1911 more than a .45 ACP will, but not vastly more. Considering that most turn to the 10mm as more of a field load than a self defense load, it�s somewhat of a given that the round count will be lower with a 10mm 1911. So I don�t consider the 1911 to be a poor choice for 10mm at all. You just have to realize that it wasn�t intended to be a 10mm and treat the gun accordingly.

For full power 10mm loads, the Glock would be better suited to handle a steady diet due to its much heavier slide. The Witness 10mm is also a pistol that is well worth considering.

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Thanks for the info gang - always wanted a 10, love 41s, and a 10 is next on my bucket list.

Curious as folks compare the 10 to the 357. What about the 357 Sig? I suppose you are limited on bullet weights in that round, but wonder do those OEM guns have any issues that some of the 'unsupported 10s' have re: case issues/safety?

Thanks.
I guess it depends on what you want to do with that .357 Sig. If you're wanting .357 Magnum power in an auto pistol, I heartily recommend the 9x23 Winchester which is a better cartridge in most every way. But the downfall of the 9x23 is the fact that you won't find it on the shelves of a gun store. Internet purchases, or reloading is about the only way to get it.

The .357 Sig has a horrible muzzle blast, and it's a pain to reload. Early .357 Sig brass had problems with case neck separation, but that's all been worked out. The .357 Sig is generally somewhat expensive, and less hard to find than other popular handgun cartridges, but at least as, or more common than 10mm.

I personally don't much care for the .357 Sig, but it does have one distinct advantage. When ammo gets scarce, generally you can still find .357 Sig ammo.

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Thanks for the info, Kevin, but I don't have a 1911 in 10mm - although I want one. Just wondered what you thought WAS a good platform for the 10mm. I would certainly agree that the 1911 was designed for the low pressure .45ACP. Your reply makes me feel I made the right choice in sticking with the G20 Glock that I have now. I would suggest that it does not seem the slide weight can overcome a poor aftermarket barrel, though - appears Glock barrels might be best for Glock pistols?. I am giving the Witness a look, and it is fairly impressive. The other 10mm I've been seriously thinking about is the RIA 1911. If the Glock works out, however, my next step up in the semi-auto pistol world will probably be to a .460 Rowland - in a 1911.

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