Posted: 2/5/2008 1:04:07 AM EDT
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I have about $1500 or so to spend. I want a NEW 1911 in 10mm. What are your thoughts on Kimber, Fusion etc... Any input is appreciated Thanks. |
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If your going to reload, then pick a manufacture. If you not going to reload, the look to either a 40 or 45. 10mm ammo doesn't come cheap, and no reason to have a pistol to only grope and not shoot it. Also, factory 10mm ammo is on the sedate side to begin with (defense loads being the worst),and you can buy ranger 40 +P that will hit 10mm factory defense load speeds if needed, and still have the option of buying cheap value pack 40 ammo to shoot. |
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Kimber and Dan Wesson are the only 10mms currently being produced if you want a factory gun. Another route would be to buy a .40 gun and have a 10mm barrel fit. Kimber and STI are two current makers. Para Ordnance also makes a few, but I wouldn't recommend them. I would have no reservations about buying a Fusion either. It's also still possible to find a Delta Elite for under $1000, in some parts of the country. |
Since when is Winchester - or any other ammunition manufacturer - making .40 S&W +P loadings? (There isn't even an accepted standard for +P in .40, since it's already on the ridiculously high end of the pressure curve.) |
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Me too +1 for the new Delta. Ammo is not that hard to find, Double Tap makes some great rounds, not to much$. They also load them to true 10mm standards! Reloading is also a great option. Starline sells great brass and bullets are .40cal. Hope we see the new Delta soon! |
Dan Wesson's do not have supported chambers Kimber's do. I'm buying a Kimber for my next 10mm. Colt can kiss my ass. They turned their back on the civilian market years ago. |
That's strange as they have introduced two new 1911 versions (three counting the second WWI 1911) and a DOA auto in the last few months and they are ALL for the civilian market. Hmmm... I wonder why they did that. 
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Too little too late for me..Colt in my opinion is very slow to listen to the needs of civilian buyers. I'll spend my money on SA and Kimber products.. |
Easy if you know where to look; Double Tap Ammo It's also loaded to original velocity specs. Amazing stuff! Internet or mail order only but worth waiting for. |
