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So, pistol wise every centerfire i have is in 9mm. Im wanting to add a caliber and trying to decide between 10mm and 45acp. Ever since I shot steel with a friends glock 20 I've had a fetish for a 10mm. I've also shot 45 a good bit and enjoyed it but didn't get the excitement I did from the 10. Gun will be full size and not a carry gun. Thinking more of a range toy, probably a glock 40 or 41 depending on caliber decision. With the 10mm ive also envisioned hunting whitetail with it.

Ammo is the tougher point right now, 45 seems more readily available. I can reload but only on a single stage press right now and components are non available.

If anyone has both and would like to chime in all input is welcome.
 
10mm is not what it used to be. Most 10mm off the shelf ammo is loaded like .40. I have even randomly loaded .40 and 10mm in a mag, shot it, or let a friend shoot it, and couldn't tell the difference in recoil or hit. Unless you plan on buying Underwood, Buffalo Bore, Norma, etc., you would be better off with .45. Buy what you want, but I had buyers remorse after I shot my 1911 in 10mm. It wasn't until I tried the higher end ammo that I realized what it SHOULD have felt like on the first range trip.

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I am not an expert on this topic, but something to consider that will satisfy the desire for a range toy and a hunting tool. If you like all the nuances of reloading, 45LC through a revolver can offer you a world of possibilities. Many of these revolvers will also shoot .45 acp for when you just want to shoot some factory ammo.
 
I went in the other direction, caliber consolidation instead of diversification. I kept the .45 ACP & 10mm and dropped the 9mm. Until I got a trade offer that worked in my favor and ended up with another 9mm after I sold all the ammo, components and dies. :confused:

If I had to choose between .45 ACP and 10mm, that would be hard. If you go 10mm, most factory offerings are lame and you will reload to reap the full potential of this chambering.
 
I own both a G20 and a G21. I keep the G21 because I have a few 1911s so I’m already stocking .45. But at the end of the day if I need to step it up from my G19 I’m reaching for the G20. Do some caliber comparison and .45 offers no advantage over 10mm other than price, pre COVID. However, 10mm has a ton of advantages imo.
 
Me. said:
There is nothing a .45 can do that a 10mm can’t.***

There are plenty of things a 10mm can do that a .45 can't.



***Unless you are a top-level Bullseye shooter who wants the benefit of a slightly bigger bullet, to break the edge of a scoring ring.
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I totally agree with your first sentence.
 
None of the above. Go .40 and enjoy readily-available ammo of all kinds. Buffalo Bore .40 is a hunting-worthy round. I have bagged a deer using that round in my model 96 Beretta. (Granted, it was almost self defense.)

The other advantage is that later on you can get a carbine that will use both the same caliber, and the same MAGAZINES (if you pick the right handgun). There are several carbines that use a Glock mag.

And, of course, you can reload them. So you'll lose nothing on that front.
 
Do not confuse needs with wants. Get a 10mm if that is what you want. You do not have to justify your choice by saying that is what you need. If you actually need a handgun more powerful than a 45Auto for hunting, a good strong revolver in 41 Magnum or greater might serve you better.

You need to be very aware of your abilities and of the limitations of your gun if you decide to hunt with a handgun. I know lots of people do hunt with a handgun successfully but also know that I can have more power, greater range, and more precise shot placement with a rifle.
 
Comprimise, a 40 is a short 10mm, it seems to be on of the more readily available guns & ammo these days, and better pricing.
For handgun hunting I prefer a 44mag.
 
I have a Glock g40 for hunting. Never had one get close enough yet. It's one of my favorite calibers. I have double tap ammo for hunting. Look on YouTube at some of the hunting with 10mm.
 
.45 in a 1911 because that's what real men shoot ;)

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I have 9s and 10s. If you reload then these two cartridges can cover the entire gamut from bunny farts to anti-aircraft duty.
 
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