The Versatible 10mm

Am Shooting Journal ^ | 7/7/2021 | J Brooks

[Yo-Yo]

Most law enforcement departments today use the .40 S&W.

With the FIB going back to the 9mm, departments nationwide have been dropping the .40 Short and Weak in droves.

I'd challenge that "most law enforcement departments today" assertion.

[AlaskaErik]

The Glock 20 10mm is the go-to pistol in Alaska today for bear defense. The only point of contention is which ammo to use. One side believes heavy slugs, like the Buffalo Bore 220 gr is the way to go. The other side believes a lightweight penetrating round like the Xtreme Penetrator 140 gr is the way to go. But only older bitter clingers believe a large-frame revolver is better.

[Yo-Yo]

https://www.policemag.com/502150/9mm-caliber-of-choice

[AlaskaErik]

With the FIB going back to the 9mm, departments nationwide have been dropping the .40 Short and Weak in droves.

I haven't heard of a single agency in Alaska that's gone to the 9mm. It's more likely places with a "diverse" police force have switched to 9mm. NYPD would be a perfect example.

[G Larry]

Ya, as soon as you can find ammo again and stock up on about 5000 rds....10mm might be a good idea.

[Dead Corpse]

10mm is best millimeter.

[Salamander]

I thought this thread was about the always-missing socket.

[circlecity]

“I'd challenge that "most law enforcement departments today" assertion.”

Agreed. Many many police departments have returned to 9mm after the landmark 2015 FBI study which destroyed the “stopping power” myth of 40 cal and 45 acp.

[chief lee runamok]

AKA: shotgun shell from hell.

https://youtu.be/YkL8q9_Jnj0

[Myrddin]

The Ruger SR1911 in 10mm is a very comfortable way to shoot any 10mm cartridge. For greater magazine capacity, the Springfield XDm 10mm 5.25" barrel, 15+1 mag is a better choice in bear country. Ruger's GP100 10mm, 6 shot with 3" barrel and Novak sights is a satisfactory CCW.

[vpintheak]

This Alaskan agrees!

[TexasGator]

“The Glock 20 10mm is the go-to pistol in Alaska today for bear defense.”

Only by some.

[TexasGator]

“For greater magazine capacity, the Springfield XDm 10mm 5.25” barrel, 15+1 mag is a better choice in bear country.”

16 rounds at a charging bear?

[TexasGator]

“But only older bitter clingers believe a large-frame revolver is better.”

1600 ftlbs is better!

[blueunicorn6]

I always carry a Killer Whale in Grizzly country.

[Seruzawa]

The word is “Versatile”.

[Cold Heart]

LOL, I am missing a 10mm socket

[griffin]

Eagerly awaiting my XDm OSP on 10mm.

[DOC44]

“The Glock 20 10mm”

This is my everyday carry pistol along with a second mag as well as my sidearm when hunting. 30 rds of 10mm should handle a lot of situations.