10mm 1911

[RugersGR8]

Rock Island Armory:

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=21_876&filter_id=1042&caliber_id=10000587

 

[RugersGR8]

https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2015/6/24/resurgent-the-10-mm-auto/
Resurgent: The 10 mm Auto
by Layne Simpson - Wednesday, June 24, 2015

 

[RugersGR8]

How long has the 38 Super been around, how long does it last and what is it's CUP's?

IIRC:
38 Super = 35,700 CUP's
10MM = 37,500 CUP's

 

[D. Hargrove]

Ah, the 38 Super. My very first semi automatic pistol. I think IIRC that the round originated for mexico, some law down south said the police/people could not use a military round like 9mm or .45ACP, so the 38 super came to be in the late 1920's.... I could be all wrong on this one, my mind ain't what it used to be ya know...

 

[RugersGR8]

Ah, the 38 Super. My very first semi automatic pistol. I think IIRC that the round originated for mexico, some law down south said the police/people could not use a military round like 9mm or .45ACP, so the 38 super came to be in the late 1920's.... I could be all wrong on this one, my mind ain't what it used to be ya know...

That parallels my memory as well. Also IIRC, I heard that they even made a few Thompson SMG's in the 38 Super as well.

 

[RugersGR8]

https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/were-there-ever-any-38-super-sub-machine-guns.318833/
Were there ever any 38 Super Sub-Machine Guns?

 

[dennishoddy]

Thats what the gunsmith is for.lol I agree Colt has been lost for some time, but right now they are putting out some of their best stuff. You can pick yp a older Delta for around $900, then spend as much as you want for the work.

If Colt is putting out the very best stuff, why should it be sent to a smith for improvement?
Not bashing Colt, but if its your best with their history of fine guns. WTF?

 

[RugersGR8]

If anyone is interested in the RIA 10mm, you might want to give this a look:


Rock Island Armory 1911 Tactical FS II 10mm Pistol
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Published on Aug 22, 2013


PS If I had the bucks , I think I would lean to the 6" Nighthawk.

 

[D. Hargrove]

I am going to have to play gun snob on this one, normally I am very open minded when it comes to brands of guns, but in the 1911 platform, I prefer higher end pistols. Not necessarily really expensive but a bit more than $575 for a 1911 of any caliber new. I might be missing out on the best thing since single barrel bourbon, but in my mind Macarthur is still in the Philippines and they are still a third world Country. Kind of like Brazil and all their millions of production guns. Not for me. YMMV

 

[dennishoddy]

I find it amusing that the cyclic sales of guns goes from 9mm to 40, to 45 to 10mm.
The 9MM with modern ammo is better than a 105 howitzer!!!!!
The .45 is junk. (hint....the same higher technology for a 9mm is applied to other calibers.)
The 9MM will blow an arm off in one shot.
Just some thoughts.....carry on.