Quote from: Intercooler on June 08 2013 07:37:08 PM MDT
I sent my FFL the 8 day release bulletin hoping I can twist him a little. 

Hope that works, hell, I'm pissed off about it and it ain't even my gun!

I'm not a metallurgist but is that a heat treat issue?

Grim, I don't think you used enough symbols in your topic. A cracked slide is probably worth a few more. Sorry that happened, hopefully they make good on it with what you want. Good luck.

R.I.P. Rob

Quote from: Intercooler on May 31 2013 01:59:55 PM MDT
Tracking numbers for both in my mail. M10 will be at my FFL next Tuesday but even after I do the paperwork it is in gun jail for 70 days 

That's eff'in ridiculous!!

Quote from: Intercooler on May 31 2013 10:19:20 AM MDT
They called today to say it's shipping. For $8.50 they are sending the included mag to my other address.  Soon!

Good deal.

You get the M10 yet or what?

Initially I had interest in the .460 over the .500 but after hearing only a few hundred rounds the bbl was done...I dismissed it.

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Quote from: DM1906 on May 27 2013 09:51:38 AM MDT
The .357Max is an obsolete cartridge in almost every handgun, but an absolute monster in a TC/TE or rifle.  Every .357Max revolver should be limited to .357Mag, even the Ruger.  Perhaps if S&W introduces it with the current technology used for the .460 and .500 Mags, it may make a comeback.  The problem isn't the strength of the frames, but the flame cutting of the forcing cone and top strap destroys the pistol in as little as 100 rounds.  Sometimes, too much IS too much.

Good to know, thanks. I knew the .460s were bbl eaters but I never looked into what the fix might have been. Good info.

What was done differently with the .460 and .500?

Later models are improvements in the overall metallurgy and reinforced top strap.  Early .460's have a replaceable insert in the top strap, and forcing cone (doesn't require barrel replacement, like the .357Max).  I had considered an insert for the .357Max, using the .460 insert as a model, but it doesn't address the forcing cone.  The WA pistol I had was traded off years ago, so went the interest.

Quote from: DM1906 on May 27 2013 09:51:38 AM MDT
The .357Max is an obsolete cartridge in almost every handgun, but an absolute monster in a TC/TE or rifle.  Every .357Max revolver should be limited to .357Mag, even the Ruger.  Perhaps if S&W introduces it with the current technology used for the .460 and .500 Mags, it may make a comeback.  The problem isn't the strength of the frames, but the flame cutting of the forcing cone and top strap destroys the pistol in as little as 100 rounds.  Sometimes, too much IS too much.

What was done differently with the .460 and .500?

Nice!

Just don't drop the tapco mag when it's fully loaded.

At least you are getting it.

In your hunt for mags, you may come across these...

http://www.cdnninvestments.com/ak7630stmagn.html

And may be wondering if they are good. I bought 8 of them, these are the thinner variety of the bulgarians and they are good...but you might have to do some filing. I did (filed them) and they work, no probs. Some of my other buddies had purchased some of these as well, they also had to do some filing. Seems the mag catch might be a bit snug on the M10 (also had to file a Romy mag). Not a big deal but I don't know what will fit your classification of "good" from what's available through da internets. I can't recommend them outright because they take a bit of fitting but I personally would not have a problem purchasing more.

Quote from: Intercooler on May 19 2013 07:46:26 AM MDT
   Whenever I order something like this something goes wrong. I ordered one from Bud's back when they were $599. They sent me mail saying they couldn't ship due to the high capacity magazine. I'm hoping not this place and/or it is really not in stock.

I think I remeber that. They also wouldn't ship it to you without the mag if I'm not mistaken. Well, hope this works out for you.

Quote from: Intercooler on May 19 2013 07:23:55 AM MDT
Seems the reviews put it as one of the top offerings behind the Arsenal. The Vepr's are extremely nice but configured different and won't accept high capacity mags.

Yes, the reviews have been solid. I can't find where such high end guns are really any better besides fit and finish. I'm sure they may be but I don't really know why. The M10 has a bunch of great features for the money, many of which are not known to the common entusiast. 4 of my buddies have bought them because I did and all are happy with their purchase.