10mm 1911

Henri311 · January 13 2014 12:28:58 PM MST

Hey y'all! In the market for a 1911 in 10mm. The cheapskate in me wants the rock island, the hunter in me wants the para hunter elite. I can afford the R.I.A. out of pocket. I would have to sell something for the para.Is it worth selling my G20 and replace it with the para? Just buy a G20sf later? Get the RIA? Your thoughts and counsel would be appreciated. Thanks guys!

The_Shadow · January 13 2014 01:09:07 PM MST

There was some talk of the G-20's being discontinued, but I can't say for sure...maybe the 3rd gens is what they meant? ${$default_huh_smiley}$

Intercooler · January 13 2014 01:57:16 PM MST

You also lose 1" with the RIA. The RIA has a bull barrel, which is a plus IMO.

Are you stuck on a 1911? You lose capacity as well, so let me plug for a nice Tangfo!

MCQUADE · January 13 2014 03:24:30 PM MST

You know where I stand. My Para has been excellent. I've heard the good and the bad about RIA but I do think it would make a nice into into the 10mm 1911 platform. You can always upgrade later. There are reams of post on this forum that are worth your time reading to help you make the most informed decision to fit your individual needs. This is all coming from a guy that loves the 10mm round but has had a disdain for 1911's chambered in it, until now.

Intercooler · January 13 2014 04:10:31 PM MST

Plus with Shot-Show going on as we speak something else might be out there. I asked Jeff Quinn to be on the lookout for any new 10's. He said he would ${$default_cool_smiley}$

4949shooter · January 13 2014 05:13:46 PM MST

I wish Para would make a 5 inch 10mikemike.

scot10mm · January 13 2014 05:45:25 PM MST

For the versatility of having both the capacity and the choice of 5" or a 6" configuration, and for a little over the price of para, the STI 2011s are a good choice as well ${$default_smiley_smiley}$

sqlbullet · January 15 2014 08:12:28 AM MST

I am a big fan of double stack 1911/2011 designs. You won't go wrong with either the Para or an STI.

I have a Para P16-40 Franken 10mm and am still working on building a CCO 10mm on a Para P12 frame. Worked on the upper lugs of the barrel last night.

cmemiss · January 15 2014 12:31:52 PM MST

Just to add to the confusion, STI announced a new single stack, 5" 1911 at the SHOT show.

Condor1970 · January 15 2014 03:35:14 PM MST

Keep in mind, for those who like to build your own 1911's, Caspian makes a wide body frame that also can be built into a 10mm. I know, I did it.

Also, Dan Wesson makes that same frame into a 10mm, but is extremely expensive. It's the 10mm Titan.

http://shootersmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dw-titan-3.jpg

scot10mm · January 15 2014 05:40:21 PM MST

STI 2011s are awesome. I used to have a custom build using a caspian longslide with a schuman barrel fitted to a STI 2011 frame (longslide variant). Novak did some amazing work on this project. This gun was an amazing shooter...how I miss all the guns I used to own.....

DenStinett · January 15 2014 08:31:51 PM MST

Both GunBroker and GunsAmerica have several 10mm, 1911s offered
Even ArmsList has a few

pacapcop · January 16 2014 06:03:38 AM MST

I been receiving emails from Shot Show and one of interest was a comment from CEO of STI regarding the new 10mm. Question was " Why the 10mm".Answer " It was are most requested caliber.

sqlbullet · January 16 2014 07:45:39 AM MST

Quote from: pacapcop on January 16 2014 06:03:38 AM MST
I been receiving emails from Shot Show and one of interest was a comment from CEO of STI regarding the new 10mm. Question was " Why the 10mm".Answer " It was are most requested caliber.

You gotta love hearing things like that?

pacapcop · January 16 2014 08:31:52 AM MST

Anybody intrested in seeing a CZ in 10mm, start inundating them with interest in seeing a 10mm caliber.STI heard and responded.