Well, I'm now 10mm-less

Deadguy · March 01 2013 02:20:36 AM MST

After mulling it over a few weeks, I sold my last 10mm pistol, the Fusion CCO. No, I don't regret it.

All total I shot just over 2000 rounds through it and enjoyed every minute if it. It was by far the most enjoyable to shoot out of the 4 I had owned (1006, G29, Kimber STII). It is now with a new owner and I feel certain it will get shot another 2000 rounds.

This leaves me with a small dilemma. I have roughly 200 rounds of mixed TMJ and JHP ammo left, as well as several full size magazines. In the future I may go back to the 10, but I can't decide if I want to keep this stuff in the meantime. I'm leaning more towards staying with 45acp and eventually getting a 9mm 1911. Tough decision.

You guys here are a fantastic group and I won't be leaving simply because I no longer have a 10. I still remember a few things about it ${$default_smiley_smiley}$

EdMc · March 01 2013 05:20:55 AM MST

No reason to leave. You never know what the future holds...you may get another 10 or three. ${$default_grin_smiley}$

s0nspark · March 01 2013 06:30:17 AM MST

I can conceive of a day when I might not carry a 10mm everyday but I can't see ever selling it - of everything I shoot it is by far the most enjoyable. For me it sits right in the sweet spot where powerful and controllable intersect.

sqlbullet · March 01 2013 08:12:18 AM MST

I remember selling my Delta Elite many years ago and being 10mm-less. Heck, for a decade I was pistol-less.

Good luck resisting the siren song of this sweet cartridge. I consider moving to 45 ACP from time to time. But, never can quite make the switch.

s0nspark · March 01 2013 08:24:47 AM MST

Quote from: sqlbullet on March 01 2013 08:12:18 AM MSTI consider moving to 45 ACP from time to time. But, never can quite make the switch.

Same here... probably because I have this image in my head of having to lob in .45s at distance ;-)

Deadguy · March 01 2013 08:39:12 AM MST

Quote from: sqlbullet on March 01 2013 08:12:18 AM MST
I remember selling my Delta Elite many years ago and being 10mm-less. Heck, for a decade I was pistol-less.

Good luck resisting the siren song of this sweet cartridge. I consider moving to 45 ACP from time to time. But, never can quite make the switch.

these make it sooo much easier ${$default_grin_smiley}$

pacapcop · March 01 2013 08:45:28 AM MST

One can have both.Soon to get the CZ97 .45.But i will part with my Match more than likely.Leaves me with G20 and Witness Compact.

s0nspark · March 01 2013 08:55:01 AM MST

Quote from: pacapcop on March 01 2013 08:45:28 AM MST
One can have both.

Of course ... some just can't afford to stock ammo for both, especially these days LOL

4949shooter · March 01 2013 09:53:20 AM MST

Quote from: Deadguy on March 01 2013 08:39:12 AM MST
Quote from: sqlbullet on March 01 2013 08:12:18 AM MST
I remember selling my Delta Elite many years ago and being 10mm-less. Heck, for a decade I was pistol-less.

Good luck resisting the siren song of this sweet cartridge. I consider moving to 45 ACP from time to time. But, never can quite make the switch.
these make it sooo much easier ${$default_grin_smiley}$

Nice Colt Commander. I have two Commanders, and every once in a while I have an itch to convert one to 10mm.

Deadguy · March 01 2013 04:04:57 PM MST

Thank you sir. It's truly the perfect carry pistol.

Intercooler · March 01 2013 04:20:52 PM MST

EAA anything and have all the calibers ${$default_grin_smiley}$

REDLINE · March 01 2013 05:42:18 PM MST

We all come to our own conclusions for ourselves. Nothing wrong with letting go of the 10mm if other cartridges fit the bill for your needs. My own perception for myself is that the 10mm does what I want it to better than any other cartridge in the niche I use it for, and therefore won't be leaving my ownership anytime in the foreseeable future. Glad we don't all think the same or life could get pretty boring.

Deadguy · March 01 2013 05:51:26 PM MST

Isn't that the truth redline.

I have been considering the 9mm simply for the ease of shooting and lower price in ammo.

The good thing is that if I ever get the 10mm bug again, there are more players in the game than ever. Finding one shouldn't be too difficult

Intercooler · March 01 2013 05:51:39 PM MST

Never hurts to have that option in the stable. 9mm is MIA right now

REDLINE · March 01 2013 06:18:57 PM MST

Quote from: Deadguy on March 01 2013 05:51:26 PM MST
Isn't that the truth redline.

I have been considering the 9mm simply for the ease of shooting and lower price in ammo.

It's definitely easier on the budget to be able to stock up on premium factory 9mm loads than any other! I simply put up with the hurt on the budget as I'm too anal with my own reasoning of wanting 10mm to switch from 10mm based on cost alone, even though sometimes it could make life overall easier.

QuoteThe good thing is that if I ever get the 10mm bug again, there are more players in the game than ever. Finding one shouldn't be too difficult.

No doubt about that. Also at this time it seems to me like the list of players is still only growing. I gotta figure it's only a matter of time before someone like Smith & Wesson, Springfield, or Ruger, offers a stiker fired alternative to the Glock 10mm offerings. Time will tell.