I tend to get worked up over political issues(hint:I`ve learned to stay out of political arguments when you have the temperament of a badger). That`s probably why I like 10`s & ak`s. It`s a rebellious club, & I feel at home.

This post has been edited by R.J.: November 11th 2009 8:12 AM

You guys are like sharks! We put chum in the water & you guys just come. It's scary!

To me It is the Holy Grail of ballistics in every way, but it's just that I want a round that's easy to obtain when the SHTF or money is tight. To be honest, I bought my M&P .40 because it was faster than a .45, more powerful than a 9mm, & a hell of a lot cheaper than the 10mm! Now I want a 1911 in .45, but have to wait for some freed up cash! I have yet to shoot a 10mm, & I can't wait for the day I can, but unless it is more abundant, I'll stick with the .40 & .45.

You realize ofcourse that your .40 (short and wimpy) is less powerful and not as accurate as the 10mm, right? There is a review of the .40 in the new Guns magazine (free online). Check it out.

^Come on now, don`t piss off potential newcomers. I have a G23 for the simple reason the g29s.f.`s were`nt available at the time. I carry my 10 in colder weather where layers aid in concealment. The 23`s a good little piece(& very accurate btw), but a s.f.29 w/ a spare .40 barrel for plinkin` might be my next purchase.

This post has been edited by R.J.: November 12th 2009 6:08 AM

I do have a .45 & a AR that will shoot any .223 or 5.56 & last I checked, nobody in a military uniform doesn't cary 10mm. Not alot of zombies will have them ether. Have to get a 9mm barrel & mags for the M&P as well. If nothing happens & I start making the cash needed to get a 10mm, then I'd love to have one to carry all the time. I love the round, but it's just to damn scarce! Ok!!!!!!

I don't wanna PO any newcomers, but I am always intrigued by the SHTF argument.

The 45 ACP, 38 Special, 9mm and 40S&W ammo are gonna go immediately, cause everyone has one of those guns. The 10mm Auto will stick around a little longer, cause not so many have those. It will go eventually too. This was true during the Obama scare. The local stores that carried 10mm auto, had it long after the major calibers were long gone.

Ultimately, if you wanna keep shooting in a SHTF, you better have it ahead of time, or have the ability to make it. In either case, popularity matters not one wit.

Agreed in part. As you noted, after the scare the 10mm also went following the more popular calibers. But the scare has not disappeared. The scary guys are just busy with other things right now. I'm sure we are in for it in some way or other in the next 3 years. I don't think the level of hatred for gunowners has ever been greater. Meanwhile people have hoarded and continue to hoard ammo of all types. Now in a nasty SHTF sceario, my first choice for an auto pistol would always be the full-power (41 magnum power), versatile, straight-shooting 10. In such a scenario, you are not likely to go and use up ammo for practice, right? Doubt the local range is going to be doing business as usual. So the question becomes how much ammo should you hoard?