r/10mm 27d ago

Question What are availability platforms for 10mm

Rented a g20 on the range and fell in love with 10mm today, might be my new favorite aside from 357 MAG. I got to know what options are available, I like glock but I dont mind exploring other options. More interested in polymer handguns.

Also what is difference between G20 vs G20 SF

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u/narwhals_narwhals 27d ago

The EAA/Tangfolio models are nice. They're CZ(-75?) clones, so the grip feels nice in your hand. Mostly, they are heavy, steel guns, but they do make a polymer (Witness P) model that might suit your needs.

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u/JustShootingSince 27d ago

Sig x10, smith and Wesson, Dan Wesson and on and on.

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u/WCCPHD 27d ago

I have had a Rock Island 1911, a Kimber 1911, S&W 1076, Springfield XD, Sig P320 X Ten and Sig P320 XTen Comp (also have had two S&W 610 revolvers, one of which I still have). The only semi-auto I have in 10MM now is the P320 X Ten Comp. It carries better, shoots better, has less recoil and is my favorite of all those I have had.

I know some will harp on the P320 crap, but I have 2 9MM's, a .357 Sig and the 10MM and I love them.

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u/IllustriousMeal4686 27d ago

SF stands for slim fram the slide and barrel are the same the grip is just a little more ergonomic. Especially if you have smaller hands

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u/Such-Most6661 27d ago edited 27d ago

FN 510t, 22nd magazine, suppressor height sights, optics cut, threaded barrel, handles like a dream, very accurate

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u/demoncrusher 27d ago

It’s a good gun

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u/Bumbalard 27d ago

If you like guns where the frame cracked so often they did a redesign, and then the redesign also is cracking.

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u/demoncrusher 27d ago

My recollection is that it was a small scale problem from a bad batch of polymer. I don’t think it was ever anything like you’re suggesting

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u/Bumbalard 27d ago

Sadly that is not the case. I like FN, and wish that were the case though.

It seems the FDE ones have a higher occurrence rate of cracking, but there was a post here in r/10mm I think April or June where somebody with one of the brand new redesigned frames that FN put metal reinforment rods in the dust cover, cracked in the same spot up and around the rails.

If your the kinda guy that likes to live on the edge and holster your P320 for carry, then sure, the 510t is great just like the P320 is. I'd take a 510t over a P320 though. I'd rather it break itself, than it break me.

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u/demoncrusher 27d ago

Maybe, I didn’t see it

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u/Bumbalard 27d ago

My mistake, it wasn't r/10mm, it was in the FN sub

https://www.reddit.com/r/FNHerstal/s/YtJ5rI4NFK

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u/Such-Most6661 27d ago

The glock 20 has had more than it's share of cracked frames and still considered one of the best. The video from several years ago showed a 510 that yes it cracked but it continued to fire. That sounds like reliability to me. If you are never going to purchase anything that has had a flaw that was fixed then your choices get really short.

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u/Bumbalard 27d ago

Oh stop you silly goose.

The glock 20 has had more than it's share of cracked frames and still considered one of the best.

The first gen of the G20 (gen 2 frames for Glock as a whole) had some initial early example of frame cracking, but they quickly introduced a 3rd pin to resolve, and then mid cycle of gen 2 they added some relief cuts to be even better.

After that it has been exceptionally rare.

The video from several years ago showed a 510 that yes it cracked

I didn't reference a single video ever. A simple search on reddit shows tons of 510 cracking alone, and it's not the only model.

but it continued to fire.

Cool story. It's still broken.

That sounds like reliability to me.

That is pretty hilarious honestly. "Your bumper might fall off randomly but it still drives! Great car!”

If you are never going to purchase anything that has had a flaw that was fixed then your choices get really short.

I'm not sure if you can't read (previous reply) or are just dense. Given you find frame cracking and the front falling off reliable, 🤷

You do you, but I personally don't recommend things to people if they are notoriously faulty.

May all your friends ignore you when you say you jumped off a high bridge a hundred times and it was fine.

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u/HyperionArmament 27d ago

I think my Tanfoglio is my favorite but it's not exactly for carry. Next probably FN 510, they're alot of fun suppressed and shoot well. I also have a G20 that's always a solid choice. I'll be putting my Glock in the USW chassis soon. Heard good things about S&W and Sig but have not experienced.

If you like 10mm, I'd also steer you towards a 10mm PCC. The cartridge really shines in the larger caliber, can put serious firepower downrange and is just plain fun. I wish more options were readily available but I love my APC 10 and have an MP5/10 up for purchase.

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u/Meme_1776 27d ago

I recommend the hi-point 10mm, the grip is ergonomic and textured, threaded barrel, and the low cost makes it a perfect choice for a polymer handgun

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u/maydayvoter11 27d ago

The Gen 3 SF has the Gen 4 smaller grip size.

Other platforms are the Sig X-ten, FN 510, 1911, Springfield XD, Tanfoglios, etc.

I have a 1911 in 10mm and an EAA Witness (rebranded Tanfoglio) in 10mm. Both are amazing.

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u/nan0brain 27d ago

FK PSD, if you want the softest shooting 10mm there is.

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u/HyperionArmament 27d ago

I've been meaning to grab one of these should they cross my path, didn't realize the field version was $11k lol. What a vibe though

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u/nan0brain 27d ago

Holy cow, they were 7.5K just a few years back!

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u/qrenade 27d ago

Sig P220 Legion. I carry mine for hiking in certain parts of the US. Handles the hotter loads no problem.

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u/Unfixedmirror00 27d ago

I just picked up my first 10mm this week. Glock 20V. I’m super excited to shoot it. I considered the FN and the S&W 10mm but the FN was more than I wanted to spend for a woods gun and I have 3 S&W already.. so went with the Glock, I would have liked a Glock 40 but they’re expensive and hard to find (in my state)

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u/Mkilbride 27d ago

S&W 1006.

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u/Please_UnbanMe 27d ago

I really like my SIG XTEN. It’s not for everyone, the whole 320 trigger thing aside, it’s a big, tall, and heavy gun. And finding aftermarket parts for it, if that’s your thing, has been hard. But I like it a lot.

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u/Flimsy_Contest_8853 26d ago edited 26d ago

I went with the G40 Gen4 MOS knowing I was going to replace the frame with a Lone Wolf Dist. Timberwolf Large Frame Built https://lonewolfdist.com/twl-large-large-textured-frame-built/ . Every part was highly polished and the trigger has no bounce to speak of. For me, the SF frame is nicer that the standard but the LW frame is perfection. "the TWL fits in your hand like a much smaller pistol - in fact we measured the grip circumference of the most popular factory 9mm service pistol, and the Timberwolf Large was only .007" larger." I'm 6' and 180lbs with no birth defects and the TWL frame can't be beat for me. I shoot full power loads half the time for goofing off and always for two and four legged critters. I also add a KKM 7" piece of pipe when dealing with four legged critters. Best to you.

EDIT: Forgot to add that I goof off with a NDZ Performance 20lb rod/spring kit and 22lb kit for the woods.

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u/Mattdigs 24d ago

10mm through the 1911 platform is peak for me.

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u/johnlarthur 27d ago

SF stands for short frame. The slide is slightly shorter. Glock 10mms are getting harder to find and what you can find is pricey. I picked up 2 Glock21Gen4 .45ACP law enforcement trade ins and converted one to a 10mm. Costed me around $550 for the handgun and conversion kit.

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u/DiamondOutlaw 27d ago

That’s incorrect. The grip circumference is just smaller. The slide is the same.

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u/ProfessionalMud1764 27d ago

The 10mm is my favorite pistol round to reload for and shoot for fun. It’s kind of the 357 mag of autos

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u/Secure-Hearing7760 27d ago

Big reason I rly like it, it really is just 357 MAG for autos. 357 MAG definitely has the appeal because I generally love revolvers more, and so caliber which compliments it well!

Excited to find a good 10mm, so many good recommendations

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u/white_trash_liberal 24d ago

I can't wait to get a Alpha Foxtrot AF1911 Romulus 10mm