Springer 10MM Omega/Linkless models. Multi calibers. 5", 6".

[surprise_i'm_armed]

http://www.bren-ten.com/website/id56.html

Today I stopped in to my local Cash American pawnshop to window shop
the current handguns on sale. I saw a nice bi-tone XD .45 (box and manuals
included) and an XD 9MM in all black (but no box or manual).

Chatting with the manager, he told me that he has a 10MM Springfield
Armory "Omega" model. It can shoot multiple calibers and he really likes it.

I looked up the history of the gun, which was made only 2 years (1988-89).
The link above brought me up to speed on these models, and shed light
on why 10 MM's just aren't that available.

SIA

[Keith]

You can still get ammo just wont be able to find at Walmart. IMO its one of the best rounds ever produced.

There is no other handgun round made that can shoot anything from 125 grn to 230 grns and still be effective at all those different weights. 45/40/9/380/357 all good rounds and I own them all except for the 9mm. The darn 10 though can do everything the other rounds can and more.

if interested here are some good 10mm suppliers for ammo

Double Tap

Buffalo Bore

Hornady

Georgia Arms

Swamp Fox

[RECIT]

The reading I have done on that round seems impressive for sure. But why did it not take off like some other rounds have? I know 45GAP is basically dead, .357sig is another dying breed. The new .327mag is a neat offering for gun that already two great calibers for self defense in my opinion.

[witchdoctor575]

I have a Dan Wesson CBOB chambered in 10mm. I love it, great round. No, wally world won't be getting it but that is ok. I prefer to give my money to the local gun shop anyway.

[Keith]

Thats the Million Dollar ? Alot people not all but alot dont like recoil. Even though in a Glock 20 or full size 1911 the recoil is minimal there is still that feeling that people get. Its going to hurt my hand!

I ask people all the time at range if they want to shoot any of them. I usuall get thanks but no thanks. There judging it by the loud bang.

I think when the FBI dropped it due to being to strong for some agents that it put a hurting on the round.

9mm wasnt popular until all the police had them and kept them. Same for 40 cal. The 45 became popular when all the soliders were using them in wars.
These are all great rounds. I have nothing against them. They all have strengths and weakness. Im just trying to answer your ?

Glocks are great guns. I own one and love shooting it. I think that if the police didnt start using them as much as they do then the gun would still be out there but would not be as popular as they are today.

Just my OPIN and I could be wrong. If you fig it out let me know lol!

[G.A. Heath]

The true reason that the 10mm isn't more popular is recoil. The .40 Short and wide is a shorter version of the 10mm and many people find its recoil offensive, imagine what those same folks would think of the bigger, badder, better version. This thread just made me realize, I don't have a 10mm, maybe I need to start looking into correcting that. Maybe a Kimber Eclipse...

[witchdoctor575]

ok, I see there are rumor mills running rampant here about 10mm. there isn't a crazy recoil. the FBI 10mm of old is the "norma" load and modern 10mm ammo isn't loaded to those specs. Yes you can get those hot loads but factory, run of the mill ammo isn't bad at all. the recoil out of my all stainless cbob has the same recoil that my old aluminum .45 kimber 4" had. so all those rumors of battering frames are a thing of the past.

[RECIT]

ok, I see there are rumor mills running rampant here about 10mm. there isn't a crazy recoil. the FBI 10mm of old is the "norma" load and modern 10mm ammo isn't loaded to those specs. Yes you can get those hot loads but factory, run of the mill ammo isn't bad at all. the recoil out of my all stainless cbob has the same recoil that my old aluminum .45 kimber 4" had. so all those rumors of battering frames are a thing of the past.

Nice to hear from some with real experience and not keyboard experience. I'd like to shoot a full size handgun in that round and I would also like to try a .44mag out. Both of those are cartridges I have never fired. But heard they have some serious recoil...thanx for putting the 10mm rumor to bed for me at least.

[Keith]

I've shot 44 mag and 50 cal DE that's serious recoil. I don't shoot anything but hotter 10 mm loads.

I don't think any of us are saying the 10mm is a handful. Were just saying that's what most people believe. The reason it's not bad is because most are semi autos. Put 10mm in a light weight short barrel revolver and your shooting a 41 magnum.

I see no reason to have a 10mm and not shoot full house loads. If a person was to shoot lighter loads they should get a 40 cal and save a ton money in ammo. Love the 10

[witchdoctor575]

well, it is true that .40s&w is cheaper. but I use a 10mm because in 1 pistol, I can have a ccw round(light gr) and use a 220gr. for hog, deer and bear for when in the great outdoors. plus, the 10mm is still more powerful than the .40. even in a lighter gr.

[Dave2]

I see no reason to have a 10mm and not shoot full house loads.

Milder recoil for practice without changing the barrel and recoil spring. That might help accuracy (the slide and barrel lockup the same since they are the same), or hurt it (the gun recoils differently). Not sure how to call this one...

[Keith]

Def see your point. That why I like the 10 so much. You have so many diff options with loads. I usually do practice with 40 cal to save money.

[Dave2]

Def see your point. That why I like the 10 so much. You have so many diff options with loads. I usually do practice with 40 cal to save money.

Do you have to change barrels and mags, or is it all close enough?

[Keith]

Yes on a Glock 20 all you need is a barrel swap the mags will work fine. Barrel will pay for itself if you hit the range often. There not that exspensive. Do a search and compare prices and quality.