tell me how much you Love your Ruger 1911 pistol in 10mm please

August 04, 2019, 07:42 PM

limblessbiff

I was in the same boat as you. I needed it for a bear gun while dirt biking but went with a Glock instead. But I think the ruger is your best bet for a 10mm 1911. I spoke to a few people who had one and they had nothing but good things to say and it can handle the full power loads just fine.
You get a lot for your money with the ruger

August 04, 2019, 08:20 PM

abnmacv

Ruger 1911 in 10mm is an awesome gun. Mine has had zero problems with a variety of ammunition. It's sleek and can be carried inane IWB or my presence a shoulder holster. It's accurate and the 10mm has become my woods carry. Finally, the price is very reasonable. I think it's a great gun for the money.

August 05, 2019, 09:16 PM

CQB60

Sig Tacops in 10mm. I’ve been very impressed & happy with the results

August 05, 2019, 09:35 PM

Rolan_Kraps

My apology for a slight deviation from your thread. I have the .45 ACP and really like it!

August 05, 2019, 09:54 PM

ensigmatic

It's probably going to be my next firearms acquisition.

August 05, 2019, 10:03 PM

hudr

I wish the safety on my 10mm Ruger SR1911 was more “positive”. It is a little squishier than I prefer. My RIA in 10mm has much more “snick” to it. But it is also MUCH heavier than the Ruger, even though it is just parkerized steel and not Stainless.

I also wish it had some type of stippling or checkering on the front of the grip.

I haven’t had it out in a while, but those are the two things I remember off the top of my head.
I still really like the pistol.

August 06, 2019, 11:17 AM

bendable

is this a concern at all ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2AN5v7AjyI
(supported chamber)

"I also wish it had some type of stippling or checkering on the front of the grip."

I use skate tape on My Ruger P90 .45 ,
works perfect

August 07, 2019, 02:01 PM

cee_Kamp

bendable,
Here are a bunch of people (at least four) that have had broken barrel lower lugs.
http://www.rugerforum.com/phpB...ic.php?f=43&t=265073

Let's put it in a different point of view.

I HAD a Colt Delta Elite 1911 in 10mm.
I HAVE a SIG P220 Stainless Elite SAO in 10mm. (Lipsey's)

While a full on custom 1911 might have all the stars aligned for proper barrel fitting and timing,
a production 1911 in 10mm usually will not.

My personal opinion is that a 1911 in 10mm is fine with lower power ammunition. (similar to .40 S&W)
But if you want to use 10mm ammunition as it was originally designed, the 1911 platform will not hold up long term.

Save your pennies and buy the SIG.

August 08, 2019, 06:11 AM

SIGWolf

Don't have the Ruger, but 10mm 1911s are a favorite. I have four right now.

August 08, 2019, 06:17 AM

SIGWolf

quote:
But if you want to use 10mm ammunition as it was originally designed, the 1911 platform will not hold up long term.

Save your pennies and buy the SIG.

Not sure what you mean when you say "as it was originally designed". I'd be interested in what sort of load you mean.

Having said that, I think your comment about the 1911 not holding up is an over generalization. I've not "shot the hell" out of my 10mm 1911s, but do use hotter loads without issue.

I also have a P220 10mm Lipsey Special. Love that gun too.

On what are you basing your perspective on the inadequacy of the 1911 platform for 10mm long term?

What happened to your Colt Delta and what vintage was it? I think the first Deltas definitely had issues which were somewhat corrected later, but I don't think it's reasonable to compare those early Deltas to recent quality 1911s in 10mm. No comparison, IMO.

I've had several early Deltas, have a new production Delta now that has been customized. I have three DWes in 10mm along with the SIG P220.

Right now, I routinely shoot the SIG 10mm which is 180 grain @ 1250.

August 08, 2019, 10:21 AM

cee_Kamp

My comment about ammunition as it was originally loaded is SAAMI 90% or higher.
The SIG ammo or the Federal 180 soft point are good examples.
The basic problem is that the 1911 was designed for .45 ACP pressures and slide velocities. The mass of a slide (in a 5" pistol) is optimized for .45 ACP ammo.

You can add heavier recoil springs but that creates problems with excessive slide velocity when going into battery.

In your other thread, the 1911 pictured, posted by colt_saa, clearly is a long slide variant. I would be curious what that long slide weighs compared to a stock 5 inch model slide.
That was the basis for my comment about "custom" 1911's being more tolerant with hotter 10mm ammo.

My Colt Delta Elite was a second generation gun.
When firing SIG ammo, I found the slide went into battery faster than the magazine spring could raise a cartridge for presentation to the breech face. Occasionally the slide closed on a empty chamber. For serious business, that can't happen.

My SIG P220 in 10mm has been flawless.

And in one of your other 10mm threads, Bruce Gray said the following:
"Howdy!
We’ve had requests to build up 10’s on alloy frames in the past, but I believe this would be unwise and pretty much pointless. I will say the factory P220-10mm family has exceeded my already-high expectations for durability. The engineers did an excellent job getting all the details of lockup, mass and springing right on the money."

"Who knew this would take off as it has? SIG sells more 10mm P220’s than .45’s now."

I am glad that you are happy with your 10mm 1911's. I hope they serve you well.

But for me, what Bruce Gray said about SIG P220 10mm's is good enough for me.

bendable, sorry for the thread drift.

August 08, 2019, 11:50 AM

bendable

no need to be sorry , I am glad you took the time to add ,

August 08, 2019, 04:17 PM

SIGWolf

This was posted in another thread here by cee_Kamp.

Barrel lug failure

August 08, 2019, 04:19 PM

SIGWolf

quote:
Originally posted by cee_Kamp:
My comment about ammunition as it was originally loaded is SAAMI 90% or higher.
The SIG ammo or the Federal 180 soft point are good examples.
The basic problem is that the 1911 was designed for .45 ACP pressures and slide velocities. The mass of a slide (in a 5" pistol) is optimized for .45 ACP ammo.

You can add heavier recoil springs but that creates problems with excessive slide velocity when going into battery.

In your other thread, the 1911 pictured, posted by colt_saa, clearly is a long slide variant. I would be curious what that long slide weighs compared to a stock 5 inch model slide.
That was the basis for my comment about "custom" 1911's being more tolerant with hotter 10mm ammo.

My Colt Delta Elite was a second generation gun.
When firing SIG ammo, I found the slide went into battery faster than the magazine spring could raise a cartridge for presentation to the breech face. Occasionally the slide closed on a empty chamber. For serious business, that can't happen.

My SIG P220 in 10mm has been flawless.

And in one of your other 10mm threads, Bruce Gray said the following:
"Howdy!
We’ve had requests to build up 10’s on alloy frames in the past, but I believe this would be unwise and pretty much pointless. I will say the factory P220-10mm family has exceeded my already-high expectations for durability. The engineers did an excellent job getting all the details of lockup, mass and springing right on the money."

"Who knew this would take off as it has? SIG sells more 10mm P220’s than .45’s now."

I am glad that you are happy with your 10mm 1911's. I hope they serve you well.

But for me, what Bruce Gray said about SIG P220 10mm's is good enough for me.

bendable, sorry for the thread drift.

Thanks for the clarification.