Which way to go for 10mm

[g929]

Hello guys I'm new but i own a1911 and I would like to get a 10mm I was thinking of a ria or to get a frame and have it bilt from scrach what are your suggestion thank you.....

[sqlbullet]

RIA gets great reports.  And their customer service has been top notch for those who weren't happy.

Last time I put the pencil to it, I couldn't buy decent parts to build for the price of a RIA.

[g929]

RIA gets great reports.  And their customer service has been top notch for those who weren't happy.

Last time I put the pencil to it, I couldn't buy decent parts to build for the price of a RIA.

I guess for the money is the way to go I don't like glock's

[The_Shadow]

Well g929, welcome to the forum!  If 1911's are your preferred pistol you're not going to be happy with others so much because you have become accustomed to the single action trigger and ergonomics...

However there are some trade offs...less rounds unless you get caspian frame...chamber support for some are lacking.
That said they can be great shooters if they suit you needs. 

[Intercooler]

1006 or a Witness with 15+1.

[g929]

Well g929, welcome to the forum!  If 1911's are your preferred pistol you're not going to be happy with others so much because you have become accustomed to the single action trigger and ergonomics...

However there are some trade offs...less rounds unless you get caspian frame...chamber support for some are lacking.
That said they can be great shooters if they suit you needs. 

thank you sir.. I know glock are well made but I just love the 1911 platform and the unfortunate thing is not lots of shops carry or sale ammo for this caliber which I think is coming back that's why in searching go costume or just by a ria...

[MCQUADE]

What do you plan on using it for? Carry/self defense, fun, hunting. I've had an unjustified prejudice against 10mm 1911's for years. I had shot a friends many years ago and I was not impressed. However I am currently having the most fun I've had in a long time with a 1911 10mm. The Rock Islands are getting some very good reports and you can't beat the price. Mine is a Para Usa and it has functioned well thus far although it cost several hundred more than a RIA,

[g929]

What do you plan on using it for? Carry/self defense, fun, hunting. I've had an unjustified prejudice against 10mm 1911's for years. I had shot a friends many years ago and I was not impressed. However I am currently having the most fun I've had in a long time with a 1911 10mm. The Rock Islands are getting some very good reports and you can't beat the price. Mine is a Para Usa and it has functioned well thus far although it cost several hundred more than a RIA,

to be hones I just love the caliber and the background it has. ...

[MCQUADE]

Then I'd suggest starting with a Rock Island, but I ain't never shot one. If you've got the money find a 3rd Gen S&W and blast away but they aren't a 1911. I bought the Para as sort of a test in order to save others money. Would I step up after 1,000 rounds and recommend it, yes. If it was a POS I would scream it from the mountaintop. Para's CS is also top notch now, but they had bad problems in the past. If I had 3 grand to blow I'd probably get a Nighthawk Custom Heine LS but that will never happen......

[StockIIBoss]

Rock Island is great for the 10mm. Seen 'em, shot 'em, and they're pretty nice. My preference, though, is to have more handling options, if you will. The RIA is cocked and locked, and low (aka 1911) capacity. The DA/SA's out there give you more options, such as double action, double action locked (if you're skeert), single action cocked and locked, half cocked, half cocked and locked. The Tanfoglio (EAA) also offers SAO handguns, which is cocked and locked only for carry, but if you're a 1911 style fan, this could be for you. I believe the 'Match' is the least expensive SAO they offer. Super nice pistol, though. The Limited (almost bid on a 10mm today), is also SAO. Talk about nice! It's the same as my Stock II with sight/scope bracket mount points, SA, and fancy magwell. Same sights. $1K or so at Bud's, which is only 100 bucks more than the Stock II. It's going to be hard to find anything nicer than the Tanfoglio Elite lineup if you're interested in 'looks' with the reliability. There are also the Tanfo competition pistols for $2K+, like the Eric Gold, etc. The competition lineup are pretty much 'purpose' guns, so unless you're interested in competition, they may just be a blinging waste of money. I'll never have one, but when I pass a page that shows them I always stop and drool just a bit. LOL. Then there's the freaking Glocks. Danged reliable things keep getting in the way of bling! But... and as reliable as they may be to fire each and every round, they're not really all that accurate. You'll find the Glock aficionado's end up with different barrels for much better accuracy. What's that Youtube guy, er, Hickok45, he's the first to admit that changing the barrel is a must. He has a video showing the difference of the standard Glock 10mm barrel to the Lonewolf 10mm barrel. Much better, at least with the 230g Double Tap hardball bullets he was shooting.

The Tango elite series 10mm's have bulled cone barrels with conical rifling and mine happens to be very accurate across the range of weights. I've used 135, 155, 180 FMJ's and HP, and 220g, all from Underwood. I also use Armscor 180g 10mm for target and plinking  and they have never failed. You sure can feel the difference in the loads, though. The Underwood is a very consistent full spec load and the Armscor is, well, not... 


 

[g929]

Rock Island is great for the 10mm. Seen 'em, shot 'em, and they're pretty nice. My preference, though, is to have more handling options, if you will. The RIA is cocked and locked, and low (aka 1911) capacity. The DA/SA's out there give you more options, such as double action, double action locked (if you're skeert), single action cocked and locked, half cocked, half cocked and locked. The Tanfoglio (EAA) also offers SAO handguns, which is cocked and locked only for carry, but if you're a 1911 style fan, this could be for you. I believe the 'Match' is the least expensive SAO they offer. Super nice pistol, though. The Limited (almost bid on a 10mm today), is also SAO. Talk about nice! It's the same as my Stock II with sight/scope bracket mount points, SA, and fancy magwell. Same sights. $1K or so at Bud's, which is only 100 bucks more than the Stock II. It's going to be hard to find anything nicer than the Tanfoglio Elite lineup if you're interested in 'looks' with the reliability. There are also the Tanfo competition pistols for $2K+, like the Eric Gold, etc. The competition lineup are pretty much 'purpose' guns, so unless you're interested in competition, they may just be a blinging waste of money. I'll never have one, but when I pass a page that shows them I always stop and drool just a bit. LOL. Then there's the freaking Glocks. Danged reliable things keep getting in the way of bling! But... and as reliable as they may be to fire each and every round, they're not really all that accurate. You'll find the Glock aficionado's end up with different barrels for much better accuracy. What's that Youtube guy, er, Hickok45, he's the first to admit that changing the barrel is a must. He has a video showing the difference of the standard Glock 10mm barrel to the Lonewolf 10mm barrel. Much better, at least with the 230g Double Tap hardball bullets he was shooting.

The Tango elite series 10mm's have bulled cone barrels with conical rifling and mine happens to be very accurate across the range of weights. I've used 135, 155, 180 FMJ's and HP, and 220g, all from Underwood. I also use Armscor 180g 10mm for target and plinking  and they have never failed. You sure can feel the difference in the loads, though. The Underwood is a very consistent full spec load and the Armscor is, well, not...   

good information but like you just sead I'm not gona compite with it I'm gana go with ria for now before my permit expires and ill just take it from thair......

[The_Shadow]

I fixed the Quote's ending...to have it be just what was quoted and your statement excluded.

[denclaste]

My RIA's have been rock solid. So far they've eaten everything I've fed them. All I've done is a 28#mainspring, 18#recoil spring, and EGW flat bottom FPS. EAA did not impress me at all. Problems from the get go. Dumped after I pigbellied the first 20 rounds thru it. EAA has arguably the worst customer service in the industry. In 1911's, bang for the buck, RIA. If you have the funds Dan Wesson; full custom: Guncrafters, Wilson Combat, Nighthawk, and others. My G20 is ok, but for EDC and range use it's all 1911"s. Good luck on your search. As long as its a 10mm IT WILL BE FUN.
Dennis

[pacapcop]

The Stock II is marketed as a comp/carry pistol. Id say anything past those Stocks and Limited models pretty much go to comp pistols and from this forum concealed carry and range practice are a dominant theme. Id say price wise they can't be beat for what one gets. That being the Elite Series/Limited and Stock models. I heard success with current steel model full size as well. Accurate pistols. One day we will have a CZ 10mm, hopefully optional decocker feature. 

[Intercooler]

I'm shooting my Limited 10mm tomorrow and can't wait. It's a ton of fun!