10mm vs 45 ACP: Which Auto Is Best?

[TidalWave]

I stumbled upon an unexpected brand of 1911:
Ithaca Gun Co.
www.Ithacagun.com

Anyone here own one?? Very limited selection of models (how they’re decked out I mean) but a Hand Fit or “Spec Fit” for each.
Kinda tickles my interest…

“Pro fit”, not Spec fit….

 

[HayesGreener]

I had a WWII 1911 made by Ithaca and traded it off 30 years ago, which I now regret.

I did not know they were making 1911's again, but they certainly know how to build afirearm.

 

[tapehoser]

Ballistically, 10 & .357M are pretty much the identical in most bullet weights; 10 can use a heavier bullet, but .357 can push lighter bullets faster.

For dangerous game, I’d probably take 10 over .45acp, but I’d take .357 magnum over 10.

For bipedal problems, I’d take .45 over 10…but would, again, take .357 over both.

Ballistically, the 357 is gonna pack a bigger punch than either 10mm or a 45 ACP. However, is that power really necessary for ANY threat and is 6 cartridges enough?

For me, I carry the 10mm because of many reasons, established over many years of carrying and shooting many different pistols and calibers.

10mm is as powerful as I need for both man and beast and contains enough rounds (10+1 in my G29) to take care of just about any threat I will ever encounter.

It's such a personal choice and one established with more and more experience. I feel like I changed my opinions a lot when I was younger, but now that I'm "aged" I have stuck with the options that work for me for around 10 years now.

 

[Sol-Invictus]

6 .357 is plenty but they can be had in 7 and 8 rounds. It doesn't matter how many rounds are left in the magazine if you are dead.

My issue issue with 10mm they have such a wide range of power levels that most pistols are tuned for 40SW power.