10 MM question

[TLHelmer]

I just found and purchased some 200 grain Federal HST in 10 mm rounds. My usual carry is Underwood 180 grain Speer Gold-dots. They both have pretty good gel tests, but I am wondering what the other 10 mm fans think about the two rounds.

 

[76Too]

Yes

 

[88E30M50]

You had me at HST...

 

[Itchytriggerfinger]

They're both gonna leave an ouchy

 

[1mil-high]

Pretty comparable rounds IMO. Biggest thing in 10 MM for me is something that opens well.

 

[bcannon]

I think theyre too close in weight to have any meaningful difference in results but I've tried both and they both work. My fav is the 60gr hp Liberty Defense round. I shot my burn barrel, 55gal drum, with it and it looked like I had shot it with a 12ga slug. The exit hole was huge.
It's also cool that it turned my 5" 1911 into a firebreathing dragon.

 

[roscott]

I think theyre too close in weight to have any meaningful difference in results but I've tried both and they both work. My fav is the 60gr hp Liberty Defense round. I shot my burn barrel, 55gal drum, with it and it looked like I had shot it with a 12ga slug. The exit hole was huge.
It's also cool that it turned my 5" 1911 into a firebreathing dragon.

60gr 10mm??

 

[bcannon]

60gr 10mm??

Liberty Civil Defense Ammo 10mm Auto 60 Grain Fragmenting Hollow Point

Liberty Ammunition is a Florida-based manufacturer of lead-free ammunition for the military, law enforcement, and civilian markets. Designed for...

www.midwayusa.com

I didn't say they were cheap..

 

[roscott]

Wow, I kinda assumed that was a typo. Ultralight ammo going really fast… seems like it could work pretty well. How come more ammo manufacturers don’t go that route?

 

[edporch]

I'd go with the Underwood, though they both will likely do the job.

 

[PatriotX]

Wow, I kinda assumed that was a typo. Ultralight ammo going really fast… seems like it could work pretty well. How come more ammo manufacturers don’t go that route?

Penetration, momentum, fragmentation.

Those 200gr pills look like the 10mm version of the ‘flying ashtray!’

 

[TLHelmer]

Great information guys! Thanks for your responses.

 

[DRob]

Sounds like that back-in-the-day description of the .44 magnum. You can shoot a bad guy hiding behind the refrigerator...............in your next door neighbor's house!

 

[9mmfan]

I use Underwood 180 grain, either gold dot or extreme penitrator ammo in mine.

 

[MindfulMan]

Liberty Civil Defense Ammo 10mm Auto 60 Grain Fragmenting Hollow Point

Liberty Ammunition is a Florida-based manufacturer of lead-free ammunition for the military, law enforcement, and civilian markets. Designed for...

www.midwayusa.com

I didn't say they were cheap..

Ahhh Now you've done it, :BigglassofOJguy: ..... I'm going to have to buy my 1st 10mm handgun, just so I can shoot those rounds !

 

[bcannon]

Ahhh Now you've done it, :BigglassofOJguy: ..... I'm going to have to buy my 1st 10mm handgun, just so I can shoot those rounds !

I have served, I will be of service

 

[MindfulMan]

I have served, I will be of service

Me too ..... but please don't ask me to cut-off my finger !

 

[MindfulMan]

I know that the ammo gurus will come along shortly, to speak platitudes about
bullet design, fragmentation, penetration, etc...
BUT ,,,, we're talking about pushing those little pills out at 2400 fps ..... that's cookin', folks !

 

[bcannon]

I know that the ammo gurus will come along shortly, to speak platitudes about
bullet design, fragmentation, penetration, etc...
BUT ,,,, we're talking about pushing those little pills out at 2400 fps ..... that's cookin', folks !

I havnt had them over a crono but 2400fps is what they say they are. Wouldnt doubt theyre off by much just by the fireball and holes they left. I use Underwood 180gr mainly but having a couple boxes of these in the reserve gives me the warm fuzzys.

 

[churchmouse]

I know that the ammo gurus will come along shortly, to speak platitudes about
bullet design, fragmentation, penetration, etc...
BUT ,,,, we're talking about pushing those little pills out at 2400 fps ..... that's cookin', folks !

The ones for the 45 ACP from Liberty are insane fast and "LOUD" at indoor facility.