10mm Springfields - Which one to buy?

[mmpsteve]

Hello everyone. I have a friend looking for a 10mm woods gun - he has a large parcel of land in black bear country. He wants to stick with a 1911. He loves my Dan Wessons, but doesn't want to spend that much. I see the Springfield Ronin at about $900, and the TRP's at $1500 or $1600. Other than the rail on the TRP, is it that much better finished, or quality parts, to justify the x-tra cash? I know there are other possible brands for him, but this was what I came across on first glance at more modest cost than the Dan Wessons. Any Rugers worth looking at? Any insights or opinions are welcome. Thanks.

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[92FSTech]

You might look at the Range Officer Elite, too...it's also available in 10mm.

 

[DocIndy]

I have a Ruger SR1911 in 10mm and for the money, it’s very capable of what your friend intends on using it for. I have had no issues with mine. It eats anything you put in it.

 

[Bluedragon]

To me the TRP is worth the money. The slide to frame fit is nice as is the trigger pull.

 

[2in1evtime]

I have a les baer hunter in 10mm love it

 

[wcd]

I am going with DocIndy, Ruger seems have solid offerings. Lots of good options out there.

 

[theundeadelvis]

I have a TRP RMR Long slide. Picked it up for $1400 use on GB in perfect condition. Incredible gun for the money. Heck, incredible gun if it had been $2k.

 

[tomcat13]

Love my Colt Delta Elite 10mm in SS.

 

[bcannon]

I love my TRP 10mm but it does have CM and AllenM mojo in it so it's hard not to.

And yes the TRP is worth the extra $$ imho..

 

[armalitesheepdog]

I have a Ruger SR1911 in 10mm and for the money, it’s very capable of what your friend intends on using it for. I have had no issues with mine. It eats anything you put in it.

Same here

 

[armalitesheepdog]

Ruger under a grand. Mine was $799 2 years ago. I have no complaints Its accurate and I shoot some very warm handloads with no issues at all. Other than the empty brass lands in the next county..lol

 

[drillsgt]

I have a TRP RMR Long slide. Picked it up for $1400 use on GB in perfect condition. Incredible gun for the money. Heck, incredible gun if it had been $2k.

I handled one of those at Highsmiths, very nice guns.

 

[DocIndy]

Did you

Ruger under a grand. Mine was $799 2 years ago. I have no complaints Its accurate and I shoot some very warm handloads with no issues at all. Other than the empty brass lands in the next county..lol

look into a stiffer recoil spring? That might keep the brass in a more “recoverable” area. My 2011 Allen built does launch brass when running Sig FMJ.

 

[Eric94]

Hello everyone. I have a friend looking for a 10mm woods gun - he has a large parcel of land in black bear country. He wants to stick with a 1911. He loves my Dan Wessons, but doesn't want to spend that much. I see the Springfield Ronin at about $900, and the TRP's at $1500 or $1600. Other than the rail on the TRP, is it that much better finished, or quality parts, to justify the x-tra cash? I know there are other possible brands for him, but this was what I came across on first glance at more modest cost than the Dan Wessons. Any Rugers worth looking at? Any insights or opinions are welcome. Thanks.

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Rock Island Armory makes a 10mm 1911.
$450 at rural king.
Nothing fancy, just mil spec.
Not sure on reliability though.

 

[mark40sw]

Rock Island Armory makes a 10mm 1911.
$450 at rural king.
Nothing fancy, just mil spec.
Not sure on reliability though.

Have a relative that has that RIA 1911 10mm. He hasnt had any issues with it.

I have the SR1911 in 10mm, as well as other SR1911's in 45 & 9mm with no issues.

Also have several Dan Wessons in 10mm. For knock around carry, I would take the SR1911 or a 10mm glock.