Thoughts on the best 1911 / 2011 in 10mm

[Archery1995]

Hey guys basically just looking for opinions and insights regarding 10mm 1911's or 2011's.

I have been looking all over the internet and there are just so many options I was hoping some of yall have some experience with them.

My budget is max 2000$ this will be a gun that goes with me into dangerous game country.

(Sorry not a glock guy so don't bother. Yes im sure they are fantastic I just dont care alright sue me lol)

 

[jtbell86]

If you're not a fan of Striker Fired the P220 in single action has a decent trigger and is a solid gun. your options aren't great for DS1911s in 10MM unfortunately. For under 2k you're not gonna have a lot of really great DS 1911s even in 9mm and that's my favorite platform.

 

[MTLabrador]

I’ve shot a Kimber 10mm, and I previously owned a Kimber .45 and now own a Springfield .45. I’m carrying the Springfield as I type this. I liked all of them, all were reliable and would be good choices for a defensive pistol. For that budget I really like the Springfield TRP, but they don’t make one in 10mm. The Colts are nice too, but I haven’t heard a lot of great things about them as out of the box guns from guys who have them. The higher end Colts are probably great, but I’ve never shot one.

I also wouldn’t rule out a 9mm or .45 either, they all just punch holes and will all punch through a bear skull.

 

[Sam Colt]

I also wouldn’t rule out a 9mm or .45 either, they all just punch holes and will all punch through a bear skull.

While that’s probably true, I had a charging feral hog soak up 7 rounds of 9mm on the way to collapsing at my feet. And he was only about a buck fitty.

I now carry a 10mm stuffed with Buffalo Bore. Not sure how many of those a pissed off bear can handle, but it’s a verified one shot stopper on hogs.

 

[SFC B]

I get the no-Glock position, but that apply to all striker guns? You get a LOT more capacity and features for a LOT less money. S&W, Sig, and FN all make guns I have shot and like for different reasons. My personal choice among them would be the S&W, I like the grips and trigger the best. They offer it in a few sizes. If you want a hammer gun I would go with the P220 but the DA/SA....zero reason to have that gun without the safety and versatility of DA(especially when carrying). If you HAVE to have a SA gun my choice would be the Dan Wesson and right at your price point https://www.basspro.com/p/dan-wesson-razorback-rz-10-1911-optics-ready-semi-auto-pistol

 

[MTLabrador]

While that’s probably true, I had a charging feral hog soak up 7 rounds of 9mm on the way to collapsing at my feet. And he was only about a buck fitty.

I now carry a 10mm stuffed with Buffalo Bore. Not sure how many of those a pissed off bear can handle, but it’s a verified one shot stopper on hogs.

Not discounting your experience at all, but I’ve shot a lot of critters with a variety of handguns and have never seen a lot of difference from 9mm, .40, 10mm, etc until you start getting up into .44 mag territory. If you want to stop a bear before it gets to you, it better be a CNS hit, and a 147 grain 9mm will give you equal or better penetration than a 10mm. I feel completely comfortable packing a 9mm in grizzly country, but I understand not everyone is going to agree.

 

[ccc23454]

Full disclaimer I don't own any 10mms, its effectively the creedmore of pistols to me. I do own numerous 45s including 1911s and while I love the guns I wouldn't buy one in 10mm. 10mm's to me (all this is my opinion) belong in striker fired pistols and there are so many great options. If I had to buy a 1911 in 10 i would likey get the springfield if going with a full factory gun. If i was to buy another 1911 as a specialized bear carry gun I would likely go the upgraded 45 to a 45 super or even a 460 rowland, with kits its pretty easy in a couple quality guns. Whatever you decide share pics

 

[BAKPAKR]

Hey guys basically just looking for opinions and insights regarding 10mm 1911's or 2011's.

I have been looking all over the internet and there are just so many options I was hoping some of yall have some experience with them.

My budget is max 2000$ this will be a gun that goes with me into dangerous game country.

(Sorry not a glock guy so don't bother. Yes im sure they are fantastic I just dont care alright sue me lol)

I don’t have one, but if I were to get a 1911ish 10mm, it would be a Dan Wesson. I am still kicking myself for not getting the Dan Wesson Specialist a local gun shop discounted deeply a few years ago.

 

[Sheltowee]

I'm a fan of my Kimber CampGuard but, after so many years of shooting Glocks, the G20 is the favorite in my 10mm stable.

 

[Cogreeny]

Colta delta elite hands down.

 

[Sheltowee]

Colta delta elite hands down.

I've pawed over one of those at Scheels but never shot one. Original or new manufacture? And what makes you say that?

 

[Cogreeny]

Mines a 2018 model. Trigger, dead reliable, sights. I just feel like for production 10mm it can’t be beat. I have the g20sf for out roughing around and Alaska trips but it’s a Honda civic compared to a corvette in my book. My cousin has the kimber camp guard and it’s a jam-o-matic with anything but ball ammo. Just my experience and my biased opinions.

 

[Sheltowee]

Mines a 2018 model. Trigger, dead reliable, sights. I just feel like for production 10mm it can’t be beat. I have the g20sf for out roughing around and Alaska trips but it’s a Honda civic compared to a corvette in my book. My cousin has the kimber camp guard and it’s a jam-o-matic with anything but ball ammo. Just my experience and my biased opinions.

Interesting, might end up adding one to my gun safe before long.

I’ve had good luck with my Camp Guard. Can’t recall a single stoppage after a thousand or so rounds ball, carry and handloads.