10mm 1911s

BillBro68

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How many own a 1911 in this fine caliber? I've had a DW Silverback 10mm since 2018, wow, that's some serious horsepower right there. I dabble in reloading too and the 10mm is just more fun to reload for than the 45acp, which I love too but being able to load rounds from 135gr on up to 220 gives one alot of flexibility, and fun.

Yesterday I took off from work to hopefully have a day at the range alone, at least not getting pelted by brass from every direction. Success!!
I had been loading some rounds throughout the week that I was wanting to chronograph and had one of the pistol ranges all to myself.

Here is a breakdown of some of the better loadings.

12.5gr A#9 under 200gr Gold Dots
Shot 1. 1347fps/805ftlb
Shot 2. 1346fps/804ftlb
Shot 3. 1341fps/798ftlb
Shot 4. 1340fps/797ftlb
Shot5. 1341fps/798ftlb
Avg=1343fps
ES=7fps
SD=3fps

12.0gr A#9/200gr Gold Dot
Shot 1. 1136fps/573ftlb
Shot 2. 1140fps/577ftlb
Shot 3. 1149fps/586ftlb
Shot 4. 1123fps/560ftlb
Shot 5. 1141fps/578ftlb
Avg1137fps
ES=26fps
SD=9fps

11.5gr A#9/200gr Gold Dot
Shot 1. 1085fps/522ftlb
Shot 2. 1089fps/526ftlb
Shot 3. 1118fps/555ftlb
Shot 4. 1086fps/523ftlb
Shot 5. 1092fps/529ftlb
Avg=1094fps
ES=33fps
SD=12fps

165gr Fed HST/H800x 9.8gr
Shot 1. 1414fps/732ftlb. Shot 6. 1395fps/712
Shot 2. 1398fps/715ftlb. Shot 7. 1418fps/736
Shot 3. 1397fps/714ftlb. Shot 8 1390fps/712
Shot 4. 1416fps/734ftlb. Shot 9. 1512fps/712
Shot 5. 1398fps/715ftlb
Avg=1404fps
ES=28fps
SD=10fps

200gr Gold Dot Ramshot Silohuette
7.4gr
Shot 1. 1042fps/482ftlb
Shot 2. 1031fps/472ftlb
Shot 3. 1060fps/498ftlb
Shot 4. 1034fps/474ftlb
Shot 5. 1051fps/498ftlb
Shot 6. 1049fps/488ftlb
Avg=1044fps
ES=29fps
SD=10fps

7.6gr
Shot 1. 1076fps/514ftlb
Shot 2. 1069fps/507ftlb
Shot 3. 1083fps/520ftlb
Shot 4. 1072fps/510ftlb
Shot 5. 1066fps/504ftlb
Shot 6. 1081fps/518ftlb
Avg=1074fps
ES=17fps
SD=6fps

7.8gr
Shot 1. 1107fps/504ftlb
Shot 2. 1093fps/530ftlb
Shot 3. 1091fps/528ftlb
Shot 4. 1094fps/531ftlb
Shot 5. 1098fps/535ftlb
Avg=1096fps
ES=16fps
SD=6fps


I'm not the best handgun shooter, I just always seem to dedicate more of my range time to my many rifles. I love shooting handguns and have made myself a promise to change this and practice more with my handguns. I'll add this too, I've noticed that I seem to shoot revolvers better with less effort than autos, weird I know but an obvious fact.

My phone is about to die so I'll post pics of some of these groups which were all fired standing unsupported from 25 yards, they're generally around 2.5" - 3.5" across the board, a few bigger ones too though.
I suppose they could be worse and I bet that a better, more experienced handgun shooter could produce much better with these loads given the numbers which seem very consistent to me. I've always liked the Silhouette powder because it does produce consistency for me. I was really surprised by the H800x. It's awesome for sheer velocities but accuracy has just been so-so, for me anyway.

I had a chronograph malfunction with a set of 135gr Nosler JHPs and a very scary load of the 800x so I dont have those numbers stored in the ap on my phone but they are still in the chrono and I'll dig them up and post them here, I remember I was seeing almost 1700fps with that bullet and 13gr of H800x!! They scared me, seriously, but the damnedest thing is other than the already flattened ( from setting them in the tight primer pockets) primers being even more flat, everything else looked ok, to me anyway. They were scary though.
 

Babboonbobo

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Only ever owned one 10mm and it was the first Wilson I ever owned! Was an amazing firearm but a friend wanted it waaaaay more than I did:) offered more than I could refuse:):)
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mm1911

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Had a Rock Island commander but I don't reload and factory loads pretty snappy, no bears around and really didn't enjoy shooting it that much so I sold it, I'm sure a great caliber and you're obviously having fun with it and that's what counts, just wasn't for me
 

BillBro68

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A commander? Yes, probably very snappy. Mines a full size, 28lb recoil, flat bottom firing pin stop, great grips. It's a beastly handgun and yes, I'm having a ball with it. Its actually my third 10mm. I like the caliber and find the 1911 to be about the best platform for the big 10. Sure the Glock has more capacity but I dont shoot it nearly as well as the 1911.

No bears? Really? They're everywhere here in maryland. Why not shooting a 1911 100 yards and ringing the steel? That's just as fun. Those little 135gr pills are my preferred bullet for that.

Speaking of, here are those vel numbers from my run in with them over the 13gr of H800, 1654, 1665, 1661, 1693, and 1675.
 

mm1911

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Well black bears not to far away, 50 miles or so in NC mountains and above Wahalla SC, commander was a bad idea for sure but I feel in love with the finish, it had been refinished and with white Lok grips really looked good. But didn't fit into any of competitions I shoot and not big into shooting long range with handguns so I let it go to a friend that absolutely loves it so it found a good home
 

WC145

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I've got a '91 Delta Elite that was sent to Wilson for upgrades in '93. It's a great shooting gun and I'm impressed with the 10mm's ballistics. I don't reload so my only experience is with factory ammo but it's still a stout round. I think it's a great option for self defense or general use.
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BillBro68

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Beauty of a piece wc145
Yes, a stout round even with some factory stuff. Ever shoot the Sig 180 fp or the AE 180 stuff? Both of those are pretty darn stout for factory ammo.
Glad to have some 10mm brothers here. Dont misunderstand me here, like guns, I like many calibers and naturally the ol 45ACP cartridge is among my favorites, right up there with 10mm, 44mag and Special, 357+ 38.
 
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