On this week's #SundayGunday, we’re checking out the TH10 from Taurus, a 10mm semi-automatic perfect for backcountry bear protection. A hammer-fired big bore, the simplicity of this gun is really what shines—a simplicity that can be life saving in a touch-and-go scenario. With a polymer frame, semi-automatic action and 15+1 capacity, the TH10 provides performance in the range of .357 Magnum, with a whole lot more shots on tap than a traditional wheelgun. The gun’s DA/SA trigger weights around 10 pounds, making it similar to the aforementioned revolver, which is never a bad thing for safety’s sake in a rough environment. The single-action, however, drops to a crisp and short pull just north of five pounds, for easy, effortless accuracy. Even better, if one wants to eliminate the DA pull entirely, the TH10 comes with a manual thumb safety, allowing a hunter to carry it cocked and locked if so desired. The frame has panels of aggressive texturing molded into all four sides, making the gun easier to grip with wet, cold or gloved hands. Up front, an accessory rail is fitted to accept a light or laser. Three interchangeable back straps are included, to allow a shooter to find his or her own best fit. Also shipping with the gun are two steel, 15-round magazines from Mec-Gar, which is something of a gold standard for the industry.
Up top, the gun sports a black, windage adjustable rear sight, and a single dot front. This bare-bones setup is perfect for a gun that needs to work in an emergency situation, lacking any extraneous adjustments that could come loose over time. Out on the range, the gun performed beautifully, averaging roughly 3-inch groups at 25 yards out of its 4.25-inch barrel. More importantly for a self-defense pistol, we experienced no failures to feed or fire, which speaks well of the gun’s ability to perform in a pinch.
To learn more about the Taurus TH10, which retails for $567.99, visit taurususa.com. And of course, to help keep content like this coming and the woods open for hunting, head on over to Americanhunter.org and click the join button in the upper lefthand corner. We’ll see you over there.
