“10mm auto”

Do 9mm pistols make sense for bear defense? Or is 10mm Auto the lowest you should go? B. Gil Horman investigates the similarities, differences and limits of each.

These sturdy hammer-fired, budget-friendly pistols pack plenty of punch in both calibers, and provide an excellent, consistent testbed to compare the attributes of .45 ACP and 10mm Auto.

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. has released its M&P FPC chambered in 10mm Auto. This long-anticipated and even longer-requested, optics-ready 10mm FPC (Folding Pistol Carbine) utilizes a blowback design and is equipped with three, 15-round double-stack M&P M2.0 pistol magazines.

If you like the way a full-sized frame shoots, but want a bit more power than the .45 ACP has to offer, wrap your hands around the Big 10, and you may find the handgun experience you’ve been looking for.

This 2011 double-stack pistol is available with a six-inch barrel and an optics-ready slide for less than you might expect.

The 10mm Super Redhawk is a capable hunting tool that would proudly play a prominent role in anyone’s handgun hunting arsenal.

Well-known purveyor of Old West replica firearms, Cimarron is expanding its Bad Boy revolver line with a brand-new chambering.

New from Kimber is a Long Slide version of its Stainless Target pistol. Three features make it particularly well suited for handgun hunting: a 10mm Auto chambering, a 6-inch barrel for increased velocity and sight radius, and excellent sights that consist of an adjustable rear notch and a red, fiber-optic front.