1911 compact hi-cap 10mm?

[DeltaThunder]

Well from the read there may have been a few but none are current production. I have also read that any .40 can easily be converted. The only compact frame .40 hi cap I've seen is an sti which has an aluminum frame (prefer not to gamble that much) in coverted guns are .40 mags used? Do they have the same magwells as 45s? (use a .45 frame and converted .40 top end?) I am open to an older gun as long as it isn't super rare impossible to find and expensive (not sure if I'll come across that) any help is appreciated. I am just asking for my own knowledge at this point because I am not looking to purchase right now.

[DougX]

I had a para ordanance 16-40.I had a gunsmith reem to 10mm.As long as it's on a 45 frame it's easy.Some are built on smaller frames.You can do it to any 45 by changing barrels,mags and you might need to get a different extracter.It may eject without.

[DeltaThunder]

So I can use a .45 or .40 hi cap compact frame? But I am able to use .40 mags right? I could use any 3 or 4 inch .40 slide right? Then get the barel machined?

[DougX]

45 frame yes,most 40 cal frames yes.40 cal mags yes.STI makes them.40 cal barrells just need reemed.You can buy 10mm barrells if you are building.

[harold63]

Why all the trouble to go with 10 mm? There are a few 40 S&W +P that go over 1200 FPS, and BB has a 155 gr unit that hits 1300. That's factory 10 mm territory all day.

[CHEMICAL]

Why all the trouble to go with 10 mm? There are a few 40 S&W +P that go over 1200 FPS, and BB has a 155 gr unit that hits 1300. That's factory 10 mm territory all day.

Corbon 135 grain for example.

[harold63]

I thought about this: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/6-0308877 and this:http://www.underwoodammo.com/40sandw...ntboxof50.aspx + this: http://www.stiguns.com/the-sti-tactical-4-0/ and checked to see what room I have available on my Visa. I don't like you too much now that this is playing with my head.

Check out the energy these rounds offer. They're not that sissy kid stuff.

[harold63]

Corbon 135 grain for example.

Yea, I posted the wrong link for 135 grain. Here's the Corbon: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/310...oint-box-of-20 Gives me wood just thinking about it, even at almost 50.

[CHEMICAL]

Yea, I posted the wrong link for 135 grain. Here's the Corbon: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/310...oint-box-of-20 Gives me wood just thinking about it, even at almost 50.

^^This is what I've been carrying for years. The Federal XM40HA .40 135 grain JHP (silver and blue box) are actually very close in ballistics and available at Walmart.

[harold63]

^^This is what I've been carrying for years. The Federal XM40HA .40 135 grain JHP (silver and blue box) are actually very close in ballistics and available at Walmart.

The Underwood ammo shows 1500 FPS and 675 ft lbs of ME out of their 40 S&W. Can that be right? That's .357 turf out of a semi auto 40 cal.