I've Always Wanted A 10mm Carbine

gandog56 · March 31, 2015, 09:41 AM

But they were just so darned expensive. So to scratch my itch I went with a Mechtech CCU for use with my Dan Wesson Razorback. Took it with a little trepidation to the range. Man, this thing is a hoot!

This was the very first shots at 25 yards, about 3 mags of 8 rounds, adjusting the red dot scope up as I went.

Unit was flawless. No failures to feed or fire whatsoever. The only thing I didn't like was the bolt does not lock back after the last round is fired. If I wasn't counting the shots, I was pulling the trigger on a empty mag quite a few times.

bfoosh006 · April 1, 2015, 05:22 PM

Nice... BTW this may interest you.

10mm ballistics by the inch.. not a direct comparison but informative anyway.

http://www.ballisticsbytheinch.com/10mm.html

CaptainO · April 1, 2015, 05:34 PM

Glad you like it! (I knew you would). Now all you need is to take it hunting to really enjoy the round's inherent versatility.

Enjoy!

Scott

smee78 · April 1, 2015, 06:24 PM

I have a MecTec for my 1911 45 and man do I enjoy shooting mine. I would love to try one in 10mm, congrats on a fine addition. I installed a shotgun scope I had laying around and its a great addition, makes it look like I can really shoot.

Stevie-Ray · April 3, 2015, 11:41 AM

I always wanted Marlin to make a camp carbine in 10mm. I would have been first in line.

**4V50 Gary** · April 3, 2015, 11:46 AM

HK MP-5 in 10mm FTW. Effective out to 275 yards.

bamaranger · April 3, 2015, 08:25 PM

I've had an itch to buy a MechTech unit for quite a few years, either in Glock 20 or Glock 17. The G20 would have enough punch, but a 33 rd mag in the G17 would be a hoot. Pretty much a range toy, I've not committed.

The 10mm has enough powder capacity, that it seems to benefit well from longer barrels, like the other magnum revolver rounds in carbines. Typical auto pistol rounds, 9-40-45, don't seem to show as much gain.

March 31, 2015, 09:41 AM	#1
gandog56 Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2006 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 979	I've Always Wanted A 10mm Carbine But they were just so darned expensive. So to scratch my itch I went with a Mechtech CCU for use with my Dan Wesson Razorback. Took it with a little trepidation to the range. Man, this thing is a hoot! This was the very first shots at 25 yards, about 3 mags of 8 rounds, adjusting the red dot scope up as I went. Unit was flawless. No failures to feed or fire whatsoever. The only thing I didn't like was the bolt does not lock back after the last round is fired. If I wasn't counting the shots, I was pulling the trigger on a empty mag quite a few times. __________________ Some people think I'm paranoid because I have guns. If I have guns, what do I have to be paranoid about?

April 1, 2015, 05:34 PM	#3
CaptainO Junior member Join Date: February 27, 2015 Posts: 489	Gangdog: Glad you like it! (I knew you would). Now all you need is to take it hunting to really enjoy the round's inherent versatility. Enjoy! Scott

April 1, 2015, 06:24 PM	#4
smee78 Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,918	I have a MecTec for my 1911 45 and man do I enjoy shooting mine. I would love to try one in 10mm, congrats on a fine addition. I installed a shotgun scope I had laying around and its a great addition, makes it look like I can really shoot. __________________ We know exactly where one cow with Mad-cow-disease is located, among the millions and millions of cows in America, but we haven't got a clue where thousands of illegal immigrants and terrorists are

April 3, 2015, 11:41 AM	#5
Stevie-Ray Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: The shores of Lake Huron Posts: 4,783	I always wanted Marlin to make a camp carbine in 10mm. I would have been first in line. __________________ Stevie-Ray Join the NRA/ILA I am the weapon; my gun is a tool. It's regrettable that with some people those descriptors are reversed.

April 3, 2015, 11:46 AM	#6
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,838	HK MP-5 in 10mm FTW. Effective out to 275 yards. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

April 1, 2015, 05:22 PM	#2
bfoosh006 Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2009 Posts: 1,089	Nice... BTW this may interest you. 10mm ballistics by the inch.. not a direct comparison but informative anyway. http://www.ballisticsbytheinch.com/10mm.html

April 3, 2015, 08:25 PM	#7
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,308	itch I've had an itch to buy a MechTech unit for quite a few years, either in Glock 20 or Glock 17. The G20 would have enough punch, but a 33 rd mag in the G17 would be a hoot. Pretty much a range toy, I've not committed. The 10mm has enough powder capacity, that it seems to benefit well from longer barrels, like the other magnum revolver rounds in carbines. Typical auto pistol rounds, 9-40-45, don't seem to show as much gain.