10mm for leftys

HistoryJunky · November 21, 2022, 05:04 AM

I am looking into jumping into 10mm. Unfortunately I am left handed, and my hands are small.

Are there any ambi 10mms with a reasonable grip size?

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RickB · November 21, 2022, 06:59 AM

A 1911 pattern pistol with slim grip panels is about as small as you'll find.
The 10mm cartridge requires a large frame, so in any product line, the 10 will be on the large side.
How much left-handedness do you need? On a gun without a manual safety, it's generally easy to adapt to the controls being located for righties; use your trigger finger on the mag release, slingshot the slide to avoid the slide release, etc.

HistoryJunky · November 21, 2022, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RickB

A 1911 pattern pistol with slim grip panels is about as small as you'll find.
The 10mm cartridge requires a large frame, so in any product line, the 10 will be on the large side.
How much left-handedness do you need? On a gun without a manual safety, it's generally easy to adapt to the controls being located for righties; use your trigger finger on the mag release, slingshot the slide to avoid the slide release, etc.

It's not as much need as a why not type thing. I am left handed and it doesn't make sense to me to buy a firearm that doesn't have the controls setup properly for me.

I have tried(albeit breifly) operating a 1911 as you say and I didn't find it to be very efficient for me.

Generally speaking, I am trying to avoid something with a manual safety as well. None of my other handguns have them.

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RickB · November 21, 2022, 07:50 PM

Why not, because you're limiting yourself to whatever one or two guns are geared for lefties.
EAA Witness feels pretty good in the hand, but the reach to the DA trigger is long.
You really want the mag release on the left side; easy reach, and if your finger is doing that, it's not as likely to wander into the trigger guard.

HistoryJunky · November 21, 2022, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RickB

Why not, because you're limiting yourself to whatever one or two guns are geared for lefties.

EAA Witness feels pretty good in the hand, but the reach to the DA trigger is long.

You really want the mag release on the left side; easy reach, and if your finger is doing that, it's not as likely to wander into the trigger guard.

I understand your idea. The problem is that I am small handed too and my trigger finger can't physically reach the slide stop on something like a 1911.

Witness would be a no go for me for the reasons you mentioned. I used to own a CZ-85 but that was 9mm so the frame was smaller. Reaching the trigger in DA was barely doable.

I know the Glock 10mms are mostly ambi.

Smith M&P 10mm maybe?

Other than that idk, and not sure about size.

I know there's only so small you can go due to the size of the cartridge.

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JustJake · November 21, 2022, 08:53 PM

Sig’s 10mm DA/SA P220 is about as ambi as you can get, as are all the P-series guns really.

Sig discontinued the 10mm Match Elite model which I have, but the 10mm DA/SA Legion model is still around.

Be advised, however, that the loaded weight of a 10mm P220 (8+1) is 50+ounces (3.1lbs).

So a gym membership is indicated if you plan to carry it.

RickB · November 21, 2022, 08:55 PM

Glock 20 is a big gun.
It's the only Glock with which I have much familiarity; does Glock make a single stack 10mm?
That might be something to look into.

DubC-Hicks · November 21, 2022, 09:29 PM

The XDm Elite 10mm will be your best bet as far as a full ambi 10mm.

BourbonCowboy · November 21, 2022, 11:08 PM

As a fellow lefty, I applaud your resolve, HJ.

I'm not into the 10mm round, but I won't buy another pistol that isn't ambidextrous.

Good luck with your search.

jmstr · November 22, 2022, 12:54 AM

Glock G29SF [gen 3] feels more controllable than the standard 29. Gen 4 uses the SF frame size.

Still a bit larger than I'd prefer, but manageable.

Just a thought. Still ejects to the right, so Isosceles shooting position would be best to avoid ejection into face/head.

HistoryJunky · November 22, 2022, 09:44 AM

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Glock G29SF [gen 3] feels more controllable than the standard 29. Gen 4 uses the SF frame size.

Still a bit larger than I'd prefer, but manageable.

Just a thought. Still ejects to the right, so Isosceles shooting position would be best to avoid ejection into face/head.

I'll give that some thought. I haven't ever had any issues with getting hit with brass shooting rifles or handguns.

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TunnelRat · November 22, 2022, 10:04 AM

SIG P320 in 10mm is fairly ambidextrous, though you will want to check if the grip size works for you.

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HistoryJunky · November 23, 2022, 12:25 AM

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SIG P320 in 10mm is fairly ambidextrous, though you will want to check if the grip size works for you.

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I forgot they made the P320 in 10mm. Thanks for the suggestion! I will give it a try.

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Airborne Falcon · December 29, 2022, 10:36 PM

P320 X-Ten ... all controls are flippable.

https://www.sigsauer.com/p320-xten.html

czgunner · December 29, 2022, 11:58 PM

Try an M&P10. I have small hands and it works well for me.

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Mr_Goo · December 30, 2022, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Airborne Falcon

P320 X-Ten ... all controls are flippable.

https://www.sigsauer.com/p320-xten.html

I was going to recommend this if someone else hadn't for the same reasons

Siggy-06 · December 30, 2022, 05:57 PM

+1 for the xdm elite and compact. I have a compact 3.8 in 45(same size as the 10mm). Comes with backstraps and can be had optic ready.

Jim Watson · December 30, 2022, 06:10 PM

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The XDm Elite 10mm will be your best bet as far as a full ambi 10mm.

Worth a look. A friend's XD .45 is comfortable in my medium-small hand and I figure the 10mm is on the same frame size.

GarrettJ · January 2, 2023, 01:41 PM

Well, both of these are chambered in 10mm.
And some would argue they are better set up for a lefty.

jmr40 · January 2, 2023, 02:19 PM

The Smith M&P comes with 3 or 4 different grip inserts. The smallest is pretty small. They also offer a version with, and without a thumb safety. The safety is ambidextrous. This is my choice.

FrankenMauser · January 2, 2023, 02:31 PM

HiPoint just released a 10mm. I'm sure the grip won't be small.

November 21, 2022, 05:04 AM	#1
HistoryJunky Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2010 Location: Freeport, IL Posts: 833	10mm for leftys I am looking into jumping into 10mm. Unfortunately I am left handed, and my hands are small. Are there any ambi 10mms with a reasonable grip size? Sent from my SM-G998U using Tapatalk

November 21, 2022, 06:59 AM	#2
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8,518	A 1911 pattern pistol with slim grip panels is about as small as you'll find. The 10mm cartridge requires a large frame, so in any product line, the 10 will be on the large side. How much left-handedness do you need? On a gun without a manual safety, it's generally easy to adapt to the controls being located for righties; use your trigger finger on the mag release, slingshot the slide to avoid the slide release, etc. __________________ Runs off at the mouth about anything 1911 related on this site and half the time is flat out wrong.

November 21, 2022, 07:50 PM	#4
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8,518	Why not, because you're limiting yourself to whatever one or two guns are geared for lefties. EAA Witness feels pretty good in the hand, but the reach to the DA trigger is long. You really want the mag release on the left side; easy reach, and if your finger is doing that, it's not as likely to wander into the trigger guard. __________________ Runs off at the mouth about anything 1911 related on this site and half the time is flat out wrong.

November 21, 2022, 08:53 PM	#6
JustJake Senior Member Join Date: August 12, 2020 Posts: 497	Sig’s 10mm DA/SA P220 is about as ambi as you can get, as are all the P-series guns really. Sig discontinued the 10mm Match Elite model which I have, but the 10mm DA/SA Legion model is still around. Be advised, however, that the loaded weight of a 10mm P220 (8+1) is 50+ounces (3.1lbs). So a gym membership is indicated if you plan to carry it. __________________ I use the Jake Brake every chance I get. Don't care if it annoys you. Hear me now?!

November 21, 2022, 08:55 PM	#7
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8,518	Glock 20 is a big gun. It's the only Glock with which I have much familiarity; does Glock make a single stack 10mm? That might be something to look into. __________________ Runs off at the mouth about anything 1911 related on this site and half the time is flat out wrong.

November 21, 2022, 09:29 PM	#8
DubC-Hicks Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2009 Location: Backwoods, Northern MI Posts: 1,031	The XDm Elite 10mm will be your best bet as far as a full ambi 10mm. __________________ ”Gun control is like trying to reduce drunk driving by making it tougher for sober people to own cars.” ~Unknown

November 21, 2022, 11:08 PM	#9
BourbonCowboy Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2019 Posts: 127	As a fellow lefty, I applaud your resolve, HJ. I'm not into the 10mm round, but I won't buy another pistol that isn't ambidextrous. Good luck with your search.

November 22, 2022, 12:54 AM	#10
jmstr Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2001 Location: San Joaquin Valley, CA Posts: 1,281	Glock G29SF [gen 3] feels more controllable than the standard 29. Gen 4 uses the SF frame size. Still a bit larger than I'd prefer, but manageable. Just a thought. Still ejects to the right, so Isosceles shooting position would be best to avoid ejection into face/head.

November 22, 2022, 10:04 AM	#12
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,215	SIG P320 in 10mm is fairly ambidextrous, though you will want to check if the grip size works for you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

December 29, 2022, 10:36 PM	#14
Airborne Falcon Senior Member Join Date: August 5, 2005 Location: Capital City, SC Posts: 138	P320 X-Ten ... all controls are flippable. https://www.sigsauer.com/p320-xten.html __________________ What you think about, you do ... what you do, you become.

December 29, 2022, 11:58 PM	#15
czgunner Member Join Date: November 9, 2006 Posts: 20	Try an M&P10. I have small hands and it works well for me. Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk

December 30, 2022, 05:57 PM	#17
Siggy-06 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 1,148	+1 for the xdm elite and compact. I have a compact 3.8 in 45(same size as the 10mm). Comes with backstraps and can be had optic ready. __________________ Flicks just like a lighter, just a different kind of fire.

January 2, 2023, 01:41 PM	#19
GarrettJ Member Join Date: April 13, 2008 Posts: 94	Well, both of these are chambered in 10mm. And some would argue they are better set up for a lefty.

January 2, 2023, 02:19 PM	#20
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,806	The Smith M&P comes with 3 or 4 different grip inserts. The smallest is pretty small. They also offer a version with, and without a thumb safety. The safety is ambidextrous. This is my choice. __________________ "If you're still doing things the same way you were doing them 10 years ago, you're doing it wrong" Winston Churchill

January 2, 2023, 02:31 PM	#21
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	HiPoint just released a 10mm. I'm sure the grip won't be small. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.