Mac 10/45 or Mac 10/9
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jkacg1
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I would recommend buying a Powder Springs M10/45. You will have a better chance of getting uppers that fit and you can always shoot 9mm with the addition of a drop in mag well conversion or MAX10/31.
jkacg1
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That is my opinion. I really enjoy shooting the factory upper in .45 ACP plus more options = better. You are just limiting yourself with an M10/9.
ferndog1
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9mm MACs are quieter when suppressed (using subsonic ammo) 9mm ammo is cheaper, but original-reliable "Walther" mags are expensive.
I have never found a 45 to 9mm conversion that was reliable. I ended up buying a 9mm MAC. i like shooting the 9mm suppressed with the old-school can, the .45 is noticeably louder supposed.
Both suppressors are original, updated by Tom Bowers.
I have never found a 45 to 9mm conversion that was reliable. I ended up buying a 9mm MAC. i like shooting the 9mm suppressed with the old-school can, the .45 is noticeably louder supposed.
Both suppressors are original, updated by Tom Bowers.
Ideally the 45acp setup for unmodifed grease guns is going to be the most desirable. You can run an adapter for 9mm or get the max31 upper that has its own magwell. Now you could always convert a 9mm m10 to a grease gun magwell.
Another option if you want to shoot both would be to get either and have practical solutions convert it to an uzi magwell. Then its just swapping uppers and mags.
Another option if you want to shoot both would be to get either and have practical solutions convert it to an uzi magwell. Then its just swapping uppers and mags.
gorillastomp
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Basically I have a well used 10/45 and a Nib 10/9 decision to make they both are the exact same price but I only want one to keep. I probably should buy both and I will end up flipping one through my business. I bought a 10/9 last year and a customer ended up talking me into selling it before I even got to shoot it. He put a few mags through it and handed it to me with a Lage upper on it now I have the itch to replace it. The fat Mac is a chunk but it’s smooth.
I went with the 45 PS gun as I new I could go 9mm r smaller with it.
I to never had any luck with the drop in stuff ( sold it all for a good price) and bought a MAX 10/31
And scored a Flemming .22 kit that runs about 500 rounds before you need to clean it.
45 to 9 but not 9 to 45
And yes if they are both good deals pick them up and then decide with the ability to flip the other as you mentioned.
Rich
I to never had any luck with the drop in stuff ( sold it all for a good price) and bought a MAX 10/31
And scored a Flemming .22 kit that runs about 500 rounds before you need to clean it.
45 to 9 but not 9 to 45
And yes if they are both good deals pick them up and then decide with the ability to flip the other as you mentioned.
Rich
cjsoccer3
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I’m big into the M10/45 (having 4 MGs and them all being PS M10/45s). I think some like the smaller grip of the 9mm. I will say you can suppress 45 wayyyy easier than 9mm. Having both 9 and 45 cans - 9 requires mail order 147 grain ammo, which you’ll eventually throw the towel in on doing. The 45acp has easier to find magazines and seemingly much better ones.
You can get a 9mm oem upper and a lage magwell insert to drop the caliber down to 9mm if you really wanted. I’d say get the 45acp version - more options.
You can get a 9mm oem upper and a lage magwell insert to drop the caliber down to 9mm if you really wanted. I’d say get the 45acp version - more options.
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If you want a 9mm get a m11/9
If you want 45 get the m10/45
I see 0 positives to the 10/9
Mags are a problem
Oversized for 9mm
10/45 can shoot 9mm. Max 10/31
10/9 can’t shoot 45
No brainer choice
If you want 45 get the m10/45
I see 0 positives to the 10/9
Mags are a problem
Oversized for 9mm
10/45 can shoot 9mm. Max 10/31
10/9 can’t shoot 45
No brainer choice
I have a Powder Springs M10/45 that I can use the drop-in 9mm conversion kit in and it runs 100%.
It wasn't by luck that the 9mm kit runs. I just had to do things properly, which includes using a 9mm mag catch. The 9mm mag catch allows the 9mm mag to sit at the correct height in the magwell for reliable feeding. If I use the .45 greasegun mag catch or one of those double shelf catches that allows use of cut and uncut .45 grease gun mags the 9mm kit will not run.
Some people here can get their 9mm conversion kits to run without using that 9mm mag catch, but mine requires it.
Interestingly enough (or not), when I see the drop-in conversion kits for sale I NEVER see them include the 9mm mag catch.
It wasn't by luck that the 9mm kit runs. I just had to do things properly, which includes using a 9mm mag catch. The 9mm mag catch allows the 9mm mag to sit at the correct height in the magwell for reliable feeding. If I use the .45 greasegun mag catch or one of those double shelf catches that allows use of cut and uncut .45 grease gun mags the 9mm kit will not run.
Some people here can get their 9mm conversion kits to run without using that 9mm mag catch, but mine requires it.
Interestingly enough (or not), when I see the drop-in conversion kits for sale I NEVER see them include the 9mm mag catch.
When faced with that question, I went with the M10/9mm. In retrospect, I should have gotten a M11/9mm, but I wanted the beefier receiver.
I went with the M10/9mm because I always intended to do an Uzi magwell conversion (which I still have to do.) It didn't seem right to take a M10/.45 ACP and convert it to the Uzi magwell.
As it is, converting an M10/9mm to the Uzi magwell actually opens up the options to using Promag Uzi .45 magazine and .45 uppers, expanding the options for the M10/9mm.
I would have already done mine, but I am too anxious about shipping mine, so I have to contact Sam and figure out when I can drop it off physically. I'll just plan a TN vacation around the drop off.
I went with the M10/9mm because I always intended to do an Uzi magwell conversion (which I still have to do.) It didn't seem right to take a M10/.45 ACP and convert it to the Uzi magwell.
As it is, converting an M10/9mm to the Uzi magwell actually opens up the options to using Promag Uzi .45 magazine and .45 uppers, expanding the options for the M10/9mm.
I would have already done mine, but I am too anxious about shipping mine, so I have to contact Sam and figure out when I can drop it off physically. I'll just plan a TN vacation around the drop off.
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The M-10/45 is one bad hombre. I love the raw power of this bad ass beast in its stock form. I have other subguns I can shoot in 9mm and this is my only full auto .45acp.
I made a promise to myself that 2019 will be the year of the CF-W 45. Despite the short wait list, I’ll be moving forward. No promises on a release date, but I’m thinking mid year shipping.
I made a promise to myself that 2019 will be the year of the CF-W 45. Despite the short wait list, I’ll be moving forward. No promises on a release date, but I’m thinking mid year shipping.
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