The 10mm never really took off after its development in the early 1980’s. It was kept alive thanks in large part to a small diehard following, but it wasn’t until the last 10 years or so that manufacturers really started giving it its due.
What was once a round barely surviving with a cult following is now a thriving defense and hunting option with new models coming out on fairly a steady basis. The latest of those is the TH10 from Taurus. This is the first 10mm handgun that Taurus has offered and it has some features that set it apart from the competition.
The TH10 has a double/single action mechanism with an exposed hammer, rather than a striker fired system. It also has the ability to be carried cocked and locked. It comes with two 15-round magazines and carries a very competitive MSRP of $529.99. Check out the press release from Taurus below . . .
Taurus, a renowned name in the firearms industry, is proud to announce the highly anticipated launch of the Taurus TH10, a cutting-edge addition to its exceptional lineup of handguns. The TH10 is set to make its debut this Friday, the 22nd of December, promising firearm enthusiasts an unparalleled combination of safety, accuracy, and innovation.
Key Features of the Taurus TH10:
Combination Safety/De-cocker Lever: The Taurus TH10 boasts a unique Combination Safety/De-cocker lever, providing users with the flexibility to carry in either hammer-down or cocked-and-locked positions. This innovative feature enhances the overall safety profile of the firearm, catering to the preferences of a diverse range of shooters.
Stainless Steel Barrel: Engineered for pinpoint accuracy, the Taurus TH10 is equipped with a premium stainless steel barrel. This feature ensures exceptional precision, making the TH10 a standout choice for both seasoned marksmen and those looking to elevate their shooting experience.
Tailored Recoil Spring and Guide Rod: Designed specifically for the potent 10mm caliber, the TH10 incorporates a recoil spring and guide rod meticulously crafted to optimize performance. This custom design ensures reliable and consistent operation, contributing to the overall durability and longevity of the firearm.
Impressive 15-Round Capacity: The Taurus TH10 comes with a generous 15-round capacity, providing users with ample firepower in a single magazine. This extended capacity is ideal for various applications, from personal defense to competitive shooting.
Industry Standard Sight Dovetails: Recognizing the importance of customization, the TH10 is equipped with industry-standard sight dovetails. This thoughtful feature allows users to easily install common aftermarket sights, tailoring the firearm to individual preferences and shooting requirements.
The Taurus TH10 represents a culmination of Taurus’s commitment to innovation, safety, and quality craftsmanship. This 10mm powerhouse is poised to set new standards in the industry, offering a versatile solution for those seeking a reliable and high-performance handgun.
Specifications:
Caliber: 10MM
Action: Single Action
Barrel Length: 4.25
Overall Length: 7.8
Weight: 27.5 oz
Capacity: 15+1
Number of Mags: 2
Safety: Manual
MSRP: $529.99
Well there you go. I need to know if you can shoot Underwood or Buffalo Bore ultra powerful 10mm before I’d buy this🙄
Even if it tops out around SIG and Federal defense loadings it wouldn’t be a bad option for the price. Be interesting to see if it can handle some of the same stuff as the Glock series though.
I would also wait on a 1,000 round review from a credible source. There are lots of 10mm options these days. I probably would have gone with that instead of .40 if there were as many options then.
40 is great for efficiency especially with reloading and 9mm sized frames. But yeah 10 is just fun with normal loadings.
Dude,
“I would also wait on a 1,000 round review from a credible source.”
I just looked up this pistol on the Taurus website. Their claim, “… the TH10 uses the existing sturdy framework from the TH series that holds up to thousands of rounds without complaint.”
Of course we tend to take any manufacturer claim with a grain of salt. At any rate Taurus is at least portraying this particular handgun series as being durable. I suppose we will find out soon enough.
They’ve had the TH series for several years. 9mm,40 and lastly 45 a few months ago. This ain’t a series premier gat fwiw…
Taurus manuals include a general statement on the use of +P ammo, and they don’t always state whether the use of +P ammo will void the warranty. All models can handle “regular” pressure SAAMI compliant loads in the appropriate caliber, and certain models can handle hotter loads that meet the official SAAMI Plus P ratings. There is no SAAMI approved 10mm Plus P specification, so it would depend on whether a “hotter” 10mm load exceeds the general SAAMI spec for 10mm. If it does, then Taurus recommends against using it.
https://www.taurususa.com/images/manuals/Taurus_THSeries_Manual.pdf
The +P ammo section is near the middle of the document in this one.
I don’t ” think ” +P exists for 10mm. All are high pressure like 40short &weak. I know there are options. No sultanate gats for me!🙄
I myself was not aware that Brazil and/or Florida are now considered to be Sultanates, but if so, what would you list the US as?
Dictatorship comes the closest…
Terrible article with no useful information. Does it work? Feed and eject properly? How many pounds of force needed to pull the trigger? Any accuracy data?
Usually product reviews come AFTER the press release announcing a new product.
this is not a review, its a product announcement. the information you complain about this not containing would, if it were a factor, be in a product review not a product announcement.
I have a Colt Gold Cup Delta Elite in 10 mm. Nice gun I bought very cheaply but don’t shoot it much. Among other things, it’s tough to find the expelled casings for reloading.
I’d like to see a resurrection of the .45 Win mag in a handgun that could be carried easily on the hip. I have an LAR Grizzly I bought 30 years back, really a blaster for a semiauto and much more “portable” than the Desert Eagle clubs. Have to reload for it, though- IIIRC Winchester only loaded 230 gr FMJ “ball-type” bullets. I went to Hornady XTPs and performance was as good as any of my .44 Mag revolvers. It also throws the empties about 30’ and into a black hole.
I sold mine, along with my other trendy 80s auto pistols that never ran worth a shit. Looking at you, Bren 10. What’s funny is, those guns held value better than guns that actually worked because of popular culture cred.
A late buddy of mine had a 1911? style pistol in .45 Win Mag. I sort of remember a red triangle type of logo on the grips. It would come out about once a year to shoot. It worked. It did launch that brass into low orbit. I only ever saw fmj ammo with it.
Colt Delta Elite, perhaps?
Could be, He was one of those guys that had one offs and calibers nobody else had. It was a 1911 style. He also had some kind of stretched 9mm. I don’t think we ever shot that one. Ammo was a real problem.
You could Super or Rowland a 45 ACP and get quite a bit more power out of it, can work with most decent 1911s and a few striker fired 45 ACPs.
Super largely matches to slightly exceeds 10 when both are loaded to near maximum safe loadings (exceptions all over the place based on grain weight). 460 Rowland is a whole different creature and more between 41 and 44 magnum. With that said unfortunately 10 is the only commonish cartridge of the three and reloading may be required for the super and Rowland with the latter being a challenging legal problem to make function in states with stupid laws.
Aria ballistic engineering sells ammo for the 45 win mag 9mm win mag etc. they load a significant amount of bullet types and weights. Check them out I have some of their 350 grain hawk soft points and they are perfect for the grizzlies
What makes you say it’s a terrible action? I mean, I understand that Taurus quality reputation is not that of say Glock, RIA or a S&W revolver but I’ve never handled one of these new pistols and considering it’s release date I imagine most haven’t.
nevermind, you said article, not action. My apologies. 🙂
Why would you need one of those?? There’s no such thing as stopping power, remember?? You can use a .32 to defends yourself against bears, boars, and thugs. Muh modern powders and bullets!!
Embrace the power of and.
Happy to see a high-capacity 10mm that isn’t striker-fired on the market, kinda surprised it doesn’t come from the factory with an optics cut. Hopefully they’ll correct that pronto.
“Taurus, a renowned name in the firearms industry……..”
🤔
In volume alone Taurus is a big name in the gun world. Quantity has a certain quality. 🙂
I’ve had good fortune with their revolvers in the past. I don’t currently own one.
Pure anecdote, I have a 6.5″ Raging Hunter that shaved jacket and threw it back in my face hard enough to cut me within the first 20 rounds. Sent it back to Taurus and they replaced the forcing cone. I haven’t tried it since I got it back, but that will be soon because I intend to hunt hogs with it in the Spring. Wish me luck!
Don’t shoot your eye out. I had to say that, this being the season.
Good luck.
I assume your Taurus is a .44 mag? In the day I had S&W and Ruger super blackhawk. Never hunted with them but much preferred shooting the Ruger. I don’t think my hands would take too much .44 mag these days.
IllinoisBlows,
I have handled, shot, and/or owned multiple Taurus revolvers and semi-auto pistols. All have worked properly and never failed. And all of their revolvers that I have been able to dry-fire or shoot have better triggers than Rugers.
Given that Taurus handguns are about half the price of Ruger, Smith and Wesson, Glock, and CZ offerings with the same features, I am having a hard time understanding why so many people poo-poo Taurus over the last 10 years.
To be fair, my daily carry right now is a G3c and it’s a legitimately good gun. Gotta clean it before firing shot one because there’s some spray-in cosmoline in there, which may be contributing to the “jams when new” reputation they have if some folks don’t know that. But cleaned and oiled it turned out to be Glock level reliable with WAAAY better ergonomics than the Glock 26 that it’s basically equivalent to. Mine is also the new no-manual-safety variant.
Not sure I trust the GX4 micro series as much because it’s not as beefy as the G3c…
It’s a Taurus, so NO
Compared to a Glock G20 the barrel and slide are a little short which did cut cost to make. Do not like the trigger looks, would-be better with a 1911 style,. The TH10 sorta reminds me of an oversize G3. Needs an in hand inside and out inspection before purchase.The Glock G20 even with its no manual safety does not.
Eh, I’ve been thinking about a 10mm, but not this platform.
Gadsden Flag,
What platform are you thinking?
I would like to see Walther jump in. Their PPQ 45 is a really nice gun.
I have been shooting the 10mm since 1991 and have a S&W Model 610 revolver with a 6.5″ barrel. They all shoot very well. I don’t know if I would trust Taurus with the round (I like to shoot hotter loads). The 10mm can be used for hunting and killing BIG men! Trust me, I carried one as an Armed Security Officer (my Glock 20) and I could often outshoot other officers with their 9mm Glocks and their .40 S&W pistols.
I hope these work well.
I will be lining up at my local gun store to buy one of these.
Da/Sa has my attention, make a Glock 19 sized one with a 12-13 round mag and you’ll really have my attention and likely my money.
If you get a Taurus that works, great. If you ever have to send one back for repair, you will never buy another. F Taurus
The difference in bullet diameter between the 10mm and 9mm is .0455. The guys that have been duped into believing that bigger is better think that minuscule difference will blow a person off his feet or spin him around like a top or make him disappear in a red puff of mist.
Is it really worth all the extra recoil, shorter service life of the weapon, and much more expensive ammo. It does not take a lot of grey matter between the ears to figure out that one.
As I mentioned many times before in the 1980’s Pistolero Magazine when shooting barnyard pigs found zero difference in killing power between the 9mm, 45 acp, 38 special and .357 mag. The laws of physics did not change with the invention of the 10mm pistol cartridge. Shades of Elmer Keith’s Bullshit from “back in the day” in regards to “bigger is always better”.
You would be the ‘expert’ on bullshit, dacian.