I have been bitten by the unique calibres bug. I am leaning toward the 10mm. It is readily available (when compared to the 9x23mm) and has a very wide range of reloading possibilities. Probable carry load would be the warm (not hot) Proload 180gr Gold Dot @ 1200fps, or something in the 180gr @ 1200-1250fps range.
The 9x23mm, however, offers an extra bullet (never hurts), lighter recoil, and in many ways an even more esoteric choice, though I am not sure it inspires the same awe as the mighty 10.
I am interested in information on both a gunsmithing (longevity, reliability, &c.) and ballistics perspective. Also, I have not heard much on the 9x23mm's performance through heavy clothing, parkas, and such...how does it do?
Incidently, that Tim Bacus, Dane Burns, Richard Heinie, and several other notable persons, carry guns are (or will be, I think, in Mr Bacus case) 9x23mm is what keeps drawing me back to look at it; there must be something to it.
The 9x23mm, however, offers an extra bullet (never hurts), lighter recoil, and in many ways an even more esoteric choice, though I am not sure it inspires the same awe as the mighty 10.
I am interested in information on both a gunsmithing (longevity, reliability, &c.) and ballistics perspective. Also, I have not heard much on the 9x23mm's performance through heavy clothing, parkas, and such...how does it do?
Incidently, that Tim Bacus, Dane Burns, Richard Heinie, and several other notable persons, carry guns are (or will be, I think, in Mr Bacus case) 9x23mm is what keeps drawing me back to look at it; there must be something to it.