This video explores the question of what constitutes the "best small hunting gun" on the market, with a focus on portability in the backwoods. Senior editor Ed Combs of Concealed Carry Magazine specifically examines the 10mm SIG Sauer P220 Elite, highlighting its heavy cartridge and impressive muzzle energy. The video features a test shot with a 240-grain Grizzly bullet and an examination of the wound channel created in ballistic gel, discussing the performance of the 10mm JHP projectile at high velocities.
This review prioritizes all-metal, DA/SA handguns for home defense, arguing their weight aids recoil management and safety over polymer striker-fired options like Glock. The top five picks include the Walther Q5 Match SF, Sig Sauer P227, Ruger GP100 10mm, Sig Sauer P220 Elite 10mm, and the Beretta 92G Elite LTT, chosen for reliability, capacity, and stopping power without excessive muzzle blast.
This video reviews five top 10mm firearms, highlighting the Glock 40 MOS Gen 4 for its optics-readiness and capacity, and the Ruger SR1911 for its classic platform value. The Sig Sauer P220 Elite is noted for its ergonomics, while the Springfield XDM-10 offers a solid alternative with higher capacity. A Ruger Super Redhawk revolver and an affordable Hi-Point 10mm carbine are also discussed as unique options.
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