9mm vs 10mm - Which one are you taking and why? 🤔 #subscribe #shorts #concealedcarry

Published on January 2, 2024
Duration: 0:16

This video compares the 9mm and 10mm Auto calibers, focusing on Glock platforms. It highlights the physical differences in magazines, firearm size, and optic footprints. The 10mm is shown to be larger and require a thicker slide and grip, accommodating its more powerful cartridge. Technical specifications for the Glock 43X MOS and Glock 29 Gen 5 are provided, detailing dimensions, capacity, and weight.

Quick Summary

The 10mm round is physically larger than 9mm, requiring wider magazines and resulting in thicker slides and grips on firearms like the Glock 29 compared to a 9mm Glock 43X. Optics also differ, with 10mm setups typically using larger footprint red dots.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Magazine and Caliber Comparison
  2. 00:05Firearm Size Comparison
  3. 00:10Optics and Sight Picture

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main physical differences between 9mm and 10mm Glock pistols?

10mm Glocks like the Glock 29 have significantly larger diameter and longer cartridges than 9mm rounds. This requires wider magazines and results in a noticeably thicker slide and grip on the 10mm firearm compared to a slimline 9mm like the Glock 43X.

How do optics differ between 9mm and 10mm setups shown?

The 9mm pistol features a smaller micro-dot optic (K-series), suitable for its slimmer slide. The 10mm pistol is equipped with a larger optic footprint, necessary to accommodate the wider slide and provide a robust sight picture for the more powerful caliber.

What are the key specifications for the Glock 43X MOS and Glock 29 Gen 5?

The Glock 43X MOS (9mm) has a 3.41-inch barrel, 10+1 capacity, and weighs 18.7 oz unloaded. The Glock 29 Gen 5 (10mm Auto) has a 3.78-inch barrel, 10+1 capacity, and weighs 26.8 oz unloaded.

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