VALUE GUIDE: 10MM & 40 S&W HANDGUN RANKINGS

Glock G40 Gen4 MOS

10mm Auto, $706

Mar.

2019

A

Longer sight radius and ability to mount a red-dot optic made the G40 a close contender for top dog in the test.

Springfield 1911 RO Elite Operator 10mm Auto, $1145

Mar.

2019

A

Well adapted for the 10mm cartridge. We like the sights and love the trigger. Grip texture is a bit raspy.

Springfield Armory XDM

10mm Auto, $779

Mar.

2019

A

Best Buy. Great ergonomics, nice grip angle, modular grip strap, crisp trigger, nice sights. Reasonable cost.

Glock G35 Gen3 PI3530103 40 S&W, $560

July

2017

A

The G35 in 40 S&W is a good competition pistol. A 9mm barrel makes it more affordable to shoot.

Smith & Wesson Model 1076

10mm Auto, $800-$825

Nov.

2017

A-

As a compact 10mm, a used 1076 is an excellent choice. Trigger could have been better.

Colt Delta Elite O2020XE 10mm Auto, $1099

Nov.

2017

A

The latest Delta Elite is an excellent full-size 1911

chambered in 10mm. We liked the trigger, sights, grip.

EAA Tanfoglio Witness 10mm Auto, $665

May

2017

A

Best Buy. Relatively compact and accurate, plus it is

affordable.

Dan Wesson Bruin Bronze 1881 10mm Auto, $2194

May 2017

A

If you are in need of a 10mm hunting pistol, the Bruin is an excellent choice, despite its expense.

Kimber Custom TLE II 3200347 10mm Auto, $1028

May 2017

A-

Excellent version of a full-size 1911 platform chambered in 10mm. Grips chewed up our hands.

SIG Sauer P226R Factory Certified 40 S&W, $725

June 2016

A-

The pre-owned SIG P226R turned in as-new

performance. Reliable and fast handling.

Beretta Model 96 Vertec Inox 40 S&W, ~$600 Used

June 2016

A

Accuracy was good, if not outstanding. The pistol was reliable and we liked the safety features.

Ruger SR40 3470

40 S&W, $569

June 2016

B

The pistol exhibited more felt recoil than the others; however, it was also lighter.

CZ-USA CZ 75B 01120

40 S&W, $580

June 2016

B

The CZ 75 was accurate, reliable, and combat worthy. Lacked decocker and accessory rail.

Glock G20 Gen4

10mm, $687

May 2016

A

This G20 offered the most DIY customization, was the softest shooter and was accurate.

Rock Island Armory TAC Ultra FS 10mm, $819

May 2016

B+

This 10mm offered lots of custom 1911 features and great accuracy at a good price.

SIG Sauer P220-10 Match Elite 10mm, $1417

May 2016

B

Diehard SIG fans liked this pistol. It was refined and pleasant to shoot, but very expensive.

Smith & Wesson M&P40c

109203 40 S&W, $480

Jan. 2015

A-

Credible handgun with good design, reliability, and combat-shooting performance.

Beretta PX4 Storm

JXS4F20FC 40 S&W, $511

Jan. 2015

B

The Storm isn’t the lightest 40-caliber subcompact, but it is among the easiest to fire.

FNH-USA FNP-40 40 S&W No. 47832, $450

July 2013

B+

Clean ergonomics in the grip, smooth and easy use, simple takedown.

SIG Sauer SP2022

E2022-40-B 40 S&W, $570

July 2013

B

The grips had the best texture, but we preferred the overall ergonomics of others.