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G40 Gen4 MOS (10 mm)
Glock
Six-inch barrel wrings full velocity from hard-cast 10 mm loads. The thinking person's bear gun.
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#7 on this list
GP100 (.357 Magnum)
Ruger
The all-round trail gun: manageable for practice, effective on everything short of the great bears.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | G40 Gen4 MOS (10 mm) | GP100 (.357 Magnum) |
|---|---|---|
| Caliber | 10mm Auto | .357 Magnum / .38 Special |
| Barrel Length | 6.02 inches | Often 3, 4.2, or 6 inches |
| Capacity | 15+1 rounds | 6 rounds |
| Optic Ready | MOS (Modular Optic System) | — |
| Frame Material | Polymer | Stainless Steel / Alloy Steel |
| Overall Length | 9.49 inches | — |
| Action | — | Double-Action/Single-Action |
| Origin | — | USA |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
G40 Gen4 MOS (10 mm)
- Extended 6-inch barrel maximizes 10mm velocity and penetration
- MOS system for easy red dot sight mounting
- High magazine capacity for a powerful cartridge
- Legendary Glock reliability and corrosion resistance
- Manageable recoil for its power level
- Large and heavy for a polymer-framed pistol
- Trigger feel is utilitarian, not refined
- Can be challenging to conceal carry
GP100 (.357 Magnum)
- Exceptional durability and robust construction
- Handles full-power .357 Magnum rounds with relative ease
- Reliable and simple mechanism, field-tested performance
- Versatile with .38 Special and .357 Magnum ammunition
- Good value for a high-quality, long-lasting revolver
- Heavy and bulky, not ideal for lightweight backpacking
- Limited capacity compared to semi-automatic pistols
- Not optimized for concealed carry due to size
- Recoil is still stout with magnum loads for new shooters
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