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Ok, finally got to go to the range with a vast assortment of ammo.
Double Tap 135 gr. jhp 1608fps 767ftlbs
Double Tap 155 gr. jhp Bonded defense 1475fps 750ftlbs
Double Tap 180 gr. FMJ Match 1250fps 625ftlbs
Double Tap 180 gr. jhp Bonded defense 1300fps 676ftlbs
Double Tap 200 gr. WFN 1300fps 750ftlbs
Federal Premium Hydro shock 180gr JHP 1030fps 424ftlbs
CCI Blazer 200gr. Aluminum case TMJ 1050fps 490ftlbs

I took my time shooting and spent about 2 1/2 hours at the range. I also wrote a few notes down between different ammo. I know I am a nerd but I thought I should attempt to properly review the ammo.

First off, Double Tap ammo is just what everybody has been raving about, it’s that good. I inspected several cases from all grs. There were no imperfections in the cases or blemishes. All 250-300 rounds fired flawlessly with no FTFs, 150 were double tap rounds. The 135 gr.JHP was the most accurate out of all the rounds and the bullet hit the target at 20 yards almost as fast as my .30 .30 win. Grouping was within 4in and recoil was evident but not unmanageable by any means. The 155gr DT was similar to the 135 and I couldn't really tell much of a difference and grouping seemed to get a little farther apart. The 180gr. match was much milder but almost as accurate as the 135 gr. jhp. The 180gr. bonded defense Jhp was harder to control and my grouping was all over the silhouette but I never missed. The 200gr. felt like I was throwing a football out of a gun! The recoil was heavy for me and I just aimed for dead center and hit various parts of the silhouette with 5 going off the silhouette and just hitting the cardboard.

The CCI Blazer shot perfectly and had heavier recoil then the federal but far less then the DT. It’s cheap for 10mm ammo and great for someone who doesn't care about reloading and just wants target ammo. As for the federal JHP, they were very accurate but I assume that is because there was little or no recoil. This is the mildest load I have ever shot out of a 10mm and it is just like shooting a .40S&W, don't waste your time with it.

The DT was awesome and well worth the money. Recoil was a challenge with the heavier grains but I need to practice more. On a side note a gentlemen shooting a Colt .38 Super and a pair of .45 Kimbers in the stall next to me had to move three stalls down because he said it was too loud and he couldn't concentrate. (: I love the 10mm. Sorry for the long post.

I have never shot Double Tap, only American Eagles and Remington in 10mm. I was told by my father's friend that they make quality 10mm hot loads. 10mm can be weak loads (like the federal American Eagle I shot today), Medium loads like Hornady, Remington and Winchester Silvertips and Hot loads (Two most common companies that I have heard of are DT and Buffalo Bore). The DT that I ordered is just the FMJ 180gr but are rated at 1250fps and 625ftlbs. This is their mildest load. This is similar to the Winchester Silvertips. DT’s 135 gainers run 1600fps and 767ft lbs from a G20. That’s a Hot Load!!!! Where the 10mm really shines is when it moves a 180 gr. round at 1350fps while most .40 S&W can't do that with a 135gr round. I will give a full review on the ammo and post pics of it. If I am happy with their quality and performance I will order more and get some JHP also. I only ordered 150 rounds to start me off. Most 10mm guys buy it in 300 plus rounds because it is so hard to find over the counter.

Go to doubletapammo.com and check it out.

Here is the 10mm next to the .40 S&W. Can't wait for the hot loads.

Here are some more pics

Here it is. Shot only 14 rounds through it today at the range. The double tap has not come in yet but the gunsmith gave me 14 rounds of Federal American Eagles. Recoil was very mild. Less then the Remington’s I shot before in a G20. I can’t wait for the DT to get in. Shot great and was very accurate at 20 yards. All shots hit the silhouette target. I shot 13 in the head and one in the neck, very accurate. I did pick up some 180gr Federal JHP but didn't want to shoot and waste them. When the DT gets here I will have a more in depth report.

It should be here in two days. I can't wait. After shooting my dad's best friends Glock 20 I fell in love with the caliber. Grip was a little big but I went to a gun dealer and held the new 21SF which is the same as the 10mm but with the .45ACP round. It fit like a glove. I have the Glock 27 and love it. I have never had a problem with the glock. Yes its ugly but they perform. Ammo will be expensive unless I reload myself but its a blast to shoot. It will most likely be a nightstand gun and could carry it in the winter. This was my college graduation present to myself. I ordered some double tap rounds for it also. I will post some pics when it comes in.