10x25mm Auto (no ontology)

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'''10x25mm Auto''' (Also known as '''10mm Auto''', '''10x25 Auto''', '''10mm Norma Auto''' or simply '''10mm''') is a pistol cartridge developed in 1983 by firearms instructor Jeff Cooper and initially produced by Swedish ammunition manufacturer Norma Precision. It was originally intended to have better ballistics than [[.45 ACP]] while also being more powerful and have more stopping power than [[9x19mm Parabellum]]. Following Jeff Cooper's concepts and recommendations, the then-newly formed firearms manufacturer Dornaus & Dixon Enterprises began the development of the first handgun that was intended to fire the new cartridge, the '''Bren Ten'''.
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| colspan="2" | '''865''' Joule
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| colspan="2" | '''366''' m/s
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| colspan="2" | '''200''' gr ('''12.96''' g)
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| colspan="2" | 1983
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| colspan="2" | '''120''' [[Parallar|P$]] ('''20''' rounds)
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The '''10mm Auto''' is a powerful handgun cartridge developed in 1983 by firearms instructor Jeff Cooper and initially produced by Swedish ammunition manufacturer '''Norma Precision'''.
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The Bren Ten and the 10mm Auto cartridge enjoyed instant popularity due to the firearm being carried by Sonny Crockett, one of the protagonists of the TV show ''Miami Vice'', at least during the first two seasons. Demand for 10mm firearms soon soared afterwards, but Dornaus & Dixon ran into technical and financial troubles, which later resulted in the company going bankrupt. Other manufacturers filled the void left, with Colt introducing the '''Delta Elite''' in 1987 and Glock introducing the '''Glock 20''' in 1991.
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=== Real-life data ===
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10mm Auto was most notably adopted as the new service handgun of the FBI in 1989 after studying the events of the 1986 Miami Shootout, but after an audit which revealed that most FBI agents were incapable of controlling the stout recoil of a full power 10mm load, a weaker load was requested by the agency - this resulted in the creation of the so-called "FBI Lite" loads, contrasting with the original Norma "hot" load. Smith & Wesson then underwent the conception of a shortened cartridge based on 10mm Auto and those reduced-power loads; this gave birth to the [[.40 S＆W]]. The FBI soon abandoned 10mm Auto afterwards, switching to .40 S&W and 9mm pistols instead.
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The '''10mm Auto''' caliber is well-known for being one of the former choices for the sidearms of the '''Federal Bureau of Investigation'''. The FBI chose to adopt 10mm Auto as a response to the 1986 Miami shootout, in which the ineffectiveness of [[9x19mm Parabellum]] against armored enemies was revealed, pushing the agency to adopt new, more powerful weapons.
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10mm Auto was originally developed for only one firearm, the famous [[Dornaus ＆ Dixon Bren Ten|Bren Ten]] pistol, which was designed around this specific caliber. Designed to be a handgun cartridge of medium velocity, but sporting greater ballistics than [[.45 ACP]] while being more powerful than [[9x19mm Parabellum]]. The result is a very powerful handgun cartridge, oriented for semi-automatic handguns, with power that was comparable (if not slightly higher) to that of [[.357 Magnum]], another old favorite of law enforcement agencies.
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10mm Auto is also popular with civilian shooters and handloaders, being suitable for personal defense, hunting, target shooting, and protection against dangerous animals.
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It earned a negative reputation, however, because most early 10mm Auto firearms were originally chambered for .45 ACP then simply retooled; which caused 10mm Auto fire to batter and wear out those weapons much faster than normal (.45 ACP is slower and generates lower pressure, thus causing less wear). Later, more modern firearms addressed the issue and were built specifically to withstand the cartridge's power (such as the [[Glock 20]].)
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Although originally, only one firearm was available for this caliber - the Bren Ten pistol, several problems and trouble plagued the weapon's reputation. Colt's surprise release of the [[Colt Delta Elite]] re-launched the caliber's popularity, and famous TV shows such as ''Miami Vice'' helped popularize further the Bren Ten and 10mm Auto firearms in general. This pushed Colt, then later Smith & Wesson, Glock and Heckler & Koch to produce firearms in 10mm Auto on their own.
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However, because the FBI reported that most agents had trouble controlling the beastly recoil generated by their 10mm Auto sidearms, it was decided that lighter loads, nicknamed "FBI lite", were to be used in their firearms; this resulted in decreased velocity and energy, but more controllable recoil. Smith & Wesson later realized that the ballistics of this FBI load could be achieved with a smaller cartridge: this is the [[.40 S＆W]], which went on to become much more popular than 10mm Auto and is nowadays a staple handgun caliber, finding its way to be a compromise between [[9x19mm Parabellum]] and [[.45 ACP]].
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=== Mazeworld overview ===
=== Mazeworld overview ===
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| <span style="color: red">A5</span>
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<span style="font-size:80%;">[[Damage chart|How to read this?]]</span>
<span style="font-size:80%;">[[Damage chart|How to read this?]]</span>
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10mm Auto in Mazeworld has the reputation of being a high-power, high-capacity handgun caliber. This reputation has been proven true, as handguns and even submachine guns were developed in this caliber, which is more powerful than older favorites such as [[9x19mm Parabellum]], [[.45 ACP]] and even [[.357 Magnum]], combining power and capacity. Similar to other attempts to combine the advantages provided by two or more calibers (such as [[.357 SIG]], and so on), 10mm Auto is a rather special caliber in that it is one of the few "non-standard" calibers to have had pistols, revolvers AND submachine guns developed for it. And indeed in Mazeworld, one revolver, one submachine gun and 4 semi-automatic pistols are available to fire 10mm Auto.
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* Available for purchase in a [[gun shop]] or a [[weapon shop]] in '''boxes of 50''' or '''bulk cans of 500'''.
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* Available brands and projectile types:
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** ''Standard'' (Regular, SP): FMJ, Lead, JHP, LSWC, SEG
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** ''SRT Lite'' (Regular, +P): FMJ, JHP
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** ''Full Power'' (Regular +P+): FMJ, Lead, JHP, LSWC
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* Retail value of a standard round (Reg/FMJ/SP): '''2.20 P$ /round'''
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* [[Recoil]] level: '''4 - Heavy'''
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Performance-wise, it fares very well as far as handgun cartridges go, but the damage curve drops quickly as it faces better defense. It will still be capable of taking down most targets in 2 to 3 shots, which should leave the shooter with a good amount of rounds left for future targets if needed. Although, like most handgun cartridges, it is best used as a finisher round, 10mm Auto can still be reliably used offensively and may still fare decently if the user's main weapon is chambered in this caliber.
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=== [[Handloading]] information ===
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The caliber remains quite rare, as only 6 weapons in Mazeworld can fire it. When bought, [[Gun shop|gun shops]] and [[Weapon shop|weapon shops]] sell 10mm Auto in boxes of 20 or 100 rounds, for a price of '''6 P$''' per round; which is very expensive; though one arguably gets what one pays for in this case.
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* Primer type: '''Large pistol'''
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* Powder type: '''Pistol'''
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* Projectile type: '''.400, 200 grain'''
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* Standard load: '''120 pwdr'''
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** -P load: '''108 pwdr'''
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** +P load: '''132 pwdr'''
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** +P+ load: '''144 pwdr'''
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'''Class 2 weapons'''
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* Cost of a 50 case box: '''20 P$''' (0.4 P$/case)
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*[[Heckler ＆ Koch MP5/10A3]]
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* Estimated cost to handload 1 standard round (Reg/FMJ/SP): 1.599 P$
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'''Class 3 weapons'''
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=== Weapons compatible ===
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*[[Colt Delta Elite]]
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==== Standard weapons ====
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*[[Dornaus ＆ Dixon Bren Ten]]
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*[[Glock 20]]
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Total amount of standard weapons available in this caliber: '''7'''
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*[[Smith ＆ Wesson Model 610]]
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*[[Smith ＆ Wesson Model 1026]]
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[[List of Class 2 Weapons|Class 2]] weapons:
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* '''H&K MP5/10A3''', submachine gun
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[[List of Class 3 Weapons|Class 3]] weapons:
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* '''Colt Delta Elite''', pistol
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* '''D&D Bren Ten''', pistol
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* '''Glock 20''', pistol
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* '''Glock 29''', pistol
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* '''Smith & Wesson Model 1026''', pistol
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* '''Smith & Wesson Model 610''', DA/SA revolver
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==== [[Maze Customs]] ====
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* [[Customs:Weapons|Customs weapon families]]: Available as a chambering for the '''1911SS''', '''1911DS''', '''Blackhawk''', '''Redhawk''', '''Glock-LF''', '''MP5''' and '''AR-15''' families.
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* [[Customs:Minor|Minor services]]: None.
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=== Barrel length groups ===
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Depending on the barrel length of the firearm, a '''multiplier to [[Pain]] and [[Limb damage]]''' is applied. Please refer to the [[Weapon|lists of weapons]] or to the event lines to know your particular weapons' barrel length.
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| 11" and beyond
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== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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Real life information
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/10mm_Auto Wikipedia article]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/10mm_Auto Wikipedia article]
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*[http://bren-ten.com/website/ Information about the Bren Ten and other 10mm firearms at Bren-Ten.com]

Latest revision as of 17:17, 4 September 2018

10x25mm Auto (Also known as 10mm Auto, 10x25 Auto, 10mm Norma Auto or simply 10mm) is a pistol cartridge developed in 1983 by firearms instructor Jeff Cooper and initially produced by Swedish ammunition manufacturer Norma Precision. It was originally intended to have better ballistics than .45 ACP while also being more powerful and have more stopping power than 9x19mm Parabellum. Following Jeff Cooper's concepts and recommendations, the then-newly formed firearms manufacturer Dornaus & Dixon Enterprises began the development of the first handgun that was intended to fire the new cartridge, the Bren Ten.

The Bren Ten and the 10mm Auto cartridge enjoyed instant popularity due to the firearm being carried by Sonny Crockett, one of the protagonists of the TV show Miami Vice, at least during the first two seasons. Demand for 10mm firearms soon soared afterwards, but Dornaus & Dixon ran into technical and financial troubles, which later resulted in the company going bankrupt. Other manufacturers filled the void left, with Colt introducing the Delta Elite in 1987 and Glock introducing the Glock 20 in 1991.

10mm Auto was most notably adopted as the new service handgun of the FBI in 1989 after studying the events of the 1986 Miami Shootout, but after an audit which revealed that most FBI agents were incapable of controlling the stout recoil of a full power 10mm load, a weaker load was requested by the agency - this resulted in the creation of the so-called "FBI Lite" loads, contrasting with the original Norma "hot" load. Smith & Wesson then underwent the conception of a shortened cartridge based on 10mm Auto and those reduced-power loads; this gave birth to the .40 S＆W. The FBI soon abandoned 10mm Auto afterwards, switching to .40 S&W and 9mm pistols instead.

10mm Auto is also popular with civilian shooters and handloaders, being suitable for personal defense, hunting, target shooting, and protection against dangerous animals.

Mazeworld overview

Type LDV C1 C2 C3 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5
Bullet +3 53% 51% 48% 43% 35% 27% 13% 4%

How to read this?

  • Available for purchase in a gun shop or a weapon shop in boxes of 50 or bulk cans of 500.
  • Available brands and projectile types:
    • Standard (Regular, SP): FMJ, Lead, JHP, LSWC, SEG
    • SRT Lite (Regular, +P): FMJ, JHP
    • Full Power (Regular +P+): FMJ, Lead, JHP, LSWC
  • Retail value of a standard round (Reg/FMJ/SP): 2.20 P$ /round
  • Recoil level: 4 - Heavy

Handloading information

  • Primer type: Large pistol
  • Powder type: Pistol
  • Projectile type: .400, 200 grain
  • Standard load: 120 pwdr
    • -P load: 108 pwdr
    • +P load: 132 pwdr
    • +P+ load: 144 pwdr
  • Cost of a 50 case box: 20 P$ (0.4 P$/case)
  • Estimated cost to handload 1 standard round (Reg/FMJ/SP): 1.599 P$

Weapons compatible

Standard weapons

Total amount of standard weapons available in this caliber: 7

Class 2 weapons:

  • H&K MP5/10A3, submachine gun

Class 3 weapons:

  • Colt Delta Elite, pistol
  • D&D Bren Ten, pistol
  • Glock 20, pistol
  • Glock 29, pistol
  • Smith & Wesson Model 1026, pistol
  • Smith & Wesson Model 610, DA/SA revolver

Maze Customs

Barrel length groups

Depending on the barrel length of the firearm, a multiplier to Pain and Limb damage is applied. Please refer to the lists of weapons or to the event lines to know your particular weapons' barrel length.

Group name Length range Damage multiplier
Handgun Up to 6" 1x
SMG 6.1" to 10.9" 1.15x
Carbine 11" and beyond 1.25x

Gallery

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10x25mm Auto FMJ

See also

Real life information

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