The Bren Ten is a semi-automatic pistol chambered for 10mm Auto that was made by Dornaus & Dixon Enterprises Inc. from 1983 to 1986. While the Bren Ten's design has an appearance similar to the 9×19mm Parabellum CZ-75, it is larger and stronger with several unique design elements that make it a distinctly separate firearm. The design was ...

Nov 12, 2022 · The .45ACP versions of the Bren Ten WERE shipped with the early version of the MEC-GAR magazines, but with the caution not to use them with 10mm ammunition. Eventually, Dornaus and Dixon started assembling 10mm compatible magazines themselves from American made parts, but it was too late.

Jul 11, 2018 · It is a great pistol that help launch the 10mm pistol round fad. Go figure! The Bren Ten is a semi-automatic pistol chambered for 10mm Auto that was made by Dornaus & Dixon Enterprises Inc. from 1983 to 1986.

May 18, 2012 · The Bren Ten, designed by Jeff Cooper, enjoyed a lot of buzz in the 1980s. However, the 10mm pistol was a bulky and expensive product in a market full of small and cheap alternatives. Massad Ayoob recalls the history of the Bren Ten.

The Bren Ten is a short recoil operated, locked breech semi-automatic pistol chambered for 10mm Auto that was designed by Michael Dixon and Thomas Dornaus, with the consulting help of Col. Jeff Cooper.

The 10mm Auto may not share the same popularity as some other cartridges, but it is an excellent choice for those looking for a multi-purpose autoloader that will fill both CCW and "woods carry" roles. The heyday of the 10mm Auto was in the early '90s when the F.B.I. adopted the cartridge.

May 18, 2023 · The Bren Ten pistol was the first chambered in 10mm Auto which was developed by Jeff Cooper, giving it a unique place in history for the 10mm Auto cartridge. The company and pistol had many design challenges, and issues - which ultimately lead to …

Model: Bren Ten, Military/Police Model. Serial Number: 83MP00137. Year of Manufacture: 1983, ATF Classified C&R. Caliber: 10mm. Action Type: Traditional Double Action Semi-Automatic (DA/SA) with Removable Magazine. Barrel Length: 5” Sights / Optics: The front sight is a ramped blade with a white dot. The front sight is vertically pinned to ...

Sep 30, 2015 · Their 10mm in stainless is almost indistinguishable from the Bren Ten, until you notice that it’s actually built on the same frame as the Witness .45 ACP, which is about 15% larger in dimensions than the 9mm-sized CZ75 frame.

During the Dornaus & Dixon years the Bren Ten was the only firearm chambered for the 10mm Auto. When the company closed up in 1986 it appeared that the death of the Bren also meant the death of the 10mm.