I just noticed this post, whm1974. I own a couple Glock 10mms, and enjoy reloading 10mm.
Both of my Glocks cycle flawlessly. I shoot a wide range of ammunition ranging from commercial offerings to hand loads. On the commercial side of things I would recommend Underwood’s rounds, as well as Double Tap. I will say though that the 10mm is uncommon, and if you do like the round, the natural path is to start hand loading.
From the article, the thing that stands out to me is the person with the issues was using a $1,500 1911. I have a friend that loves his Kimber 1911s (in .45), and they are pretty guns, but comparing them to Glocks is like comparing a handmade Italian car to a Toyota. From what I have seen and read, some 1911’s run flawlessly, and some are frequent trouble. I suspect the issue with that article is not that it is a 10mm, but that the handgun was a relatively expensive 1911.
The only common issue that I have heard of frequent fail to cycle issues in 10mm handguns tend to be related to “limp wristing” the firearm. The 10mm has a reputation of a sharp recoil, but honestly I do not think it is a well-deserved one. But it may make some shooters a little timid at first and limp wrist the firearm.
The thing that drew me to the cartridge is that it has a very flexible nature. It can be loaded to heavyish subsonic rounds (I prefer either my own 200gr cast lead, or Nosler’s 200grain jacketed hollow points over blue dot power) or it can be loaded to light and fast rounds that approach .357 magnum loads (my preferred loads for this is Nosler’s 135gr jacketed hollow points over blue dot powder), and most anything in-between. Buffalo Bore and Double Tap both offer loads up to 230gr, although I have heard of issues with rounds that heavy key-holing.
If you want to talk shop about the 10mm cartridge, I would be happy to share my experiences. It is a versatile cartridge, good for hunting, large varmint control, and self-defense, depending on how nervous you are about lawyers.
I do not own a 1911 style handgun chambered in 10mm, so others might have to chime in with their experience, but I have been very happy with my Glocks. As long as you are shopping for a Toyota and not a Maserati, I would recommend the Glocks.