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I shoot both, personally. I like the 10 for hard hitting performance and a bit more magazine capacity in a frame size that is comparable to the .45. I load my 10mm so that they are just slightly below what you would get with a .41 SW Mag. My Glock 20s carry up to 17 rounds in the magazines.

I have been shooting the .45 for over 30 years. I have a Gold Cup and a H+K Tactical Rig. I have also shot it in the M3A and Thompson. It is truly one of the great rounds in history.

I have to think that my affinity toward the 10 was somehow preordained. I bought my first Glock 20. I really liked it. Then they were talking about magazine bans and reduction in capacity. I thought that Glock might go to a single stack magazine, so I bought another Glock 20 about six months after the first one. It turned out that the second Glock had the next consecutive serial number after the first one that I bought. ;-)

Ruger 357 Maximum
Website Operations Howto
Replies 75 Post by AC5ZO

What model was that? Bush Hog doesn't make an MT245. They do make a M146 and a M246.

tc-33 with bushhog loader
New Holland Tractors
Replies 7 Post by indyhoosier

Chief, what you were experiencing is the forward shift of the apparent CG taking weight off your rear tires reducing the traction. This is an indication of how high the CG is off the dirt surface and will certainly reduce traction as you say. Certainly driving straight up a hill will shift the CG rearward and increase traction but it happens at the cost of front traction and steering control. You should find that you have better traction backing up a hill with an implement on the 3PH which will tend to keep the overall CG closer to the rear axle.

The comments about 4WD and not everyone having it are also right on target.

Tom, what I meant by instinct would be the human software programmed into your DNA. You get certain internal warnings that make your adrenaline flow even if you don't know what they are. Things such as a growl from a cave, unstable footing or the sound of a 12 ga pump shotgun action will get just about anybody's attention without training. You just know that there could be trouble.

Training such as driver education, pilot training, race car driving and so forth condition responses so that you do indeed respond as with an instinct. You don't think about and analyze what is happening. You simply sense and act.
I was just distinguishing between innate and learned behavior.

Backing or Driving forward up a hill
Parts and Repair
Replies 16 Post by AC5ZO

All are good dealers, but don't over look AIS in Richmond. Great service before and after the sale. Tom has the tractors in stock for the most part and a good selection of John Deere and Land Pride equipment. I have bought two tractors from him and when I wanted to trade up to the 4310 from my 790 he helped me sale it.

JD dealer in S E Michigan
John Deere Tractors
Replies 11 Post by E9-livin

Bill, thanx. this company is actually my very first pick. I had over looked that they have their own delivery system. As it turns out they have a single delivery to illinois in July so this will likely be the one I get. It is actually for my wife and I really like that it has stairs and not a ladder.

Deer Blind
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 18 Post by Misenplace

There will be many more as summer progresses and tractor duties come alive. (Lets be careful)!

Another PTO Accident
Parts and Repair
Replies 2 Post by plots1

Don't mind me, I am retiring this Friday from the Army and am currently on terminal leave. Guess I am decompressing & getting used to having a little time on my hands. I have about got it out of my system. After 21 years, it is tough to shift gears to another life. I am in the process of getting one. <;o)

JD 790 or Kubota L3000DT
John Deere Tractors
Replies 51 Post by Chief

Could have saved his life.

Wear the Safety Belt
Parts and Repair
Replies 4 Post by Chief

Can't help you with any info on that Deere, but Congratulations on your tractor purchase. Sounds like a decent deal to me.
Enjoy your tractor of any color :)

My first JD a 755
John Deere Tractors
Replies 6 Post by slowrev

On some of the older Kubota pumps, don't they have a 5 position adjustment for smoke control/altitude compensation? Is that what you guys are referring to?

Kubota B8200 hard starting
Kubota Tractors
Replies 25 Post by Chief

Here the Home Depot and Lowes both sell lower end trailers. They are a lot less $ but if you only tow every now and then they should be fine. You might give them a try.

Used Trailers
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 25 Post by Misenplace

I suspect that most, if not all 4wd tractors need to be taken out of 4wd occasionally.

If I am running a heavy load downhill on a paved surface I will keep it in 4wd so that I will have the best possible braking.

If am maneuvering around the driveway to get lined up with a 3 point implement I will almost always do that in 2wd because it steers and turns easier in tight quarters in 2wd.

I think you have to be constantly aware of the ground conditions and your load, but I must admit when my wife is running the tractor I try to keep it simple and I tell her to just keep it in 4wd all the time.

That is probably the best default position.

B7800 4WD operation
Kubota Tractors
Replies 10 Post by DRankin

I should have known better.

This was the same guy who promised a one week delivery in september and the tractor finally showed up in december and he couldn't understand why anyone would be upset over that.

B2710 Assembly
Kubota Tractors
Replies 15 Post by DRankin

It sure seems to me the next step would be to rebuild that carb or at that age just replace it. I know a new one can cost a few bucks but if you have to pay the labor for a shop to rebuild it that can end up costing just as much. I would always use premium gas and treat it with stabil when done for the season. You should be able to pull the wires/coil etc as necessary and have them tested at the parts counter. That might save a few steps but it usually trial and error.

Help John Deere mower will not keep running
Parts and Repair
Replies 24 Post by Misenplace

Congrats on your selection. It was once high on my list until I bought a Century 3045. I gave up the hydro and a few bells and whistles. In return, I got a much heavier tractor with a 48 HP Yanmar four cyl for not a whole lot more than you paid. If I didn't feel I needed more power, I would have been very happy with a 3130. The Century Branson line seem to be about the most trouble free tractors out there. I'm sure the rear end problem was a fluke as you mention. I heard from one Century owner that the dealership he bought from has sold 170 machines and had one warranty repair. There are zero defects on mine. Of the big three (Kubota, JD and NH) and the relatively big three Korean(Mahindra, Kioti and C/B) there are no common problems that should keep a buyer away from any of them. They are all relatively trouble free. Enjoy and keep us posted, you started a lively thread :-)
Pacesetter

Mahindra pricing versus JD Kabota NH etc
Parts and Repair
Replies 49 Post by Pacesetter

I considered the trailer route but it wont work for me for many reasons. Although I didn't know about dump trailers (that's pretty cool).

I think I'll take my chance with an old stakebed for now. I found a 1988 chevy C30 dually 12' stakebed for sale that has a rebuilt engine and trans in it. They want $3500 and are willing to come down in price. I'm going to go look at it later today. If it seems okay I'll start with that. I'll give it a try in the snow (rarely more than a few inches falls at a time and I have the snow blower for the unplowed portion of our road), if that doesn't work, I guess I'll have to either trade it in on a 4x4 version later if I can find one, or get yet another truck for the winter stuff.

I need something immediately for a job I'm doing, and I just don't see many 4x4 stakebeds available especially down in the $3k-$7k range where I'm looking.

I think it will cost about $500-$600 to get A/C installed and the dump kit should I get one is about $1400 for a 7.5 ton unit from pierce sales. The loadhog unit look a little on the light duty side and more intended for pickups. I would put the dump to more use than a lift gate.

But I haven't cemented all this in stone yet. I might be sorely disappointed when I look at this guys truck today.

There are some others I am looking at in the $6-$7k range if this one doesn't pan out. Too bad I don't have a money tree... B)

stakebed to dump
Home Improvement
Replies 5 Post by DeTwang

For the move you are looking at go for the three range transmission. You will appreciate it while covering distances and still having good digging power.

Ready to buy
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Art White

Look at it as "Tractor Therapy". Worked for Forest Gump. Wait until you can drive it around and do stuff with it. You will be a new man! ;o)

New Owner
Kubota Tractors
Replies 38 Post by Chief

NorthernTool.com has the Jenma/Nortrac 20hp, 3 cyl, 4wd compact tractor for $5299.99 or 6 interest free payments of $884. Go to http://www.northerntool.com and search for Nortrac. dannygw

Yanmar 1610 Vs Jinma
Jinma Farmpro Agracat Nortrac
Replies 11 Post by dannygw

I remember once seeing a sign that said, "Just because you're not paranoid, doesn't mean they aren't out to get you"

The FBI has NEW surveilance software and is watching YOU
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 12 Post by homedad5acre