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Get the 10". Ease of setup and carrying is a big part of use. I am continually amazed at what my smaller refractors will show when pushed. You will not see that much more in the 12" if any. For instance a couple of months ago I observed NGC1079 in my 106mm refractor. It was faint but seen nicely between two stars. The next night I used my 18' to check this observation, sure enough the galaxy was brighter and more easily visible, but the thrill of the observation was the main thing. This galaxy is mag 11.3 and seen in a 4" scope. Think what the 10" will do!
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