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9mm, .45 or .40 and Why?
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Just buy all 3. =)
I love my .45, but I don't mind carrying any type of ammo. It's not like an assailant is going to go, "ha, you only shot me with a 9mm." He's going to go, "**** I got shot!" But say you get that Steyr I showed you. You could get three 15 round mags for it, one in the gun and two in mag holsters on your hip. That's 46 rounds you have on you if you carry 15 + 1 in the gun. To compare, if I carry 2 spare 8 round mags on me with my 7 +1 in the gun, I only have 24 rounds. So in all my ramblings we come down to this. Shoot all 3 types and buy whichever you like best. I like shooting .45 the most so that's what I bought.
I love my .45, but I don't mind carrying any type of ammo. It's not like an assailant is going to go, "ha, you only shot me with a 9mm." He's going to go, "**** I got shot!" But say you get that Steyr I showed you. You could get three 15 round mags for it, one in the gun and two in mag holsters on your hip. That's 46 rounds you have on you if you carry 15 + 1 in the gun. To compare, if I carry 2 spare 8 round mags on me with my 7 +1 in the gun, I only have 24 rounds. So in all my ramblings we come down to this. Shoot all 3 types and buy whichever you like best. I like shooting .45 the most so that's what I bought.
Any and all.
Personally, I interchangeably carry a G23 or G19 because I can use the same holster for both.
As many people have mentioned, I tend to practice more with 9mm, but I'm going to start reloading soon so a .45 ACP will be in my future as well.
When I see people arguing about the differences between the calibers, I consider them amateur-ish, immature and narrow-minded.
Ammo has come a long ways in the last 20 years. If you shoot it well and it's comfortable for you, carry it.
Personally, I interchangeably carry a G23 or G19 because I can use the same holster for both.
As many people have mentioned, I tend to practice more with 9mm, but I'm going to start reloading soon so a .45 ACP will be in my future as well.
When I see people arguing about the differences between the calibers, I consider them amateur-ish, immature and narrow-minded.
Ammo has come a long ways in the last 20 years. If you shoot it well and it's comfortable for you, carry it.
I'll be using the .45 not because I think it's "better" than the others. But because I got such an amazing deal on the firearm and accessories that determined my caliber.
For Personal Defense, I still think a pistols primary role should be giving you time to acquire your shot gun. And as a backup while reloading the shotgun.
For Personal Defense, I still think a pistols primary role should be giving you time to acquire your shot gun. And as a backup while reloading the shotgun.
Pick the pistol, regardless of caliber, that you shoot best.
Not just the first shot but rapid follow-up shots.
Practice, Practice, Practice.
Use the largest magazines that you can get and still be manageable.
Did I say to PRACTICE?
Practice includes dry firing. It's CHEAP. Sight picture and trigger control work whether the gun is loaded or not.
For your actual defensive ammo, use the best you can find.
Practice with it.
Don
Not just the first shot but rapid follow-up shots.
Practice, Practice, Practice.
Use the largest magazines that you can get and still be manageable.
Did I say to PRACTICE?
Practice includes dry firing. It's CHEAP. Sight picture and trigger control work whether the gun is loaded or not.
For your actual defensive ammo, use the best you can find.
Practice with it.
Don
You and your GD shotgun.
Ultimately the answer you are going to get from everyone is pick whatever feels right to you. I would narrow it down to a style or brand of gun that fits your hand well, carries how you want it, fits your budget, and whatever other criteria you have. After that is decided shoot that model in all 3 sizes and select from there.
You and your GD shotgun.
Ultimately the answer you are going to get from everyone is pick whatever feels right to you. I would narrow it down to a style or brand of gun that fits your hand well, carries how you want it, fits your budget, and whatever other criteria you have. After that is decided shoot that model in all 3 sizes and select from there.
I have come to that conclusion
I'm going to try to get to the range today. 
- Mar 10, 2008
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9mm is a good round and is as small as I would go for self defence.
.40 to expensive for me.
.45 acp reliable, used by the US military for 80+ yrs.
Plus I have a few toys that make the .45acp lots of fun.
My Rock Island 1911 (no Pic)
My Argentinian Ballister Molina
Taurus Tracker 455 Titanium
Taurus Tracker 455 Stainless
The 9mm may be lighter and you can carry more rounds.
The .40 may have better ballistics.
I still choose the .45 as my goto gun.
Ask the guys in Iraq what they would rather have a 9mm or a .45.
.40 to expensive for me.
.45 acp reliable, used by the US military for 80+ yrs.
Plus I have a few toys that make the .45acp lots of fun.
My Rock Island 1911 (no Pic)
My Argentinian Ballister Molina
Taurus Tracker 455 Titanium
Taurus Tracker 455 Stainless
The 9mm may be lighter and you can carry more rounds.
The .40 may have better ballistics.
I still choose the .45 as my goto gun.
Ask the guys in Iraq what they would rather have a 9mm or a .45.
WHITE_WOLFE
Marksman
WHITE_WOLFE
Marksman
Don may have said it cause he knew I would read it. I am a 9mm nut. I only own 1 .45. I trust the 9mm as much as the .45.
Don't get me wrong! My post wasn't meant to be taken seriously!
If you guys want to start a 9mm vs .45 ACP vs .40 S&W vs 10mm vs .357 Magnum thread, I'm all in to throw down.
Truth of the matter is, you can find shortcomings with any caliber. I just can't stand it when people seriously make the statement that "a 9mm won't kill a bad guy" or ".45 moves too slow to be effective."
I took Don's post in jest.
If you guys want to start a 9mm vs .45 ACP vs .40 S&W vs 10mm vs .357 Magnum thread, I'm all in to throw down.
Truth of the matter is, you can find shortcomings with any caliber. I just can't stand it when people seriously make the statement that "a 9mm won't kill a bad guy" or ".45 moves too slow to be effective."
I took Don's post in jest.
