9mm or 45?

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4Opencarry

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9mm or 45 and why?
I carry all 9's Ruger & Kel-Tec and my friends says nothing will do the job but a 45. I disagree and feel 9's are great with plenty of punch for the job. Not to mention ammo is cheaper and most 9's will hold more rounds than a 45. Don't get me wrong, I would love to be able to afford a Kimber 1911 but it is not as easy to carry as my Kel-tec PF9 or as affordable. What do you say?
 
Lol. 9mm is just as good as any. With good defensive hollow points you can't go wrong. 9mm, .45 .40 all are good. I carry a Glock 19.
 
4Opencarry said:
9mm or 45 and why?
I carry all 9's Ruger & Kel-Tec and my friends says nothing will do the job but a 45. I disagree and feel 9's are great with plenty of punch for the job. Not to mention ammo is cheaper and most 9's will hold more rounds than a 45. Don't get me wrong, I would love to be able to afford a Kimber 1911 but it is not as easy to carry as my Kel-tec PF9 or as affordable. What do you say?
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Both are good...
That's why I decided to meet somewhere in the middle.
Glock 27 in .40 caliber.
~Stay Safe~
 
I just retired a .40 in favor of a new .45. Changed from a 3rd Gen S&W to a Glock 36. What does that mean? Nothing really. I have an LCP also when I can't carry a full size gun and a S&W 640 revolver for in between.

As for 9 vs 45? I don't think there is a debate. Carry what you are comfortable and proficient with. Shot placement and skill are what matter most.
 
I agree with all of the above but bigger is better in the end. I started carrying a .45 recently after being a 9mm fan forever. I just think the punch of the .45 will stop someone faster, God forbid you have to shoot.

Hopefully we will never have to test the theory personally.

I really just started buying a few more .45's because I was running out of cool 9mm's to buy.:):)
KK
 
It is a tool, learn to use it to it's fullest potential... 22LR used effectively will yield the same results, stopping the assailant and preventing injury to oneself...

Chose the GUN in the CALIBER that works best for you and allows you to maximize your potential. Both of those are important factors...
 
Seems to me I'll have to agree with everyone else on this matter, carry what works for you, I recently had a conversation about .380 where I was told I would be better off using wad cutters instead of self defense rounds due to penetration, I carry a .38 sp at the moment, but either way it boils down to accurately placing your rounds where you want them, think about it, a BB to the eye, will stop your assailant, carry what suits the situation that you feel comfortable with!!
 
I have both a 9mm sig p-6 and a g21 I know what both can do. I' going to get a itwb for the glock soon, and see how that works.
 
There have been many debates on this but it boils down to preference as far as what's more convenient to carry and shoot. Most cases involving shooting in self defense application occur within 10 feet so caliber may or may not make a huge difference. You keep pulling the trigger until there is no threat. But placement is everything, even when you're shaking like a leaf because your life is on the line. But for me, I go for .45acp. Big heavy bullet. Can't carry as much ammo as a 9mm, but 230gr JHP in the torso will fall just about any man without question. Bigger is better IMHO, and many LE agencies across the country agree and issue .45. Lots of folks find it inconvenient to conceal a bigger, wider gun but I've accomodated it in both compact and full size...no problem.
 
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I have both a 9mm sig p-6 and a g21 I know what both can do. I' going to get a itwb for the glock soon, and see how that works.
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I never thought I would like a IWB holster for my .45. I recently got a crossbreed supertuck and it is frickin awesome. Glad I tried one out, but it's now even more important to watch my waistline so I can continue to fit a .45 in my waistband!! :cool:
 
hear that

I hear the same thing all the time 40 but like sw says shot placement is all that matters. Why some people get big guns but then can't handle them i don't know, i currently carry xdm 9mm 3.8 with personal defense hallows.
 
I have a G26 (9mm), a G27 (.40) and a G30 (.45) on my carry permit. I mostly carry the G27 (.40). Size wise it's a little easier to carry than the G30 (.45) and it's got more oomp than the G26. Being in Kalifornia there's no advantage in the number of bullets that can be carried based on caliber.
 
With the proper choice of JHP ammunition there is no significant terminal ballistic difference between the 9mm and the 40 S&W and only a very small edge to the .45acp. If Ball ammunition, or ammunition that mimics the terminal ballistics of ball ammunition then the larger heavier calibers have distinct advantage over smaller lighter calibers.
 
Both may get the job done.
With a 9mm you are hope it expands.
With a 45 if it does or not it is still a .45 hole up tp .75
The bigger the hole that faster the blood runs out equals the faster the lights turn out.
 
Accuracy and confidence in what you use is just as important as the size of the tool you use. As has been said "Practice and carry!"
 
Oh man... I love these discussions.

I own and carry everythng from .380 to .45 and I never feel "under" armed no matter what I carry. I love my TCP, M&P 9c, Taurus .38 2", and my 1911. Each has a place in a carry layout, depending on what I'm wearing, where I'm going, and what I "may" encounter.

None of the above weapons provide a one-shot stop due to caliber! None! i can stop a fight faster with a well placed shot to the CNS with a .22 than a poorly placed shot to the arm with a .50AE. Now, here's the problem....

Every caliber is a compromise. All of 'em. With the smaller calibers you are sacrificing mass on target which can translate into disorientation and shock value to your target. Remember, if it's not a CNS shot, forget about "stopping power & killing power". With the larger calibers you're sacrificing the ability to make several follow-up shots if needed(They'll be needed, without a doubt).

I'm not going into ALL the aspects of caliber choice and the reasons why, not enough time. But, I will tell you that a CCW piece is for use within very close encounters, like real close! So, with this as your main criteria... caliber becomes a little less important. A few .380s to the chest at 2ft will drop a human as fast as a few .45s to the chest at 2ft. Don't believe me, oh well. Keep in mind, you WILL fire more than once!!!!! You will!!!!! So having the ability to make enough shots really makes the difference. Not all of your shots are going to hit center mass, they're not. So, would you rather have 6-8 .45 chances? Or 12-17 9mm chances to drop a threat?

Me, I carry what's going to be the most concealable, and the most comfortable for me on that given day.

Practice, practice, practice!!!
 
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