Here we go: 9mm vs. .45 ACP

[Rush_Fan]

Just trying to stir the pot a little

With recent developments in the last decade or so in reliably expanding hollow point ammo it seems that 9mm may be the better choice. It's cheaper and at least as widely available as .45; has smaller, more concealable platforms and/or higher magazine capacity; has manageable recoil; and there are probably more weapons chambered for it. However, one thing I read somewhere occurs to me: A 9mm bullet may expand but a .45 won't shrink.

 

[Ken Ford]

Being an old drag racer I say "There is NO replacement for displacement.
Bigger is always better... that being said sometimes it is not practical to carry the big bore. The easier choice is a smaller caliber platform for carry concealment.
The real question is if you KNOW you will be in a gun fight which bore do you want?

I saw a quote the other day that said "carrying a weapon should not be comfortable...It should comforting!"

 

[Okuma]

What it comes down to for me is the cost of practice. I can get a 50 rd box of federal for $9.50 in 9mm, and $16.50 for .45. Shoot a couple hundred rounds it adds up.

 

[BHJ]

A handgun is just an instrument used to fight your way to a rifle.

 

[BIKER13]

This is a no brainer.45 RULES!!!! Folks don't get up from 45 hits.

 

[Burdy]

This is tough. If it is a true self defense situation where I'm going to get one or two shots off on a single attacker, nothing would beat a .45.
If I was trapped somewhere during a major shootout, capacity would mean the most to me. As long as I can get any combat effective hit, I would be happy.

 

[Shovelhead]

Why argue... I love them both

 

[FishinMech]

The 45 is the man. I would rather carry it with me to hell and back then water.

 

[Burdy]

Why argue... I love them both

Because this is the "Stupid Arguments Forum"

 

[FishinMech]

Burdy you make a excellent point.