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Here we go: 9mm vs. .45 ACP
- Thread starter Rush_Fan
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Companies have come out with some very lightweight .45 ACP's for carry. So you don't have to carry heavy to carry .45. However, I prefer compact 1911's. That is why my Colt Defender is one of my best friends. It weighs about 26oz loaded. However, if lightweight and power are your concerns then it is hard to beat my other carry which is a scandium/titanium S&W 356PD in .357 magnum. Weighs 12 oz. with 5 rounds of .357 at your disposal. Hell of a gun to train with, like a hand grenade going off in your hand, but if you can get used to it, no one is coming back from that. Most self defense situations occur at under 7 yards, so being an expert shot with your carry weapon is not absolute. You just need to get it on paper. However, practice is a must so that you have muscle memory to rely upon in that critical moment. If you have a self defense situation where you shoot at over 10 yards the other guy better have had a gun or you better have a GREAT explanation. Just some food for thought. That is why I chose .45 and .357, proven man-stoppers. I don't look to get in a gunfight with my carry piece, so capacity is not an issue for me. If I know I'm going to a gun fight, well, completely different outfitting, first and foremost question being where's that assault rifle and tactical shotgun. You might look a little odd running around with your rifle and shotgun slung around you though. Best advice I ever got, get a carry gun you will actually carry. One that is too heavy may pursuade you not to mess with it sometimes. One that is too big may be to cumbersome for you to bother with. I spent a little more on my carries that I would have liked, but I actually carry them, and that makes all the difference. Just my thoughts. Oh and again, .45, no question.
lol shouldn't have been much left on that last critter there.
Now that's some ballistic damage I really would like to see...what's left after a shot like that on a squirrel?
preach on brother
45 period. You will only get one maybe two shots and I want to know they will count when they make contact!!
Ummm....
.357?
.357?
a .45 would be my choice if had to take one or two shots for home defense
