Favorite Handgun Caliber

[clt46910]

.38 super or .357 sig.

 

[rmcrob]

Shoot for what purpose? Target and plinking? Shoot the nine. It will go through paper just fine.

I always carry .40 SW for protection. It isn't a compromise between 9mm and .45ACP; it is the best of both without the worst of either.

 

[Jack Ryan]

All right guys what is your favorite handgun caliber to shoot? I have shot only 9mm, .40 S&W and .45acp but I would say i really like 9mm, I know some people say its weak but the lower recoil is fun for faster shooting. I find the .40 to be "snappy" and .45 well the price just hurts.

44

 

[tom1025]

.40 s&w

 

[MoparMan]

.44 Magnum

 

[Redskinsfan]

I enjoy several, but..

There is another thread that was started yesterday that is a poll.

10mm here, BTW.

I enjoy the 10mm the most recently. My son and I shoot our 10mm together. Dad is responsible for all the reloading since he has the experience and the equipment. We have a good time together shooting the 10mm and discussing its coolness.

Terry

 

[ThrottleJockey]

Wheel gun, .357mag. Auto loader, .40s&w.

 

[Rogret]

380. 45 Colt a close second.

 

[darngolf]

Most fun is 10mm, but for all day shooting the 9mm is great.

 

[rockydog]

BIG fun hunks of lead (45ACP)
or
BIG Fast hunks of lead (44MAG)

I don't know why but the 45acp just trips my trigger. I'm not sure if it's the Big Ole hunk of lead or the Smooooth way it rolls out of the gun, I just like 'em

And, I must be getting old (turned 46 last week) because the 44 mag still feels like the "King of the hill" when it comes to power, speed, and accuracy, (yes I know about the "others") It just seems to have hit the right balance between pistol and cannon

 

[kludge]

.22LR, .357 Mag, .40 S&W, .45 Colt

 

[Leadeye]

44 mag, brass lasts through a lot of reloadings and it has a broad range of use.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

.40, folowed by 9mm

 

[elaw555]

9mm, then .32 ACP

 

[dyerwatcher]

45 ACP

 

[dbd870]

What is with this "favorite" thing. How do you do it? There's just so many to choose from.....I want more, more, more...........

 

[cce1302]

This:

.357 mag.... Super versatile and ammo is relatively readily available. Can never own too many.

.40 S&W for the honorable mention. I haven't been able to figure out the "snappy" thing. I've been trying to get my .40s to do it for years, though.

 

[cosermann]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...ng/69014-favorite_semi_auto_round_-_poll.html

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...g/4927-what_caliber_do_you_usually_carry.html

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...do_you_carry_most_often_for_self_defense.html

 

[rmcrob]

If we are just talking about favorites to shoot, not in a self-defense role, I'll go with:

.50 AE - just because (But one mag per session is fine, thank you.)
.45 ACP - I, too, like that slow, soft burn and the whoosh I feel in my gut
.357 Sig - because I like that nice quick hit out of a small Glock

 

[w_ADAM_d88]

.40 for carry, .22lr for plinkin