What's Your EDC Caliber?

[INyooper]

Yet, Parabellum is WIDELY used and manufactured by the droves...so why aren't they milking that for all it's worth?

I'm no marketing guru but, maybe that's just it. The 9mm, as you said, has been manufactured by the droves for a long, long, time, whereas the newer .380s (Ruger, Kel-Tec, et al) have clearly been marketed to a new generation of people interested in SD. In spite of the fact that the .380 has been around so long (so, why all the hoopla?), the Emperor has got some new clothes (the newer .380's marketing), and everyone and their brother wants one.

Comparatively speaking, when was the last "new thing/development" for 9mm firearms that was anything like the plethora of .380 pocket pistols hitting the market? It follows that, since the .380 handguns are so much more popular these days, the price of the ammo can be set at the level of popularity (in spite of being a lighter bullet, smaller casing, and less powder). Essentially, you're not paying for the raw material, you're paying for the popularity of the round ...manufactures will charge what the market will bear.

 

[NolanKeith]

.380 AMT back up. Perfect size and accurate.

 

[evsnova74]

I did a lot of research and like a lot of people I had it narrowed down to 9mm, .40 and .45. Well .40 seemed to be such a perfect compromise but I read a lot of complaints about recoil being "snappy". Dunno what it means but apparently it's bad, lol. Then I saw an ad for a glock23 that also came with a 9mm barrel and mags. My plan was, shoot a couple hundred .40 rounds to see if I'm a recoil wussy and if I am, I'll have the 9mm setup to fall back on. Idk if it's because I'm a noob and don't really have anything to compare it to, but it seemed fine to me, so I carry .40 and will practice with 9mm now.

 

[ret]

9mm because: rd capacity, penetration, deep into GLOCK 9mm platform, (rifle included), ammo cost (shoot a lot)

 

[sartwell]

Kahr CW 45

 

[churchmouse]

I like .45 ACP over the others. Just a personal choice. My daily carry is 12+1 so capacity is high enough, my secondary carry is a 14+1 so 9 or 40 has no advantage. I have shot .45 since my uncles taught me to shoot with their Gov. issue 1911's in 1962, I was 12. I can hit as well with them as anybody shooting a 9/40. I have shot both but prefer .45 ACP. It is like an old friend.

 

[lrahm]

9 mm.

 

[wizard_of_ahs]

9mm....rd capacity....$$ of ammo = LOTS of practice

 

[Plinkuh]

BTT for Bacon

 

[Tactical Flannel]

.40 S&W usually carried in a Glock. Which model of Glock dependent on clothing choice of the day.

 

[Plinkuh]

Bump up it up for Turkey Bacon!

 

[fullmetaljesus]

If driving to and from work, I keep the Keltec PF9 (9mm) in my Jeep. If Im out and about on weekends, then I have my 1911 .45 on my hip

 

[msirelan]

9x18mm Bulgarian Makarvo because I like the weight and feel of pistol while carrying

 

[Rip007]

Glock 19 (9mm)

 

[Cowboy 44]

xd .40 and tcp .380

 

[dsol]

.357 Magnum in my 3" SP101

Screw putting .38's in it... got a Magnum, it should be loaded as such.

 

[agentdw]

G19, 9mm. in a Blackhawk serpa. Beretta 950 BS .25 in my pocket.

 

[brooks45]

I carry my High point 45, yes i said it .... High point....

 

[SaintsNSinners]

XD SC in 40

 

[bob190e]

Les Baer Custom Carry .45, H&K P30 .40