What's Your EDC Caliber?

[1911 nut]

Detonics MK V Combatmaster .45ACP with 2 spare mags loaded with Winchester 230 gr. Ranger T-series

 

[jayhawk]

9mm. Seemed to be a good compromise in size (conceal-ability), capacity, and power. Also, inexpensive to practice with and reasonably easy to control out of a short barrel.

 

[ptmowery]

.357 and maybe a .22 for backup!

 

[gunselman]

I read recently about that 10mm "double-tap" ammo, that shoots the bullet and a ball behind it, grouping at about 2-3 inches.

How hard is it to find 10mm? Does it feel similar to a 9mm?

I have both a G29sf and a G20. The G20 is a breeze to shoot. Before I had the G29 i had a G26(baby 9mm) I actually traded a forum member for it. But the G26 was more snappy and harder to hold onto. The 26 is slightly smaller than the G29. I shot the 29 for the first time last weekend. I put 100rounds through it from various manufacturers. It does kick a bit but it isn't snappy. I couldn't be happier with the G29sf (unless ammo was cheaper).

 

[Jimbovia]

.380...yes sir, yes sir...2 mags full.

 

[SmallTownGunner]

S&W 5904 9MM

 

[Bflo]

9mm in either a Glock 19 or a Kahr CM-9

 

[Rflix]

9mm for its sufficient power and mag capacity in a subcompact.

 

[Stainer]

.40 S&W in a department issued Glock 22. When I'm not working it's in a Glock 23.

 

[Jeremy1066]

I read recently about that 10mm "double-tap" ammo, that shoots the bullet and a ball behind it, grouping at about 2-3 inches.

How hard is it to find 10mm? Does it feel similar to a 9mm?

that "2 in 1" round by Double Tap is called Equalizer and they CLAIM that @ 10 yds there is 1" difference in impact between the ball and the jhp. I haven't tried this round yet to verify. As for 10mm being easy to find, yes & no. You can find Blazer target ammo & Gander Mtn but that's the only 10mm ammo they carry. Cabellas has a few self-defense loads, but not many. And they are not cheap...usually about $1 per round for good carry loads, and about $35 for a box of 50 target loads. The target loads are equivalent to a .40, but hold on to your weapon when you shoot hot stuff through it. My all steel S&W has the weight to handle the power, probably feel more though with a Glock.

 

[buckstopshere]

Gov't 1911 or Officer 1911 both RIAs and both in .45 ACP

 

[pinshooter45]

Most of the time I carry my little CZ 70 in .32 acp, loaded with the hottest reloaded HP I dare load. The thing is accurate as heck. I have no problem hitting a paper plate at 25yrds. And it's built like a tank. Second choice is my Ruger P95DC loaded with Gold Dots. And some times I carry my full size colt 1911 loaded with Winchester SXT's. I'd carry the 1911 more often If I could find another holster like my Brauer Brothers I carry the Ruger in. Nice leather thumb break! The cheap nylon one I have now just lets the colt flop around too much.

 

[jmartin72]

S&W 9mm with a Blackhawk Serpa holster. Sometimes I tuck my shirt in and OC, and sometimes I untuck and CC. Depends on my mood, and where I'm going.

 

[J_Wales]

.45ACP with a .380 backup.

 

[BurninBrass]

45 caliber. Sometimes 45 ACP, sometimes 45 Colt. 38 special backup, or primary when attire dictates.

 

[Bunnykid68]

12G

 

[redneckmedic]

rock and sling... the rock is small just 9mm in diameter.

 

[slyton]

9mm
only real handgun i have other than a .22, so mostly due to lack of options

 

[SixSigmaLarry]

In the Spring/Summer, my EDC is either a 380 or a 40.

In the Fall/Winter, it depends, mostly 45ACP or 5.7 in my FN, if I am really layering.

 

[Bigdad_e875]

Sig SP2022 9mm