Why I carry 9mm instead of .45 ACP

[chef larry]

I never buy targets, I just show up at the range and shoot over the lane at the other guys target. Man I have seen some confused looks when they go get their targets....thats when I go over and ask whats up....and then I can see where I'm hitting.

I like your idea on how to save money for target practice. Like Benjamin Franklin said, a penny saved is a penny earned.

 

[melensdad]

I don't shoot either a 9mm or a 45. I shoot my unlicensed firearms.

 

[JB357Mag]

My targets look like a 5 year old girl threw
a handful of rocks at it.

But all the rocks hit the target!

Jimmy

 

[Redtbird]

We can use boolits?

 

[Cujo71321]

While I can appreciate the humor in this thread, along with it's attending replies, I would like to go back to the original idea of the post and ask if anyone here REALLY prefers 9mm for personal protection carry over 45ACP, and if so, why? I admit that having 19+1 of 9mm in my XDM9 is comforting, I also feel really good about the stopping power of the 13+1 rounds of 45ACP in my XDM45. And, I always love the feel of a nice, steel 1911 on my side, with about 4 extra mags on my belt or in a pocket... so, in all seriousness, where do you guys really stand, and why?
Thanks in advance,
Cujo71321

 

[sepe]

While I can appreciate the humor in this thread, along with it's attending replies, I would like to go back to the original idea of the post and ask if anyone here REALLY prefers 9mm for personal protection carry over 45ACP, and if so, why? I admit that having 19+1 of 9mm in my XDM9 is comforting, I also feel really good about the stopping power of the 13+1 rounds of 45ACP in my XDM45. And, I always love the feel of a nice, steel 1911 on my side, with about 4 extra mags on my belt or in a pocket... so, in all seriousness, where do you guys really stand, and why?
Thanks in advance,
Cujo71321

I wouldn't own firearms as they're quite scary. I hate loud noises and things that can put holes in paper. I do love some nice leather holsters. My favorite one to sniff is made with leather from Horween Leather.

 

[Trooper]

While I can appreciate the humor in this thread, along with it's attending replies, I would like to go back to the original idea of the post and ask if anyone here REALLY prefers 9mm for personal protection carry over 45ACP, and if so, why? I admit that having 19+1 of 9mm in my XDM9 is comforting, I also feel really good about the stopping power of the 13+1 rounds of 45ACP in my XDM45. And, I always love the feel of a nice, steel 1911 on my side, with about 4 extra mags on my belt or in a pocket... so, in all seriousness, where do you guys really stand, and why?
Thanks in advance,
Cujo71321

I use 9mm or .357 revolver for car (transport) carry. But .40 for self defense. It depends whether I am just trying to get away or in a defensive posture.

 

[nakinate]

While I can appreciate the humor in this thread, along with it's attending replies, I would like to go back to the original idea of the post and ask if anyone here REALLY prefers 9mm for personal protection carry over 45ACP, and if so, why? I admit that having 19+1 of 9mm in my XDM9 is comforting, I also feel really good about the stopping power of the 13+1 rounds of 45ACP in my XDM45. And, I always love the feel of a nice, steel 1911 on my side, with about 4 extra mags on my belt or in a pocket... so, in all seriousness, where do you guys really stand, and why?
Thanks in advance,
Cujo71321

Original idea of the post? Did I really need to use purple on my original post?

 

[BogWalker]

We all know that the only real defense round is .450 Adams.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

I vastly prefer the .45. If I have an accidental discharge, its much easier to see in flight. Its sort of like an ash tray loafing toward you through the air at a stately pace, and I'll have time to get out of the way and install an appropriate backstop before someone gets hurt.

 

[nakinate]

I vastly prefer the .45. If I have an accidental discharge, its much easier to see in flight. Its sort of like an ash tray loafing toward you through the air at a stately pace, and I'll have time to get out of the way and install an appropriate backstop before someone gets hurt.

I like 9mm because if I have an AD it won't kill me or even seriously hurt me. If your caliber doesn't start with a .4 then you're safe right?

 

[BehindBlueI's]

I like 9mm because if I have an AD it won't kill me or even seriously hurt me. If your caliber doesn't start with a .4 then you're safe right?

It'll probably bruise, but worse the bullet is so tiny you won't be able to find it afterward and will probably lose it in the wash. .45 is only more expensive if you don't reload. The bullets are so slow they are easy to pick out of the air once they pass through your paper target, and since they never hit the back stop they don't deform. My brass usually wears out before my bullet does. 9 mm is impossible to reload the bullet. Once it bounces off the paper and lands on the ground you'll never find it.

 

[Trooper]

Just remember, if you can hit them in the eye with a .45 then you can use a .22 LR just as effectively.

This is why those who do "wet work" (assassinations) more often use the .22 than a larger caliber. They are good enough to take out the victim with one shot in the eye.

 

[sepe]

Just remember, if you can hit them in the eye with a .45 then you can use a .22 LR just as effectively.

This is why those who do "wet work" (assassinations) more often use the .22 than a larger caliber. They are good enough to take out the victim with one shot in the eye.

That is the craziest thing I've ever heard. Assassinations are simply myths. Those people are dying of natural causes and I blame it on the Canadians horrible musical "skills" and production. Celine Dion, Bryan Adams, Justin Bieber...need I go on?

 

[stephen87]

I play golf the same way. Why take less strokes? Then you're not getting your money's worth.

That's how I golf. My cousin laughs at me. Well, he did, until the time I had to hit it from a half inch puddle. Hit the ball about 25-30 yards out of the puddle without so much as a splash. I have him convinced I was just lucky.

 

[nakinate]

That is the craziest thing I've ever heard. Assassinations are simply myths. Those people are dying of natural causes and I blame it on the Canadians horrible musical "skills" and production. Celine Dion, Bryan Adams, Justin Bieber...need I go on?

Don't forget Nickelback!

 

[churchmouse]

That is the craziest thing I've ever heard. Assassinations are simply myths. Those people are dying of natural causes and I blame it on the Canadians horrible musical "skills" and production. Celine Dion, Bryan Adams, Justin Bieber...need I go on?

Please, please....no more. I will sign zee papers.

 

[2ndAMEND]

Irrelevant irrelevant.

My bullets never hit the paper.

You guys use bullets AND paper? Its either or for me

 

[Dolton916]

My targets last forever, with a .45 you only have to shoot it once...

 

[MikeDVB]

You guys are doing it all wrong... I hang bullets in the air 30 yards away and I shoot paper at them.

You think shooting an aerodynamic bullet is hard? Try shooting paper targets to 30 yards accurately!