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#65060 - 02/21/10 04:41 PM
Re: 9mm, 40sw, 45.....
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How you fit that in a short barrel? 
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#65070 - 02/21/10 06:15 PM
Re: 9mm, 40sw, 45.....
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Depends on your idea of a short barrel. I did think about that after I hit submit, but 20" with a 8 round 2 3/4 mag. At least I think that's what it is! Have not messed with it in a while now... Hmmmmm Now I'm gonna havta pull that thing out....
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#65100 - 02/22/10 08:17 AM
Re: 9mm, 40sw, 45.....
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I like the Firestar M-45,holds 6,if 1380grs of ammo don't get me out of a jam nothing else would have either.S&W mod 64 in a revolver is nice,works for the wife.
The only contrary argument to that reasoning is facing more than one attacker...
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#66205 - 03/10/10 10:28 PM
Re: 9mm, 40sw, 45.....
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My every day cary gun is a Glock 22 40s&w, used to be my duty gun until the department switched to the Glock 37 45GAP. I like the 45GAP better than the 40s&w, less recoil and i shoot it more accurately, the frame fits my hand better. Plus the bennifit of a heavier bullet. I would really like to get my hands on a 357sig though, thats a real screamer.
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#66363 - 03/13/10 07:03 PM
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1. With the "right" ammo, the 9/40/45 will all work.
2. The 1911 .45 has nothing more to prove, but is heavier than a
polymer-frame gun.
3. A high-cap gun in any caliber is thicker (less-concealable).
4. With a jacket on, many guns can be concealed, but in a
t-shirt and jeans it's a different story.
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#66368 - 03/13/10 07:24 PM
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I couldn't decide so I have all three! I carry a Walther 9mm and a Beretta 92FS and a XD-40 and I have numerous 45's but when I carry one it is my Kimber Custom Combat. I have one of teh first hand-built m=by Chip McCormick. I like to practice with the 9mm because of price and carry the Walther because of size and weight. I do not feel threatened when I carry my Kimber and 9 rds of saucer-sized hollow points! Honestly, I practice a lot with my 22lr conversions on eh Beretta and Kimber alot. Same gun, same trigger, less expensive.
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#66378 - 03/13/10 09:06 PM
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For me it is the 9mm w/ 124 JHP over a good charge of tite-group. You can pick up brass at most ranges with a shovel for the 9mm and my G-17 holds 17+1 so you may need all that brass. Recoil is also mild and it will get the job done as long as you do your part.
Some numbers, from Chuck Hawks, if you like such things.
http://www.chuckhawks.com/handgun_power_chart.htm
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#66415 - 03/14/10 08:48 AM
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I like the EAA 38Super. 17 rounds and uses half the powder of my 45s. Flatter shooting and less recoil than a 45 also.
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#66418 - 03/14/10 09:25 AM
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Handguns are like potato chips, you can't have just one!
For CCW get something light enough to carry. Airweight Smith & Wesson revolver in 38+P should do the trick. Mine is a 638 Bodyguard. It is light enough you will not mind carrying it all day.
I really like my 1911 Colt 45acp. It shoots really well. It points very well. That has always been the Go To handgun when you are serious.
I also have a Springfield XDm in 40 S&W. I have no complaints with it either. It is equipped with Fiber Optic Sights with Tritium power for night use. Lots of ammo without a reload. Not quite as much sudds as a 45acp, but it has a pretty fair track record for Police. It also has real rifling so it shoots lead just fine. This is the #1 cartridge for Range Brass where I live. At our range you will probably find 10X as many 40 S&W as you will 9mm.
I also like reloading 40 and 45 much better than 9mm.
Factory ammo availability. 9mm, 40 S&W, and 45acp seem to all be in stock about the same amount of the time here. They all come and go, you just keep checking back.
With 40 S&W, range brass, and a supplier of lead bullets, or a Lee 6 Cavity Mould you can keep a 40 S&W running without worrying about ammo being in stock.
I have never been a 9mm fan. I have owned a Hi Power years ago and an SP101. That has been it for 9mm.
I like several others on here like revolvers. Probably an old guy thing. A 357 Magnum is a little loud but with 97% one shot stops it has a track record of working.
I have a 610 10mm. With handloads it is an excellent handgun with plenty of sudds for anyone. Not quite a 41 Magnum buy non the less a great round when reloaded.
44 Special / Magnum I have had a bunch of 29's and 629's over the years. A light dose of Unique and a 240 lead makes a great carry around gun for shooting what ever.
The 45acp or/ 45 Colt revolvers are hard to beat also. I have had several 25's and 625's also, and really like them.
Get a high quality firearm that you like the feel of, in about any cartridge listed above, and you should be in good shape.
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