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9mm vs 45ACP: The Ultimate Caliber Conundrum
- Thread starter Mike H.
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Annihilator
Emissary
Not going to get into a he said she said thing here, the way I look at it, as long as you are proficient with it, be it .22 or .45, or what ever caliber you have, any gun no matter what caliber is better then no gun at all, just my opinion.
Such a difference in pros and cons between 9mm and .45 if i have to pick between the two i would go with 9mm.
Throw more options on the table and ill pick the .357 sig every time. For me the only downfall of the .357 sig is price. It checks all my boxes in everything else on my personal pro list.
Throw more options on the table and ill pick the .357 sig every time. For me the only downfall of the .357 sig is price. It checks all my boxes in everything else on my personal pro list.
Gottabkiddin
Alpha
Being someone who has witnessed a shooting; and knowing the body reacts violently to anything creating it’s own orifice. A well placed shot from anything could result in a toe tag. My advice would be to practice a lot, and carry a round that has good ballistics in a caliber of .380ACP and above.
Oh’ sorry, forgot to answer the question. .45ACP for out right power of punch, 9mm for ease of carry. I know both will do the job if I do mine, so I carry both from time to time. If I had to choose only one it would be the .45ACP any day. IMO, the .45 is what every other round aspires to be at a minimum. Starting with a .45 hole the rest is gravy.
Oh’ sorry, forgot to answer the question. .45ACP for out right power of punch, 9mm for ease of carry. I know both will do the job if I do mine, so I carry both from time to time. If I had to choose only one it would be the .45ACP any day. IMO, the .45 is what every other round aspires to be at a minimum. Starting with a .45 hole the rest is gravy.
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Mika_NoAngelo
Operator
2022 - The 1 CM is the way to go!
HansGruber
Ronin
Mika_NoAngelo
Operator
Direct decimal point conversion.
HansGruber
Ronin
Keystone19250
SAINT
Well Sorry I may be older but I’m not weak and I do much better shooting a large caliber. Now I no longer own a 9mm but my 40, 45, and 10mm have become my favorite rounds to shoot and I do very well with my two 45 caliber handguns. 10mm is a work in progress but I’ll get there.
HansGruber
Ronin
Apologies. I was having a bit of fun, there; no disrespect meant.
.41 is pretty much the king of the lower .40 cals, though.
Keystone19250
SAINT
And no apology necessary I didn’t take it personally and felt no disrespect Hans and was just about to add that to my post. Although I shoot my two 45’s very well and getting better with my new compact 10mm my 40 Mod2 sub compact is still my EDC 80% of the time.
Let me add what many have mentioned, no matter what you carry the right gun/caliber is what your proficient with.
How are you liking the compact 10mm and does it have a heavy feel? What is the barrel length?
Keystone19250
SAINT
I’m very happy with my 10mm I have no issues with its weight or the fact that the 3.8 inch barrel does not allow the round to reach maximum potential.
Great gun great round.
wmg1299
Professional
There is so much animosity between the .45 ACP and 9mm crowds. I would like to propose a compromise. With all of the affordable micro-9's on the market today, there's no reason not to carry both calibers. We could all just carry a .45 in on our waists, and a micro-9 in the back pocket. These types of solutions are how I justify buying so many guns. It works for many other calibers too.
conax
Master Class
Animosity over a handgun preference is beyond ridiculous. The arguments must have gotten ugly and fighting words hurled around or something. I like both calibers and the .40 S&W also. They all have their strengths and arguments could be made in favor of any of them. Other guys will rely on their .380 or 9X18. Who really cares what the other guy shoots? It's interesting to discuss but there is no reason to actually have high blood pressure over such a topic.
That's a silly internet thing.
KillerFord1977
SAINT
.45 for large animals, Bigfoot and Cousin Eddy type lurches.
9mm for all those 6’5” and under we have to take down.
conax
Master Class
I would bring a .308 semi-auto with a 30 round magazine after old Harry Henderson, but, yeah.
Figure two in the chest with the .45, 3 or 4 with the 9mm, then watch for the result to see if a couple more might be needed. Nines have the capacity to make up any real deficit in damage done. I wouldn't care to catch one myself.
A few .25ACPs into the sinus area of the face will stop anyone. Except Harry or a grizzer b'ar.
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nmedge
Guest
I want to carry 45 everyday but as I get older I had to realize that its just too heavy for me. I have settled with the 9mm. It may not be the best round but comfort rules.
Bassbob
Emissary
I shoot my .45s better than I do my 9MMs. I do often carry a 9mm, but for me, if I'm carrying a 9mm it's a full size with 18 rounds in it.