9mm vs .40 vs .45

[DBHAWTHORNE]

Didn't want to hijack the M&P Shield thread anymore than we already have with this topic. I am sure there are older ones on here but figure I would start a new one for discussion.. Who knows... we may actually solve this decades old debate. 

This article written by gun writer Joe Barrett perfectly explains my personal experiences and why I decided to go with a 9mm as my primary carry weapon (though I like all the rounds). I am sure there are other well written articles out there in the opposition.


http://joebarrett.wordpress.com/2010/07/05/9mm-versus-45-cal-you-be-the-judge-but-think-about-it-first/

[h20hunter]

Great article.....I like the fact that it address both the physical aspects of the rounds as well as the mental confidence when it comes to knowing your weapon. Good read....I plan on passing that link along.

[huntnphool]

Well written, and why I carry a 9mm when not carrying my FN FiveSeven.

[Special T]

If i had an auto i'd buy a 9mm. This article backs up what i already knew. IF you feed it good ammo it will do some damage. IF you just feed a 45 and 9mm ball ammo the 45 is a little better. Before this ammo/gun craze you could almost buy 2 rounds of 9mm for each 45.

[C-Money]

Agreed.  This is why I bought a 9mm on my 21st birthday and not a 40 or 45.  I would rather have 16 rounds vs 7 or 8.

[Arnbo]

I will take my brothers advice and avoid 9 mm as a man who has been in
 His third tour before being killed. Told me stories of seeing the enemy shot with 9mm and still continue to return fire.Nothing can be said about that experience.Friends do not let friends carry 380 s either...

[Biggerhammer]

One needs to ask their self.

What would I rather be shot with? 9mm, .40 or .45?

Then go to the other end of the spectrum and holster it up. A 9mm may expand but a .45 bullet sure isn't going to get any smaller.

[Bob33]

Everything being equal, a 10mm or 45 is a better choice.

Everything isn't equal.

[Bigshooter]

One needs to ask their self.

What would I rather be shot with? 9mm, .40 or .45?

Then go to the other end of the spectrum and holster it up. A 9mm may expand but a .45 bullet sure isn't going to get any smaller.

I would rather start at 230grs and .451 caliber.  Than 125grs and .355 caliber. 

[huntnphool]

.Friends do not let friends carry 380 s either...

So when you are walking around like this where do you carry your .45?

[Bob33]

 

I'm staying clear no matter whst he's carring.

[huntnphool]

I'm staying clear no matter whst he's carring.

[DBHAWTHORNE]

I will take my brothers advice and avoid 9 mm as a man who has been in
 His third tour before being killed. Told me stories of seeing the enemy shot with 9mm and still continue to return fire.Nothing can be said about that experience.Friends do not let friends carry 380 s either...

Sorry to hear that your brother was killed.

The reason this happens with the enemy is because they generally only give us FMJ/Hardball ammo (the primary issue) and often guys don't get a lot of training with pistols (as opposed to rifles) so they are not always getting vital hits.

Make a solid hit with a 9mm modern defense round and the bad guy won't feel like fighting.

[DBHAWTHORNE]

One needs to ask their self.

What would I rather be shot with? 9mm, .40 or .45?

Then go to the other end of the spectrum and holster it up. A 9mm may expand but a .45 bullet sure isn't going to get any smaller.

I would rather start at 230grs and .451 caliber.  Than 125grs and .355 caliber.

I'd rather not be shot by any of them.

However, if I ask myself this...would I rather the bad guy be holding a 9mm, .40 or .45.... I would rather him have the .40 or .45...two reasons....  less rounds and probably slower or less accuracy from the shooter. 

[Machias]

Oh huntnphool I wish I was still a moderator so I could delete that image from this site....er I mean my brain!!