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Quote from: CP on November 03, 2008, 02:46:29 PMYou need a few, not just one: plinking/casual target shooting - .22 Auto Got it-Ruger MKIIIPersonal defense 9mm or .40 cal Got it, XD40 Servicenight-stand - 12 gauge with #4 buckshot Got it, 870 Police Magbackpacking/back-country fishing sidearm - .357 mag Got it, Ruger Security SixHunting sidearm - .357 or .44 mag with a 4 barrel (so its legal to shoot BG) Got it, see aboveLooking for something smaller and lighter to take up less space.Yes, It would be double stack 10-11rnds.Pretty much set on a .45 in a compact frame. Just needed to hear the idea from a few others.Thanks fellas!
You need a few, not just one: plinking/casual target shooting - .22 Auto Got it-Ruger MKIIIPersonal defense 9mm or .40 cal Got it, XD40 Servicenight-stand - 12 gauge with #4 buckshot Got it, 870 Police Magbackpacking/back-country fishing sidearm - .357 mag Got it, Ruger Security SixHunting sidearm - .357 or .44 mag with a 4 barrel (so its legal to shoot BG) Got it, see above
You're last post is a long way from your original question IMO. The more you write, the less I understand what you're really trying to accomplish. The first thing I thought when I read your original post was, there's no such gun that fits your criteria, whatever you choose would be a compromise. I figured maybe you could only afford one gun. OK. Then I find out you already have all these other guns. What the hell???......Oh, and BTW, double stack .45's are generally not smaller and lighter.....
My question, from the top, is what caliber would you choose between 9mm, .40, and .45 coming out of a 3.25" barrel if all other charateristics (width, weight, etc.) were equal.