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I did. Hold on, let me adjust the meter.I think you missed the sarcasm.
Are you a lefty or crossdraw? Isn't 6 o'clock a NoNo?Glock 21 45 ACP all day year round.
Although, I'm in NH most every weekend, I've been mixing it up as of late.
I've been wearing my S&W 627 at my 9:00 and my S&W 19 Snubbie at my 6:00.
Both .357 Mag. That 627 sticks out from under my shirt sometimes like a prehensile tail.
In Mass some one would scream, but in NH it doesn't matter.
usually 9mm because pocket carry is more convenient. I've been eyeing a pocket size .45 like the XDE. Cannot bring myself to get the
shield in 45 though, as I didn't really like the shield in 9mm
Lefty, and I've tried cross draw, it's not for me. When I'm in NH, I forego my .32 ACP Seecamp on my left ankle and wear that S&W 19 in the small of my back instead.Are you a lefty or crossdraw? Isn't 6 o'clock a NoNo?
That's the summer gun I like.Carried a Beretta Jetfire in 25 ACP for a long while - I had it and could conceal it easily.
The gun you have is infinitely better than one in the safe.
No, I wouldn't. Those of us that says it depends on clothing are talking about size and weight. My home defense .45 has a ten round mag in it, which makes it heavier and harder to conceal. My 9mm is smaller, lighter and much easier to conceal, even in a t-shirt.This isn't a caliber war debate, I don't care if you're carrying .40 or .38 or .380, it's simply if you have LTC would you rather it be 9mm or .45?
My opinion is if a federal magazine capacity ban or AWB comes down people are not going to suddenly abandon their 9mm's for .45
This isn't a caliber war debate, I don't care if you're carrying .40 or .38 or .380, it's simply if you have LTC would you rather it be 9mm or .45?
My opinion is if a federal magazine capacity ban or AWB comes down people are not going to suddenly abandon their 9mm's for .45
Whoever said that is probably a 300lbs commando sitting in his mom basement. Some people really are stupid and need to get off the computer and go get some fresh air.Topic came up in a discussion about the .45 becoming obsolete over time and someone floated their theory that if a federal AWB happens again or mags over 10 rds get banned that people are going to abandon 9mm and go to .45's again like in the 90s. I don't think that's going to happen, but for you people who have had an AWB the past 27 years what are you guys still carrying like it's the 90s with the .45 or are you 9mm 4 Life?
Not very significant.Thinking about the OP some more... There's a lot more to the 9mm vs .45 decision than mag capacity. Bullet performance, recoil, ammo cost, weight, etc all play a role.
Like you, I thought of the .380, as a repair your boyfriends high heels caliber, until I saw the Lucky Gunner Labs, gel test results, of the Hornady, 90 gr., Critical Defense , .380 round. This .380 round consistantly penetrates 13.2 inches and expands to .52 . Most 9mm carry ammo, can't match these results. Now when I wear shorts and a t shirt, I feel good about my Colt, .Gov .380 in certain carry situations.9mm ammunition has come a long was since the 90's. Advances in technology and manufacturing have narrowed the performance gap between 9mm, 40 and 45 considerably.
My daily carry is a 9mm but that is primarily based on the ergonomics of the gun. It's easy to carry and pretty accurate. When I can dress for it, or when I have to go someplace I feel is a "soft target", ( like a movie theater or church ), I like to carry a 1911 in 45. Mostly because at 150-200 feet I am confident that if I can see it, I can hit it.
Calibers are like hammers. You own several different types.
45 is like a 16oz framing hammer. Good for driving big nails into framing lumber. No one cares if it leaves a hammer mark.
9mm is like a 12oz roofing/siding hammer. An all around hammer and if you are worried about finish work you use a nail set with it.
357 is a small sledge hammer. 44 is a 16 pound sledge
380 is like a tack hammer. It's good for repairing your boyfriends high heels.
I carry a .45acp because Winchester Ranger T, .45acp ammo consistantly penetrates 14.2" and expands to 1.00" in gel test results. Nothing obsolete about that.Topic came up in a discussion about the .45 becoming obsolete over time and someone floated their theory that if a federal AWB happens again or mags over 10 rds get banned that people are going to abandon 9mm and go to .45's again like in the 90s. I don't think that's going to happen, but for you people who have had an AWB the past 27 years what are you guys still carrying like it's the 90s with the .45 or are you 9mm 4 Life?
Glock 21 45 ACP all day year round.
Although, I'm in NH most every weekend, I've been mixing it up as of late.
I've been wearing my S&W 627 at my 9:00 and my S&W 19 Snubbie at my 6:00.
Both .357 Mag. That 627 sticks out from under my shirt sometimes like a prehensile tail.
In Mass some one would scream, but in NH it doesn't matter.
Like you, I thought of the .380, as a repair your boyfriends high heels caliber, until I saw the Lucky Gunner Labs, gel test results, of the Hornady, 90 gr., Critical Defense , .380 round. This .380 round consistanlt penetrates 13.2 inches and expands to .52 . Most 9mm carry ammo, can't match these results. Now when I wear shorts and a t shirt, I feel good about my Colt, .Gov .380 in certain carry situations.