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JustinBiscuit · October 27, 2012, 11:53 PM

Just to through a wrench into this. I would suggest a 9mm for both range and home defense. First 9mm is cheaper to shoot, around $8-9 per box vs $16. For home defense 9mm handguns give you more shots with less recoil and a bit easier on the ears (subsonic ammo). Also 9mm is better at penetrating body armor.

October 27, 2012, 11:53 PM	#9
JustinBiscuit Senior Member Join Date: September 18, 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 108	Why .45? Just to through a wrench into this. I would suggest a 9mm for both range and home defense. First 9mm is cheaper to shoot, around $8-9 per box vs $16. For home defense 9mm handguns give you more shots with less recoil and a bit easier on the ears (subsonic ammo). Also 9mm is better at penetrating body armor.