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balance · February 15, 2011, 08:51 PM

I only own/carry 9mm pistols now, and when people talk down on the 9mm, I just don't get it.

If someone got shot in one shoulder with a 9mm, and the other shoulder with a .40, do you think they could tell the difference? If someone got shot in one thigh with a 9mm, and the other thigh with a .45, do you think they could tell the difference? If someone got shot in the head with a 9mm, .40, or .45, do you honestly think the end result would be any different.

Everytime I hear these three calibers being mentioned, most people will at least agree that the difference between the three is either small, or non-existent with modern bullets, so that means that if you believe the 9mm is weak, then you chose to "upgrade" to a similarly weak .40 or .45. And if I'm going to be in a hectic situation where adrenaline takes over and shot placement goes ot the window, then why would I choose a platform with less capacity, similar performance, and more recoil?

I feel just fine with a full size 9mm on me.

February 15, 2011, 08:51 PM	#35
balance Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2010 Posts: 396	I only own/carry 9mm pistols now, and when people talk down on the 9mm, I just don't get it. If someone got shot in one shoulder with a 9mm, and the other shoulder with a .40, do you think they could tell the difference? If someone got shot in one thigh with a 9mm, and the other thigh with a .45, do you think they could tell the difference? If someone got shot in the head with a 9mm, .40, or .45, do you honestly think the end result would be any different. Everytime I hear these three calibers being mentioned, most people will at least agree that the difference between the three is either small, or non-existent with modern bullets, so that means that if you believe the 9mm is weak, then you chose to "upgrade" to a similarly weak .40 or .45. And if I'm going to be in a hectic situation where adrenaline takes over and shot placement goes ot the window, then why would I choose a platform with less capacity, similar performance, and more recoil? I feel just fine with a full size 9mm on me.