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Covert Mission · April 14, 2008, 06:25 PM

There's the story of the Texas Ranger who, when asked why he carried a .45 said, "Because they don't make a .46!"

Rob Leatham, USPSA superstar, carries a .380 I've read, but then he can shoot the eyes out of a gnat in record time, on demand.

I carry, and compete USPSA with, a 9mm. Ammo's less expensive, and the premium defense rounds will do the job if I do mine, I believe. I do carry a .45 sometimes for the same reason the Ranger did...big hole. FWIW.

April 14, 2008, 06:25 PM	#25
Covert Mission Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 1999 Location: West of the Pecos Posts: 671	There's the story of the Texas Ranger who, when asked why he carried a .45 said, "Because they don't make a .46!" Rob Leatham, USPSA superstar, carries a .380 I've read, but then he can shoot the eyes out of a gnat in record time, on demand. I carry, and compete USPSA with, a 9mm. Ammo's less expensive, and the premium defense rounds will do the job if I do mine, I believe. I do carry a .45 sometimes for the same reason the Ranger did...big hole. FWIW.