what is your favorite caliber for semi autos - Page 3

itchy1 · October 1, 2012, 07:33 AM

9mm.

Zillions of models, cheaper ammo, they make the P226, CZ75 and 5906 in it

Venom1956 · October 1, 2012, 07:36 AM

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12 gauge

LOL! That must be quite the pistol!

militant · October 1, 2012, 07:43 AM

Thought I'd throw some humor put there. .22 has to be my favorite auto round. If I was a wealthier man, .40.

Dashunde · October 1, 2012, 08:35 AM

40S&W - It combines the higher capacity of a 9mm with the same energy as a 45... and it all fits in a 9mm sized pistol.

imp · October 1, 2012, 08:40 AM

like the man says, make mine lean, mean, and 9x19.

Tactical Jackalope · October 1, 2012, 10:48 AM

9mm & .45

cetanner · October 1, 2012, 02:42 PM

9mm

TX Hunter · October 1, 2012, 03:39 PM

My favorite is the 7.62x25. I wish it were more common and chambered in a Beretta 92 that would be Sweet ! ! !

Iron Man · October 1, 2012, 03:44 PM

.50 AE for hoots and giggles
.45 ACP for serious fun and winter carry
.40 S&W for when I want a polymer gun and don't want to carry my compact 1911
.380 (older Walther PPK) almost every day carry.
5.7 X 28 for open carry

YARDDOG(1) · October 1, 2012, 03:56 PM

9mm Luger ; )

Y/D

SilentHitz · October 1, 2012, 04:41 PM

45acp and .22...one for business and one for play.

Master Blaster 2 · October 1, 2012, 04:50 PM

I find the 9MM weak. I prefer a 45acp myself.

Tactical Jackalope · October 1, 2012, 05:35 PM

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I find the 9MM weak.

Even with modern breakthroughs in JHP's?

AdamSean · October 1, 2012, 05:59 PM

Do I really have to choose just 1? If I do, it must be the 9x19mm. I just happen to shoot it extremely well. After that its very close to a .40S&W. I have never been a huge fan of the .45 ACP, but it is fun to shoot a classic Colt 1911. I choose the 9mm because with today's technologies and designs, I am totally confident with the relatively light bullet. I can carry more rounds, it has a lower recoil, and some of the HP bullets perform extremely well.

AdamSean · October 1, 2012, 06:04 PM

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I find the 9MM weak. I prefer a 45acp myself.

Don't pick on the little guy now. In a 1 second timed string, I can get 4 rounds of 9mm on target where my buddy can only get 1 round of .45 ACP on target in the same string. We are both the same size and weight. He can slow fire well, but when it comes to rapid fire, he is at a disadvantage. Each caliber has its purpose I believe.

insomni · October 1, 2012, 06:04 PM

I'll await the flying tomatoes and go with .40S&W
I shoot it well, and call me crazy, but I actually like the short recoil.
.45ACP is my hands down CLOSE second. I actually think tho that it's my preference for the 1911 platform than anything else there though.

Good rule: ensure you show up to a gunfight with a handgun whose caliber begins with a 4.

imp · October 1, 2012, 06:07 PM

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I find the 9MM weak. I prefer a 45acp myself.

I find the 9mm weak as well. I own handguns in several other calibers, including .45, .357, .380, and .22. I still choose the 9mm as my favorite. It's cheap to feed, with good ammo its almost as effective as a .45, and I find I can make accurate hits faster with it. Yes, I can shoot a .45 or .357 just as well as I do a 9mm during slow fire. But speed fire drills make the 9mm shine. Follow up shots are just plain faster. Thats why it got my vote.

9mmsnoopy · October 1, 2012, 06:30 PM

They call me 9mmsnoopy for a reason.

Winchester_73 · October 1, 2012, 06:32 PM

38 special is my favorite

Tactical Jackalope · October 1, 2012, 08:35 PM

I heard 9mm's bounce off people..shoot one into my foot every morning just to wake me up. Beats coffee.

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youngunz4life · October 1, 2012, 08:58 PM

45

Brian48 · October 1, 2012, 09:25 PM

.45acp

Nothing else comes close except maybe .22lr.

Chuckusaret · October 1, 2012, 10:13 PM

My favorite? Well I have at least one of each in .17, .22, .25, .380, .327, .38, .40, .45 and .454. and shoot them all at least six times per year with the exception of the .454. They are all my favorites but the most fun to shoot, IMO, are the .22's.. The one that gets the most attention at the range is the Raging Bull, but is definitely not fun for most people to shoot.

fun2shoot · October 2, 2012, 02:42 AM

9x19.

Dashunde · October 2, 2012, 09:23 AM

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I'll await the flying tomatoes and go with .40S&W
I shoot it well, and call me crazy, but I actually like the short recoil.

I agree.
While its sharp and snappy its also overwith quickly.
The longer seemingly harder push of a 45 in a 1911 is more unsettling to my aim, grip and follow-ups.
I shoot my little Glock 27 more rapidly-n-accurately than I can a 1911, its just not as fun or easy on the hand.

October 1, 2012, 07:33 AM	#51
itchy1 Member Join Date: November 8, 2005 Location: SOKY Posts: 85	9mm. Zillions of models, cheaper ammo, they make the P226, CZ75 and 5906 in it __________________ I want at least one of everything

October 1, 2012, 07:43 AM	#53
militant Senior Member Join Date: August 12, 2012 Location: USA Posts: 519	Thought I'd throw some humor put there. .22 has to be my favorite auto round. If I was a wealthier man, .40. __________________ A hit with a .22 is better than a miss with a .44

October 1, 2012, 03:56 PM	#60
YARDDOG(1) Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: GATOR COUNTRY HA HA HA! Posts: 721	9mm Luger ; ) Y/D __________________ There's a GATOR in the bushes & She's Callin my name >Molly Hatchett<

October 1, 2012, 04:41 PM	#61
SilentHitz Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: Ms. Posts: 1,984	45acp and .22...one for business and one for play. __________________ Guns don't kill people, husbands who come home early do. http://k5fv.com/

October 1, 2012, 06:30 PM	#68
9mmsnoopy Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Thrillsville ,Tx Posts: 904	They call me 9mmsnoopy for a reason. __________________ beretta cx4 storm .40 caliber sig P290 Kahr PM9 Glock 26 Bushmaster AR15

October 1, 2012, 08:35 AM	#54
Dashunde Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2004 Posts: 2,018	40S&W - It combines the higher capacity of a 9mm with the same energy as a 45... and it all fits in a 9mm sized pistol.

October 1, 2012, 08:40 AM	#55
imp Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2006 Posts: 626	like the man says, make mine lean, mean, and 9x19.

October 1, 2012, 10:48 AM	#56
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	9mm & .45

October 1, 2012, 02:42 PM	#57
cetanner Member Join Date: February 19, 2012 Posts: 95	9mm

October 1, 2012, 03:39 PM	#58
TX Hunter Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2010 Location: East Texas USA Posts: 1,805	My favorite is the 7.62x25. I wish it were more common and chambered in a Beretta 92 that would be Sweet ! ! !

October 1, 2012, 03:44 PM	#59
Iron Man Senior Member Join Date: December 12, 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 346	.50 AE for hoots and giggles .45 ACP for serious fun and winter carry .40 S&W for when I want a polymer gun and don't want to carry my compact 1911 .380 (older Walther PPK) almost every day carry. 5.7 X 28 for open carry

October 1, 2012, 04:50 PM	#62
Master Blaster 2 Junior member Join Date: May 29, 2011 Posts: 895	I find the 9MM weak. I prefer a 45acp myself.

October 1, 2012, 05:59 PM	#64
AdamSean Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2007 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 479	Do I really have to choose just 1? If I do, it must be the 9x19mm. I just happen to shoot it extremely well. After that its very close to a .40S&W. I have never been a huge fan of the .45 ACP, but it is fun to shoot a classic Colt 1911. I choose the 9mm because with today's technologies and designs, I am totally confident with the relatively light bullet. I can carry more rounds, it has a lower recoil, and some of the HP bullets perform extremely well.

October 1, 2012, 06:04 PM	#66
insomni Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2011 Posts: 342	I'll await the flying tomatoes and go with .40S&W I shoot it well, and call me crazy, but I actually like the short recoil. .45ACP is my hands down CLOSE second. I actually think tho that it's my preference for the 1911 platform than anything else there though. Good rule: ensure you show up to a gunfight with a handgun whose caliber begins with a 4.

October 1, 2012, 06:32 PM	#69
Winchester_73 Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2008 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 2,863	Thats an easy one 38 special is my favorite __________________ Winchester 73, the TFL user that won the west

October 1, 2012, 08:35 PM	#70
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	I heard 9mm's bounce off people..shoot one into my foot every morning just to wake me up. Beats coffee. SIG 1911 XO / SA 1911 custom / Colt Gold Cup / Colt 70 Series / SIG P226 e2 / Browning High-power / Walther PPQ / G34 / G19 / G21 / G22 / S&W M-19 / Hk USP 40 / Rem 870 / Rock R. AR-15 sent from my Samsung Galaxy SII

October 1, 2012, 08:58 PM	#71
youngunz4life Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2010 Location: United States of America Posts: 1,877	45 __________________ "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!" -Admiral Farragut @ Battle of Mobile Bay 05AUG1864

October 1, 2012, 09:25 PM	#72
Brian48 Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2001 Location: Boston, People's Republic of MA Posts: 1,616	.45acp Nothing else comes close except maybe .22lr. __________________ Proud to have served.

October 1, 2012, 10:13 PM	#73
Chuckusaret Junior member Join Date: December 5, 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 708	My favorite? Well I have at least one of each in .17, .22, .25, .380, .327, .38, .40, .45 and .454. and shoot them all at least six times per year with the exception of the .454. They are all my favorites but the most fun to shoot, IMO, are the .22's.. The one that gets the most attention at the range is the Raging Bull, but is definitely not fun for most people to shoot.

October 2, 2012, 02:42 AM	#74
fun2shoot Member Join Date: September 4, 2012 Posts: 29	9x19.