9mm, 40S&W, 45ACP - Page 9

Brutus · February 8, 2015, 09:18 AM

As a reloader I have found both the 9 and 40's short powder column limit their accuracy potential. Never had one that could equal a .45acp or 10mm in that respect. May also be the reason so many competitors use a .38 super instead of a 9. Of course the difference is negligible in terms of minute of bad guy but is an issue to a bullseye shooter.

Brian48 · February 8, 2015, 01:04 PM

.45acp = 50 years old

guruatbol · February 8, 2015, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TBT

38 years old - 9mm

Wrong!

9x19 was introduced by Luger in 1902!

So that makes it 113 years!

Mel

PS - FYI the 46 acp was introduced in 1904 making it 111 years old! MH

Brutus · February 8, 2015, 02:42 PM

^^ I think TBT was referring to his age.

TBT · February 9, 2015, 12:15 AM

Lol...

Departed402 · February 9, 2015, 02:09 AM

9mm - Mid 20s

My work gun is a .45 (Glock 21) which I don't mind for a full size service pistol. My off-duties on the other hand are 9mm (Glock 26 an 19) more capacity makes sense for small guns IMO. Now if were I the boss I'd have a tough time choosing between Glock 17s and 21s for my guys.

While I do have own Glock 23 I have no use for .40 S&W.

peacefulgary · February 9, 2015, 12:18 PM

Almost 48 years old, and of the listed calibers I prefer the .45 ACP.
But my carry pistol is a .380 Auto. :-0

Bongo Boy · February 9, 2015, 12:44 PM

Ten page thread and still no caliber war--I'm pretty much amazed.

If I had to choose just one of the 3 it would definitely be 45ACP. I'm 60.

I carry both 45 and 40 on the rare occasions I don't carry 10. I find 40 is an acceptable smaller round shootable in a very compact carry gun when I need to do that, and my 45 is adequately compact (M&P 45c) for most other times.

40SW is a good cartridge for me for loading lots of ammo cheap for IDPA ESP division practice and I've found adequately accurate loads for it. It has been tougher to work up accurate load/bullet combinations than for 45ACP in my experience.

I like handloading both because case size is reasonable for observation and handling with fat thumbs, and both can be loaded down with virtually identical powders and charges of Solo 1000, Clays, Nitro 100 and so on.

I have never warmed up to 9mm and it doesn't fill any perceived 'need' that I have..any gun I'd like to own is available in 40, 45 or 10mm, and if isn't available in 10mm I'm probably not much interested anymore anyway.

February 8, 2015, 09:18 AM	#201
Brutus Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2005 Posts: 1,023	As a reloader I have found both the 9 and 40's short powder column limit their accuracy potential. Never had one that could equal a .45acp or 10mm in that respect. May also be the reason so many competitors use a .38 super instead of a 9. Of course the difference is negligible in terms of minute of bad guy but is an issue to a bullseye shooter. __________________ Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak out, Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen, Winston Churchill.

February 8, 2015, 01:04 PM	#202
Brian48 Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2001 Location: Boston, People's Republic of MA Posts: 1,616	.45acp = 50 years old __________________ Proud to have served.

February 8, 2015, 02:42 PM	#204
Brutus Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2005 Posts: 1,023	^^ I think TBT was referring to his age. __________________ Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak out, Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen, Winston Churchill.

February 9, 2015, 02:09 AM	#206
Departed402 Senior Member Join Date: September 25, 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 884	9mm - Mid 20s My work gun is a .45 (Glock 21) which I don't mind for a full size service pistol. My off-duties on the other hand are 9mm (Glock 26 an 19) more capacity makes sense for small guns IMO. Now if were I the boss I'd have a tough time choosing between Glock 17s and 21s for my guys. While I do have own Glock 23 I have no use for .40 S&W. __________________ Slow is Smooth. Smooth is Fast.

February 9, 2015, 12:44 PM	#208
Bongo Boy Senior Member Join Date: December 18, 2008 Location: Colo Spgs CO Posts: 517	Ten page thread and still no caliber war--I'm pretty much amazed. If I had to choose just one of the 3 it would definitely be 45ACP. I'm 60. I carry both 45 and 40 on the rare occasions I don't carry 10. I find 40 is an acceptable smaller round shootable in a very compact carry gun when I need to do that, and my 45 is adequately compact (M&P 45c) for most other times. 40SW is a good cartridge for me for loading lots of ammo cheap for IDPA ESP division practice and I've found adequately accurate loads for it. It has been tougher to work up accurate load/bullet combinations than for 45ACP in my experience. I like handloading both because case size is reasonable for observation and handling with fat thumbs, and both can be loaded down with virtually identical powders and charges of Solo 1000, Clays, Nitro 100 and so on. I have never warmed up to 9mm and it doesn't fill any perceived 'need' that I have..any gun I'd like to own is available in 40, 45 or 10mm, and if isn't available in 10mm I'm probably not much interested anymore anyway. __________________ NRA Benefactor Member “If I had to live my life again, I'd make the same mistakes, only sooner.” T Bankhead "I think only the authorities should have weapons." The New American Electorate Last edited by Bongo Boy; February 9, 2015 at 12:53 PM.

February 9, 2015, 12:15 AM	#205
TBT Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2005 Location: Pittsburgh Pa Posts: 971	Lol...

February 9, 2015, 12:18 PM	#207
peacefulgary Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2011 Location: USA Posts: 714	Almost 48 years old, and of the listed calibers I prefer the .45 ACP. But my carry pistol is a .380 Auto. :-0