questioning the need for a larger caliber CCW - Page 2

Dwight55 · February 2, 2010, 02:49 PM

I cannot speak for anyone else, . . . but my first hand gun was a 1911, . . . I got used to it, . . . it gives me confidence, . . . I don't question it's ability to put the hurt to who/what ever it hits.

I have never felt as comfortable with a .38, . . . a .357, . . . a 9mm, . . . a .380, . . . a .44 mag, . . . a .45 LC, . . . or a .22. Not enough power, too much recoil, overwhelming muzzle blast, . . . all sorts of different things make me go back to the 1911 as first choice, in .45 ACP.

For the number of rounds, . . . my ability to get back on target after a shot, . . . accuracy, . . . stability, . . . repeatabilty, . . . it works for me.

I just hope everyone else who carries a concealed hand gun has as much confidence in their weapon system. Mine works for me and that is about all I have ever asked for it to do.

May God bless,
Dwight

Balog · February 2, 2010, 03:41 PM

Well, logically larger bullets do more damage than smaller. It's why we carry hollowpoints not FMJ, nicht wahr? You then have to decide if the (frequently) higher capacity of the smaller rounds is worthwhile. Some people view capacity > everything else, I do not personally but to each their own.

KSDeputy · February 2, 2010, 06:37 PM

First let me say that I carry a .45. I am concerned that a 9mm has too much penetration, and if a shot missed the target it could go through several walls and kill an innocent person. The 9mm short, or .380, doesn't have this problem nearly as much. It makes a good back up gun, I carry a PPK. For persons who dont want a larger caliber it is a fine CCW pistol. Remember that in Europe not that long ago, the .380 was what the police carried as their primary caliber pistol. Practice and shot placement are what is important. If you carry a .22 LR, and you can put the round in a person's eye, or other vital place, you have protected yourself. More people are killed by .22's each year than any other caliber.

2damnold4this · February 2, 2010, 06:49 PM

From doc Roberts:

9 mm:
Barnes XPB 105 & 115 gr JHP (copper bullet)
Federal Tactical 124 gr JHP (LE9T1)
Speer Gold Dot 124 gr +P JHP
Winchester Ranger-T 124 gr +P JHP (RA9124TP)
Winchester Partition Gold 124 gr JHP (RA91P)
Winchester Ranger-T 127 gr +P+ JHP (RA9TA)
Federal Tactical 135 gr +P JHP (LE9T5)
Federal HST 147 gr JHP (P9HST2)
Remington Golden Saber 147 gr JHP (GS9MMC)
Speer Gold Dot 147 gr JHP
Winchester Ranger-T 147 gr JHP (RA9T)
Winchester 147 gr bonded JHP (RA9B/Q4364)

February 2, 2010, 02:49 PM	#26
Dwight55 Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2004 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 2,568	I cannot speak for anyone else, . . . but my first hand gun was a 1911, . . . I got used to it, . . . it gives me confidence, . . . I don't question it's ability to put the hurt to who/what ever it hits. I have never felt as comfortable with a .38, . . . a .357, . . . a 9mm, . . . a .380, . . . a .44 mag, . . . a .45 LC, . . . or a .22. Not enough power, too much recoil, overwhelming muzzle blast, . . . all sorts of different things make me go back to the 1911 as first choice, in .45 ACP. For the number of rounds, . . . my ability to get back on target after a shot, . . . accuracy, . . . stability, . . . repeatabilty, . . . it works for me. I just hope everyone else who carries a concealed hand gun has as much confidence in their weapon system. Mine works for me and that is about all I have ever asked for it to do. May God bless, Dwight __________________ www.dwightsgunleather.com If you can breathe, . . . thank God! If you can read, . . . thank a teacher! If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a Veteran!

February 2, 2010, 06:37 PM	#28
KSDeputy Member Join Date: August 15, 2009 Location: NE Kansas Posts: 79	Questioning the need for a larger caliber CCW First let me say that I carry a .45. I am concerned that a 9mm has too much penetration, and if a shot missed the target it could go through several walls and kill an innocent person. The 9mm short, or .380, doesn't have this problem nearly as much. It makes a good back up gun, I carry a PPK. For persons who dont want a larger caliber it is a fine CCW pistol. Remember that in Europe not that long ago, the .380 was what the police carried as their primary caliber pistol. Practice and shot placement are what is important. If you carry a .22 LR, and you can put the round in a person's eye, or other vital place, you have protected yourself. More people are killed by .22's each year than any other caliber.

February 2, 2010, 03:41 PM	#27
Balog Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2004 Posts: 259	Well, logically larger bullets do more damage than smaller. It's why we carry hollowpoints not FMJ, nicht wahr? You then have to decide if the (frequently) higher capacity of the smaller rounds is worthwhile. Some people view capacity > everything else, I do not personally but to each their own.

February 2, 2010, 06:49 PM	#29
2damnold4this Senior Member Join Date: August 12, 2009 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 2,526	From doc Roberts: 9 mm: Barnes XPB 105 & 115 gr JHP (copper bullet) Federal Tactical 124 gr JHP (LE9T1) Speer Gold Dot 124 gr +P JHP Winchester Ranger-T 124 gr +P JHP (RA9124TP) Winchester Partition Gold 124 gr JHP (RA91P) Winchester Ranger-T 127 gr +P+ JHP (RA9TA) Federal Tactical 135 gr +P JHP (LE9T5) Federal HST 147 gr JHP (P9HST2) Remington Golden Saber 147 gr JHP (GS9MMC) Speer Gold Dot 147 gr JHP Winchester Ranger-T 147 gr JHP (RA9T) Winchester 147 gr bonded JHP (RA9B/Q4364)