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Well, the guys in MEU(SOC) seem to like the .45, as do the fellows in the the FBI HRT team, even after going with the Hi-Power for a little while.
Recent unpleasentness aside, the LAPD SWAT and SIS both carry Kimber .45s of some sort. Hell, Pops, who was a PJ before anyone thought of wearing a beret and the bush hat was worn because it was practical, carried a -1911A1, in fact, he even carried an M15 during Gulf War I because he didn't like the Beretta. I would call those guy professionals. And I could care less what the "professionals" carry. Some of the most professional guys I know carry Beretta 92s. And I'm not racing out to buy one of those. Nor am I racing out to buy a 9mm Sig. The .45 ACP is here to stay. 9mm is here to stay. .40 is here to stay. .45 GAP remains to be seen. And you know what, I like .45 ACP because I know that .45 230grn FMJ works pretty damn good without having to worry about expansion.
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I have never been able to make up my mind between 9mm and 45ACP. They both have positives & negatives so I keep a few of both caliber handguns. I phased out my .40s just to simplify my stockpile, not because of any fault with the round. My take is this:
I believe the 45 hits harder without the need for hollowpoints. I'm just a fan of heavy bullets, unless I need to carry alot of ammo. Just strap on a holster rig with about 150 rnds and gun on it. Then walk for a couple of miles, or better yet, run. That is some heavy ammo! That is where I tend to favor the 9mm. The ammo is half the weight and bulk. I believe that is the reasoning behind the 5.56, the ability to carry more ammo. For target shooting I prefere 45 as the holes in the target are easier to see. I keep a 45 loaded around the house for protection as I feel it hits harder(JMO). In my mind there is a reason why the 9mm is parabellum, the ability to carry more rounds. Sorry about the ramble. Hope this post makes sense to you guys. Edited to add: I also like the 45 Colt, .357 mag, & 44 special. All "out of date" calibers. |
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I tend to shoot my 45's and 9's about equally. Although lately I have been shooting my 1911's a lot more. I don't know why people keep talking about the 45 becoming obsolete since I know many LEO's and Military friends of mine that carry 45's during their off time. I think the 45 will always be around since it is an American tradition at this point.
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I wonder why so much emphasis is given to "what the professionals carry"? The overwhelming majority of "professionals" (people paid to carry a gun) don't get to pick what they carry. They carry what they are issued.
And the decision as to what to issue (or approve) is seldom done soley on the basis of what works best. Politics and other factors play a big part. Now, some "professionals" do get to chose what they use, and perhaps that is worth looking at, but a blanket statement about how the 9mm is the thing, and the .45 is obsolete? that's just hype.
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Neither the 9mm or the 45 acp is anything close to out of date. Both are great choices.
BTW, what would you do if you were some place you weren't supposed to be and heard someone work the slide on a shot gun in the dark? Lie all you want. We know what you'd think and probably do. But otherwise, yes LGS are flowing with BS that is probably based on what they want to sell or projecting themselves as experts. SOME of what they have to say is right though. |
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BTW, what would you do if you were some place you weren't supposed to be and heard someone work the slide on a shot gun in the dark? Lie all you want. We know what you'd think and probably do.
Ditto That....It does make a very erie noise.
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I can't tell you how many times I hear guys refer to "handle the .45", as if they think a .45 will fly out of the hands of lesser men when the trigger is pulled one time. When asked if they've practiced rapid fire, the facial expression tells most of the story. You'd think I responded to "hello" by saying "tattoo corn fart!" -- complete lack of connection. Why would you need to actually practice rapid fire, when one shot will throw a man so hard that he rips a hole in the fabric of space and time, and lands on another planet, 5 million years from now? I think Colt should introduce a new 1911 in 2014: Colt Death Ray Elite. Stainless frame, black slide, rosewood grips with ivory skulls on them, and the engraving on the slide. "High Speed" on the left, "Low Drag" on the right.
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A 45ACP not only kills the bad guy, but his whole family. This extends into the past, rewriting history itself. Use it with care.
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Not to mention that the concussion of a near miss is enough to make most men faint. If you don't want to shoot someone, you can aim to miss with a .45!
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I don't even carry my 45. I just carry one bullet and show it to the bad guys and they run
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