Forgive me if this topic has been discussed before, the classic debate about which is better and why, the 9mm versus .45 ACP.
I was reading this article titled ".45 ACP vs 9mm: 14 Experts Give Their Answers" (Source: http://www.tactical-life.com/gear/45-acp-vs-9mm-ammo/#bsum-buffoni), and I have to admit that I was really surprised. Before reading the article, I thought that it would be 50/50 - half of the "Experts" would opt for the 9mm and half for the .45, but that wasn't the case. Only a few said they carry both - most of them said they prefer the 9mm for reasons like the 9mm ammo is cheaper, greater magazine capacity with the 9mm, etc.
I find it humorous that these "experts" all infer or imply the 9mm is better IF your shots are well aimed.
"Current 9 mm ammunition ballistics will do the job, if I do mine."
"I prefer the 9mm, because it is plentiful, cheaper to shoot, easier to make rapid follow-up shots with and is lethal enough when the shooter places the rounds in the proper place in the target."
"There are no magic bullets, so shot placement and accuracy under speed based on your sight package is paramount to your safety as well as the safety of others around you."
"9mm wins my vote on this one. Simple fact that the technology around projectiles has made a smaller caliber even more effective in the real world: better recoil, better penetration and similar stopping power."
I'm sorry. I disagree with the experts. If the .45 is too much for you, maybe you should be eating more Wheaties and practice more.
For home defense, I have a .45ACP in one room, a Redhawk .44 with 300 grain rounds in another and my 12 gauge is in a closet. I don't think the average person wants to worry about shot placement when their life depends on it.
Ed
I was reading this article titled ".45 ACP vs 9mm: 14 Experts Give Their Answers" (Source: http://www.tactical-life.com/gear/45-acp-vs-9mm-ammo/#bsum-buffoni), and I have to admit that I was really surprised. Before reading the article, I thought that it would be 50/50 - half of the "Experts" would opt for the 9mm and half for the .45, but that wasn't the case. Only a few said they carry both - most of them said they prefer the 9mm for reasons like the 9mm ammo is cheaper, greater magazine capacity with the 9mm, etc.
I find it humorous that these "experts" all infer or imply the 9mm is better IF your shots are well aimed.
"Current 9 mm ammunition ballistics will do the job, if I do mine."
"I prefer the 9mm, because it is plentiful, cheaper to shoot, easier to make rapid follow-up shots with and is lethal enough when the shooter places the rounds in the proper place in the target."
"There are no magic bullets, so shot placement and accuracy under speed based on your sight package is paramount to your safety as well as the safety of others around you."
"9mm wins my vote on this one. Simple fact that the technology around projectiles has made a smaller caliber even more effective in the real world: better recoil, better penetration and similar stopping power."
I'm sorry. I disagree with the experts. If the .45 is too much for you, maybe you should be eating more Wheaties and practice more.
For home defense, I have a .45ACP in one room, a Redhawk .44 with 300 grain rounds in another and my 12 gauge is in a closet. I don't think the average person wants to worry about shot placement when their life depends on it.
Ed