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Originally Posted by Voltaire  Yeah, I was thinking about getting a Glock in 9mm or .45 for personal defense, since I've heard good things about their reliability...but my Navy bud has almost sold me on the 1911. I'm not sure yet, since it would be my first gun.
I personally wish the open carry movement would pick up some steam and some social acceptance...I can only imagine how much crime would be affected if certain elements could actually SEE how many people walking up and down the street are armed. I was wondering if y'all had any thoughts on that? |
Please, PLEASE, take my advice on the calibur.
There has always been a big debate between the advantages of a small fast bullet or the slow fat bullet.
I've done all that over and over. Nothing, and I mean nothing will help you regain or maintain the integrity of your environment better than the .45acp. The 9mm just don't cut it.
A compromise is the .40S&W. Not bad but not the best.
The .45 WILL end the fight. The .357 is a killer but over-penetrates and exits the back of the target thus wasting alot of energy and it's hard to control on a double-tap. The .45 will take off an arm and it's very controllable.
Just my two cents. There will, no doubt be alot of other opinions from the other side. Good luck.