imperialism2024
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.44 magnum
Two more weeks and we might add another one or two...
.44 magnum
Two more weeks and we might add another one or two...
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What Caliber?
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stanicus
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Bersa Thunder .380 with 90 grain Federal Hydra Shok rounds. Agreed wth some of the other posts. Stopping power is based on making a well placed shot and having the BG bleed out and the blood pressure drop so far that they pass out.
Bersa Thunder .380 with 90 grain Federal Hydra Shok rounds. Agreed wth some of the other posts. Stopping power is based on making a well placed shot and having the BG bleed out and the blood pressure drop so far that they pass out.
Statesman
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.38 Special at the moment, until I can afford a new Kimber CDP II Compact, then it will be .45.
It's nice to see the caliber wars continue unabated on a gun related forum. Isn't America grand?
.38 Special at the moment, until I can afford a new Kimber CDP II Compact, then it will be .45.
It's nice to see the caliber wars continue unabated on a gun related forum. Isn't America grand?
Statesman
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stanicus wrote:
stanicus wrote:
That, or shoot the BG in the bladder and watch him spring a leak.
Theseus
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AbNo wrote:
But, yes. It is pretty accurate...but it hurts...horribly.
I just replaced the recoil springs to a 13#...and that worked better, but still causes unbelievable pain.
AbNo wrote:
I am told it has to do with the fixed barrel.
But, yes. It is pretty accurate...but it hurts...horribly.
I just replaced the recoil springs to a 13#...and that worked better, but still causes unbelievable pain.
Nelson_Muntz
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Theseus wrote:
Are you holding it backwards?
j/k
Theseus wrote:
Are you holding it backwards?
j/k
Gunslinger
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ODA 226 wrote:
ODA 226 wrote:
"With 3 reloads..." that is damned fine shooting! I can easily throw better than a round a second accurately, but not with 3 reloads!:shock:LEO 229 wrote:I knew I slapped that one round as soon as I fired it, but considering that I shot 32 rounds with 3 reloads in a little over 20 seconds, can you please forgive me?ODA 226 wrote:I'm your huckelberry....
The best caliber is the one that you have in your hand at the moment. Enough said.
Nice job... but you DID have one stray...
Do better next time please... :lol:
Daddyo
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I used to carry a .357, but switched to 9mm. Sure the .357 has a better rate of 1 shot stops, but realistically nothing is a guaranteed 1 shot stop, and I'm not going to shoot once and wait and see what happens so carrying 15+1 offsets the lower power for me. I'd probably go for a 10mm before a .45, if you're going to go big, go all the way.
I used to carry a .357, but switched to 9mm. Sure the .357 has a better rate of 1 shot stops, but realistically nothing is a guaranteed 1 shot stop, and I'm not going to shoot once and wait and see what happens so carrying 15+1 offsets the lower power for me. I'd probably go for a 10mm before a .45, if you're going to go big, go all the way.
xd.40
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Walleye wrote:
Walleye wrote:
+1 - but mine is a .40 :lol:9mm, because that's all I've got & all I can afford.
spidah
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I carry an HK P30 9mm with Corbon DPX...
Here is agood article about the 9mm
http://www.handgunsmag.com/ammunition/hg_defense9_200803/
I carry an HK P30 9mm with Corbon DPX...
Here is agood article about the 9mm
http://www.handgunsmag.com/ammunition/hg_defense9_200803/
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Most assuredly, one shot stops are more wishful thinking than anything else. Back in 1989, two WV state troopers shot a drunken suspect 12 times with their .357magnum; said suspect lived to them both with a .30-06 rifle and then he offed himself.
Shooting until the attacker stops attacking is a better tactic.
Most assuredly, one shot stops are more wishful thinking than anything else. Back in 1989, two WV state troopers shot a drunken suspect 12 times with their .357magnum; said suspect lived to them both with a .30-06 rifle and then he offed himself.
Shooting until the attacker stops attacking is a better tactic.
Theseus
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Nelson_Muntz wrote:
Nelson_Muntz wrote:
:banghead: Now you tell me!
Are you holding it backwards?
Sonora Rebel
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.45 acp...
only because .50 BMG won't fit in a holster 'n 20mm HEI/APT/API has too much recoil.
.45 acp...
only because .50 BMG won't fit in a holster 'n 20mm HEI/APT/API has too much recoil.
mjones
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135 grain Corbon .40 S&W or 185 grain Remington Golden Saber .45ACP
135 grain Corbon .40 S&W or 185 grain Remington Golden Saber .45ACP
Task Force 16
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I've got 2 pistols for carrying (once my Tn permit comes). Primarily, I'll have a SA .45 with 5.5 barrel. I've been target shooting with the Long Colt .45 255 gr. cowboy rounds, but I may laod up Super X STHP Long colts 220 grthat according to the stats has a higher muzzle V and E than the .45 ACP @ 920 fps and 423 ft pds.
The other pistol is a Mak IJ-70 that takes the 9x18mm FMJ.
I've got 2 pistols for carrying (once my Tn permit comes). Primarily, I'll have a SA .45 with 5.5 barrel. I've been target shooting with the Long Colt .45 255 gr. cowboy rounds, but I may laod up Super X STHP Long colts 220 grthat according to the stats has a higher muzzle V and E than the .45 ACP @ 920 fps and 423 ft pds.
The other pistol is a Mak IJ-70 that takes the 9x18mm FMJ.
squisher
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9mm (Taurus PT-92) for me, that's what I bought as a plinker/carry gun. Hopefully upgrading to a 1911 before too much longer.
Currently loaded w/ Federal Hydra-shoks
9mm (Taurus PT-92) for me, that's what I bought as a plinker/carry gun. Hopefully upgrading to a 1911 before too much longer.
Currently loaded w/ Federal Hydra-shoks
Aran
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9mm and .40S&W depending on whether I want plastic or steel that day.
9mm and .40S&W depending on whether I want plastic or steel that day.
P-11 shooter
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9mm, because it's cheap to shoot and i'm poor these days.
Just picked up a S&W M&P9c and I couldn't be happier with it.
9mm, because it's cheap to shoot and i'm poor these days.
Just picked up a S&W M&P9c and I couldn't be happier with it.
ODA 226
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AWDstylez wrote:
AWDstylez wrote:
Thank you kind sir!ODA 226 wrote:AWDstylez wrote:
I'm your huckelberry....
The best caliber is the one that you have in your hand at the moment. Enough said.
I was obviously being sarcastic, but that's some damn good shooting.
Task Force 16
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I'm considering getting a USFA .30 calSA revolver w/7.5" barrel. It uses the same round as the M1 Carbine. I already have the carbine and it would cut down on the need for stocking various cal ammo.
I'm considering getting a USFA .30 calSA revolver w/7.5" barrel. It uses the same round as the M1 Carbine. I already have the carbine and it would cut down on the need for stocking various cal ammo.