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...45acp. Which is better in a tactical situation? Why? Not concerned with model of pistol....just the round. Just so you know I like a lot of pistols; Sig, HK, Kimber, but my faith in the Glock is unshakeable. So say the SHTF....which round would you put your faith in?
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SHTF, 9mm because I can carry much more ammo for the same weight and it will be more common if I run out and need to find more. -
With modern hollowpoint ammo there is really no difference between a 9mm or .45. 9mm is cheaper which leads to more training and all things considered equal, the 9mm handgun will recoil less allowing faster follow-up shots to the target.Comment
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9mm was a standard for many law enforcement...might still be for some. I'm finding .40S&W to be more common. 45 is a good powerful round but as stated above you can't carry as much in a magazine or on your person.
I have guns in both and like them both for their + and -. not really one better than the other.Comment
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I'd put my faith in god, my hopes on my training and I'd use whatever gun is on my person.
Caliber arguments are silly.
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I think in SHTF situation either .40 s&w(LE) or 9mm(Military) will be the easiest to find.Comment
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9vs.45
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.45 for me. The .45 will do more damage with one hit. Say I don't hit the body mass or they are wearing some sort of armor... The .45 will have a better chance to incapacitate the perp. I also have plenty of both so ammout of ammo isn't an issue for me.
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when it comes down to it is whatever you can shoot better with.Comment
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SHTF is a rough call between calibers. I believe my experience with my USP .45 will bring me through it, but the weight to ammo ratio leans me more toward a 9. Hence the reason I would love a bad***** 9.
According to Old West Tech (show on History)(I know sources suck) a .45 is the equivalent of getting hit in the chest with a 20lb sledge by a carnival "Strongman." Whereas a 9 (according to multiple LEO sources) is more likely to penetrate, and continue on through the body.
Basically, if you are confident in your weapon skills, and are sure you can deliver accurate "kill shots" then a 9 is in order. If you are not as confident and more of a "Hope and Prayer" type (no religious hate) then a .45 would be beneficial.
To note- I'm not a 100% kill shot, and I have never been tested in combat, or high stress situation. Beretta 92fs is easy as hell to shoot, where my HK is a little jumpy (no double tap).Comment
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Shtf might be very much like now........if you don't have it, you can't get it.*REMOVE THIS PART BEFORE POSTING*Comment
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9mm because it penetrates at least like a .45, has good expansion with good JHP, you can carry more, have more rounds in a single mag, easier recoil to deal with for quicker follow up shots, etc.
.45 if it's not a SHTF situation and you think a few rounds is good enough.Last edited by Dangerous1; 05-12-2009, 11:04 PM.I say we take off and nuke the entire site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure.Comment
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