Why do you shoot 9mm?

[CAglock20c]

Just curious as to why so many people still shoot 9mm, even those who carry on/off duty use 9mm? with the option of carrying the 40 cal, and almost as many rounds, one would think the stopping power would come into play? is it a cost issue? handle the recoil better?

[G60]

If you research it very well you'll see with modern bullet design (Black talon/hydrashock are not modern designs) that there is not a huge difference in ballistics between the 3 powerhouse handgun calibers. (9/40/45)

Price, ease of controlling the recoil, are the two main factors, at least for me.

[rgs1975]

Why do you shoot 9mm?

I don't.

[CAglock20c]

If you research it very well you'll see with modern bullet design (Black talon/hydrashock are not modern designs) that there is not a huge difference in ballistics between the 3 powerhouse handgun calibers. (9/40/45)

Price, ease of controlling the recoil, are the two main factors, at least for me.

There's enough of a difference for federal and local law enforcement agencies to switch over to .40

[railroader]

With all my nines I have preban regular capacity mags for starters. I like the recoil better on nines than on forties. If I want something in a bigger caliber I have 45acp which is more accurate for me. Mark

[Adub]

Price and recoil are definitely a plus but the main reason I bought mine was to shoot the brass and thousands of loose rounds that were given to me. If I wasn't given those components, I would have still bought a 9mm, just not as soon as I did because of the first 2 reasons I put.

[CAglock20c]

Price and recoil are definitely a plus but the main reason I bought mine was to shoot the brass and thousands of loose rounds that were given to me. If I wasn't given those components, I would have still bought a 9mm, just not as soon as I did because of the first 2 reasons I put.

the free ammo reason is why i recently purchased a sig sp2022 9mm...why not, right? figured it would be good, cheap target practice and still possess another quality firearm

[Ubermcoupe]

The recoil is easier to handle for extended periods of time. I love my .45 and it was my first purchase but I get worn out when I am at the range for 2+ hours.

[IrishPirate]

stopping power is a myth. You stop things with good shot placement.....end of story

[d sauce]

I shoot 9 cause why not...


and I'm poor.

[DannyZRC]

There's enough of a difference for federal and local law enforcement agencies to switch over to .40

Largest police department in the world issues 9mm (124gr Speer Gold Dot 9mm +P)

[CAglock20c]

Largest police department in the world issues 9mm (124gr Speer Gold Dot 9mm +P)

im sure a FEW still do, but a MAJORITY issue 40 cal

[DannyZRC]

im sure a FEW still do, but a MAJORITY issue 40 cal

Your claim, prove it.

Also, if you truly wish to become informed on the topic: http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=19887

there are links for further reading included in that post, DocGKR (the linked post's author) is Dr. Gary K. Roberts, and he is one of the foremost ballistic wounding experts on the planet.

[CAglock20c]

stopping power is a myth. You stop things with good shot placement.....end of story

so you're saying a 9mm round to the chest can take down a 250lb man coming at you as well as a 40 cal will? hmm

[Quiet]

Largest police department in the world issues 9mm (124gr Speer Gold Dot 9mm +P)

im sure a FEW still do, but a MAJORITY issue 40 cal

Not in the world.

Majority of LE agencies in the USA have adopted .40S&W.

But, worldwide the 9x19mm is still the top dog.