making the case for why you choose your caliber...

[ThE_LoNgShOt]

we all have reasons we like certain calibers, so I thought I'd see who's shooting what caliber, and why....

I'm shooting a Glock Model 17 9MM for a couple reasons... first and foremost, because 9MM ammo is EVERYWHERE! in a SHTF kind of scenario, it would be one of, if not the easiest to find ammunitions. second, it's relatively inexpensive to shoot, so I can maximize my range dollars and get the most shooting practice possible to sharpen / improve my skills & accuracy.

so what is your caliber choice, and why?

[Bill Carson]

During the L.A. riots the local Turner's which was in orange county ran out of 9mm first.

[ElvenSoul]

It's a Tool in a Tool Box. Learn to use all the tools well.

[ThE_LoNgShOt]

During the L.A. riots the local Turner's which was in orange county ran out of 9mm first.

what about the local walmart?

[Bill Carson]

what about the local walmart?

Those are the first places that will be looted.

[Ub3rDorK]

[plumbum]

I shoot a lot of .38's, because I love my wheelguns*, and nearly everyone I know has a .38 or .357 of some sort. I still have quite a bit of factory ammo, but I almost have a gallon jug worth of cases... I think it might be about time I get a kit to reload!




*I thought the S&W 19 had a great trigger, but the trigger on the .38 M&P feels like an Angel hand polished it with butter! I don't think I can go back to anything made post WWII... and polymer just seems ludicrous now?!?

[Bill Carson]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbYnkg6wYSI&feature=fvwp&NR=1

[ThE_LoNgShOt]

It's a Tool in a Tool Box. Learn to use all the tools well.

absolutely true for those who own a lot of guns in various calibers / gauges...

[Bill Carson]

we all have reasons we like certain calibers, so I thought I'd see who's shooting what caliber, and why....

I'm shooting a Glock Model 17 9MM for a couple reasons... first and foremost, because 9MM ammo is EVERYWHERE! in a SHTF kind of scenario, it would be one of, if not the easiest to find ammunitions. second, it's relatively inexpensive to shoot, so I can maximize my range dollars and get the most shooting practice possible to sharpen / improve my skills & accuracy.

so what is your caliber choice, and why?

I do believe that 9mm is an excellent choice. It was my first choice and I had all the same reasons as you. Unfortunately I did not have a sufficient stock on hand before the riots because I did not think the riots would hit LBC.

[ThE_LoNgShOt]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbYnk...ture=fvwp&NR=1

it's like watching cancer spread!

[NiteQwill]

The best caliber choice is the one I reload... and shoot often.

[Carlosa]

I used to reload 45acp for uspsa single stack competition...
Then I switched the press to .40 when I started shooting limited sense you can get more round in the mag vs 45.
I still shoot single stack but I purchased one in 40 so I could shoot the same load on both pistols.
I just started loading 223 for 3 gun..
So every caliber I load shoot has to do with what ever I'm competing with at that particular time :!
Cheers,
Los

[modls7]

Why pick one caliber? I have quite a few. As long as there are ammo on the shelves I will probably be OK.

I'm not a fan of brand loyalty, or caliber loyalty.

[CBruce]

we all have reasons we like certain calibers, so I thought I'd see who's shooting what caliber, and why....

I'm shooting a Glock Model 17 9MM for a couple reasons... first and foremost, because 9MM ammo is EVERYWHERE! in a SHTF kind of scenario, it would be one of, if not the easiest to find ammunitions. second, it's relatively inexpensive to shoot, so I can maximize my range dollars and get the most shooting practice possible to sharpen / improve my skills & accuracy.

so what is your caliber choice, and why?

Beretta 92FS. Much the same reasons. Ammo is cheaper and recoil's easier to manage. It's just a more comfortable calibre to practice with. I don't have the same trouble flinching or anticipating the shots like I do with .40 S&W (least favorite calibre) or even .45 ACP (too damn expensive to shoot paper targets)