Which caliber do you prefer? Why?

[lostdog99]

These days revolvers are so underrated. Don't get me wrong, I carry a 9mm for capacity and world wide availability. But . . . .if I could only have 1 gun (based on performance) It would have to be the .357 mag. Range, penetration, load diversity, power to size ratio . . . . And you CAN get better penetration than a 44 mag.

[AZGEEZER]

@lostdog99

If I want what I call dangerous game loads in 38&44&45cal I just make these.

http://noebulletmolds.com/NV/images/n.o ... sketch.jpg

http://noebulletmolds.com/NV/images/N.O ... Sketch.Jpg

And for something that can outperform even an xtp bullet I do these in 45&44cal.

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/attachm ... 1393184539

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/attachm ... 1393184574

After they hit ordinance gel.

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/attachm ... 1385674154

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/attachm ... 1385674175

[Desert Rat]

9mm for a few reasons, cost, availability (OK, when not in a ammo run) but most of all, my wife and children will be able to shoot it in the event of an emergency.
I wanted something the still is effective and does not have as much recoil for them to handle it.

[338lapua]

Tuff choice between the 9mm and 45. I am pretty split down the middle but I do prefer reloading 45 more than the 9. But because of the AR 9mm I voted for the 9mm. Do they make an AR in 45?

This place does.

http://www.mlsarms.com/

[AGE Mechanic]

9mm here too.
It just works.

[AGE Mechanic]

Ever try a 10mm derringer ?
LOL....

[PWilliam]

9 mm for me. Occasionally carry 45. Also own 40. 9 is just easier to shoot, and easier on the wallet.

[Harrier]

38 Super wasn't on the list (basically a 9mm Mag)
Tough choice between 9mm, 357 Mag and 45acp. Capacity won out.

[Suck My Glock]

FAIL!


Where is the 10mm selection?

Admittedly, I'm a bit of an oddball. I shoot 9x23win instead of .38super because its easier to load for, and holds more in the mag than .357sig.

Main piece = Glock 20 - 15 round mag
Backup piece = Glock 19 - 15 round mag keeps round count simple if/when zhit gets real.

[Azbuilder]

Love the 45 in my TP45 and Sig 220, but have been warming greatly to the 9mm in my XDM. Not just capacity, but also the wonderful new bullets/loads out the last number of years. Ballistics is such a wonderful science!

[AZ1]

9mm affordable, capacity, with good self defense rounds like federal hst available at a reasonable price it's hard to beat

[JMpcc17]

9. Because I have ~7 Home Depot buckets full of brass.

[MTURBO]

.44 mag. Because I like big holes in my target.

[Ranger1]

9x25 Dillon.....why? it goes through most anything.

[desertmoon]

In town: .45 Auto

Out of town: 10mm Norma