Which caliber do you prefer? Why?
- lostdog99
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Re: Which caliber do you prefer? Why?
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
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Re: Which caliber do you prefer? Why?
@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
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
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Re: Which caliber do you prefer? Why?
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.
I wanted something the still is effective and does not have as much recoil for them to handle it.
Re: Which caliber do you prefer? Why?
- AGE Mechanic
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Re: Which caliber do you prefer? Why?
9mm here too.
It just works.
It just works.
- AGE Mechanic
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Re: Which caliber do you prefer? Why?
Ever try a 10mm derringer ?
LOL....
LOL....
- PWilliam
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Re: Which caliber do you prefer? Why?
9 mm for me. Occasionally carry 45. Also own 40. 9 is just easier to shoot, and easier on the wallet.
- Harrier
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Re: Which caliber do you prefer? Why?
38 Super wasn't on the list (basically a 9mm Mag)
Tough choice between 9mm, 357 Mag and 45acp. Capacity won out.
Tough choice between 9mm, 357 Mag and 45acp. Capacity won out.
- Suck My Glock
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Re: Which caliber do you prefer? Why?
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.
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
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Re: Which caliber do you prefer? Why?
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!
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- AZ1
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Re: Which caliber do you prefer? Why?
9mm affordable, capacity, with good self defense rounds like federal hst available at a reasonable price it's hard to beat
- JMpcc17
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Re: Which caliber do you prefer? Why?
9. Because I have ~7 Home Depot buckets full of brass.
- MTURBO
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Re: Which caliber do you prefer? Why?
.44 mag. Because I like big holes in my target.
Re: Which caliber do you prefer? Why?
9x25 Dillon.....why? it goes through most anything.
- desertmoon
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Re: Which caliber do you prefer? Why?
In town: .45 Auto
Out of town: 10mm Norma
Out of town: 10mm Norma