9 Mm Vs 45 Acp

[Irving]

How do you know that a .45 would have done any better?

[Atrain1]

How do you know that a .45 would have done any better?

I believe taking a hit to the sternum with a 45 instead of the 9mm would have saved his life, than again reacting faster would have saved his life, I am sure you have seen it.

[Irving]

I haven't seen it.

What makes you so sure? A .45 weighs a little bit more, but it is also traveling a little bit slower.

[mcantar18c]

I seen a clip were a cop should still be alive cause he had a 9mm. I did not mean to upset anyone.

I seen a clip where a guy unlocked a car with a tennis ball.

I believe taking a hit to the sternum with a 45 instead of the 9mm would have saved his life, than again reacting faster would have saved his life, I am sure you have seen it.

Better training would have saved his life. Does not matter if he has a .22LR or a .500S&W.

[Bailey Guns]

Have you ever been shot at?

As a matter of fact, I have.

I've also seen the results of a lot of people who've been shot at...and hit, with various handgun rounds. No one ever complained to me they were shot with too small a caliber.

I have but one thing to say to you, train. I doubt you know the background of every person posting on this forum. It would be wise of you to remember that when you post stupid shit.

I have no clue what your background is. However, you come off in your posts as someone who gets all their info from 20 year old Guns & Ammo mags.

Now, you may be God's gift to the shooting world. However, based again on the stupid shit you post, I doubt it.

My opinion/advise would be to lose the "I know everything about everything based on my superior tactical training where I singlehandedly developed the 2 to the chest, 1 to the head drill because I can stay so cool under pressure while executing surgically accurate shot placement that no other mere mortal could possibly hope to achieve" attitude.

A lot of guys that post here have "been there and done that". That seems to be something you haven't caught on to yet.

Alternatively, you can continue to spout your bullshit and come across as a total moron. Like I said before...it's pretty entertaining and it's a free country. Just don't be surprised when someone calls you out on it.

[Atrain1]

As a matter of fact, I have.

I've also seen the results of a lot of people who've been shot at...and hit, with various handgun rounds. No one ever complained to me they were shot with too small a caliber.

I have but one thing to say to you, train. I doubt you know the background of every person posting on this forum. It would be wise of you to remember that when you post stupid shit.

I have no clue what your background is. However, you come off in your posts as someone who gets all their info from 20 year old Guns & Ammo mags.

Now, you may be God's gift to the shooting world. However, based again on the stupid shit you post, I doubt it.

My opinion/advise would be to lose the "I know everything about everything based on my superior tactical training where I singlehandedly developed the 2 to the chest, 1 to the head drill because I can stay so cool under pressure while executing surgically accurate shot placement that no other mere mortal could possibly hope to achieve" attitude.

A lot of guys that post here have "been there and done that". That seems to be something you haven't caught on to yet.

Alternatively, you can continue to spout your bullshit and come across as a total moron. Like I said before...it's pretty entertaining and it's a free country. Just don't be surprised when someone calls you out on it.

It seems like you guys are looking for something to argue about, do you actualy reed the whole thing or just parts, I said that is what I was taught, And I also said that most people me included will not be able to get that kind of shot placement. And as far as the bigger caliber I will always think bigger is better, look at the background of the 45, I carry a 380 with 6 rounds so I am not saying that small calibers wont kill, that would be just stupid, so if I came off wrong it is because I could not get my point across on this post hopefuly this is clear enough

[sneakerd]

I think I remember this argument being an article in the 1st gun magazine I ever bought, back in I think May of '74. It had a Walther PPK on the cover. Guns & Ammo I think it was. In any event, in pistols I shoot almost exclusively 9mm & 45, I probably put about 1,000 rounds downrange per month. I prefer the 9mm because it is cheaper to shoot, more rounds downrange = more control of the handgun thus more hits likely whatever the situation. I love the 45, the USP is my bedside gun. The Smith M&P Pro Series in 9 being the "bug-out" pistol. I say defend yourself with the gun you are most able to practice with and so are best at shooting. Whether it's a Barrett, an 870, Smith 500 or a Beretta 22. Put the lead in the breadbasket and you'll probably be ok.

[Atrain1]

All I know and I am sure every one will agree, it would suck to get shot by anything, and I hope I am never in a situation were I am on the recieving end, or have to be the one shooting because taking the life of another human will mess with anyone, even if it is in self defence IMO.

[mcantar18c]

All I know and I am sure every one will agree, it would suck to get shot buy anything, and I hope I am never in a situation were I am on the recieving end, or have to be the one shooting because taking the life of another human will mess with anyone, even if it is in self defence IMO.

At least if its a 9mm you won't have to worry about it too much cause it won't actually do anything serious. Just pray it ain't a .45 though, if you so much as get hit in the arm with a .45 you're screwed.

[sneakerd]

Unless you're hit with 147-gr Hydra-Shoks!!!