pure truth

[axemurderer]

I saw this on an other forum, and thought it needed to be shared.

While a 9 mm or .40 caliber bullet may or may not expand, it is an undeniable fact that a .45 caliber bullet will never shrink.

Mike

[howie]

And that's why the only handguns I own are .45ACP

[Crazy Horse]

lol you guys and your .45's lol while i have a bunch of 1911's and thats what i cut my teeth on shooting, i carry a Glock 34 or a Browning hi power most often both 9mm (yes, i will carry my Les Baer someday's)
All of the shot data i have looked at over the years shows that shot placement with any round is most critical, the whole 45 vs 9mm debate is beat to death.
I always thought it was a USA vs Europe debate mostly. Carry on...lol
Cheers

[canes7]

Even a .22LR is a strong deterrant (or deadly) when placed correctly.

[axemurderer]

i still like a .45. I do not own a 9mm any more and do not find myself ill served.


Mike





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[paid4c4]

I was at the range today shooting my Glock model 30. I had forgotten how much fun it is to shoot and how accurate it is. I have the 3 pound trigger pull and it shoots great. With double action and Trijicon night sights it's my favorite non 1911 .45 caliber pistol. Just like with cars there is no replacement for displacement, there's no replacement for mass in projectiles.
Bill

[timshufflin]

I shoot what I will be most apt to carry no matter what I'm wearing. My Kahr PM9 can be carried even with shorts being worn. It is the second lightest 9mm made, it is slim as the dickens. If a .45 is super bad to the bone, but I'm not apt to carry it, it does me no good.

[howie]

C'mon, be honest. You 9mm guys just can't handle the recoil of a real pistol round! It might mess up your manicures:D

+1 on the Glock 30, Bill. I love mine. You made a good choice for me!

[Crazy Horse]

I would not say i'm a 9mm guy, i just value less manulipation of the gun IE reloading with the Glock 34 or the Browning. A high cap mag does not mean you can shoot more, it means you have to mess around with the weapon less. Really its a moot point as 85% of people shot with a handgun live to tell about it. That is where shot placement comes in. So, if you know you are going to a fight, take a rifle. You get caught in a fight with a handgun.

[llurpirate]

I do prefer the 45acp but find myself carrying a 21/2 in 357 revolver most of the time with an LCP380 as backup. You just have to be comfortable with what you are using. Most important is shot placement anyway. Still heavier is better.

[axemurderer]

I would like you guys to know this is not a 1911 thing. I just like .45ACP. like my S&W 1917. and the one in the picture. even if the one in the picture is a 9mm. mine is .45ACP.


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[canes7]

Anyone here try the 5.7 yet?

[Crazy Horse]

I had a FN 5.7 and of course traded it, i traded a buddy for a SIG 556 rifle so i had to do the trade...lol Boy did that rifle let me down. I liked the FN pretty well, VERY accurate and holding 20 rounds is always a plus...lol
I just could not justify the price of the rounds compared to the other stuff i shoot. It was a good pistol though.

[canes7]

I hear the same about the .357 SIG. People love that round, but have trouble justifying it.

[Dave Waits]

Jeff Cooper, Holding up a 1911A1," If you want to win, this is the gun you will use."

[axemurderer]

Jeff Coper, my personal hero!!


Jeff Cooper, Holding up a 1911A1," If you want to win, this is the gun you will use."

[Dave Waits]

Of course..there's always this argument........
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii180/retmsgt123/motivator21a7886b9f3c831d49916f2a7377b728b4b9cfb6. jpg

BTW, anybody notice anything about this particular Glock?

[Big Ben]

The selector switch ?

$auto$

[LEAD POISON]

I might as well stir the pot.
Before I would buy a Gluuck,I would buy a Hi piont.

[Dave Waits]

Very good Ben, it's a select-fire Model 18C. Very rare here in the states. Only Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie(Mr.&Mrs.Smith) and Keana Reeves(Matrix) are allowed to use them.

[Orlando]

I might as well stir the pot.
Before I would buy a Gluuck,I would buy a Hi piont.

How could you tell them apart? :)

[howie]

Wow. Such hate. I like my Glock, but I didn't trade in either one of my 1911's to pay for it.

[Big Ben]

Gotta be honest guys, I shot a Glock a few years ago, I really didn't like it. I thought it was very uncomfortable in my hand.
However, I would be willing to try one again just to be sure. Could've just been an off day for me who knows.

[dogboysdad]

I have a Glock 17 that I like lots. Not my favorite carry gun. Too big for what it does. I have been liking my wife's S&W 642 more than ever.

[Crazy Horse]

Gotta be honest guys, I shot a Glock a few years ago, I really didn't like it. I thought it was very uncomfortable in my hand.
However, I would be willing to try one again just to be sure. Could've just been an off day for me who knows.

Glocks take some getting used to, have a look at the new Gen 4 glocks with the interchangable backstrap. They change the feel of the glock quite a bit.
Cheers

[Big Ben]

Glocks take some getting used to, have a look at the new Gen 4 glocks with the interchangable backstrap. They change the feel of the glock quite a bit.
Cheers

That may do the trick. If I remember it was the backstrap that was the uncomfortable part.