Agree ^^. I've never understood the debate about which carry caliber to choose. There is no right answer! If you are proficient, comfortable, and confident with what you are holstering every day...then it is perfectly fine to carry. People can argue ballistics and/or capacity all they want...but for me it comes down to walking out the door every morning with something that I am comfortable and confident with.
Carry .45 ?
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Agree ^^. I've never understood the debate about which carry caliber to choose. There is no right answer! If you are proficient, comfortable, and confident with what you are holstering every day...then it is perfectly fine to carry. People can argue ballistics and/or capacity all they want...but for me it comes down to walking out the door every morning with something that I am comfortable and confident with.
ca survivor
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lets see even on ball ammo .45ACP 230grs. VS, the best 9mm 147GR HP that might expand, (the .45 won't shrink) I'll stay with the .45ACP is been taking bad guys down since 1906.
ca survivor
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I grew up with 1911s and BHPs and the unreliable 2nd generation S&W pistols, I know how to maintain the 1911, but you have a valid point on maintenance in the 1911.
I swap it up based on weather/time of year/clothing/event.
Summertime in a t shirt it’s a Springfield XDs in 45.
With a light cover garment it’s a Colt New Agent TALO in 45.
If the event calls for *nice jewelry* it’s a Wilson Combat Professional in 45.
There is always a spare mag to match in the left pants pocket. And yes, we practice mag changes from the pocket.
At the river, in the boat, it’s a Bond Arms derringer with 3* 410 shells.
Summertime in a t shirt it’s a Springfield XDs in 45.
With a light cover garment it’s a Colt New Agent TALO in 45.
If the event calls for *nice jewelry* it’s a Wilson Combat Professional in 45.
There is always a spare mag to match in the left pants pocket. And yes, we practice mag changes from the pocket.
At the river, in the boat, it’s a Bond Arms derringer with 3* 410 shells.
Magnum Research BFR in 45-70 with a chest holster during the winter. Step down to a Ruger Alaska in 454 Casull during the summer months, IWB with a decent belt. I do sometimes swap the BFR for a Desert Eagle in 50ae, only if clothing limited, but this is a .45 thread so we will leave that out. Oh yeah, speed strips in the left pocket, alone due to size and weight. I feel adequately armed with either.
Agreed. One caliber for the other isn't an "upgrade" or a "step down" with modern ammunition. Situational awareness, weapons proficiency, and a survival mindset are more important than a tenth of a inch of bullet diameter.
Argentine Systema Model 1927 Colt licensed copy of 1911A1. 100% reliable with all ammo, and good accuracy. Will even load, drop hammer and eject empty cases. It looks like hell, occasionally gets some flash rust from sitting in the vehicle safe box this time of year with temperature swings, so I won't feel bad about crawling in the gravel or mud, or carrying it in the rain or dust on an ATV or tractor. Two slim mags in the back pocket give me 22 rounds, and I practice quick mag changes while firing on the range.
I know it well enough to shoot it comfortably, and added Crimson Trace Lazer grips to potentially increase accuracy and additional deterrent to bad guy. The lazer grips cost more than the pistol.
I know it well enough to shoot it comfortably, and added Crimson Trace Lazer grips to potentially increase accuracy and additional deterrent to bad guy. The lazer grips cost more than the pistol.
The full sized 1911 and even the Commander got too heavy for me so I picked up a 45 acp , snub nosed , 5 shot revolver, fixed sights , stainless steel ,double action revolver .
It's a Taurus model 455...and before you scream Taurus , I bought it in 2004 and have been using it ever since.. No Problems What So Ever. Of all the 1911's I own the 455 is the most accurate ! It shoots tiny groups from that 2 inch barrel that my 1911 Gold Cup is jealous of.
If you can find one they make a nice concealed carry piece , small , powerful and accurate .
Gary
It's a Taurus model 455...and before you scream Taurus , I bought it in 2004 and have been using it ever since.. No Problems What So Ever. Of all the 1911's I own the 455 is the most accurate ! It shoots tiny groups from that 2 inch barrel that my 1911 Gold Cup is jealous of.
If you can find one they make a nice concealed carry piece , small , powerful and accurate .
Gary
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Shield in .45 makes a good pocket carry. I carry mine and use 230fmj. keep it simple. It's the same size as the 9mm shield so I went bigger. For a smaller pocket gun you can't beat the M&P380 using fmj.
ca survivor
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umm the "novelty" is been around since 1911 doesn't looks like its wearing off, any time soon.
Martman300
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How is that Liberty? I have been eyeing it in 45 & 9. Reminds me of the Aquila IQ ammo, don’t remember the ballistics on that though.
I’ve been carrying a Glock 30 every day for over 5 years in an Alien Gear IWB original leather backed holster. It gets sweaty with me during the summer, dusty while cutting the grass, and is scraped up from crawling around under my truck and wife’s car while changing the oil and it never fails to function. I like my Series 70 Colt, but that would require much more maintenance, and I can’t imagine scraping it on the concrete while working under a auto.
Round for round, .45ACP is better and more forgiving.... but the amount it is better is small. The capacity and weight probably negates the pluses of the .45ACP. Shot placement is king and there are no close seconds.
Sig and HK make a better pistol than Glock. Glock does the job just fine and is cheaper with better aftermarket support.
I think the differences between most carry guns and calibers mentioned is probably small. The only real argument is number of rounds and is it worth it in the small chance you need it.... even if you do, you are even less likely to need extra rounds (Though not impossible that you do need those rounds).
I think as long as you stay .38 Special or better power wise, you will be fine. .380ACP Can work fine with the right ammo, meaning the majority out there isn't adequate. Do your homework.
While not as reliable as the guns mentioned, you could probably get by just fine with a Taurus autoloader, Springfield XD, Ruger, or Kahr as long as the pistol isn't made of pot metal like a Jennings or something.
All that being said: I mostly carry a 5 shot .357 Magnum in steel made by Taurus. It's actually a good gun and I've put quite a few rounds through it. It's easy to conceal. It's got plenty of power for walking in the woods.
When I need to carry something lighter, I have a Smith and Wesson in .38 special that's about half the weight of the Taurus.
Sig and HK make a better pistol than Glock. Glock does the job just fine and is cheaper with better aftermarket support.
I think the differences between most carry guns and calibers mentioned is probably small. The only real argument is number of rounds and is it worth it in the small chance you need it.... even if you do, you are even less likely to need extra rounds (Though not impossible that you do need those rounds).
I think as long as you stay .38 Special or better power wise, you will be fine. .380ACP Can work fine with the right ammo, meaning the majority out there isn't adequate. Do your homework.
While not as reliable as the guns mentioned, you could probably get by just fine with a Taurus autoloader, Springfield XD, Ruger, or Kahr as long as the pistol isn't made of pot metal like a Jennings or something.
All that being said: I mostly carry a 5 shot .357 Magnum in steel made by Taurus. It's actually a good gun and I've put quite a few rounds through it. It's easy to conceal. It's got plenty of power for walking in the woods.
When I need to carry something lighter, I have a Smith and Wesson in .38 special that's about half the weight of the Taurus.
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I second what my friend Gus says above. I personally favor a compact or subcompact 9mm over other calibers for the extra rounds. The preference on size is just a requirement for concealment.
That being said, I'm looking to purchase a 357 very soon to be able to carry to/from work a little easier. I work at a TWIC site and there's a strict no weapons policy, but they can be checked in at the gate unloaded. I can't bring myself to do that daily with an autoloader.
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