...Now, if you told me (as the study appears to do) that the 9 is better because it is easier to make good hits and therefore shooters will be more proficient, I will buy that...
Speed and precise application.
The very vast majority of people who carry guns for a living do substantially better with the 9mm over the .40 and .45. Especially the .40 with its sharp recoil impulse. In fact due to the .40s sharp recoil impluse, I have noted/observed that the majority of shooters, small and large stature alike actually shoot a .45 better than a .40.
Given the choice, I will choose a .45 or 9mm over the .40 every time for social applications. Sadly at the moment, I am forced by agency policy to carry a .40 on duty. Hopefully studies like this may eventually pave the way for changes..
THE CHAIR IS AGAINST THE WALL.
The Tikka T3 in .308 Winchester is the Glock 19 of the rifle world.
