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been thinking hard on this-maybe to hard, but would you rather have 10 rounds of 45 ACP or 16 rounds of 9mm in a conceal carry weapon?

I would rather have the ammo in a gun I was most familiar and most confident with.

This is why he still carries a Patterson Colt. Got his new off the production line...

You need 16 rounds if you plan on missing a lot. I carry a .45 with 7+1 myself. I'd bet money I can hit a man at 50 yards easily, much less at 7.

....especially if they messed with one of your dogs

that's kinda what I was thinking-which ever I can hit with/handle best! Looks like I get to buy 2 guns and see which I shoot the best!

any suggestions on what 45 to look at?

I thought that was understood from the get go. My favorite .45 is the Lightweight Commander I bought from Mark. It's pre-Combat Commander w/alloy frame.

I'm so confident in my pistol shooting, I only carry 1 magazine...
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GFY


I still carry a S&W Model 66 four inch,and a spare speed loader.Remember those?


Once again, I reiterate...


GFY.

Unless accosted by more than one or two assailants, 10 rounds of .45+P, ACP , 200 grain hollow-points should get the "job" done.

That said... in a fire-fight, the "situation" plus one's own adrenalin tends to cause one's aim to often be inaccurate (the "spray & pray" inclination) ... so you need to think about your own capabilities (including your "cool") and decide if you'd rather have 10 or 16 rounds to use in your defense.

Frankly, I'd prefer to have the 16 rounds of 9x19mm+P hollow-points. While the "9" is less powerful than the .45 ACP, a good, solid "hit" with a 9mm+P hollow-point will get-'er-done... and there's 6 more of 'em with which to make that "hit".

Also one tends to have "tunnel vision" under great stress, so don't forget to take a wide, but quick "look-around" after taking down the first aggressor. His "buddy" may be comin' at ya from the side.

Jus' my 2�...


Strength & Honor...

Ron T.

Lately, I've been carrying my Glock 17. So 18 for me.

But I've carried every handgun I've owned since I got my ccl, including single action revolvers.

For me it is the tried and tested 1911 in 45. Eight plus one and if I am going somewhere I feel might be a little less than safe there are two extra mags for a total of twenty five.

Yep. Great guns

Daily carry is a Colt Commander in .45, 7+1.

If I have to go to Little Rock or Pine Bluff I switch to a lightweight Commander in .38 Super. 10+1

lubbockdave,

I suggest you purchase a .45. And being the shameless person I am will tell you I have a Colt Commander Light Weight model with Pachmayr grips, extended safety and has been accurized. It even comes with an extra magazine! I will let you have it for a meer $900.

Six rounds of .38 Special.

Go to the Hand gun forum to ask this question, you'll get more advice that will make your head spin. :>)

Sig P220 SAO (Single Action Only).

My EDC is a 5+1 or 7+1 Springfield XDS 45 with a spare mag or 2. If dress allows and I'm traveling to town or an urban area I'll carry my 16+1 S&W SD9. When either of those wont work I have a Taurus .380 I can slip in my pocket.

The only time I feel uneasy is when I'm carrying the 380. Situational awareness is likely more important than caliber or capacity.