Favorite Pistol Cartridge

[ruger357]

I do like my 1911's.

 

[Kevin]

45acp because it works the best in my favorite gun the 1911 and it will do anything I need to do with a pistol.

 

[jrpeterman]

My favorite would have to be the 40 S & W out of my G-23. The .357 mag would be a close second.

 

[Kframe]

Well see, your subject says Favorite Pistol Ctg, but then in the post you said centerfire only. So, I can't say .22 Long Rifle.
That is by far the most fun and versatile cartridge around.

But, to play by the rules, I'd go with the 9x19 in autos, and the .38 Spl in realguns.... whooops, wheelguns. Sorry, them's my roots showin'.

-Kframe

 

[cratz2]

45 ACP. Time proven abilities on paper and more serious targets. Main limitation I see is reduced capacity and that isn't a liability if you hit what you aim at. If the 45 ACP disappeared, I'd go with either 38 Super, 9x23 or 10mm.

I don't handgun hunt. If I did, I would probably lean towards either a 41 Magnum or a 44 Magnum.

 

[w1mnk]

I voted 357 Magnum, but 45 Colt and 45ACP are close runners up.

 

[Slow]

Mine used to be .357 Magnum but, I would have to say .45 Colt now... I like the larger bullet with less felt recoil out of my Super Redhawk... Either would /have served in many capacities

 

[Kahr carrier]

45ACP. or 44 MAGNUM.

 

[Baron Holbach]

My favorite auto pistol cartridge is 9mm. For revolvers, I prefer .38 special +P.

 

[HS/LD]

.40 Its what I carry!


Regards,
HS/LD

 

[cslinger]

I said .45 ACP but .357 is just about on equal footing. I would have chosen both if I could but .45 edges out .357 because I shoot it a bit better.

Chris

 

[shootingfarm]

Because they fit in my fovorite Pistol, the 1911's.




Paul

 

[Schuey2002]

9mm,

Only because I have more handguns chambered in that cartridge.

 

[gbran]

.454/.45

I bought a Super Redhawk in .454 Casull/.45 Colt due to it's versatility. I handgun hunt a lot. The .454 is not just a powerhouse, it shoots very flat, so I don't have to compensate much within the distance I am able to see and shoot. I have taken elk, wild boar, deer and other critters. I have taken rabbits with downloaded .45 Colt wadcutters, which leave a nice hole, but don't blow up the rabbit. It's fairly cheap to shoot if you handload, which I do not just to save money, but because I can't find all the loadings I want.

 

[Ala Dan]

Time Tested and Battlefield Proven-

the .45 ACP

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

 

[Glock_17]

At the moment it's the 9mm Para, but I think it will change once I get my reloading setup.
10mm is waiting for me...

 

[nvrquit]

10mm, a personal choice...

With the proper ammunition selection, the 9mm, .357Sig, .40 S&W or .45 ACP can do the job with good efficiency. There can be no argument about the capability of the .357 Mag to perform admirably.

I just like the ability of the 10mm to combine the best desires of capacity and power into a package, that for me, is not difficult to conceal or control.

As I said, a personal coice, not a flame or poke in the eye to anyone else's choice.

 

[CAP]

9mm for economy. Also .22
.45 for fun.

 

[chaim]

Hands down .357mag. For defensive use I'd be more likely to use .38 or .38+P and I use .38 more in practice since its so cheap but I LOVE the magnums. Nothing puts the same kind of smile on my face.

For autos (and runner up overall) I like 9mm for all the reasons others have said. Cheap practice ammo yet with premium ammo it is every bit as effective as just about any other service caliber.

If it was financially independent it would be a toss up between 9mm and .45acp for autos.

 

[Blackhawk]

9mm Luger.

A lot of stuff in a small, cheap, and ubiquitous package.

 

[jmicmic]

I like Winchester 9x23 24gr JSP and Triton 450 smc's. both are great for pistol hunting.

 

[Chris Rhines]

Just going by volume and pure-funness-to-shoot, the .22LR. 9mm Para after that.

- Chris

 

[prisoner6]

Had to vote other. Neither of my top two choices was available.

.44 Special and .38 Special.

If I had to stick to the list, it would be .357 Magnum.

 

[Hand_Rifle_Guy]

'Nuther 'other' vote. My personal favorite's .30 Carbine. My Automag III is my hands-down winner as favorite shooting handgun.

It has a power-to-weight/recoil balance that is nothing short of magical. .30 Carbine makes a dandy pistol round.

 

[Freightman]

45 ACP, 38 Super (9x23) 7.62x25, and 9x18 Makarov do not have a 9x19 Luger right now so I didn't list.