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I don't mind reading or even starting a caliber debate, as long as there
are facts set forth by all parties.
The .45 ACP is a grand cartridge in both antiquated Hardball and
modern Hollow-Point versions.
With the technology of the new 9mm loads and other calibers.. Does the .45 still have a great advantage in stopping power?
Will a .45 ACP bullet penetrate car windshield/glass better than a 9mm?
No doubt that in FMJ form the .45 ACP will be a winner over the NINE
in the eyes of many.
Some cops I know in a very hot country with a high crime rate and incidents
of gun battles, used to complain about 9mm (hardball) stopping power.
Since they adopted a bullet similair to what the Dutch Police and others
in Europe carry. Both stopping power and officer confidence has risen.
The same load in 9mm/40/ and .45 ACP has proven to be very efficient
in the hands of residents that shoot in defensive scenarios.
Some folks will tell you that .45 is KING and that 9mm is for pansies.
Others will say that ALL Handgun rounds lack stopping power. so you should
pick what you shoot the best. High-capacity is an added bonus in favor of
the 9mm and .40/.357 SIG.
With all of the clamor about the 1911 and various .45 JHP loads.
I wonder why a world reknown Instructor carries a Glock or SIG
in .357 SIG?? Truly, he could/can afford the best 1911 and carry ammo.
Is there something wrong with that picture?
What do YOU carry and why? should I be considered poorly armed with
my 10-shot RAMI and +P ammo?
are facts set forth by all parties.
The .45 ACP is a grand cartridge in both antiquated Hardball and
modern Hollow-Point versions.
With the technology of the new 9mm loads and other calibers.. Does the .45 still have a great advantage in stopping power?
Will a .45 ACP bullet penetrate car windshield/glass better than a 9mm?
No doubt that in FMJ form the .45 ACP will be a winner over the NINE
in the eyes of many.
Some cops I know in a very hot country with a high crime rate and incidents
of gun battles, used to complain about 9mm (hardball) stopping power.
Since they adopted a bullet similair to what the Dutch Police and others
in Europe carry. Both stopping power and officer confidence has risen.
The same load in 9mm/40/ and .45 ACP has proven to be very efficient
in the hands of residents that shoot in defensive scenarios.
Some folks will tell you that .45 is KING and that 9mm is for pansies.
Others will say that ALL Handgun rounds lack stopping power. so you should
pick what you shoot the best. High-capacity is an added bonus in favor of
the 9mm and .40/.357 SIG.
With all of the clamor about the 1911 and various .45 JHP loads.
I wonder why a world reknown Instructor carries a Glock or SIG
in .357 SIG?? Truly, he could/can afford the best 1911 and carry ammo.
Is there something wrong with that picture?
What do YOU carry and why? should I be considered poorly armed with
my 10-shot RAMI and +P ammo?