Have you noticed that since the sun-setting of the AWB, manufacturers have been introducing - and we've been buying - many new hi-cap 9mm models? Sure, the lines (XD, M&P,others) have other calibers, but there seems to be something of a movement toward 9mm (Ruger SR9 is one example).
It reminds me of the high-capacity craziness that was occurring right before the ban. We went to them in droves, and at least cursory information would suggest the 9mm became the choice as a personal sidearm.
I don't know, maybe it's just me and nothing is really happening, but is sure seems manufacturers of both pistols and mags (Mec Gar) are trying to jam as many 9mm rounds as possible into the handgun. The XD(m) comes to mind, as do 15 shot mags for the BHP.
So the question: are you moving to a high-cap 9mm to replace your current CCW/HD/SD/LEO sidearm, or are you sticking with a .357 Sig / .40 / .45 with reasonable but still lower capacity?
Final note, I think the advancements in the designs of 9mm HD rounds have helped reduce the "9mm is useless for SD applications" sort of arguments.
Your thoughts?
DFW1911
It reminds me of the high-capacity craziness that was occurring right before the ban. We went to them in droves, and at least cursory information would suggest the 9mm became the choice as a personal sidearm.
I don't know, maybe it's just me and nothing is really happening, but is sure seems manufacturers of both pistols and mags (Mec Gar) are trying to jam as many 9mm rounds as possible into the handgun. The XD(m) comes to mind, as do 15 shot mags for the BHP.
So the question: are you moving to a high-cap 9mm to replace your current CCW/HD/SD/LEO sidearm, or are you sticking with a .357 Sig / .40 / .45 with reasonable but still lower capacity?
Final note, I think the advancements in the designs of 9mm HD rounds have helped reduce the "9mm is useless for SD applications" sort of arguments.
Your thoughts?
DFW1911
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