ccw 45 over 9mm?

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Hey guys, first and foremost sorry I had to post a new thread on this, I'm sure that this horse has been beaten, battered, and bruised. I have been in the market for a new ccw. I came acrossed the M&P 45c and was able to fire the dang thing. I loved it. the feel was great, recoil was nice, and the sights just lined up. I have decided on the .45 because, well, I've always wanted one. However, the price of ammo is rather frightful, and it will be awhile before I aquire the equipment to reload for .45. I have looked at 9mm and the price is low. Why should I choose .45 over 9mm? I have an xd 40 but don't care for the snap of the recoil, recently shot the .45 and prefer it to my 40, but haven't really fired a 9mm for a couple of years. So is there an advantage of getting .45 over 9mm? Other than my thirst will be quenched?:scrutiny: It seems like most posters on here carry a 9mm. Help me out please, feel like banging my head against a wall over this.:banghead:
 
First off, sell the XD 40 if you dont like it. Then you can buy both the 45 and 9mm and make a decision from there.

I would go with the 9mm. Cheaper ammo is part of it. THe other part is I dont think it is any less of a stopping cartridge than the 45. Even though I dont buy into the added capicity part of the equation with the 9mm, every little bit helps right.
 
+1 to Geckgo's response

I ccw a .45 1911 for the same reason. I have friends that go with the 9mm and that's great for them. I don't carry mine because I believe God carries a 1911 or any of the so called fanboy reasons.

I carry it because I enjoy shooting it, so I tend to practice more.

I carry it because I shoot well with it and if I have to shoot a BG I want the gun I shoot best with
 
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Hey guys, first and foremost sorry I had to post a new thread on this, I'm sure that this horse has been beaten, battered, and bruised. I have been in the market for a new ccw. I came acrossed the M&P 45c and was able to fire the dang thing. I loved it. the feel was great, recoil was nice, and the sights just lined up. I have decided on the .45 because, well, I've always wanted one. However, the price of ammo is rather frightful, and it will be awhile before I aquire the equipment to reload for .45. I have looked at 9mm and the price is low. Why should I choose .45 over 9mm? I have an xd 40 but don't care for the snap of the recoil, recently shot the .45 and prefer it to my 40, but haven't really fired a 9mm for a couple of years. So is there an advantage of getting .45 over 9mm? Other than my thirst will be quenched?:scrutiny: It seems like most posters on here carry a 9mm. Help me out please, feel like banging my head against a wall over this.:banghead:
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Strictly my opinion but between the .45, 40 & 9mm and given the same make (ie. Glock 26 -vs- Glock 27 -vs- Glock 36), I would almost always take the 9mm for CC over the .45. This is due to weight and capacity. I rather have 10+1 of 9mm than 9+1 of 40 or 6+1 of .45. Sure, one might be able to land 9 or 10x every time at the range with the .45, but real life stressful situations are not kind to those with only range experience.

I'm realistic. I'm some middle-aged guy who can afford to lose 5lbs. I'm in decent shape but not in as good of shape as most gang-bangers. Even though I shoot every weekend and land sub 1" groups at 15 yards (yes - getting better for anyone reading my old posts) with 9mm & sometimes with 40 & 45, I know I won't shoot 1" groups when the target is coming at me or shooting back. The differences between the calibers is null when taking this into account, hence capacity wins.

With all that said, go get a .45ACP and enjoy it. You can't have too many guns.


 
Have you tried a 9mm? There is no perfect carry gun. People make decisions based on different compromises in any carry handgun. If you can't afford to practice with it then maybe its not for you. You could save enough practicing with 9mm over .45 to pay for another handgun pretty quickly.

What gun are we talking about? Does it come in 9mm as well?
 
Have a M&P 45 midsize for winter, but switch to a CZ 9mm when it heats up. Best of both worlds.
 
Hey guys thanks for the quick replies. I've really been leaning towards the .45, but have also really considered the cz. Problem is I have never seen one in person. So it's hard for me to want something sight unseen. I'll try looking around a little more to see if I might stumble across one, but for now it looks like its M&P for me.
 
I agree with the previous posters by in large, but here's my twist.

At the range, I'm more accurate with my 1911, but I am quicker to get the first shot off with my Walther P99 in S&W .40 and both weapons deliver 3 shots center mass (just tighter pattern with the Springfield). The Walther in .40 is snappy, but it is also lighter, and I like the lack of safey's plus conceals better. There have been times when I have nudged up the side safety on the 1911. When I consider the CCW issue, the newer Walther edges out the Springfield. While I am comfortable with either, I wonder about having one in the tube with the Springfield (accidental discharge), but have no similar concerns of having a round chambered in the Walther.

I'm hoping that the 1911 guru's can assuage my fears on reading this.

KKKKFL
 
For me, .45 is the way to go for CCW. Glock 36 in a Crossbreed IWB.

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Well, I carry a full size 1911 in 45

I also have a CZ 75B in 9mm for a less expensive option
at the range. I'd carry it but need a holster.

I've fired the S&W M&P 45C - nice size and 8 round magazine.
and have considered it or a 1911 CCO variant for something a
bit lighter and smaller than the full size 1911.

If you're fairly new to shooting - consider the 9x19 for the cost
you'll get a lot more practice.

R-
 
As others have said whatever you shoot best that feels right. With high end hollow point bullets either round will get the job done if you do your part.
 
Carry whichever one you shoot better with. .45 and 9mm will both do their job if you do yours, and both will fail to do their job if you fail to do yours. Placement > caliber
 
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