vito
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Not to start the endless discussion as to which caliber is best for self defense, or why the 22LR is the worst, etc., but I have been wondering if there is any data to support the RELIABILITY of one caliber over another. Reliability as in that the round fires when the trigger is pulled. Obviously a rim fire caliber such as 22LR has more dud rounds than center fire cartridges, but what about among center fires? Personally I have rarely had a dud when shooting 9mm, 40S&W, 380acp, 38 Special, 357mag or 45acp other than when I foolishly was using really cheap Russian made ammo, but since I count on any one of these calibers in my carry guns, I would hate to discover at the worst possible moment that I have a dud round in the chamber, especially when carrying a semi-auto. Other than carrying a revolver, what might I do to decrease my chances of having a dud?