Anyone Not Have a 9mm?
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well, there IS something to be said for muscle memory and such. I have slowly paired back where I don't have too many platforms these days, but I don't really think caliber has much to do with it. If you usually use a 1911 in 45, you should be fine using one in 9 mm if you want to have a 9 in the collection.
Big_R
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I gave up 9mm's one year for Lent and never went back. Funny thing is, I'm not Catholic.
Ryan
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I got my 9mm's when the prices were right, not because of the caliber. Now that shooting 9mm is so cheap, I'll keep them as a middle ground between .22 and the expensive rounds.
armoredman
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I didn't have one for a long time, until I started buying CZs. Now that's all I have.
fastbolt
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After they took away my favored .357 Magnum revolver ( 
), one of the pistols I've been issued by my agency for the last 15 years has been either a full size or a compact 9mm.
I became confident enough in 9mm as a defensive caliber that I presently personally own 4 9mm pistols ... all of which are either compact or subcompact, since they're primary purpose is for defensive use as off-duty weapons.
I own several .45 ACP's and 3 .40 S&W's, though, ranging from full size to compact & subcompact ... and I'm buying more full size .45 ACP's.
), one of the pistols I've been issued by my agency for the last 15 years has been either a full size or a compact 9mm. I became confident enough in 9mm as a defensive caliber that I presently personally own 4 9mm pistols ... all of which are either compact or subcompact, since they're primary purpose is for defensive use as off-duty weapons.
I own several .45 ACP's and 3 .40 S&W's, though, ranging from full size to compact & subcompact ... and I'm buying more full size .45 ACP's.
41 Redhawk
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Never owned one and see no reason to
Lennyjoe
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Had the 2 most common ones. A BHP and a G19. One of them went bye-bye. Guess which one.
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If you count 9x18, I have one. My Bulgarian Mak.
I have fired many 9mm in the course of 53+years of shooting, I am 58. I think that if they work for you then by all means carry one.
I carry .45. once in a while I will carry a 2" .357 and sometimes, when I am cruising the woods for trout or grouse, I will carry .22.
But I much prefer .45 for ccw.
DM
I have fired many 9mm in the course of 53+years of shooting, I am 58. I think that if they work for you then by all means carry one.
I carry .45. once in a while I will carry a 2" .357 and sometimes, when I am cruising the woods for trout or grouse, I will carry .22.
But I much prefer .45 for ccw.
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grimjaw,
While you are searching for a good fit, you might want to try a .45 or two. I am not saying that you should carry a .45 or that 9mm is not a good choice, but if you haven't fired a .45 it may surprise you.
I, and I stress "I" find the 9mm to be a snappier round and it takes me longer to get back on target than with a .45 which I find the recoil to be more of a push.
Everyone has a gun/caliber combination they shoot better than all others, don't count out the .45 without giving one a try.
Have fun finding your new pistol and let us know what you get, why and how you like it.
DM
While you are searching for a good fit, you might want to try a .45 or two. I am not saying that you should carry a .45 or that 9mm is not a good choice, but if you haven't fired a .45 it may surprise you.
I, and I stress "I" find the 9mm to be a snappier round and it takes me longer to get back on target than with a .45 which I find the recoil to be more of a push.
Everyone has a gun/caliber combination they shoot better than all others, don't count out the .45 without giving one a try.
Have fun finding your new pistol and let us know what you get, why and how you like it.
DM
Krag
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I have pistols in (almost?) every caliber from .22 to .45 including a number in 9mm. In the past two years I have found myself using 9mm pistols for just about everything (CCW, home defense, competition) and enjoy shooting them more than any of the others. I think it's the most adaptable, practical and enjoyable pistol cartridge on the market today and believe it will outlive all the others by a considerable margin.
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As you can see from the above statement, I don't own or really want a 9mm. I shot my Glock 23 in .40 for concealed carry and out to 25 yards I can hold ~5-6 inch pattern. I also like the ," snappy" recoil of .40, which rises and falls back on target just as easily as my .45 Taurus.
As you can see from the above statement, I don't own or really want a 9mm. I shot my Glock 23 in .40 for concealed carry and out to 25 yards I can hold ~5-6 inch pattern. I also like the ," snappy" recoil of .40, which rises and falls back on target just as easily as my .45 Taurus.
MrTuffPaws
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9s are fine for anything, and better than .45 for just range shooting. Get one, and you won't regret it.
pauli
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i don't own a 9... yet. but i'm going to, as soon as possible, in order to distract me from my 357. can't afford to be addicted to that till i start reloading
My first pistol was a 9mm (Walther P99). After a short while, I eagerly sold it. I'll tell you what, I can't undrestand why anyone would want to own a 9mm. It's such a feminine round 
Heck, if it ain't 10mm; .357 or 44, I don't want it. Well, sometimes, I'll break down and shoot .45
Heck, if it ain't 10mm; .357 or 44, I don't want it. Well, sometimes, I'll break down and shoot .45lee n. field
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I don't have a 9x19, never have. I do have Makarovs in both 9x18 and 9mm Kurtz (aka .380). I may someday, but so far I have found other cartridges more attractive.
No reason not to stick with .45 and/or .357.
The "9mm is for wimmin and pansies" thing?
No reason not to stick with .45 and/or .357.
The "9mm is for wimmin and pansies" thing?
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In my humble opinion, there are only four useful handgun cartridges:
1. The .22 Long Rifle. Everyone needs a .22 pistol (they should probably be issued at birth.)
2. The .357 Magnum (and the .38 Special as a subset.) Good for small game with light .38 special loadings, good for a "pocket pistol" in .38 or .357, good for serious self-defense, good for game up to whitetail deer, and good for all around shooting.
3. The .45 ACP. Unbeatable as a self-defense round, especially in it's flagship platform, the M1911.
4. The .45 Colt -- like the .357/.38 a highly flexible round for one who handloads, and suitable for any game on this continent.
1. The .22 Long Rifle. Everyone needs a .22 pistol (they should probably be issued at birth.)
2. The .357 Magnum (and the .38 Special as a subset.) Good for small game with light .38 special loadings, good for a "pocket pistol" in .38 or .357, good for serious self-defense, good for game up to whitetail deer, and good for all around shooting.
3. The .45 ACP. Unbeatable as a self-defense round, especially in it's flagship platform, the M1911.
4. The .45 Colt -- like the .357/.38 a highly flexible round for one who handloads, and suitable for any game on this continent.
Rich K
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I havea couple of 22's for practice and plinking,but the rest of my handguns are all 45's-acp and long colt,and 1 44 magnum.Just never saw a need for a 9mm.
SLCDave
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I had a 9mm once, but I sold it to a family member that wanted it more than I did.
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