bdickens
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One center body mass with the 45 is a stopper.
Maybe.
One center body mass with the 45 is a stopper.
^^^^^^... If I was on a budget, but had an EC9s that I liked, I'd buy more ammo. ...
YepShould I stick to the Ruger
My wife talked to you!!
Since you have a Ruger (and I assume you like the brand), why not look for a SR40C? I owned one for about eight years and it was a great CC gun, uber reliable and very concealable. Came with a 10 round flush magazine and a 15 round extended magazine. I only sold it because I'd decided to go all-steel, no polymer. I did replace it with another .40 because I do like that caliber a lot.Anymore I'm living on tight rations...
I would like opinions on this as an every day CC. I have my Ruger ec9s and like the gun. It always digests anything I feed it and is highly accurate for what it is. The extra oomph of a 40 has an appeal to me, and my budget can't tolerate the more expensive alternatives.
Should I stick to the Ruger, or do these run smooth?
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Appreciate the advice. ThanksSince you have a Ruger (and I assume you like the brand), why not look for a SR40C? I owned one for about eight years and it was a great CC gun, uber reliable and very concealable. Came with a 10 round flush magazine and a 15 round extended magazine. I only sold it because I'd decided to go all-steel, no polymer. I did replace it with another .40 because I do like that caliber a lot.
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I think I've decided what I'm going to do.
Sell a couple of my seldom used handguns and find a good condition 45acp Commander LW, like I used to carry. One center body mass with the 45 is a stopper. I had to use a 45acp once for that job a long time ago.
One center body mass with the 45 is a stopper.
Rarely.Maybe.
There is also the additional expense of new magazines, holster(s), maybe sights, etc. You've already paid for these with your 9mm Ruger.Not worried about recoil. I've punished myself all my life with it, and maybe it's starting to show up.
My reason for a 40 is a bit better stopping potential, only. Points were made here regarding better 9mm loads, and I agree completely. A box of premium 9mm ammo is cheaper than a new cheap pistol + ammo.
I think I've decided what I'm going to do.
Sell a couple of my seldom used handguns and find a good condition 45acp Commander LW, like I used to carry. One center body mass with the 45 is a stopper. I had to use a 45acp once for that job a long time ago.
If your budget is tight, I’d stick with 9MM. If penetration is an issue go with 147 gr flat nose bullets.
I like .40 but not in anything smaller than a Glock 23 (19) size gun.
If you want an affordable .40, look at something like these (but may be larger than you want to carry…)
I like .40 but not in anything smaller than a Glock 23 (19) size gun.