Billy Shears
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Time was when I was a die hard advocate of the .45ACP, and fully subscribed to the notion of "I carry a .45 because they don't make a .46." But the more I have researched the matter, and the more I have learned about wound ballistics, the more I have come to favor the 9mm. With the best modern defensive ammo, there is essentially no discernible between the popular service pistol calibers. Whatever differences in performance there are, are so negligible that they can't be separated from the variables that accompany each real-world shooting. This being the case, it makes sense to carry the pistol that gives you more ammo and lower recoil, faster shot-to-shot recovery time and increased ability to fire quickly while shooting accurately. And the truth is, I'm no longer convinced there's all that much difference in performance, even with ball ammo, never mind the best modern hollow points.
My favorite carry gun used to be a full-size 1911. Nowadays, I carry a Glock 19, or a Walther PPS when I need a more compact pistol.
My favorite carry gun used to be a full-size 1911. Nowadays, I carry a Glock 19, or a Walther PPS when I need a more compact pistol.