I gave my ex a beretta 96 .40 a few yrs ago so we are set as far as home defense. But i want something of my own and still not sure if i should get my M&P in .40 to share ammo, or 9mm for more mag capacity. Or .45. I had a beautiful para ordnance 1911 that i lost in the pawnshop and it still hurts
9mm ammunition has come a long way. Capacity is king. I love my 1911's, but 8rds of 45 in a 1911, loses to 15 rds of good 9mm in a CZ. For carry purposes, I can carry 12 in my FNS vs the same 8 in a 1911.
To get 14 or more rounds of 45, you end up with a pretty heavy piece that is great for shooting and terrible for carrying.
What I do:
Carry a FNS 9c - 9mm FNHerstal 12rd/17 rd capacity depending on which magazine
NIghtstand - FNX45 (FNHerstal 15 rounds of .45, Polymer framed and hammer fired greatness)
Wifes Nightstand - CZ75 compact (15 rounds 9mm)
Put short, they all have their place and you need to know what you want out of a gun. Carry, nightstand, clear bunkers full of Portland commies; each of those has its own huckleberry so to speak.
I had an m&p .40 and it damn near fit into the palm of my hand. And was reliable. Im starting fresh after losing a fairly nice gun collection to pawn because i had bills to pay, so im going budget. But yes 9mm makes a lot of sense. Thank you I appreciate it. Ok i go to sleep now
I figure i can pick up anything i need off of fallen lefties anyway
I gave my ex a beretta 96 .40 a few yrs ago so we are set as far as home defense. But i want something of my own and still not sure if i should get my M&P in .40 to share ammo, or 9mm for more mag capacity. Or .45. I had a beautiful para ordnance 1911 that i lost in the pawnshop and it still hurts
Any advice is welcome
9mm ammunition has come a long way. Capacity is king. I love my 1911's, but 8rds of 45 in a 1911, loses to 15 rds of good 9mm in a CZ. For carry purposes, I can carry 12 in my FNS vs the same 8 in a 1911.
To get 14 or more rounds of 45, you end up with a pretty heavy piece that is great for shooting and terrible for carrying.
What I do: Carry a FNS 9c - 9mm FNHerstal 12rd/17 rd capacity depending on which magazine
NIghtstand - FNX45 (FNHerstal 15 rounds of .45, Polymer framed and hammer fired greatness)
Wifes Nightstand - CZ75 compact (15 rounds 9mm)
Put short, they all have their place and you need to know what you want out of a gun. Carry, nightstand, clear bunkers full of Portland commies; each of those has its own huckleberry so to speak.
I had an m&p .40 and it damn near fit into the palm of my hand. And was reliable. Im starting fresh after losing a fairly nice gun collection to pawn because i had bills to pay, so im going budget. But yes 9mm makes a lot of sense. Thank you I appreciate it. Ok i go to sleep now
I figure i can pick up anything i need off of fallen lefties anyway
You're probably gonna just find crack pipes and dildos tho
Good point
lol, how old are you bro? Doublestack 1911's up to your neck out there.
I'll take 14 rounds of .45 over 15 of 9mm.
https://www.armscor.com/firearms/tac-series/tac-ultra-fs-hc-45-acp/
Ouch. I feel your pain. I've always wanted a Para Warthog.