847 bUt wHy dO YoU nEeD mOrE tHaN 10 rOuNdS? (www.youtube.com) posted 267 days ago by rickshawferguson 267 days ago by rickshawferguson +847 / -0 96 comments share 96 comments share save hide report block hide child comments Comments (96) sorted by: top new old worst You're viewing a single comment thread. View all comments, or full comment thread. ▲ 6 ▼ – ReligionOfPoop 6 points 267 days ago +7 / -1 So that would be the "give," what about the "take"? What do I lose when switching from 9mm to .45? permalink save report block reply ▲ 10 ▼ – the_archivist 10 points 267 days ago +10 / -0 Ammo is more expensive, more kick, heavier gun, smaller magazine capacity. You can fit 30 rounds in a pistol with 22lr. Mag capacity isn't everything. If you have to fire more rounds that's also more opportunities to jam. For a first gun 9mm is a good choice. Cheaper to practice with. permalink parent save report block reply ▲ 3 ▼ – LurkNoMore 3 points 266 days ago +3 / -0 Keltec PMR 30. 30 rounds of 22 WMR. Fragmenting defense rounds are available. permalink parent save report block reply ▲ 3 ▼ – Remanys 3 points 266 days ago +3 / -0 I think my 10mm with 16 shots is pretty good permalink parent save report block reply
So that would be the "give," what about the "take"?
What do I lose when switching from 9mm to .45?
Ammo is more expensive, more kick, heavier gun, smaller magazine capacity.
You can fit 30 rounds in a pistol with 22lr. Mag capacity isn't everything.
If you have to fire more rounds that's also more opportunities to jam.
For a first gun 9mm is a good choice. Cheaper to practice with.
Keltec PMR 30.
30 rounds of 22 WMR. Fragmenting defense rounds are available.
I think my 10mm with 16 shots is pretty good