12 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Jul 16, 2010If you like 1911's I would get a 1911 caliber like 45 or 38 super. If you like an XD I wuld look at a 9mm or .40. In my case most of my handguns .

15 posts - 9 authors - Last post: Mar 17, 2010A lighter gun like the Glock in a .40SW caliber is going to have a sharper ( snappier) recoil than an all steel pistol in .40 or .45 caliber IMO. .

40 posts - 16 authors - Last post: Nov 18, 2005This all being said, i would still prefer the 10mm to the 40.( EVEN THOUGH THIS THREAD IS ABOUT 10MM VS. .45 ACP, SEING AS YOU .

Jul 3, 2010 – I want to buy a new handgun for home defense, and …

Aug 30, 2007 – I opted for the .40 over a .45 (as much as I love shooting them, . . Of course, with the advent of the .45 Super, or .40 Super, even the .45 ACP+P .

15 posts - 11 authors - Last post: Jun 8, 2010The .45 seems to do everything I need it to, and there are a large selection of guns available in that caliber. I have never owned, or ever fired a .

79 posts - 12 authors - Last post: Nov 15, 2009As a matter of fact, other than a .45ACP 1911, I would choose a .38 super or a 9mm 1911 over a .40S&W version. Having said all of that, my .

10 posts - 9 authors - Last post: May 4Originally Posted by Baditude For those that have multiple guns / calibers, in either a SD or SHTF scenario which would you choose? I have the .

31 posts - 19 authors - Last post: Sep 22Ok, this one has been a question gnawing at my mind for a bit, but how good is a .40 S&W for personal protection. Though I am young I am still .

If your jurisdiction demands that officers carry either the 9MM or the .40 Caliber S&W it's time to show this video to your bosses and lobby to have the .45 ACP .

My advice, however, is to get a larger caliber such as a .40 or .45, practice until you're comfortable with it, and use it as your carry gun, not the 9mm or .380. .

Oct 26, 2005 – You can shoot someone with a 9mm or .40 cal and yes even the much vaunted . 45 several times and not bring them down. But you hit .

10 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Nov 14, 2010Many Opinons and studies differ about which caliber of pistol round is superior. However, i want to know what you all think. Who is the top dog?

10 posts - 7 authors - Last post: Jan 23, 2009FBI Analysis on PA Police Shootout < http://concealedcarryholsters.org/fbi- analysis-on-pa-police-shootout/> ConcealedCarryAdvocate The .

In-depth look at two types of bullets, the 40 S&W Vs. 45 ACP, comparing self defense ammunition and handgun performance.

15 posts - 11 authors - Last post: Jan 7, 2008Are these two ammo's really about the same in neturalizing a BG? Will either one neturalize faster then the other? I know that eventually all .

Jul 5, 2010 – If you're a .45 or .40 cal person you probably have a similar voice that's been keeping your hands off the 9mm for protection. Well, I decided to .

Such is not the case when comparing 9mm and .45 ACP. . .. another with a .40 S&W, but the majority was shot either with 5" 1911's or my Browning Hi Power, .

Nov 30, 2005 – I'm currently looking at getting another pistol, but I'm having a hard time deciding on caliber. Anyone have something chambered in .45 GAP?

Jan 26, 2005 – Like most successful pistol designs the CZ 75 was cloned or copied in . big bore cartridges such as the .40 Smith and Wesson or the .45 ACP. .

Oct 3, 2009 – Urban myth says that .45 ACP hits like the Hammer of Thor, 9mm . I'd rather have a 9mm or a .40 than a .45, because ammunition is like .

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.45 ACP cartridges full metal jacket (left) and hollow-point (right) .

May 12, 2010 – US ARMY 45 ACP, droppin punks since 1911!!!!! hehehehehe .

If you're into light loads that create big stretch cavities you should be looking at the 10mm, not the .45 ACP or the .40 S&W or even the .357 magnum! .

Apr 1, 2011 – 9mm vs .45ACP: Really? . includes anything that is between the 9mm and the . 45ACP is size (10mm, .40S&W, etc) or a production caliber (as .

Jan 4, 2009 – so, I did a quick look, but anyone smart on 'em want to chime in or put up a good link for comparative ballistics between the 9/40/45? I feel good .

70 posts - 56 authors - Last post: Oct 11, 2006If I were to migrate to a bigger caliber, I'd probably skip the 40S&W and head straight to 45ACP, or maybe to a 10mm platform should one be .

10 posts - 10 authors - Last post: May 10, 2009Just curious, are there any advantages with the 40 S & W vs. 45 ACP, other then possibly magazine capicity? I have wondered from time to time .

Mar 18, 2011 – Sure .22 to the eye socket, but i believe the op asked about 9 40 and 45. Worst defensive or protection caliber. Well you would need to quote .

Aug 10, 2008 – by StoppingPowerInfo. 3 years ago 3 years ago: Sun, Aug 10, 2008 10:59pm EST (Eastern Standard Time). Glock23 40 cal vs 1911 45 ACP in .

20 posts - 15 authors - Last post: Jan 18, 2005I am looking into buying my first pistol and as I only have experience with revolvers am seekling some info. I have been told that the .40 SW is .

10 posts - 2 authors - Last post: Sep 30, 2010I'm interested in buying either a G27 or G30. I was a little . However I was able to group my .45 rounds much better than the .40 rounds. Recoil on the . . Any pocket pistol caliber other than .380acp is pointless. There really is .

Both the .40 S&W and the 9 mm Parabellum operate at a 35000 psi (240 MPa) SAAMI maximum, compared to a 21000 psi (150 MPa) maximum for .45 ACP. .

Jan 31, 2008 – 45acp vs. .40 caliber? Handguns: The Semiauto Forum.

May 21, 2008 – The higher velocities of .40 S&W bullets (up to 1325 feet per second) compared to the velocities of .45 ACP (around 900 feet per second) also .

25 posts - 12 authors - Last post: Jul 3, 2003Some say it has nearly the mag capacity of the 9mm while deliver power as good or better than the .45 ACP. Others deride it as a dangerously .

Oct 7, 2010 – I experienced a dramatic difference in muzzle flash one evening at dusk/dark between the .40 caliber and .45 ACP and thought it might be .

.45 ACP vs .40 S&W Cal. Unread post by 10and » Sun Aug 21, 2011 1:35 pm. Wondering which of these provides best self-defense. Ballistics on the .40 S&W .

Jun 28, 2010 – I still like my .40, but I'll give credit where it's due for that one. . . 115 grain, 147 Sub Sonics or 230 grain 45 ACP rounds. .the guy is just as .

The gun debate guaranteed to get people worked up, 9mm versus .45. . If you cannot handle a .45 or .40 caliber pistol, shoot 9mm and be the best you can be .

9 posts - 7 authors - Last post: Apr 9I am looking to purchase my first pistol. Well, first gun period. I am .

22 posts - 20 authors - Last post: Feb 1, 2009What are the pros and cons of .40 S&W vs .45 ACP? Clearly, one point in favor of .40 is that, in the same sized gun, you can fit more rounds of .

Dec 23, 2002 – This is an old debate but good to get people stired up. .I prefer the 45acp. too many Jeff Cooper articals as a kid I guess. My wife likes her .

10 posts - 9 authors - Last post: Jul 10, 2008Been a while since I have seen the classic 9 VS 45 thread, figured I would .

Apr 15, 2008 – Hey folks- I'm looking at another HK to join my P30 and USPf .40 S&W OD Green. The USP Expert intrigues me with the longer barrel, match .

The 124 grain bullet is what the 9mmP was originally loaded with, and most guns probably function best with it. .40 S&W: 155, 165, or 180 grain JHP. .45 ACP: .

It also explains why critical defense isn't offered in .40 or .45 cal. They just plain work. Jkaz232. Patrolcar_pic_max50. View Jkaz232's profile · Send This Person .

Feb 22, 2003 – .45 ACP full metal jacket 230 grain . . .45 ACP jacketed .

Jan 23, 2009 – 9MM vs 40 S&W will not be solved here. I personally feel comfortable carrying both as well as the 45 ACP. Ball ammo should not even be .

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