Kititas Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 Have 2 9mm was thinking of buying a 45 cal any recommendations. Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted January 6, 2013 Super User Posted January 6, 2013 Need more info. Like what are your specific purposes for this gun? For plinking, yes too much. For home defense, or carry, maybe not. For hunting, not nearly enough. Jeff 2 Quote
Kititas Posted January 6, 2013 Author Posted January 6, 2013 Possibly concealed carry ant target shooting. Thanks Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted January 6, 2013 Super User Posted January 6, 2013 For what it is worth, I carry a 40. It is a happy medium between the big 3( 9mm, 40 and 45). My father carries a 45. It all comes down to personal preference. Typically 40 ammo will be cheaper than 45 if you plan on doing a ton of target practice! BTW- Welcome to our boards! Jeff Quote
Brian Needham Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 9mm is plenty for CC, glock 19 would be the preference. I think Mod00 carries the G27....I didn't like it when I shot it cause I cant empty the clip fast enough, accurately enough. The frame is too wide, and short, and makes it a "harsh" shooting weapon IMO. BUT it is a popular CC gun. If home defense, sure go ahead and get a full size and no worries....... but a CC, a good hollow point loaded 9mm that you can triple tap, they aint walking away.....of course you could always carry a 1911 I guess, LOL. Quote
Super User Bassn Blvd Posted January 7, 2013 Super User Posted January 7, 2013 I carry the Glock 22 .40. 9mm isn't powerful enough. .45 is ok but I'm satisfied with my .40 9mm is good for target practicing. Minimuim .40 for defense/stopping power. As far as being accurate, that's why you practice. Chances are you'll be in combat fire no more than 30-40 feet away. Quote
endless Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 For what it is worth, I carry a 40. It is a happy medium between the big 3( 9mm, 40 and 45). My father carries a 45. It all comes down to personal preference. Typically 40 ammo will be cheaper than 45 if you plan on doing a ton of target practice! BTW- Welcome to our boards! Jeff YES welcome to BR and I too own a .40 Very pleased with it. Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted January 7, 2013 Super User Posted January 7, 2013 I do carry a Glock 27. And the grip was not perfect at first, but I have an aftermarket grip on it and it fits nicely now. 9mm is plenty for CC, glock 19 would be the preference. He already has 2 9mm's. Jeff Quote
nick76 Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 Speaking from a guy who likes to wear shorts, likes to not have to wear a jacket all the time and does occasionally tuck in his shirt I prefer the smaller of the bunch and go with a 9mm. I have found that a .45 is too large of a frame for me to CC and be comfortable. I also carried a .40 and decided that while nice, it is much more expensive to shoot at targets with than a 9mm. I opted for the my 9mm for 3 reasons: 1) comfort 2) cost to purchase and shoot 3) protection. With some high quality defense rounds you don't have to worry about knock down power if you turn their insides to mush. The rounds I purchased are police rounds used by our local sheriff's dept. Had my buddy pick them up at the Police Equipment for me. I have no fear that I will not be able to stop a threat. If you are considering a new gun, find place you can rent them or find a friend who has what you are considering. Go shoot it, you might be surprised at the outcome. I thought for sure my 9mm would be uncomfortable for my wife, she absolutely loves it and carries the same gun, only in Stainless Steel to make it "pretty". 1 Quote
Brian Needham Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 He already has 2 9mm's. Jeff I understand, I was coming from the side that guns are hard to find right now. I want to buy a G19 but cant find one, all the places I went said "good luck", they are out of the factory and we have no idea when we are getting more. So I was coming from the premise that maybe he could make do with what he has for a while, since even if you did find something to buy right now you are going to get gouged on price.......but then again cant have too many guns, LOL Jeff, what grip do you have? are you just talking about the pinky extension? THANKS! Quote
Brian Needham Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 9mm isn't powerful enough. You want to stand across the room and test that theory?? HA HA HA I KID, I KID! I never read any study that proved 9mm wouldn't get the job done..... meaning you take 3 to the chest, you ain't walking away. Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted January 7, 2013 Super User Posted January 7, 2013 I am a fan of 9mm and would carry one without hesitation. That being said, I CC a 45. Why you ask? Because they dont make a 46 3 Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 .45 is a great caliber. I've carried one for several years now. Right now I carry a 1911 Springfield 4" barrel. I also have a 9mm. I carry that one once in awhile. 1 Quote
Super User Teal Posted January 7, 2013 Super User Posted January 7, 2013 I love a Springfield 1911. I have a Springfield armory micro compact .45. They are expensive tho. I don't think .45 is too much. They have tremendous stopping power. Keep in mind though the smaller the frame of the gun and the other the caliber you will deal with more recoil. Something to think about. I like mine quite a bit. I would suggest a Springfield armory xd subcompact.45. I have the subcompact 40 and I carried,it on my ankle for years as a back up weapon when I worked in law-enforcement. I was pleased with it. The flocks are great too I took to the XDs because they fit better in my hand. Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted January 7, 2013 Super User Posted January 7, 2013 Jeff, what grip do you have? are you just talking about the pinky extension? THANKS! I have the pinky exension on all of my mags, but the aftermarket grip I was referring to is the rubber grip slide over. I can't remember the exact one I use, but I tried several before I found the exact one I wanted. In fact it wasn't made for my Glock, but I exacto knifed it to fit, and you would never know if I didn't tell ya! Jeff 1 Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted January 7, 2013 Super User Posted January 7, 2013 I have the pinky exension on all of my mags, but the aftermarket grip I was referring to is the rubber grip slide over. I can't remember the exact one I use, but I tried several before I found the exact one I wanted. In fact it wasn't made for my Glock, but I exacto knifed it to fit, and you would never know if I didn't tell ya! Jeff Hogue Overmold perhaps? Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted January 7, 2013 Super User Posted January 7, 2013 Hogue Overmold perhaps? Kind of like those. But the brand I chose didn't make one for Glock at the time. Maybe they do now. Jeff Quote
Super User Raider Nation Fisher Posted January 7, 2013 Super User Posted January 7, 2013 I conceal carry 2 glock 17s. I have owned 9s, .40s, and .45s of all 3 you can dump the clip in a nine fastest. Get some hot loaded deep cut hollows in a 9mm and it will stop anything that a .45 will. Ive never been able fo understand the obsession with larger caliber handguns for self defense. A 9mm hollow will do more than enough damage to neutralize a target, when placed in the cranial cavity or in center mass. If you cant place your shot where you want it, then a larger caliber is not going to make any difference. I would stick with a 9mm and save your money. Thats just me though. 1 Quote
Super User Hi Salenity Posted January 10, 2013 Super User Posted January 10, 2013 Define 45, Are we talking ACP or LC? LOL I also have a full size XD in 45 and a sub compact XD in 9mm both of them are also bigger than I like to carry on a daily basis. Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted January 10, 2013 Super User Posted January 10, 2013 Define 45, Are we talking ACP or LC? LOL I also have a full size XD in 45 and a sub compact XD in 9mm both of them are also bigger than I like to carry on a daily basis. XD9 sub too big to carry? Surely you jest.... Quote
BradH Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 I've been carrying a Glock 30, .45 ACP for about 5 years and I love it. 9mm, .40 and .45 all have roughly 400 foot pounds at the muzzle, give or take a little, so just find a handgun, holster and belt you like and go with it. Quote
Super User Hi Salenity Posted January 11, 2013 Super User Posted January 11, 2013 XD9 sub too big to carry? Surely you jest.... It makes my backside look HUGE! LOL & btw that's with a Crossbreed holster and the short clip (13+1) Quote
Silas Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 I have the pinky exension on all of my mags, but the aftermarket grip I was referring to is the rubber grip slide over. I can't remember the exact one I use, but I tried several before I found the exact one I wanted. In fact it wasn't made for my Glock, but I exacto knifed it to fit, and you would never know if I didn't tell ya! Jeff That little modification enables many to be able to shoot the Glock well. It is a "palm swell" that slips over the standard grip and lets the gun "swell" into the palm of your hand for a more secure platform. Helps many shooters who at first think their Glock is not shooting accurately. A cheap, quick, easy "fix" and doesn't stand out. Quote
Super User aavery2 Posted January 20, 2013 Super User Posted January 20, 2013 I carry the XDs .45, I like the .45 round a little better than the .40 seems to be a little less snappy to me. I also own a Glock 19 and a Sig 2022 both are 9mm, the XDs is easier to conceal. Quote
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