.45 Auto vs. 9mm - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Mister XD · 03-22-2008, 04:53 PM

Yeah, I'm goin' there...

Amp · 03-22-2008, 05:00 PM

I picked .45 Auto becuase it was the first caliber gun I ever bought but I believe either caliber is OK. Of course because of ammo prices I think the 9mm has a huge edge.

Mister XD · 03-22-2008, 05:06 PM

I just wanna see what the majority of people here favor as a weapon

polykarp · 03-22-2008, 05:12 PM

I had a 9mm until a HUGE man tried to follow my wife into the house one night; we lived in a not so good area then. I pulled out my, then, Beretta 9000s 9mm to deter the fella.

He left. I bought the XD .45ACP

I was concerned with the weapon of choice and the round. Both needed to be more reliable.

You had to go there with this one didn't you...

xdfan80 · 03-22-2008, 05:27 PM

I picked the .45 because that is my first and only pistol. Im sure the 9mm is fine, and ammo is cheaper but I really like my 45.

The Knight Of Light · 03-22-2008, 05:27 PM

44 special

Just kiddin'!!

9mm.

cougar_guy04 · 03-22-2008, 05:34 PM

I said .45, however I d@mn sure wouldn't want to go up against either one!

My only handgun dedicated to personal protection use (because both of them could be used for that) is a .45, but I'm looking at a 9mm too.

**KingAirDriver** · 03-22-2008, 05:34 PM

9mm. After seeing all of the recent ballistics threads showing expansion of .45 and 9mm, as well as other rounds, the 9mm seemed to expand to nearly the same size diameter of the other, larger rounds. I don't feel undergunned when carrying my 9mms. Also, I'd rather carry 30 rds of 9mm over 14rds of .45...using an extra mag, of course. However, I have every intention of owning another 1911!!! Wish I never had to sell mine; it's such an awesome gun.

cut_cutta · 03-22-2008, 05:39 PM

I don't think cost should come into the equation when evaluating a tool that is going to be used to save your life. In my opinion, the importance of the characteristics of a round go in this order: Penetration, capacity in the mag, recoil (ability for accurate multiples), and diameter of unexpanded bullet (you cant count on it to expand). It's a close call, as 9mm gets you roughly equal penetration, more capacity, and less recoil. With most guns, I would prefer 9mm. However, with the XD, you still get 14 rounds of 45 and the recoil is definitely managable! I think .45 is worth the trade off in the XD..

Mister XD · 03-22-2008, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingAirDriver

9mm. After seeing all of the recent ballistics threads showing expansion of .45 and 9mm, as well as other rounds, the 9mm seemed to expand to nearly the same size diameter of the other, larger rounds. I don't feel undergunned when carrying my 9mms. Also, I'd rather carry 30 rds of 9mm over 14rds of .45...using an extra mag, of course. However, I have every intention of owning another 1911!!! Wish I never had to sell mine; it's such an awesome gun.

A 9mm may expand, but a .45 doesn't shrink

View Poll Results: .45 Auto vs. 9mm
.45 Auto	103	69.13%
9mm	35	23.49%
Other (Specify!)	11	7.38%
Voters: 149. You may not vote on this poll

03-22-2008, 04:53 PM	#1
Mister XD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 310	.45 Auto vs. 9mm Yeah, I'm goin' there...

03-22-2008, 05:00 PM	#2
Amp XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 54	I picked .45 Auto becuase it was the first caliber gun I ever bought but I believe either caliber is OK. Of course because of ammo prices I think the 9mm has a huge edge. __________________ Springfield XD .45ACP Service Ruger Standard .22lr Pistol Taurus PT92 Stainless Steel

03-22-2008, 05:12 PM	#4
polykarp XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 465	I had a 9mm until a HUGE man tried to follow my wife into the house one night; we lived in a not so good area then. I pulled out my, then, Beretta 9000s 9mm to deter the fella. He left. I bought the XD .45ACP I was concerned with the weapon of choice and the round. Both needed to be more reliable. You had to go there with this one didn't you... __________________ An excuse is worse and more terrible than a lie, for an excuse is a lie guarded ~ Pope John Paul II XD .45 Service NRA Member

03-22-2008, 05:27 PM	#5
xdfan80 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,812	I picked the .45 because that is my first and only pistol. Im sure the 9mm is fine, and ammo is cheaper but I really like my 45. __________________ Ruger Sp-101 .357 magnum SA XD Tactical .45 acp Mossberg 500 12 gauge pump Marlin 25N bolt action .22 rifle

03-22-2008, 05:06 PM	#3
Mister XD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 310	I just wanna see what the majority of people here favor as a weapon

03-22-2008, 05:27 PM	#6
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 8,840 Blog Entries: 12	44 special Just kiddin'!! 9mm. __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

03-22-2008, 05:34 PM	#7
cougar_guy04 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Turn East at Orlando Posts: 1,770	I said .45, however I d@mn sure wouldn't want to go up against either one! My only handgun dedicated to personal protection use (because both of them could be used for that) is a .45, but I'm looking at a 9mm too. __________________ "Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity"

03-22-2008, 05:34 PM	#8
KingAirDriver XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: FL230 and KS Posts: 1,382	9mm. After seeing all of the recent ballistics threads showing expansion of .45 and 9mm, as well as other rounds, the 9mm seemed to expand to nearly the same size diameter of the other, larger rounds. I don't feel undergunned when carrying my 9mms. Also, I'd rather carry 30 rds of 9mm over 14rds of .45...using an extra mag, of course. However, I have every intention of owning another 1911!!! Wish I never had to sell mine; it's such an awesome gun. __________________ "When life's on the line, we're in the air." Freight Dogs - Order of the Sleepless Knights.

03-22-2008, 05:39 PM	#9
cut_cutta XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 71	I don't think cost should come into the equation when evaluating a tool that is going to be used to save your life. In my opinion, the importance of the characteristics of a round go in this order: Penetration, capacity in the mag, recoil (ability for accurate multiples), and diameter of unexpanded bullet (you cant count on it to expand). It's a close call, as 9mm gets you roughly equal penetration, more capacity, and less recoil. With most guns, I would prefer 9mm. However, with the XD, you still get 14 rounds of 45 and the recoil is definitely managable! I think .45 is worth the trade off in the XD..

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