Why Do You Carry A 45 ACP? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

TacBlack · 09-08-2007, 01:46 AM

Not true any more (50 cal AE, etc), but the line I heard was, "Because they don't make a 46 cal. ACP.

aphexafx · 09-08-2007, 01:48 AM

Because they don't make a 46 cal. ACP.

Heh heh, I kid.

**XDAndMe** · 09-08-2007, 02:08 AM

I smell a caliber debate.

It's no different than how people are. There are some with big ones, some with little ones, some with all different sizes in between.

There are those who are happy with what they have (content)
Those who are full of pride and like to show off (arrogant)
Those that want a little "reassurance" of something big in their life (insecure)
Those that know how to use it regardless of size (competent)
Those that think size overrides skill (ignorant)
Those that think it's all about how many they have (paranoid)
... and the list goes on.

Which type are you?

(this post wasn't meant to be taken seriously, by the way... I know every caliber has its strengths and weaknesses).

chrisxd45t · 09-08-2007, 04:25 AM

I started a poll a while back to see which caliber was most commonly carried; .45 acp was the winner, by far. Mostly because it makes big holes in BG's. Most people who voted for .45acp felt confident that one or two well placed shots with good knock-down power are better than 15 or more shots that contain less force.

This poll also took into consideration those folks who are limited to 10 rounds in any case. So, those who claim more capacity is the reason to go with 9mm are negated by those who have to conform to the same capacity with all calibers regardless.

Me personally, however, I use makarov (9x1

, simply because my .45acp tac. is too big to have sliding around my trunk; I don't have a permit, so I don't carry. Basically, my PA-63 is the only gun I have that fits easily in my trunk.

I don't know why there's a smiley face where an 8 should be; I can't get it to go away.

ArmyGuy45 · 09-08-2007, 05:29 AM

i would rather have an ill placed 45 than a placed 9mm...

stormbringerr · 09-08-2007, 06:36 AM

the first time i shot my S.A.1911,i understood why a lot of people will only carry a .45 for self defense...

ffej · 09-08-2007, 06:47 AM

Very good, effective ballistics and very manageable recoil.

In my opinion, 40s&w is tougher for follow-up sight capture - too much muzzle flip.

You can't beat the XD45.

Harry Carry · 09-08-2007, 07:32 AM

I like the 45 because if I miss the subject, hopefully the blast(s) from the muzzle will scare the bejeepers out of the BG and send him/her packing

Maybe not, I know

Harry

LUVMYSIGP225 · 09-08-2007, 08:32 AM

A 9mm may expand, but a .45 will never shrink.

The reason that I carry a .45 ACP is because I firmly believe that the odds are stacked that if I have to shoot to kill to defend myself, it will be against someone of significant size or muscle mass, and probably armed themselves with a low caliber junk gun.

I prefer them dead with one shot.

Isn't she gorgeous????

rogerxd45 · 09-08-2007, 09:14 AM

well in court it looks bad if you unload a mag on a BG but 5 45's will leave me with 8 in the mag and a BG will 5 huge holes in him

09-08-2007, 01:46 AM	#1
TacBlack XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 92	Why Do You Carry A 45 ACP? Not true any more (50 cal AE, etc), but the line I heard was, "Because they don't make a 46 cal. ACP.

09-08-2007, 01:48 AM	#2
aphexafx XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 671	Because they don't make a 46 cal. ACP. Heh heh, I kid. __________________ Bleh.

09-08-2007, 02:08 AM	#3
XDAndMe XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: PA, USA Posts: 3,402	I smell a caliber debate. It's no different than how people are. There are some with big ones, some with little ones, some with all different sizes in between. There are those who are happy with what they have (content) Those who are full of pride and like to show off (arrogant) Those that want a little "reassurance" of something big in their life (insecure) Those that know how to use it regardless of size (competent) Those that think size overrides skill (ignorant) Those that think it's all about how many they have (paranoid) ... and the list goes on. Which type are you? (this post wasn't meant to be taken seriously, by the way... I know every caliber has its strengths and weaknesses). Last edited by XDAndMe; 09-08-2007 at 02:10 AM.

09-08-2007, 04:25 AM	#4
chrisxd45t XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Monterey/San Jose California Posts: 1,227	I started a poll a while back to see which caliber was most commonly carried; .45 acp was the winner, by far. Mostly because it makes big holes in BG's. Most people who voted for .45acp felt confident that one or two well placed shots with good knock-down power are better than 15 or more shots that contain less force. This poll also took into consideration those folks who are limited to 10 rounds in any case. So, those who claim more capacity is the reason to go with 9mm are negated by those who have to conform to the same capacity with all calibers regardless. Me personally, however, I use makarov (9x1, simply because my .45acp tac. is too big to have sliding around my trunk; I don't have a permit, so I don't carry. Basically, my PA-63 is the only gun I have that fits easily in my trunk. I don't know why there's a smiley face where an 8 should be; I can't get it to go away. __________________ LEGALIZE FREEDOM Last edited by chrisxd45t; 09-08-2007 at 11:36 AM.

09-08-2007, 05:29 AM	#5
ArmyGuy45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mesa,AZ / Ft Carson, CO Posts: 3,507	i would rather have an ill placed 45 than a placed 9mm... __________________ US Army 2005 - Present XD45 Compact - My Carry Suresights Springer Precision Trigger Kit/Bar ( needs install ) NRA Life Member Myspace "One Country, One Culture, One Language!" - Thomas Paine

09-08-2007, 06:36 AM	#6
stormbringerr XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: capitol city, texas Posts: 164	.45 the first time i shot my S.A.1911,i understood why a lot of people will only carry a .45 for self defense... __________________ later ,Stormbringerr weapons; Celtic mind sig 239 9mm black nitron xd 40 service bi tone stainless W/laser ruger mini 14 .223 w/ folding stock 12 gauge Mossberg persuader 1911 springfield .45 ak.47 yugoslavian underfolder 7.62x39 In all chaos there is a cosmos, in all disorder a secret order. ...Carl Jung

09-08-2007, 06:47 AM	#7
ffej XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 197	Very good, effective ballistics and very manageable recoil. In my opinion, 40s&w is tougher for follow-up sight capture - too much muzzle flip. You can't beat the XD45. __________________ "When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't Talk." Tuco

09-08-2007, 07:32 AM	#8
Harry Carry XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4	I like the 45 because if I miss the subject, hopefully the blast(s) from the muzzle will scare the bejeepers out of the BG and send him/her packing Maybe not, I know Harry

09-08-2007, 08:32 AM	#9
LUVMYSIGP225 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Center of the Mind Posts: 6,197	A 9mm may expand, but a .45 will never shrink. The reason that I carry a .45 ACP is because I firmly believe that the odds are stacked that if I have to shoot to kill to defend myself, it will be against someone of significant size or muscle mass, and probably armed themselves with a low caliber junk gun. I prefer them dead with one shot. Isn't she gorgeous???? __________________ Keep your friends close, and your enemies embalmed. Last edited by LUVMYSIGP225; 09-08-2007 at 08:36 AM.

09-08-2007, 09:14 AM	#10
rogerxd45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: boise ID (its boy-see, not boy-z) Posts: 3,592	well in court it looks bad if you unload a mag on a BG but 5 45's will leave me with 8 in the mag and a BG will 5 huge holes in him

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