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UncleBuck · 05-16-2008, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanTheEldest

1. A round that starts life as a big bullet makes an even bigger, nastier hollowpoint when it expands.

2. I like the way it feels when you shoot....a relatively slow, "pushy" recoil compared to the snappier feel of smaller calibers.

3. It's been around for a hundred years--it's not going anywhere.

4. Most pistol work takes place at a range of less than 25 yards. Any further out than that and you should be using a long gun if you have any choice, so I'll use the biggest bullet I can that will work in that limited space.

5. Because John Moses Browning said so.

What he said...

**magnumize** · 05-16-2008, 12:38 PM

Dont get me wrong I own both,the sub9mm and the 45 service.I love my SC9mm but I carry my .45 service.

**1lowlife** · 05-16-2008, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magnumize

Dont get me wrong I own both,the sub9mm and the 45 service.I love my SC9mm but I carry my .45 service.

I'm just the opposite, I own an XD9sc and XD45 compact.
I have carried either/or but I would rather carry the XD9sc.
I feel shot placement is more important than caliber size in a 9mm and up.
My XD45 compact has turned into more of a range/home defense/hobby gun.
I love my XD45 and I'm actually more accurate with it,
but with the heavier weight and the longer slide of the XD45,
I prefer to carry the XD9sc.
But lately I've been carrying my new S&W 642..........

And I just ordered a Ruger LCP.
You 45acp fanatics don't be hatin' my little 380.............

**magnumize** · 05-16-2008, 01:11 PM

Would never hate your 380,kicking around the thought myself.

**magnumize** · 05-16-2008, 01:12 PM

Im a big guy and wear loose clothing,so my .45 is always unseen with a tight belt LOL!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1lowlife

I'm just the opposite, I own an XD9sc and XD45 compact.
I have carried either/or but I would rather carry the XD9sc.
I feel shot placement is more important than caliber size in a 9mm and up.
My XD45 compact has turned into more of a range/home defense/hobby gun.
I love my XD45 and I'm actually more accurate with it,
but with the heavier weight and the longer slide of the XD45,
I prefer to carry the XD9sc.
But lately I've been carrying my new S&W 642..........

And I just ordered a Ruger LCP.
You 45acp fanatics don't be hatin' my little 380.............

**TMP** · 05-16-2008, 01:36 PM

I have a 9sc and a 45Tac.... the 45 is slowly getting mod's for range use.. the 9sc is sportin' some TFO's and will be my carry gun when I get my CCW.

I shoot the 9 a lot more due to ammo cost but the 45 is really fun too.

larz · 05-16-2008, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baldy

I got the .45 as my first gun. I was on the fence between the two, but I really liked the "compact" version of the XD45 (no compact available for XD9).

smmdtd · 05-16-2008, 01:52 PM

You all are missing the point pistol caliber is not about "stopping power" or "shot placement" It's about manlyness the 9mm is small not manly like a big .45 you say well why not a .50 then well because you gotta draw the line some where if you carry a fifty people are going to think your compensating for somthing. not very manly so .45acp is the best choice

I carry my xd .45 because I can shoot it well. I trust My XD's with my life and im sure enough that it would stop a threat if called on to do so.

Brickboy240 · 05-16-2008, 01:59 PM

Why a 45?

Well a few reasons (and this probaly applies for many here:

#1
Many of us grew up shooting Dad's service 45 pistol or carried it in the Army or Marines and it was familiar.

#2
The pistols that launch it are very comfortable to shoot and carry. For such a large round, the 45ACP, in a normal sized pistol, is a very pleasant shooter.

#3 The 45ACP is a fairly accurate round.

#4 The 45ACP's lower velocity and size and weight make it a great defensive round.

#5 There is a ton of history behind the 45 round, the M1911 pistol and its inventor and those that carried it in harms way. The aura around the round appeals to many students of history.

#6 Not too long ago, it was not THAT much more expensive to shoot 45 over 9mm. In fact, back in November of last year, I was paying about 3 dollars a box more for it that a similar box of 9mm. The ammo pricing for 9mm versus 45 used to be MUCH less of a factor than today.

#7 Since the 45 is about 100 years old, many of us are oldtimers with this round and it brings us comfort and we just stick with it for comfort and nostalgia's sake because it works. Its familiar.

One 50rd box through a decent M1911 and you'll see why this platform and caliber has such longevity and appeal.

- brickboy240

**Se2002** · 05-16-2008, 02:00 PM

Seriously though, .45 is what I carry. It's heavier and pulls my pants down all day, but it is what I practice with most and I have confidece in it's characteristics.

9mm and .40 are also good, but I feel better with the 45.

05-16-2008, 12:38 PM	#22
magnumize XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ky Posts: 2,524	Dont get me wrong I own both,the sub9mm and the 45 service.I love my SC9mm but I carry my .45 service. __________________ XDtalk member# 2344 Government big enough to supply everything you need is big enough to take away everything you have..The course of history shows that as Government grows,liberty decreases...Thomas Jefferson The enemy teaches their kids how to handle RPGs and Ak-47s...our schools suspend kids for drawing a picture of a gun and teach Earth Day and putting a Trojan on a banana. Whats wrong with this picture? Brickboy240

05-16-2008, 01:11 PM	#24
magnumize XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ky Posts: 2,524	Would never hate your 380,kicking around the thought myself. __________________ XDtalk member# 2344 Government big enough to supply everything you need is big enough to take away everything you have..The course of history shows that as Government grows,liberty decreases...Thomas Jefferson The enemy teaches their kids how to handle RPGs and Ak-47s...our schools suspend kids for drawing a picture of a gun and teach Earth Day and putting a Trojan on a banana. Whats wrong with this picture? Brickboy240

05-16-2008, 01:36 PM	#26
TMP XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,367	I have a 9sc and a 45Tac.... the 45 is slowly getting mod's for range use.. the 9sc is sportin' some TFO's and will be my carry gun when I get my CCW. I shoot the 9 a lot more due to ammo cost but the 45 is really fun too. __________________ ______________________ RRA Elite Comp Stag Model 2 (home build) XD45 Tactical XD9 Subcompact (Yel/Grn TFO's) Wilson Border Patrol 870 Green (Surefire 618FA forend with light) Beretta U22 Neos INOX Ruger 10/22 #8. If this is your first night at 'Fight Club', you have to fight.

05-16-2008, 01:52 PM	#28
smmdtd XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 116	You all are missing the point pistol caliber is not about "stopping power" or "shot placement" It's about manlyness the 9mm is small not manly like a big .45 you say well why not a .50 then well because you gotta draw the line some where if you carry a fifty people are going to think your compensating for somthing. not very manly so .45acp is the best choice I carry my xd .45 because I can shoot it well. I trust My XD's with my life and im sure enough that it would stop a threat if called on to do so. __________________ ? Last edited by smmdtd; 05-16-2008 at 01:57 PM.

05-16-2008, 01:59 PM	#29
Brickboy240 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 9,956	Why a 45? Well a few reasons (and this probaly applies for many here: #1 Many of us grew up shooting Dad's service 45 pistol or carried it in the Army or Marines and it was familiar. #2 The pistols that launch it are very comfortable to shoot and carry. For such a large round, the 45ACP, in a normal sized pistol, is a very pleasant shooter. #3 The 45ACP is a fairly accurate round. #4 The 45ACP's lower velocity and size and weight make it a great defensive round. #5 There is a ton of history behind the 45 round, the M1911 pistol and its inventor and those that carried it in harms way. The aura around the round appeals to many students of history. #6 Not too long ago, it was not THAT much more expensive to shoot 45 over 9mm. In fact, back in November of last year, I was paying about 3 dollars a box more for it that a similar box of 9mm. The ammo pricing for 9mm versus 45 used to be MUCH less of a factor than today. #7 Since the 45 is about 100 years old, many of us are oldtimers with this round and it brings us comfort and we just stick with it for comfort and nostalgia's sake because it works. Its familiar. One 50rd box through a decent M1911 and you'll see why this platform and caliber has such longevity and appeal. - brickboy240 __________________ The top 25% of wage earners in America pay 86% of all federal income taxes collected. (according to 2007 IRS website data) Es mejor morir a pie que vivir arrodillado Volvo...the Swedish Brick!

05-16-2008, 02:00 PM	#30
Se2002 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: AL Posts: 1,396 Blog Entries: 1	Seriously though, .45 is what I carry. It's heavier and pulls my pants down all day, but it is what I practice with most and I have confidece in it's characteristics. 9mm and .40 are also good, but I feel better with the 45. __________________ If the prospect of having your thumb hit by the bolt is unacceptable do not attempt to load your Garand.

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