.40 or .45 that is the question

[Dr. Evil]

for concealed carry weapon. Pros and cons for each.

Thanks

[Jason19]

I would say magazine capacity. I assume whatever make model it is you are looking at offers both? Really, it's all about shot placement and training when it come to ballistics.

[dclifton]

I'd go 40 IMO. Now I'm a diehard 45 fan, but not much difference in velocities and energy and you can usually get a few more rounds in the same size pistol as a 45.

And I don't even own a 40 but I've shot several and that will be my next buy if I buy a mid to compact frame pistol

[Chad C]

.40

[BigTex.308]

Re: .40 or .45 that is the question

They're both expensive to shoot. So go with .45.

The 9mm and .40 are too close for me to justify the cost of a .40. If you're not carrying 9mm, carry .45. And vice versa


I'm not a fan of .40s&w



Ike

[Coach W]

1911 45 acp.... they go together like peas and carrots.

[PSD Ryan]

I carry a .40. I'd recommend a 9mm, and if I didn't have thousands of rounds of ammo, reloading equipment, and several .40's, I'd be carrying a 9.

Why? Modern defense ammo is great. Round placement is what's important, just like in hunting. More ammo = more chances to hit where it counts. Obviously there comes a point where you do want more power, and I'd say that's anything smaller than 9mm. I would never carry a .380, though it's better than nothing.

[whiteboycustom]

xd40.....can buy a barrel and shoot either 9mm or .357sig

3 different rounds with just a barrel change

[BigTex.308]

Re: .40 or .45 that is the question

I don't agree with most of his videos but this says it well...


[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsxdk1V8i-M&feature=youtube_gdata_player"].40s SUCK - YouTube[/ame]




Ike

[12RingKing]

.40.....best of all worlds. Good magazine capacity without a bulbous grip, and good energy.

I like my 10mm best though. If you were looking for a suggestion, get a 10.

[mrc]

10 mm 40 caliber capacity and more energy. But to answer between the two I'd go 45 heavier bullet and a larger meplat

[BigTex.308]

Re: .40 or .45 that is the question

1911 45 acp.... they go together like peas and carrots.

That's what I pack!



Ike

[Coach W]

That's what I pack!



Ike

peas and carrots? I see your thinking.... That way when the liberal, vegetarians attack our guns you can have something to tide them over while you find a weapon...

[BigTex.308]

Re: .40 or .45 that is the question

peas and carrots? I see your thinking.... That way when the liberal, vegetarians attack our guns you can have something to tide them over while you find a weapon...

Hahahahahaha!!!




Ike

[12RingKing]

That's a good video....very informative.