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  1. 06-10-2009, 08:03 PM #1
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    Default Which do you prefer?

    What I want to know is which of these two very awesome calibers do you think is better? Hmmmm????
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  2. 06-10-2009, 08:04 PM #2
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    I think that one. No, wait, that one. Yeah, that one. I'm sure. What two calibers?
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  3. 06-10-2009, 08:06 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rick View Post
    I think that one. No, wait, that one. Yeah, that one. I'm sure. What two calibers?
    the uhh top two calibers. see um?
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  4. 06-10-2009, 08:11 PM #4
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    Yep! ......
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    With modern 9 mm ammo being what it is today I will take my 9mm Glock 17 and a couple of high cap mags.
    I have owned many 1911's in .45 ACP and love the firearm and round....but I will take the superior penetration of the higher velocity 9mm and count on expansion and firepower to make up for its lack of diameter.
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  6. 06-10-2009, 08:17 PM #6
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    I like em both. (hope so, I own weapons in both calibers)
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  7. 06-10-2009, 08:19 PM #7
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    Colt Combat Commander. .45 ACP. Love that gun.
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    1911 for me, it always works.
    .45 ACP Because shooting twice is silly... The avatar says it all,.45 because there isn't a.46

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    I own both calibers, but tend to lean toward my 1911. well actually its the only one I carry all the time.
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    I'll have to go with my 9mm ammo is lighter so I can carry more in an emergency. I've got a taurus 24/7 pro with half a dozen 17 rd. mags.
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    I have to agree with oldsoldier, tha and the fact that there are many more carbines available for the 9 then there are for the .45.
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    That's a good point, Sarky. I have two carbines in 9mm along with my personal .9mm carry.
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    I really like the idea of a pistol/carbine combo, it means carrying only one caliber. I have pistol/carbine combos in .22lr, .22mag, .357, 9mm, and .41mag
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    Probably right about more 9 being available worldwide but I carry a 45 Beretta Cougar and leave the 9s in the cabinet.
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    Quote Originally Posted by oldsoldier View Post
    I'll have to go with my 9mm ammo is lighter so I can carry more in an emergency. I've got a taurus 24/7 pro with half a dozen 17 rd. mags.
    But, if you have bigger/harder hitting rounds you don't need the extra ammo.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tacticalguy View Post
    But, if you have bigger/harder hitting rounds you don't need the extra ammo.
    The amount of ammunition you need all depends on how many targets you have to shoot.
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  17. 06-11-2009, 08:33 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by crashdive123 View Post
    The amount of ammunition you need all depends on how many targets you have to shoot.
    yeah thats true.... But you could always opt for a ten round mag.
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    I kind of count my ammunition in the hundreds and thousands, not by the magazine capacity.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Crash
    The amount of ammunition you need all depends on how many targets you have to shoot.
    You've obviously never seen me shoot.
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    Quote Originally Posted by crashdive123 View Post
    I kind of count my ammunition in the hundreds and thousands, not by the magazine capacity.
    oh i didn't know you meant that.
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