9MM v. 45ACP

[KPS]

.45 gets my vote

All are good calibers, but If I just had to choose one..it would be the .45. Gezz..those heavy bullets even hurt if someone throws em at ya!

I just ordered 1000 230gr fmj bullets for reloading and the small box of them weighs 20lbs!Almost threw my back out trying to lift them

 

[Bob Locke]

I own pistols chambered for both 9mm (G19) and .45 ACP (G21). If you put a gun to my head and forced me to choose one of them, I'd take my G21.

 

[Ed2000]

People seem to forget that the average size of the populace has jumped greatly since the invention of both the 9 and the 45. The 9 was sufficient, but is now waining in effectiveness IMHO. The 45 continues to be effective. Determined people simply take more power to put down today than yesterday.

 

[4DIR]

Don't make me choose!

 

[Ed Brunner]

I have had a friend for about 30 years who is a huge fan of the BHP and 9mm in general. I have been hooked on .45ACP 1911's for a lot longer than that, but in the last few years I have become fond of my FEG 'HiPower'. With a 17round mag and one in the tube it is 18 rounds of HydraShock in one handy package. It is accurate and reliable and I like it.
My all-time favorite is still my Colt LWC .45ACP. Old habits are still hard to break.