Glenn E. Meyer
New member
A local big box store advertised 40 mm Blazer on sale in a big newspaper ad. I bought 100000 rounds for my quad 40 mm Bofors I keep in the backyard for squirrels and doves. However, it lacks stopping power and I want to move up to a 57 mm.
Anyway, about the debate - I think the 38, 357, 9mm, 40, 45 ACP debate is over. The revolver calibers will exist for the J frame and LCR pocket gun with good rounds. Service pistols will go 9mm. The 40 will exist because of existing stocks and hang around but lose popularity. The 45 will exist for folks who are nostalgic and special units who think they are magic.
10 mm - resurgence for the kill a bear folks.
A raging debate will be whether 380s will do the job for pocket guns vs. the 38s. I predict articles that say the 380 is useless - just one like that in SWAT. Others will say with modern ammo they are a good option.
Anyway, about the debate - I think the 38, 357, 9mm, 40, 45 ACP debate is over. The revolver calibers will exist for the J frame and LCR pocket gun with good rounds. Service pistols will go 9mm. The 40 will exist because of existing stocks and hang around but lose popularity. The 45 will exist for folks who are nostalgic and special units who think they are magic.
10 mm - resurgence for the kill a bear folks.
A raging debate will be whether 380s will do the job for pocket guns vs. the 38s. I predict articles that say the 380 is useless - just one like that in SWAT. Others will say with modern ammo they are a good option.