Ok, this is NOT, NOOOOOOT, meant to be a 9 vs .45 debate. I love both calibers, and am not comparing ballistics, stopping power, accuracy, or any other statistic.
What I AM asking is which should I be considering for my next handgun based on my situation. I currently only have a 9mm shield as my handgun. It's great for concealed carry, and feels really good in my hand. I've been thinking about what I want my next handgun to be. I've been planing on it being a 1911 (as one of my previous posts stated), but currently wonder if that's the right decision.
I like the idea of only needing to buy 9mm to feed two handguns, but also wouldn't mind having a .45acp in the mix because I simply enjoy the caliber. The more cost effective option is 9mm, but there are some instances (albeit just a few) where I'd probably like to have a .45acp. Reloading is not currently an option as I am a college student who will be moving soon, and don't really have the time to get into it.
Should I actually be looking at something like a full or midsize double stack 9mm to keep my caliber range small, or continue looking into the 1911 platform? What about a double stack .45acp?
Thanks in advance.
What I AM asking is which should I be considering for my next handgun based on my situation. I currently only have a 9mm shield as my handgun. It's great for concealed carry, and feels really good in my hand. I've been thinking about what I want my next handgun to be. I've been planing on it being a 1911 (as one of my previous posts stated), but currently wonder if that's the right decision.
I like the idea of only needing to buy 9mm to feed two handguns, but also wouldn't mind having a .45acp in the mix because I simply enjoy the caliber. The more cost effective option is 9mm, but there are some instances (albeit just a few) where I'd probably like to have a .45acp. Reloading is not currently an option as I am a college student who will be moving soon, and don't really have the time to get into it.
Should I actually be looking at something like a full or midsize double stack 9mm to keep my caliber range small, or continue looking into the 1911 platform? What about a double stack .45acp?
Thanks in advance.