I just watched this video on You Tube "Maybe I Was Wrong About Pocket Pistols" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv6PxB2TqLM and I found it very interesting. Apologies if it's been discussed here before.
In the video, the guest 'Expert' made a statement that made my jaw drop. I re-watched that particular part three times, and hope I got it right. If true, it appears that the .45acp really isn't that great when compared to the 9mm. Matter of fact, hardly any difference at all.
When using the torso of an adult male as a target, and comparing the frontal area of a bullet, the .45acp is only 22/100 of 1% larger than the 9mm. (I think I have that right.)
I recently started carrying a Kel-Tec P32 .32acp as my only carry pistol. I questioned myself with this decision, but put it out of my mind because my main goal was to be able to carry something that was light weight. Very light weight. The P32 is without a doubt that, light weight. My previous carry gun was an all steel S&W J frame in .38spcl. That thing felt like carrying a brick.
So if the .45acp is only 22/100 of 1% larger than the 9mm, the .45acp is probably only one half of 1% larger than the .32acp. If I have all this correct, the .32acp is not really a dumb choice at all. Because of it's light weight, and ease to conceal, I carry more, and carrying more is a good thing.
Anyhow, interesting video, with other good points mentioned. Take the time to watch it.
In the video, the guest 'Expert' made a statement that made my jaw drop. I re-watched that particular part three times, and hope I got it right. If true, it appears that the .45acp really isn't that great when compared to the 9mm. Matter of fact, hardly any difference at all.
When using the torso of an adult male as a target, and comparing the frontal area of a bullet, the .45acp is only 22/100 of 1% larger than the 9mm. (I think I have that right.)
I recently started carrying a Kel-Tec P32 .32acp as my only carry pistol. I questioned myself with this decision, but put it out of my mind because my main goal was to be able to carry something that was light weight. Very light weight. The P32 is without a doubt that, light weight. My previous carry gun was an all steel S&W J frame in .38spcl. That thing felt like carrying a brick.
So if the .45acp is only 22/100 of 1% larger than the 9mm, the .45acp is probably only one half of 1% larger than the .32acp. If I have all this correct, the .32acp is not really a dumb choice at all. Because of it's light weight, and ease to conceal, I carry more, and carrying more is a good thing.
Anyhow, interesting video, with other good points mentioned. Take the time to watch it.