Twelve rounds of .40S&W or sixteen rounds of 9mm?

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by George Hill:
8 rounds of .45 is my choice.[/quote]
I Second that George I don't know why everyone says 7rds of .45 I carry 8rds in my 1991 which gives me 4rds each for 2 bad guys especially if were talking about the Mr. Fang incedent. Plus faster reloading than a revolver. when your comparing 8rds of a .45 and 6rds out of a Revolver there is a difference in dealing with multiple enemies.
But to compare 12rds of 40 and 16 of 9mm, There is a difference in energy but as far as capacity 12 and 16 out an auto is not that significant to me. I would still go with a 9mm. The way I see it if you carry (one) spare magazine for a 9mm you would be able to make swiss cheese out of any kind of target IMO. But I still would pick 8rds of .45 first.

[This message has been edited by SodaPop (edited July 12, 2000).]

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If I had to choose between the 9mm and the .40 I'd take the 12rds of .40. Tell the truth though,I certainly wouldn't feel undergunned with Proload's 9mm 124gr +P JHP. Now if we're throwing a 1911 into the mix 8+1 rds of .45acp,well I am more accurate with this weapon,plus I turn into Baer Man when I shout,"Les get it on!"
Ronin

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I'd choose the 9mm, but not because of the capacity; I shoot better with the 9mm. In identical guns--CZ75B's--I can outshoot and outgroup at 10 yards much better with the 9.

Maybe it's just me, but .40's seem to want to twist in my hand more and it takes longer to reacquire the target. I had a smiliar experience shooting my Ruger P-94 in .40 cal against my brother in law's P89 in 9mm. They're not the same gun, but they're close and I could make tighter groups with the 9mm.

It's not the answer you were looking for--you were wanting one based upon stopping power versus capacity, and I gave you one based upon accuracy... but if my life depended on it, I'd rather be shooting one that I new was more likely to hit what I was aiming at.

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Red Bull,

I live in the area where Dr Fang lived. It was my impression that he hit only one RBG five times, and then was shot in the back while running up the stairs to reload. The rest of the family overcame the other BG, beat him with kitchen pans and tied him up for the police.

Dr Fang's gun was a 2 inch 38 special with only 5 shots. Some of the ballastic tests that I have read indicate that a 38 from only a 2 inch barrell dosen't have a very high one shot stop rating.
 
I own a Glock 21/23/& 19, and feel confident w/ any of the 3.

I shoot the 19 best, followed by the 21 then 23. Surprisingly, the 19 & 21 are very close for me.

Shot placement is what counts, so for home defense, it's either the 19 or 21.

My top choice would be the 21, loaded w/ 13 rds of 185gr Rem Golden Sabre, not because it's a ".45", but because I shoot it well & am confident in my load selection.

However, between the 9 & 40, I would choose the 9mm G19. I shoot this pistol best, & am very confident that 17 rds (G17 mag) of 124gr +p+ Hydra-Shok will get the job done.

I love my G23, but out of the 3 I'm least accurate w/ it. Also, it takes me a little longer to recover between shots, though I do still shoot it well. I often carry the 23 when I'm out and about.

Another factor I considered, being woke from a dead sleep in the middle of the night, and not having all my wits about me. Add to this the adrenaline rush of hearing glass break, or unfamiliar voices in your home, and well you get my point.

Another very important factor is that other family members that don't share my enthusiasm for shooting, can handle the 19 better than the other two.

Sorry for the long windedness.

Best To All!
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