Why I love the 9mm (not cost or recoil)

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Blue Duck357

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The variety of styles and historic weapons chambered for it.

Interested in the early age of semi-autos or WW1, the broom handle mauser or Luger (maybe the "coolest" looking pistols ever IMHO). WWII firearms firearms more your taste? the P-38 and Browning Hi-Power did thier share. CZ-75 also shares a nice little place in millitary history. United states and NATO standard service pistols all 9mm. Not interested in history, but want the latest whiz bang poly-ceramic pistol-chances are it will first come out in 9mm. Want ultimate snob appeal or out of the box accuracy? Sig P210. Want a big gun? more carbines in 9mm than anything else. Want a little gun, got 9mm's almost the size of 32's at this point.

Not really a question, I just find it interesting that so many historical guns from 1908 to 2002 and from 22 ounce Kahrs to 6 pound Uzi's to $3600 target pistols are all fed from the exact same little $5.97 for 50 box of shells from Wal-mart. Sure there are better cartidges for specific task, but you gotta admit the 9mm Luger did something right.
 
BlueDuck, I agree. A very versatile round. Although there are many who don't believe in its value as a self-defense round, I am convinced of a 9mm's ability to do the job. Add to that the lower cost of ammo, and variety of weapons available, and you could build an entire gun collection based upon one caliber.
 
The do-anything cartridge. Accurate, low recoil, fairly powerful.

I believe it's also the most feed reliable common caliber around. Everything I shoot regularly in 9.
 
Blue Duck357

Doesn't the SIG 210 cost over $4200?

Good round, junk doesn't survive a hundred years. Never became a specialty round like the cowboy rounds either.
 
MSRP for a new P210 is $1,680-$3,000+ depending on the model. I got one for $950, but it is a used Danish military issue one. And they really are superb. :D
 
The 9mm with the proper choice of modern ammo will get the job done. NO Doubt. Some of the best and most beautiful weapons in the world are chambered for it. So if you are a fan of great pieces you must like the 9mm. Just my $.02
 
I'm in. 9mm for me too. Inexpensive = lots of practice/fun.
There are plenty of modern choices for ammo that will more than get the job done.
 
There are just so many cool designs built in 9 mm, more than any other caliber.

Custom SIG 210 + 9 mm = indulgence (I remember seeing one in a gun magazine)
 
I agree, lot's of great weapons chambered for the 9m/m.
I'm sure there is at least one that could make most
shooter's very happy.:D :cool: :)

Regards,
Ala Dan, Life Member N.R.A.
 
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