Small and fast or Big and Slow?

JLaw · Post by **JLaw** » Thu May 25, 2006 5:02 pm

If a 9mm is for women and pansies (I like the picture txinvestigator!), then what are you if you carry a .38 Spl +P or .357 Mag???

Just curious, because I've carried both.

JLaw

anygunanywhere · Post by **anygunanywhere** » Thu May 25, 2006 5:09 pm

Personally, I would not like to be shot with a 38, 9mm or anything, even a 22 short.

Diode · Post by **Diode** » Thu May 25, 2006 5:14 pm

anygunanywhere wrote:Personally, I would not like to be shot with a 38, 9mm or anything, even a 22 short.

Amen!

Reysc · Post by **Reysc** » Thu May 25, 2006 5:15 pm

txinvestigator wrote:
Reysc wrote: Hey Txinvestigator, you have f ine way of expressing and delivering you message!! .. I need your professional help in showing me the proper way to fieldstrip/ assemble my brand new kimber custom II!! I will trade you either a steak dinner for two ( Saturdays only) or Sunday Brunch for two for the lesson if that is acceptable to you. Venue will be the country club where I work and I have a private office where you can give me the lesson I need.. The 1911 bug got me but I don't want to spend 3 hours ( plus sore fingers and lots of cussing) cleaning the "sacred piece".. BTW, you have been volunteered by a few of the honorable 1911 regulars on this site..
Thanks..
I would be happy to show you how to take care of that Kimber. No trade necessary.

I will PM you and we can work out the details.

The trade is for my benefit to have the honor of hosting a forum member !! Thanks and looking forward to personally meet you soon!!

flintknapper · Post by **flintknapper** » Thu May 25, 2006 6:28 pm

txinvestigator wrote:

I think I recognize that quote. Isn't it by the Author of the book "Famous last words"?

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Thu May 25, 2006 7:14 pm

i switch out between my 9mm and .45. the .357 magnum is the backup to either of them. the .38 special protects the home.

my magnum loads are 145 grains. my 9mm loads are 147 grain. and my .45 loads are 230. i prefer the heavier bullets regardless of caliber.

for that matter, my .223 loads are 68 grain.

jbirds1210 · Post by **jbirds1210** » Sat May 27, 2006 4:09 pm

I think I recognize that quote. Isn't it by the Author of the book "Famous last words"?

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I have read that book....

and I think I remember this exact quotation!

Jason

dws1117 · Post by **dws1117** » Mon May 29, 2006 7:45 pm

carlson1 wrote:
txinvestigator wrote:With modern defensive ammo, if you hit your intended target first, you will probably do fine. Shot placement and penetration are the important aspects.

That said,

That makes me feel better now that I went to the 9mm

Same here. Sheesh. Anyone have a spare dress?

I still love the .45ACP and it is my favorite to shoot. I went to the 9mm for economy.

txinvestigator · Post by **txinvestigator** » Mon May 29, 2006 7:52 pm

dws1117 wrote:
carlson1 wrote:
txinvestigator wrote:With modern defensive ammo, if you hit your intended target first, you will probably do fine. Shot placement and penetration are the important aspects.

That said,

That makes me feel better now that I went to the 9mm
Same here. Sheesh. Anyone have a spare dress?

I still love the .45ACP and it is my favorite to shoot. I went to the 9mm for economy.

Remember guys, I am only kidding

I would not feel undergunned with any caliber of modern defense ammo. I have carried .38, .357, 9mm, .40 and now .45.

I just happened to find a platform that works extremely well for me, and I am part of the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" mentality, so I stick with the 1911 now that I have had success with it. ;)

jbirds1210 · Post by **jbirds1210** » Mon May 29, 2006 7:58 pm

Tx...I agree. It is always best to use what is second nature. I had to adjust to carrying an auto...I did the snub nose revolver bit for a long time.

I have carried my 1911 a time or two and worried constantly that I was going to blow my behind off...I realize that this is silly because I carry a Glock which is basically in the same "cocked and locked" position, you just can't see the hammer.

When shooting my .45 I have very slow follow-up shots and poor placement......so I just stick with the good ole 9mm and continue to practice with both.

No offense taken...I knew you were joking. Have a great evening and happy Memorial Day.
Jason

longtooth · Post by **longtooth** » Mon May 29, 2006 8:21 pm

While I am here. Good paper Jason.

jbirds1210 · Post by **jbirds1210** » Mon May 29, 2006 9:16 pm

I am glad you enjoyed it...Thanks.
Jason

one eyed fatman · Post by **one eyed fatman** » Mon May 29, 2006 9:43 pm

txinvestigator post was disgusting! Glad I own 9mm and 45 cal. I feel safer with both.

dws1117 · Post by **dws1117** » Mon May 29, 2006 10:04 pm

My post was made with the tounge firmly planted in cheek. I took ti's post for the humor I'm sure was intended.

Diode · Post by **Diode** » Tue May 30, 2006 8:57 am

dws1117 wrote:My post was made with the tounge firmly planted in cheek. I took ti's post for the humor I'm sure was intended.

I hope no one took this thread seriously, A little friendly ribbing is good for the soul or was that my heart.... whatever .....

I love to shoot my .45 but I like shooting the 9mm and the .40 as well.