I recommend .45acp. That being said, when I carry.....it’s usually a .380.
For young healthy strong military or police I believe a more powerful round should be the round of choice. Though 10mm/40S&W or .357 sig would be preferable........ the .45 ACP is a real thumper.
all of that being said.....I wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end of a 9mm....or evens 22lr. Like I said I carry a little pocket .380.....because it’s little and fits right in me pocket and doesn’t pull me trousers down.
That's what I always come back to. People who say something along the lines of "xyz is worthless, you want to carry..." well, they never seem to want to take a round or two from xyz, so I guess it isn't worthless.
What the various salesmen and/or caliber zealots won't tell you, and even more rarely admit... It isn't really the caliber. So many other factors come into play - first, you have to have a weapon on you; then you have to actually get to it in time/place/geometry to make a difference; then you actually have to operate it; then you have to hit your target... etc etc. Sure, caliber, style/design (single/double stack, revolver), manufacturer, manual safety/grip safety, one in the chamber -- all factor in, but they are only part of a multi-dimensional problem with varying capabilities and priorities for everyone. Call me a heretic but - there is no "one caliber to rule them all."
“I recommend .45acp. That being said, when I carry.....it’s usually a .380.
For young healthy strong military or police I believe a more powerful round should be the round of choice. Though 10mm/40S&W or .357 sig would be preferable........ the .45 ACP is a real thumper.
all of that being said.....I wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end of a 9mm....or evens 22lr. Like I said I carry a little pocket .380.....because it’s little and fits right in me pocket and doesn’t pull me trousers down.”
If the 9mm was good enough for the Wehrmacht its good enough for me.
If the 45acp was good enough for the US military its good enough for me.