When I became a police officer, we were issued 9mm S&W’s. I saw several people shot with the 9mm, and the only instantly debilitating shot I ever saw was a point blank brain pan shot. I qualified with and carried an S&W Model 10 with .38 ++P ammo. IMHO (which I’m sure will be challenged) I’ve come to prefer bullet weight to high capacity or high velocity, and now use a .44 Special revolver for CCW. For personal defense, FBI statistics say most firefights will be quick (less than 3 rounds) and at close range (less than 7 meters). FWIW
I agree with you. I prefer my 45 over all others. Kimber makes an extremely well balanced handgun and with Crimson trace it is super easy to shoot accurately and quickly.
Partly because of the two shooters at Fort Hood who were shot with 9mm and continued to fire, I have really soured on 9mm.
I have felt for a long time that .45 ACP was my best minimum round.
I like the big lead with the soft recoil, I guess.