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“Caliber really isn’t all that important.”

But Caliber + Shooter ability is important!

That’s a factor I did not see in his report. One Shot stopping power is something that Vietnam Vet’s will tell you first hand when facing “Charlie” at point blank range - or a WW II or I Vet - although the WW I are gone now - but a trained shooter that has experienced in high threat - high stress - environments - can use the .45 semi auto effectively with a one shot stopping capability...I , however was issued a 9mm in Iraq (officer) - and felt very inadequate with that sidearm in a heavy irregular warfare environment and wished we had the .45 cal!

“Caliber really isn’t all that important.”

But Caliber + Shooter ability is important!

“That’s a factor I did not see in his report. One Shot stopping power is something that Vietnam Vet’s will tell you first hand when facing “Charlie” at point blank range - or a WW II or I Vet - although the WW I are gone now - but a trained shooter that has experienced in high threat - high stress - environments - can use the .45 semi auto effectively with a one shot stopping capability...I , however was issued a 9mm in Iraq (officer) - and felt very inadequate with that sidearm in a heavy irregular warfare environment and wished we had the .45 cal!”

My grandfather fought Moros in the Philippines (later lost his right arm in action against Poncho Villa). Said they were issued .38’s at first—and those Moros would get so drugged up—they’d keep coming at you. But the .45, they later got, did the trick just fine.

They gave you 15+1 rounds vs 7+1 rounds and you felt inadequate?

You’ve got 2x the chances for a nominal hit, which is by far the most important factor in, well, HITTING your target. I’ll give an edge to the 1911 trigger, but take away points because most shooters don’t carry the 1911 in Condition One.

I carry my Glock 19 in Condition One almost daily (depending on the clothing) and I never worry about being ready to use it and never worry about the caliber.