Posted on 10/26/2005 1:36:11 AM PDT by bramdawg
Going onto a local PD in los angeles area. Have heard stories both about .40's and .45's what is really the difference. I know comfort is important put I want to know if I will be safe with a .40 or if I should go with .45. I want the best gun for my job.
Both are excellent rounds. The 40 usually results in more rounds per magazine, but I’d not feel under powered either way. I shoot and carry both. Personally, I prefer the 40 but the 1911 shooting the 45 is just a smooth firearm.
A 9mm is as good or better than the .40 for self Defense.
I use Win Ranger Talon 127gr +P+ and its 17 shots vs 12 in the .40 and with The ranger Cartridges its Got the Power of the .357 Sig base loads with 5 more rounds.
Penetration is 15” and 98% Bullet weight Retention with Expansion around .70.
Recoil is less and Controllability is better than .40 , .45 or .357 Sig.
The 9mm is FINE with the right Loads.
1911’s are Like Chevy’s - Their Great as Long as You always Like Tinkering under the Hood.
“If you can’t hit your target with 6 rounds you have no business carrying a gun.”
What makes you think that there will always be only a single target?
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