There's perhaps one concern that could skew bushmaster1313's choice of cartridge. That's New Jersey's prohibition of hollow point ammo. Being restricted in ammo choice could make a .45 a better selection.
Is 9mm a sign of growing older?
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otis24
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Age/hand issues also have me questioning my platform. As much as I like my Kahr K9 and my recently purchased CZ 75D Compact, hand issues have me thinking that a S&W EZ9 is in my future sometime down the road.
ArchAngelCD
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Why would hollow point ammo be banned when FMJ ammo is more a risk of over penetrating and possibly collateral damage?
It's a serious question, I really don't understand.
It's a serious question, I really don't understand.
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'Cause JHP will blow your lung out. Or was that 9mm? I forget.
I seem to have gone just the opposite. The first handgun I bought was a .22. It was my only handgun for 35 years. Then I bought a 9mm. Those two were my only handguns for another 10 years. Then I went to 45ACP, 38 Special, 357 Magnum, and 44 Magnum. I guess.500 Magnum must be next. 
I've carried a j frame .38 for a long time. But with the type of violence occurring today , I've re-thought my carry options. I'm purchasing a Sig 365. 11 rounds of 9mm that is as easy to conceal as 5rds of .38. For example, if you had to engage a threat at 40 yds like the Indiana mall shooting would you rather have a 3dot sight or invisible sights and less than half the capacity. Your not getting older just wiser.
mistermills357
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I am old, at 66, and I just bought a Remington M870 riot gun. I have a .45 and a .40 loaded and ready to go too.
I have had two 9mm pistols in the past, and they were very good.
It's just that at this moment in time, I went with a much heavier gun, with serious fire power.
And that is because of Antifa, etc. If they ever go on a riot here, I am going to defend my house with a shotgun.
My .40 caliber is the gun that I will use for any carry needs, since it is stainless.
I have had two 9mm pistols in the past, and they were very good.
It's just that at this moment in time, I went with a much heavier gun, with serious fire power.
And that is because of Antifa, etc. If they ever go on a riot here, I am going to defend my house with a shotgun.
My .40 caliber is the gun that I will use for any carry needs, since it is stainless.
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Rich Richardson
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Depending on my location, my EDC is 40 or 44. I'm 71 and was never into the latest fashions.
Think it's more a sign of the development of the micro-9's, and what they bring for EDC.
After using an Officers ACP in the role for decades, finally switched to a micro-9 a few years ago. With the doubling in capacity and reduction in weight and size, it finally got to the point where it made sense to make the change.
After using an Officers ACP in the role for decades, finally switched to a micro-9 a few years ago. With the doubling in capacity and reduction in weight and size, it finally got to the point where it made sense to make the change.
That's a good point seldom discussed.
The realty of actual carrying on a belt is smaller/slimmer/lighter=less back pain. Smaller/slimmer/lighter in larger calibers = harder to shoot accurately. Out side of cc, have tried to plan for getting even older, and have short shoulder fired implements. If i have to depend on shooting 22 lr, will also be prepared for that.
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Having carried a 365 for a few years now, I agree with your assessment. Unless it's not financially prudent to purchase another firearm or caliber, switching from a .38 snub to a P365 or similar auto seems like a no-brainer.
I really like revolvers, and carry them a good bit around the homestead or take them to the range, but when I'm out and about, the 9 tags along.
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BTW I see nothing wrong with the .38 special as a SD/HD round! The main reason I switched over to 9mm was because for less weight and bulk I get 11 rounds (without a reload) in a smaller & lighter package than a M36/60/49/40. Couple that with the facts that the 9mm is now a lot more potent than it used to be and that the recoil of serious defense loadings is a lot less out of my Sig P365 than it was out of any J Frames I own, I see it as a win-win situation.
I get it that old timers don't want something new at a point in their lives - I was that way too. Then I had an opportunity to shoot my friends P365........ As they say, the rest was history!
I get it that old timers don't want something new at a point in their lives - I was that way too. Then I had an opportunity to shoot my friends P365........ As they say, the rest was history!
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I cannot justify the cost of a new gun right now so I'm sticking with my 38. If I was starting out again a micro 9mm would definitely be my choice. You get more firepower with the 9, and have you seen the price of a new revolver lately?
I'm 65 and still in pretty decent condition lol. My first love has and will be the 1911 in .45 but I enjoy the reduced recoil of a 9mm 1911 (have twofor extended range sessions. They are a lot of fun to shoot and I don't have any issues when using Wilson mags.
The main reason I'm selling my 60 is that I shoot my P365 so much better. The added round count in the same size package doesn't hurt either. Perceived recoil is also reduced with the Sig even with the Gold Dot +P 124gr carry ammo.
The main reason I'm selling my 60 is that I shoot my P365 so much better. The added round count in the same size package doesn't hurt either. Perceived recoil is also reduced with the Sig even with the Gold Dot +P 124gr carry ammo.
Fortunately for those that live in New Jersey, underwood ammo offers a round called the extreme defender. In a multi agency test, the extreme defender outperformed any other projectile in the calibers where it was available. It's a light (for caliber) solid copper projectile that relies only on the design of the bullet. Instead of relying on a hollow point to expand, the round is designed to force hydraulic pressure outward. No expansion or tumbling necessary. Definitely something worth considering if hollow points are not an option where you live. Even for those of us who are allowed to legally carry hollow points, consider the failure rate of a hollow point to expand. If I am carrying 9mm, I will not use hollow points. Only the extreme defender, because unlike hollow points, they dont have a 25%-35% failure rate.
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the data supports 9mm over all other calibers.
Rogeronimo
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I think any NATO cartridge, including derivatives, is a savvy choice to have in your arsenal, if this drought has taught us anything. I'd hate to be more old, and less wise.
James K
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My first gun at 12 yo was a Belgian Browning .22 rifle my dad bought for me in the 60s.
50+ years and 40+ guns later my latest purchase last week was a Colt Woodsman .22
Getting older but still love shooting 22s.
50+ years and 40+ guns later my latest purchase last week was a Colt Woodsman .22
Getting older but still love shooting 22s.
Skeptic 9c
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Yes. Including weight as you age and start to list to one side.
Geoff
Who likes the .380 ACP in his 70s, but still carrying 9x19.
