Which calibers

[recurve]

Thinking about narrowing my calibers down. I have 357, 38spl, 9mm and 40s&w. Thinking about trading off the only 40 I have (23glock) and ammo. I reload the others and not the 40. Will most likely pick up another 9mm. Perhaps a 938 sig or other CCW.

 

[alwslate]

Loosing a .40 caliber and gaining another 9mm sounds like a good
idea to me.

 

[wildenout]

I agree, since I'm assuming the .38 is also the .357 then you should shed the .40. I love .38 so much!!! I am going to center my collection around that and probably 9mm as well.

 

[islamoradamark]

loosing the glock no hard feelings there, seems like a good plan movin on up is always good.

 

[vigil617]

What, no .45?

 

[eveled]

Yes I narrowed down my calibers years ago. Now I am down to the following.

'.22lr', .22mag, '9mm', '.45acp', .'38/.357', .45Lc, .410, 16 and '12' gauge. '30/30', 30 .06, .303

Life is much simpler now......it is not as bad as it seems. The ones in quotes are the ones I am serious about the others are for guns that are sentimental that don't get shot much.

I see no reason to have both .9mm and .40cal, pick one and stick to it. The same for .357 and .44. Ed

 

[Jessie]

Not me, variety is the spice of life. If I can't find one caliber on the shelf, I can usually find another.
I see it as I do the guns they shoot from. I like most all types, revolvers, semi's, bolts, levers, etc.
I love options, what can I say?

 

[diamonback68]

I simplified my druthers.
.22LR, .38Special, ,357Magnum, 45ACP.

 

[carpriver]

I keep it simple, 22lr, 38spl, 357, 9mm, 40sw,45acp, 44spl 44mag, 45colt, M1 carbine, 5.56.
and there isn't a Glock in the herd.

 

[Fishslayer]

Is a 10mm barrel for the G23 feasible? Most 10mm guys tell me it's a great reloader's round.

Or swap the 10mm Kurz for .45ACP and a set of dies.

I only own one 9mm and no 10mm Kurz. 90% of my shooting is .22, .45 & .357.

 

[walkin jack]

When it comes to semi auto pistols I can't imagine not having a .45. For revolvers My favorite is a .44spl. The 9s and 40s are alright but for me those two I mentioned are more into my comfort zone.

 

[SW_shooter]

I'll be the one to say it........why no love for the .40S&W? I have a M&P40 that I absolutely enjoy shooting. I also love shooting my Colt 1911 in the 38 super auto.

I have many different calibers in my collection and like 'Jessie' stated, if one caliber isn't on the shelf I can usually find another and thus I shoot that one.

I read about guys thinning the heard down to a couple calibers, I guess I still enjoy too many different guns and thus I won't be thinning down. So to the OP, if you feel you must thin it down and want to get rid of the 40 then go for it.

 

[NYlakesider]

I went the other way, I increased the number of calibers I owned. In a real SHTF situation I wanted more diversity in my guns so finding ammo would be easier if things got that bad..

I also now have 3 rifle/ pistol combinations that use the same ammo. .44 Mag, .45C and .22LR.

 

[BigBill]

I can't shed any calibers I wish I could. But I like you could shed some doubles or tripples etc. to only buy more s&w revolvers. This is my last Harrah buy guns. Just a few more on my bucket list. Then it's shoot the snots out of them. I can play and fondle handguns while in bed. If I ever become bed ridden. I enjoy the quality and workmanship besides shooting them too.

 

[wbraswell]

I like variety, the more the merrier. I have noticed that all my centerfire rifles are in historically military calibers. I have no rifle chambered for a strictly sporting cartridge. I should try to remedy this.

 

[rwsmith]

Wanting a cc gun

Wanting a cc gun narrows it down. What would you not mind carrying around with you?? If you go revolver how about 'j' frame? If semi auto I'd get a Shield 9 or M&P 9c. The Sig sounds nice but I like to stick to my favorite brand.

PS I can't really relate to 'having too many calibers' because I've never been able to afford it.

 

[Geno44]

I think the length of the 10mm prevents it from fitting in a Glock 23 mag well.

 

[Jessie]

I like variety, the more the merrier. I have noticed that all my centerfire rifles are in historically military calibers. I have no rifle chambered for a strictly sporting cartridge. I should try to remedy this.

My two favorite non- military calibers are .270 and 30-30. I like the .243 a lot also but unfortunately, don't own one, yet.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

I just inventoried my reloading calibers yesterday. I'm at 133 including shotguns, and trying for 3 more. I am slightly disappointed you don't have any 45's. But enjoy your herd! Ivan

 

[Jessie]

I just inventoried my reloading calibers yesterday. I'm at 133 including shotguns, and trying for 3 more. I am slightly disappointed you don't have any 45's. But enjoy your herd! Ivan

There are 133 calibers? Really? And that's just the ones you have... I am.... surprised
Recurve, this should make you feel ashamed, really ashamed