Best caliber for self defense - Page 6

Sigkid79 · May 4, 2024, 01:51 PM

I’ve seen people die from a single .22 round, and seen people survive multiple shots from a .45

The Verminator · May 4, 2024, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Sigkid79

I’ve seen people die from a single .22 round, and seen people survive multiple shots from a .45

Where do you live that you witness so many gun battles?

1972RedNeck · May 5, 2024, 01:00 PM

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Where do you live that you witness so many gun battles?

Join your local ambulance crew and you might be surprised at the number of gunshot wounds in your area.

The Verminator · May 5, 2024, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 44 AMP

The 9mm was the FBI's choice, then it wasn't, now it is, again.

Don't forget that any organization's choice is going to be what they feel is best for the organzation, and may not be the best choice for a specific individual's needs.

Of course.

But........the FBI has a lot of experience in choosing firearms, maybe even more than some of us..........and their choice has to be something that will work for a general cross section of human beings.

The 1986 Miami shootout was instructive.........the 9mm slug that stopped just an inch or two short of the heart of the killer who went on to blow away several agents.

Apparently they trust today's ammo more than what was available at that time.

This link has some good info on the history that informs the FBI........it's a lot.

https://www.pewpewtactical.com/fbi-guns-ammo-history/

The Verminator · May 5, 2024, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972RedNeck

Join your local ambulance crew and you might be surprised at the number of gunshot wounds in your area.

No, they don't see much around here.

We're a peaceful lot.

**Mike Irwin** · Yesterday, 10:00 AM

For many, many years my primary CCW cartridge has been .38 Special in a Smith & Wesson J frame Centennial.

My other primary has been a Taurus PT-22 in .22 Long Rifle.

Yes, I have carried other guns over the years, chambered in .357 Mag, 9mm, and .32 ACP.

I've felt suitably armed with each of them.

Why?

Two reasons.

1. I know the guns are reliable in service.

2. I know that I can handle them well and hit with them repeatedly at likely combat distances.

PatientWolf · Yesterday, 07:43 PM

After extensive research I’ve found with 100% certainty that the best caliber for self defense is the one you have with you (as opposed to the one you left at home).

The Verminator · Yesterday, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by PatientWolf

After extensive research I’ve found with 100% certainty that the best caliber for self defense is the one you have with you (as opposed to the one you left at home).

Unless you left a better one at home.

Then you just made a bad choice.

Yesterday, 10:00 AM	#131
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,392	For many, many years my primary CCW cartridge has been .38 Special in a Smith & Wesson J frame Centennial. My other primary has been a Taurus PT-22 in .22 Long Rifle. Yes, I have carried other guns over the years, chambered in .357 Mag, 9mm, and .32 ACP. I've felt suitably armed with each of them. Why? Two reasons. 1. I know the guns are reliable in service. 2. I know that I can handle them well and hit with them repeatedly at likely combat distances. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

May 4, 2024, 01:51 PM	#126
Sigkid79 Member Join Date: November 5, 2020 Location: Tampa, fl Posts: 61	I’ve seen people die from a single .22 round, and seen people survive multiple shots from a .45

Yesterday, 07:43 PM	#132
PatientWolf Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Location: NC Posts: 949	After extensive research I’ve found with 100% certainty that the best caliber for self defense is the one you have with you (as opposed to the one you left at home).