.40 S&W or the .45 ACP

[FastShootingCarts]

Trying to post a poll here, not sure if it will work.

Anyway, which would you all prefer. A .40 cal. S&W or a .45 ACP for 'whatever' it might be. Self defense, or target shooting or just whatever.

[streetglideok]

I choose both, but its not allowed. I own mostly 1911s in the proper caliber,lol, but also have a pair of 40's in tupperware as well. Either caliber is good, though the recoil is not as sharp when shooting the 45 vs the 40. You get more rounds in a mag with a 40, but other then target shooting, IMO more then 8 rounds is moot, except when arguing for the right to carry more then 10. Make sense?lol.

[Hurricanespg]

All other things being equal I would take the .45....till I can fight my way back to my shotgun or rifle.

[FastShootingCarts]

Originally Posted by Hurricanespg

All other things being equal I would take the .45....till I can fight my way back to my shotgun or rifle.

Just talking handguns, my friend.

[Bible_Man]

I'm taking the .45 all day. Love a 1911, for self defense reasons, I am always a fan of a bigger bullet. Compact 1911's are quite concealable also. Such a superior feel in this feller's hands.

[semi]

If the difference is 13 rounds of .40 in a mag or 8 of 45 I would take the 40 anyday

[pnut]

I only own a .40 of those two choices.
I shoot 165 Berry FMJ reloads for plinking and shoot 180 HP for self defense.

[the jigger]

I own both and carry both but my "choice" is 45ACP with 200gr Hydra-Shock.
GOOD LUCK and GOOD SHOOTING!!!

[halfbakedi420]

ballistically speaking..the 40 s&w all day..i bet most will pick the 45 cause its bigger. ..either way ur in fer a hurtin.

[Hurricanespg]

Originally Posted by FastShootingCarts

Just talking handguns, my friend.

The only thing a handgun is good for is to get you back to a shotgun or rifle. It holds only one advantage over either, and that is ability to conceal.