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The 9MM argument, is solved

bpostbpost Member Posts: 32,669 ✭✭✭✭
edited January 2017 in General Discussion
If you want to shoot a little and stop something; shoot a .45 ACP/ Colt

If you want to shoot a lot, shoot the 9MM Luger.

The 9MM is a lot cheaper to shoot, the small primers are a bit cheaper, the powder charge is less and if you cast your own, it takes about half the lead.

The 45ACP is a tad more expensive for primers, takes twice the lead and burns more powder.

Pick your poison.

See how easy this was to solve. [:D]

Comments

  • Old-ColtsOld-Colts Member Posts: 22,697 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    My solution was a little different; 38 Special/357 Magnum! [:D]

    If you can't feel the music; it's only pink noise!

  • AzAfshinAzAfshin Member Posts: 2,985 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I use 4.4 grains of WSP powder for both 9mm and 45 ACP. It's very convenient since I don't have to adjust the powder dispenser when switching between the two loads and 99% of my reloading is between these 2 calibers.

    Also, the price of the primers is the same for small or large pistol (at Midway anyways).
  • wpageabcwpageabc Member Posts: 8,760 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    With that rational why not a .44?
    "What is truth?'
  • jimdeerejimdeere Member, Moderator Posts: 26,237 ******
    edited November -1
    .40 S&w brass is cheap and plentiful.
  • bpostbpost Member Posts: 32,669 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by wpageabc
    With that rational why not a .44?


    That one is easy, because it ain't a 45. [:D][;)][:D][:D][:D]
  • M1A762M1A762 Member Posts: 3,426
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by jimdeere
    .40 S&w brass is cheap and plentiful.


    Even better than the cheap .40 S&W brass are the cheap but quality .40 S&W pistols![:)]

    Check out the auction side, Glock LEO trade in models 22, 23 and 27 can be found on the cheap! Same goes for LEO trade in Sig P229 & P226 models.[:)]

    The other cool bonus is you can get a .357 sig barrel for most .40 S&W pistols. The .357 sig is an expensive to buy caliber you want to reload for though![:)]
  • Dads3040Dads3040 Member Posts: 13,552 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    But why not a 30-06...In a Glock?

    [:o)][:I][:D]
  • pwilliepwillie Member Posts: 20,253 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    9mm is my favorite..
  • buschmasterbuschmaster Member Posts: 14,229 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by bpost
    The 9MM is a lot cheaper to shoot, the small primers are a bit cheaper, the powder charge is less and if you cast your own, it takes about half the lead.
    well then .32ACP should be even better!
  • montanajoemontanajoe Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 60,159 ******
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Dads3040
    But why not a 30-06...In a Glock?

    [:o)][:I][:D]
    the heat would melt it,,,
  • 1911a1-fan1911a1-fan Member Posts: 51,193 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by buschmaster
    quote:Originally posted by bpost
    The 9MM is a lot cheaper to shoot, the small primers are a bit cheaper, the powder charge is less and if you cast your own, it takes about half the lead.
    well then .32ACP should be even better!



    no difference in primers and projectiles, brass for.32 is higher, just a wee bit less powder
  • buschmasterbuschmaster Member Posts: 14,229 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by 1911a1-fan
    quote:Originally posted by buschmaster
    quote:Originally posted by bpost
    The 9MM is a lot cheaper to shoot, the small primers are a bit cheaper, the powder charge is less and if you cast your own, it takes about half the lead.
    well then .32ACP should be even better!



    no difference in primers and projectiles, brass for.32 is higher, just a wee bit less powder
    more magazine capacity? [:o)]
  • 1911a1-fan1911a1-fan Member Posts: 51,193 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:more magazine capacity?


    depends, g17 holds 17+1
  • remingtonoaksremingtonoaks Member Posts: 26,245 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Anything bigger than a .380 ACP is overkill, that's why I shoot a .460 Rowland, it makes sure they're overly killed [:D]
  • M1A762M1A762 Member Posts: 3,426
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by 1911a1-fan
    more magazine capacity?


    depends, g17 holds 17+1
    [/quot

    Or if you like the G17 can hold 33+1!!![:)]
  • select-fireselect-fire Member Posts: 69,493 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Well if a box of 50 .45 is $20 .40 cents shot..and a box of 9mm is $15 .30 cent a shot .. just shoot them 6 times with a .22 at a nickel a shot for the 9mm and 8 times for the .45
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