Larger Caliber vs. smaller Frame??

pugman

I'm in the market for a new compact and was wondering what people generally preferred in regards to calibers? Are most still using a 9 mm, or do you prefer a larger calibers in the more compact frames? Price isn't as much a consideration as accuracy. If Wisconsin ever passes a law, it could be used as a CCW.

Thanks.

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buckdeer

its hard to beat the compact models from glock as far as be comfortable to carry. as for caliber, choose the caliber you are more accurate with. it doesn't matter if you carry a 45 if you can't hit a bull in the * with it.

ohioghog

i'm one of the unlucky ones that live in ohio, no conceal and carry here. anyway, i have shot the mini glock in 45 and 9mm. cant beat the 45 for knockdown power however a 9mm loaded with hydro-shocks is a deadly combination.

bambihunter

buckdeer has a great point - get which ever you shoot the best. I'd personally consider 9mm the minimum I'd carry for personal defense. For auto's, my first choice is the 10mm, second is .45 acp, third is a tie between the .357 sig and .40 S&W. Of course, for revolvers, I'd take a magnum...
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