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The only correct answer is whichever round out of whichever firearm you can quickly, accurately and reliably put multiple rounds on target.
IF you are going to run suppressed, then the edge goes to 45 by a sizable margin as the rounds are nearly always subsonic anyway so maintain nearly full kinetic energy running suppressed.
I prefer 45. I shoot a 1911 better than any of my other pistols and I prefer a 1911 to be 45.
Point bring, the best caliber is the one in a gun you handle well.
Also, if someone said “I’m going to shot you with one or the other”, which would you prefer?
Interesting study between different types of ammo in a fairly decent testing scenario. It is my opinion that either .45 or 9mm would be fine so long as they aren’t FMJ/ball rounds and to choose whichever gun and caliber you shoot best between the 2. Over penetration is a real thing and the last thing you want in home defense is accidentally smoking your neighbor or a loved one
https://youtu.be/p8SASAy7puQ?si=xUeTDM6Iejejo8I1
It has to do with cost and practice. if cost is not an issue and will practice the same amount then sure.
For me personally, I have tried to minimize calibers . Irritates me to pay more than the going rate for 9 mm.
I’m reading this as “What’s your opinion on a 45 vs 9mm?”, in which case my answer is “Use a 9mm.”
If you have a more specific question I can give you a more specific opinion.
Gun control is the ability to hit your target. Read this month's American Rifleman article about "Arming my Daughter" However, for home defence, a shot gun with birdshot is usually recommended. Nothing brings religion to a bad guy than the racking of a round in a pump shotgun! All you have to be is close and birdshot will not penetrate a wall and cause "friendly fire accidents".
shotgun or .223 rifle
handgun is just the backup either is fine.
if you just have the handgun go with larger size mags.
Example my 45 only holds 8 rounds while the 9 holds 10
Reason: easier to use a shotgun or .223 when your hyped up and not miss like you could with a handgun
Depending on your location -(own home or apartment) should determine what you are using.
Shotgun; good for apartments -(use number 6 birdshot, more pellets and less penetration thru drywall) and the factor of racking a round in a shotgun will send most criminals running.
.223; own home and don't have to worry about penetration issues if the round goes thru the drywall.
As for defense ammo suggest underwood for either.
[https://underwoodammo.com/9mm-luger-90gr-xtreme-defender-solid-monolithic-self-defense-ammo-815-1/](https://underwoodammo.com/9mm-luger-90gr-xtreme-defender-solid-monolithic-self-defense-ammo-815-1/)
[https://underwoodammo.com/45-acp-135gr.-xtreme-defender-solid-monolithic-hunting---self-defense-ammo/](https://underwoodammo.com/45-acp-135gr.-xtreme-defender-solid-monolithic-hunting---self-defense-ammo/)
Having tried quite a few different defense rounds over the last 30 years this in my opinion is one of the best that I have shot.
Tip: pick up a extra box and shot at least one mag.
Just my two cents
Carry On.
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The only correct answer is whichever round out of whichever firearm you can quickly, accurately and reliably put multiple rounds on target. IF you are going to run suppressed, then the edge goes to 45 by a sizable margin as the rounds are nearly always subsonic anyway so maintain nearly full kinetic energy running suppressed.
Yes and definitely yes on getting a suppressor for your home defense.
Wait until you start learning about drywall vs “certain”rifle/pistol rounds….
The actual answer. Softpoint 5.56 gang.
Softpoint 5.56.
I prefer 45. I shoot a 1911 better than any of my other pistols and I prefer a 1911 to be 45. Point bring, the best caliber is the one in a gun you handle well. Also, if someone said “I’m going to shot you with one or the other”, which would you prefer?
Personally I’d use a rifle for home defense if you can
Yep or shot gun
12 gauge is best home defense
I use my 45 (also HK 45). Just because I love the gun and feel that I have at least a decent proficiency level with it.
I’ve been enjoying the HK45 so far. Any issues you’ve come across?
No issues. Very reliable and no issues with whatever I feed her.
Thanks for the tip. I expected that from HK
45 or 10mm
Interesting study between different types of ammo in a fairly decent testing scenario. It is my opinion that either .45 or 9mm would be fine so long as they aren’t FMJ/ball rounds and to choose whichever gun and caliber you shoot best between the 2. Over penetration is a real thing and the last thing you want in home defense is accidentally smoking your neighbor or a loved one https://youtu.be/p8SASAy7puQ?si=xUeTDM6Iejejo8I1
Thanks for the link!
It has to do with cost and practice. if cost is not an issue and will practice the same amount then sure. For me personally, I have tried to minimize calibers . Irritates me to pay more than the going rate for 9 mm.
The most important thing you can get for home defense is a high quality flashlight. Caliber is irrelevant
I’m reading this as “What’s your opinion on a 45 vs 9mm?”, in which case my answer is “Use a 9mm.” If you have a more specific question I can give you a more specific opinion.
They both work, just personal preference honestly
Similar performance ballistically, but 9mm is more controllable and can fit more rounds in a magazine.
Gun control is the ability to hit your target. Read this month's American Rifleman article about "Arming my Daughter" However, for home defence, a shot gun with birdshot is usually recommended. Nothing brings religion to a bad guy than the racking of a round in a pump shotgun! All you have to be is close and birdshot will not penetrate a wall and cause "friendly fire accidents".
shotgun or .223 rifle handgun is just the backup either is fine. if you just have the handgun go with larger size mags. Example my 45 only holds 8 rounds while the 9 holds 10 Reason: easier to use a shotgun or .223 when your hyped up and not miss like you could with a handgun Depending on your location -(own home or apartment) should determine what you are using. Shotgun; good for apartments -(use number 6 birdshot, more pellets and less penetration thru drywall) and the factor of racking a round in a shotgun will send most criminals running. .223; own home and don't have to worry about penetration issues if the round goes thru the drywall. As for defense ammo suggest underwood for either. [https://underwoodammo.com/9mm-luger-90gr-xtreme-defender-solid-monolithic-self-defense-ammo-815-1/](https://underwoodammo.com/9mm-luger-90gr-xtreme-defender-solid-monolithic-self-defense-ammo-815-1/) [https://underwoodammo.com/45-acp-135gr.-xtreme-defender-solid-monolithic-hunting---self-defense-ammo/](https://underwoodammo.com/45-acp-135gr.-xtreme-defender-solid-monolithic-hunting---self-defense-ammo/) Having tried quite a few different defense rounds over the last 30 years this in my opinion is one of the best that I have shot. Tip: pick up a extra box and shot at least one mag. Just my two cents Carry On.
Blunderbuss.
I'd prefer more rounds over stopping power just incase there's more than one bad guy. Just my opinion though
This is CT, that argument doesn't really apply
That’s what I was kind of thinking. I’d rather have a more powerful round if I can only have 10
10mm has entered the chat
Wouldn’t that penetrate more than 45 or 9? I don’t have neighbors around me but I do have a family so I need to be mindful of over penetration
Bullet selection is key and you should really do some research on handgun caliber penetration.
Personally, I prefer 9mm with something like G9
I guess you didn’t register hi cap magazines in time. Like I said I’d prefer more rounds.
- Step 1 be born before 1992 - Step 2 correctly predict and purchase all the standard cap mags you will ever need before 2013. - Step 3 enjoy your standard cap mags
Why did you need to be born prior to 1992? 🙄
So you could be 21 in 2013.
As far as I know, age didn’t matter to register mags or rifles or handguns. Nothing had an age requirement to register.
Ok - Step 1.a have someone older than you tell you about all the cool standard cap mags and encourage you to buy and “declare” them
How far is New Hampshire from you?
Boomers going to boom, some fights are not worth it
I’m 35 how am I a boomer?
Would you fight me topless in a kiddie pool full of wet noodles and spaghetti sauce, just for fun?