On occasion, I will carry a .22 Mag. Of course, it has a 30 round magazine. And I carry a spare.OlBill wrote:I'm thinking about going to a .22 for carry.cmgee67 wrote:What are yalls thoughts on the size vs capacity debate? I see this discussed all the time and wanted to bring it here!
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- Thu Jun 01, 2017 7:04 pm
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: Size VS Capacity
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Re: Size VS Capacity
- Thu Jun 01, 2017 1:07 pm
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: Size VS Capacity
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Re: Size VS Capacity
The difference in penetration and expansion between the most common defensive calibers (9mm, .40, .45) when using quality self-defense ammo is practically nonexistent. Between those three, caliber is only relevant as it affects capacity, accuracy, weight and recoil. Which is why so many federal, state and local agencies, as well as individuals, are switching back to 9mm. No effective difference in penetration or expansion, but higher capacity, lighter weight, and lower recoil than either .40 or .45.Soccerdad1995 wrote:I think you are downplaying caliber too much. Consider that you need fewer center mass hit with a .45 to neutralize a threat, than you will need with a 9mm or a .380. In that way, caliber is directly related to capacity. If you are worried about having to neutralize a set number of BG's, then you will likely want X rounds in your .45 and X+ something more in your 9mm or .380.cmgee67 wrote:I guess I should have worded my question a little better.
Would you rather carry a smaller gun with less capacity or a larger gun with more capacity and are you comfortable with that smaller gun being what you need? Since we never know when we may need a firearm against one person or many persons is the 6+1 or 7+1 going going to be adequate enough? Even if a spare mag is carried you could still carry a glock 19 with 15+1 and have more rounds on you then a single stack with a back up mag. Caliber is just a preference so that's up to the decision maker.
My answer to your question above is that I would prefer to have the largest gun, caliber, and capacity, that I can comfortably carry and easily conceal. This will vary based on what I am wearing, what I am doing, and even how my back feels that morning when I wake up.
- Thu Jun 01, 2017 11:35 am
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: Size VS Capacity
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Re: Size VS Capacity
It depends on what I am doing, where I am going, and what I am wearing. As a general rule, I choose the largest pistol with the highest capacity that I can easily conceal. Usually that is a Glock 19 OWB on my hip. Sometimes it will be a Sig P229 in the same place. Now that I have lost some weight, I am adding appendix carry to the mix for running errands and such. I've carried either a G26 or my Shield AIWB. And I always carry a spare magazine. With the Glocks, I carry a full sized (17 round) spare. Mags are your most likely source of malfunction, and the easiest way to correct that malfunction is to change mags.