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Skiprr wrote:

baldeagle wrote:Why do I carry a .45? Oh, wait, I don't even own a .45......

Seriously reconsider.

With any decent defensive load, you get at least 0.60 expansion. For CQB purposes, it's hard to beat the .45 ACP.

Mods: Can we please create a forum thread called "Caliber Wars", subtitled, "Why .45 isn't always the best choice"?

Just kidding. It would get ugly in there, and probably make a lot of us nice folks break all sorts of forum rules

Heck, when I open a gun store, I'm going to HAVE to carry a 1911 on my hip. Not because I think the 45ACP is superior, but because....well, cmon, would you trust a gun shop guy that didn't keep a 45 on his hip?

Customer: "What's that on your hip?"

Me: "Oh, that's my trusty Ruger LCP, it's a great........ hey, wait, don't leave!"




Note: The Ruger LCP was chosen for dramatic effect. In no way do I endorse or encourage the use of any .380ACP firearm, which is only suitable for scaring mice and anemic cats.