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by kw5kw
Thu Jul 20, 2006 11:38 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: .40cal or .357SIG for Personal Defense?
Replies: 24
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cyphur wrote:I've shot the XD-9 subcompact, its a nice weapon.
and you can buy about 1.5 XD's for one Sig.
by kw5kw
Thu Jul 20, 2006 9:40 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: .40cal or .357SIG for Personal Defense?
Replies: 24
Views: 2745

I've been really looking into this as well.

I have found that the #1 thing is: Shot Placement.

If your bullet goes where you want it to go, then even a .22 will hit your target and do it's business. You can shoot with a .50 and if you miss, then you've missed.

A 9mm is just as deadly as a .45 when it hits anything major.

A 9mm is faster than a .45 and has actually more penetrating power (going right through) while the .45 is actually a heavier and slower round, therefore, it is more likely to not penetrate all the way through which causes more trama.

Currently I own a .38/.357; two 9mm's and a .45.

One of the 9mm's and the .45 are both XD's from Springfield Armory. They shoot almost identically as to recoil and shot placement, therefore, I can practice with the 9mm more (cheaper) and carry my .45 (ACP not GAP).

Give a good look at the XD's. They're a fine shootin' weapon!

Russ

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