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<blockquote data-quote="cowboydoc" data-source="post: 1453416" data-attributes="member: 8065"><p>I personally think that the recoil from a .40 is more "snappy" and makes the muzzle rise for than a .45. The .45 seems to be more of a "push" straight back. Probably due to the higher pressure of the .40.</p><p></p><p>As far as which gun to carry - pick a gun you shoot well, is absolutely reliable, and one that you will actually carry, in a defensive caliber. I have had several carry pistols over the years and have figured out that the perfect carry pistol does not exist. There are trade-offs that you must decide on - light weight for easier carry or heavier for less recoil; thin and short grip for concealment or thicker and longer grip to allow more rounds and better shootability; longer barrel for accuracy vs shorter barrel for concealment; 9mm for more rounds vs .40 or .45 for bigger bullets, etc. </p><p></p><p>I now carry a 9mm Beretta PX4 subcompact just about everywhere as it seems to be a good fit for me based on the above.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cowboydoc, post: 1453416, member: 8065"] I personally think that the recoil from a .40 is more "snappy" and makes the muzzle rise for than a .45. The .45 seems to be more of a "push" straight back. Probably due to the higher pressure of the .40. As far as which gun to carry - pick a gun you shoot well, is absolutely reliable, and one that you will actually carry, in a defensive caliber. I have had several carry pistols over the years and have figured out that the perfect carry pistol does not exist. There are trade-offs that you must decide on - light weight for easier carry or heavier for less recoil; thin and short grip for concealment or thicker and longer grip to allow more rounds and better shootability; longer barrel for accuracy vs shorter barrel for concealment; 9mm for more rounds vs .40 or .45 for bigger bullets, etc. I now carry a 9mm Beretta PX4 subcompact just about everywhere as it seems to be a good fit for me based on the above. [/QUOTE]
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