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40 S&W v. 357 Sig v. 9mm v. 380 for CC gun
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<blockquote data-quote="mhphoto" data-source="post: 1033713" data-attributes="member: 6288"><p>.380 only if you need a really small gun. It's expensive, and while most would agree that it's better than nothing, it still isn't a good penetrator. I've heard tell that there is only one brand of .380 JHP that passes the FBI's penetration requirements, but I don't recall what it is. And honestly I have nothing but an offhand comment to back it up with.</p><p></p><p>9mm if you need a relatively small gun or one with high capacity. You'll hear detractors but the fact is this can be a great man stopper with the right load and placement. </p><p></p><p>.40 S&W if you want more power than the 9mm but still need relative capacity. This is what I carry. It's also what many LEOs carry.</p><p></p><p>357 Sig if you can afford the ammo and are comfortable with your shot placements, because this stuff sizzles and might over-penetrate. You could buy a gun in .40 and probably be able to find a 357 Sig conversion kit. I know that my HK can shoot both if I get the proper barrel. </p><p></p><p>Just my opinions based on personal research.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mhphoto, post: 1033713, member: 6288"] .380 only if you need a really small gun. It's expensive, and while most would agree that it's better than nothing, it still isn't a good penetrator. I've heard tell that there is only one brand of .380 JHP that passes the FBI's penetration requirements, but I don't recall what it is. And honestly I have nothing but an offhand comment to back it up with. 9mm if you need a relatively small gun or one with high capacity. You'll hear detractors but the fact is this can be a great man stopper with the right load and placement. .40 S&W if you want more power than the 9mm but still need relative capacity. This is what I carry. It's also what many LEOs carry. 357 Sig if you can afford the ammo and are comfortable with your shot placements, because this stuff sizzles and might over-penetrate. You could buy a gun in .40 and probably be able to find a 357 Sig conversion kit. I know that my HK can shoot both if I get the proper barrel. Just my opinions based on personal research. [/QUOTE]
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