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<blockquote data-quote="tRidiot" data-source="post: 3049677" data-attributes="member: 9374"><p>Definitely if it is a matter of feeling like you "need" more stopping power, there is very negligible difference between 9 and .40 in modern self-defense carry ammo. Zaph is right, shoot what you shoot best and what you can carry, and what you can afford. It's all better than nothing, and beating yourself up over it isn't going to change anything OR make you a better shot. </p><p></p><p>Personally, I lean more toward .40 these days for a number of reasons. I feel it's a reasonable compromise between 9 and .45 - not that there is a huge amount of difference to begin with - again, with the proper ammunition. Also, I often get pretty good deals on .40 carry guns because so many people are switching over to 9mm to "consolidate" their calibers. Fine with me, I can collect plenty of ammo in multiple calibers. Sure, I could collect MORE in 9mm if I stuck only with that, but I'd have to offload a bunch of guns - and I just don't sell my babies.</p><p></p><p>Bottom line, don't sweat it. Shoot it. Practice with it, get comfortable with it, and if it keeps you awake at night, then fine - switch back. It's not enough of a difference to be worth stressing yourself in the least little bit over. </p><p></p><p>I carry what fits with my wardrobe, my situation, my social interactions and my appointments for that day. Sometimes that means only my G22 in the door pocket of the truck with a couple extra mags in the map pocket. Sometimes that means my .40 Walther PPS IWB with an extra mag if I can fit it. Sometimes it means my Taurus .45 PT145 sub-compact in a zippered compartment of my backpack, again with an extra mag. Occasionally, if I feel like it, I will OC one of my 1911s in a retention holster out to Lowe's or around town or whatever. </p><p></p><p>It all depends on how I feel, but I think I shoot all of them well enough to know I could respond appropriately if needed, I can most of the time carry at least an extra mag, I know I could reload, change positions and clear malfunctions in any of them reasonably well. Beyond that - I can't be prepared for EVERYTHING, but preparing for even something puts you head and shoulders above where you were a couple of years ago, yes? Yes. </p><p></p><p>Then be happy, and keep looking for areas you can improve upon. <img src="/images/smilies/wink.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tRidiot, post: 3049677, member: 9374"] Definitely if it is a matter of feeling like you "need" more stopping power, there is very negligible difference between 9 and .40 in modern self-defense carry ammo. Zaph is right, shoot what you shoot best and what you can carry, and what you can afford. It's all better than nothing, and beating yourself up over it isn't going to change anything OR make you a better shot. Personally, I lean more toward .40 these days for a number of reasons. I feel it's a reasonable compromise between 9 and .45 - not that there is a huge amount of difference to begin with - again, with the proper ammunition. Also, I often get pretty good deals on .40 carry guns because so many people are switching over to 9mm to "consolidate" their calibers. Fine with me, I can collect plenty of ammo in multiple calibers. Sure, I could collect MORE in 9mm if I stuck only with that, but I'd have to offload a bunch of guns - and I just don't sell my babies. Bottom line, don't sweat it. Shoot it. Practice with it, get comfortable with it, and if it keeps you awake at night, then fine - switch back. It's not enough of a difference to be worth stressing yourself in the least little bit over. I carry what fits with my wardrobe, my situation, my social interactions and my appointments for that day. Sometimes that means only my G22 in the door pocket of the truck with a couple extra mags in the map pocket. Sometimes that means my .40 Walther PPS IWB with an extra mag if I can fit it. Sometimes it means my Taurus .45 PT145 sub-compact in a zippered compartment of my backpack, again with an extra mag. Occasionally, if I feel like it, I will OC one of my 1911s in a retention holster out to Lowe's or around town or whatever. It all depends on how I feel, but I think I shoot all of them well enough to know I could respond appropriately if needed, I can most of the time carry at least an extra mag, I know I could reload, change positions and clear malfunctions in any of them reasonably well. Beyond that - I can't be prepared for EVERYTHING, but preparing for even something puts you head and shoulders above where you were a couple of years ago, yes? Yes. Then be happy, and keep looking for areas you can improve upon. ;) [/QUOTE]
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