Why I like the .45ACP

[JD8]

If bigger is better - we'd still be packing these: it's 75 cal and definitely ends .45 vs .356 (aka 9mm) debate.

Given good shot placement, 9mm can even take down buffalo.

 

[1fast8]

yea but i dont have a buffalo tag so i will stick with a .45 just kidding i have both 9 and .45 like both.neither have ever failed to penetrate the paper target i am shooting.i think i like the .45 better cuz its easier to hit the last bullet hole in target

 

[twoguns?]

'Cause that's what Larry's Pistol and Pawn had when I bought them. Other than that, no particular reason.[/QUOT..
Thanks just wondering, I usually get whichever is on sale..except for defensive ammo..Was learned ..use largest you can shoot well.

Edit; isnt .46 over the legal carry?

 

[flatwins]

If bigger is better - we'd still be packing these: it's 75 cal and definitely ends .45 vs .356 (aka 9mm) debate.

That needs a quad rail so we can put a laser and a fore grip on it.

 

[ripnbst]

If bigger is better - we'd still be packing these: it's 75 cal and definitely ends .45 vs .356 (aka 9mm) debate.

Capacity bro, capacity. 9mm wins everytime.

 

[elcaBob]

I'm still waiting for the .42

After all... it would be the answer to everything.

We have a winnah!

 

[streetglideok]

This is a 185 grain Hornady Critical Defense FTX bullet recovered from a deer left behind by a poacher that I had to finish off the other day. Retained weight is 183.2 grains. I figure the plastic plug would account for the missing 1.8 grains.

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I'm not trying to start another .45/9mm war, shoot whatever you're comfortable with and I'm happy for you.

I'd like to see a comparison between the critical defense bullets and the XTP bullets, on deer, etc. I have heard the XTP is good for hunting, but then again, people say Obama is a good president,lol.

 

[OKCShooter]

If I'm going to shoot a deer with a handgun, it's going to be a Magnum revolver.

 

[Mr.357Sig]

I think the above photo compilation was made in 1989. With all of the advancements in bullet design since that time, I'll wager the results would be even closer today.

 

[aeropb]

I've killed several deer with the Kimber in .45acp since it became legal. With proper placement, it kills one just as fast as my 30-06.
Also a bobcat killed with the same gun. Sierra 240 grain HP with a full load of H110, my standard loading.

Bullet recovered from the Deer.

Bobcat killed and the bullet recovered. It was shot straight down from a tree stand, so the ground helped the mushroom.

I'm dying to know your 45acp load using H110. And those bullets bear no resemblance to Sierra #: 8820 240gr JHC. I'd swear those are 185gr gold dots.