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Thread: Caliber, the experts choice FYI

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    Caliber, the experts choice FYI

    I did a survey of some of the most experienced shooters/trainers I personally know and here is the question I asked them all.

    Assuming you had to buy your own pistol and ammunition (type of your choice) for combined self-defense and self-defense range training use, which caliber would you choose, 9x19mm Parabellum, .357 Sig, .38 super, .40 S&W, 10mm or .45 ACP ?

    I surveyed the following and their answer:

    BJ Norris 9mm
    Bill Rogers 9mm
    Bill Wilson 9mm
    David Bahde 9mm
    Ernest Langdon 9mm
    Frank Proctor 9mm
    Ken Hackathorn 9mm
    Larry Vickers 9mm
    Mike Seeklander 9mm
    Paul Markel 9mm
    Paul Howe 9mm
    Paul Buffoni 9mm
    Rob Haught .45
    Rob Leatham .40
    Super Dave Harrington 9mm

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    Thank you for sharing and completely what I expected.
    #RESIST

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    This pleases Mr. Luger

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    Was there a follow on question of choice if they did NOT have to pay for it themselves?
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    Quote Originally Posted by JHC View Post
    Was there a follow on question of choice if they did NOT have to pay for it themselves?
    Excellent question!

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    Quote Originally Posted by JHC View Post
    Was there a follow on question of choice if they did NOT have to pay for it themselves?
    Obvious answer -- whatever caliber is being given away free.

    I didn't see Bill Wilson's choice of caliber, but I am pretty sure it would be Beretta.
    Likes pretty much everything in every caliber.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GJM View Post
    Obvious answer -- whatever caliber is being given away free.

    I didn't see Bill Wilson's choice of caliber, but I am pretty sure it would be Beretta.
    It is up there.
    #RESIST

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    Quote Originally Posted by GJM View Post
    Obvious answer -- whatever caliber is being given away free.
    [sigh] If ANY/ALL would be available free???
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    I don't think the results would change, since ammo choice and gun choice are so interrelated.
    Likes pretty much everything in every caliber.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GJM View Post
    I don't think the results would change, since ammo choice and gun choice are so interrelated.
    Only Rob Haught, he carries his WC .45 on duty, but uses 9mm for training/off duty carry

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