diablopilot 2 #1 January 27, 2004 9mm, or .45ACP?---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #2 January 27, 2004 .22 LR. I'd have a .38 Special revolver if I could afford one (or if Dad would give up his Colt Police Special ). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #3 January 27, 2004 Was thinking of an automatic. I had a .22 for "plinking".---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #4 January 27, 2004 Both! SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
winsor 236 #5 January 27, 2004 Quote9mm, or .45ACP? Half a dozen of each. I prefer the .45 for social purposes, but they're both fun for recreation. Blue skies, Winsor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmcd308 0 #6 January 27, 2004 9mm. Easier to manage in recoil, and ammo is so much cheaper that you can shoot enough to gain a modicum of proficiency. ---------------------------------- www.jumpelvis.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #7 January 27, 2004 So if one were inclined to buy a 1911 type, what would be a recomendation and what should one expect to pay?---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #8 January 27, 2004 Wuss. jp with the 10 round mag limit, get the bigger bullet. a 9mm (.36 caliber) at full expansion is about where a .45 (11.4mm)starts. That's important when shooting people. When shooting plates and targets and stuff, the bigger bullet is just better at knocking stuff over. That Sig .357 (kind of a 9mm magnum) is quite a crowd pleaser too, but the muzzle blast off that thing at night is just horrible. .45 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DShiznit 0 #9 January 27, 2004 I don't like either. .40 S&W is the best "all around" IMO. Check out the Sig Sauer P226 or the HK USP .40 compact. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nitrodan 0 #10 January 27, 2004 Depends on what your using it for. The 45 has a lot more stopping power but the 9mm is a faster flatter shooting bullet (depending on the load) which makes for more accurate target shooting for beginners. However alot of pro shooters use the 45acp. so its probably just a matter of preference. Just my .02DAN SMITH www.skydivewichita.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DShiznit 0 #11 January 27, 2004 Doh! Just saw your last post. If you are looking at 1911 style, the Colt .45 hands down. Take it from me. I'm a Texan, and we know guns!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #12 January 27, 2004 QuoteWuss. Bite me. I don't need 10 rounds to hit my target, thank you very much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #13 January 27, 2004 Quote9mm. Easier to manage in recoil, and ammo is so much cheaper that you can shoot enough to gain a modicum of proficiency. Ditto. Although I've been thinking about picking up one of the new roll marked Colt Commanders. I've heard great things about them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #14 January 27, 2004 QuoteWuss. jp with the 10 round mag limit, get the bigger bullet. I have 35 rounds available in my G17 with one spare mag. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #15 January 27, 2004 Both are good. However, for man stopping power I prefer the 45. 9mm is not good nor recommended for shooting through windshield glass from the inside of the vehicle as a good deal of the jacketing goes into the dash board and the vehicle occupants when it strikes the glass. It's cheaper to shoot 9mm if all you want to do is plink compared to 45 though. As far as price on a 45 goes it depends on make, model, and who you want it built by. you can totaly trick a 45 out into a race gun or you can get a straight off the shelf model in the $500 range, at least in my neck of the woods."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #16 January 27, 2004 QuoteSo if one were inclined to buy a 1911 type, what would be a recomendation and what should one expect to pay? How much do you want to spend? Kimber if you've got the $$ -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #17 January 27, 2004 DANG! any of you gun enthusiasts wanna teach me how to shoot? compensation for ammo will be arranged, of course, and perhaps a jump ticket or two for your time? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #18 January 27, 2004 We never did do that day of shooting at AB03'. Ought to plan it for another time....---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #19 January 27, 2004 1911's are cool, Magnum P.I carried one and all, but the Glock is really a better carry pistol. I've put thousands and thousands of rounds downrange at advanced pistol courses, and my experience was that the Glocks could go all week without malfunction where everything else would start to go. That said, if you get a 1911 type, the Para Ordnance pistols, unmodified, are very nice for the price. $600 or so and up. http://www.paraord.com/pages/products.html Kimbers are even nicer, but my experience was that they were not at dependable as the Paras, but were very nicely made. $750 and up. Way up. http://www.kimberamerica.com/compact.php Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koz2000 1 #20 January 27, 2004 I have a Springfield "fully loaded" and it is an awesome pistol approx $825. Very little difference in it and the Wilson pistols that are about $2500 http://www.springfield-armory.com/prod-pstl-1911-fs.shtml I also have a Colt 1991 government that you can pick up pretty cheap, but I about $300 in (beaver tail, trigger, hammer, etc..) and its up there with the Springfield. Go to www.gunbroker.com you'll find a lot.______________________________________________ - Does this small canopy make my balls look big? - J. Hayes - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #21 January 27, 2004 Shoulda came to Eloy. Hoo doggy. CoconutMonkey: "JP hold my beer, I need to reload" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
osuskydiver 0 #22 January 27, 2004 I like the 9mm. That way i stay proficient with the weapon the military says I have to use. My Dad likes the .45 though By the time you read this you have already read it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #23 January 27, 2004 QuoteThat said, if you get a 1911 type, the Para Ordnance pistols, unmodified, are very nice for the price. $600 or so and up. If you can still find one, the 14-45 used to come with a 14 rd high-cap and certificate for 2 more for cheap. Get the limited 14-45 for a little more than the base. Also, the hicaps fit in smaller 2x stack models, like Glocks. -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldfart 0 #24 January 27, 2004 .45 ACP.More stopping power.Same reason cops switched to the 40 cal Glocks in my hometown. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DShiznit 0 #25 January 27, 2004 Fo sho'. If you want a quality pistol, you will easily spend $650+. There are many .45 ACP pistols on the market from $1000-$2500. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
