Ladies and gentlemen of the jury. Allow me to present my case for your consideration. I am an older gentleman who grew up cutting my teeth on revolvers. Have owned and enjoyed everything from .22s to a lovely 629 .44 magnum. My choice of EDC has been a 2" S&W model 60 .357 for years now. Due to undo pressure from my son and arthritis creeping up in my hands, I am seriously considering switching to a semi auto pistol for an easier trigger pull and ammo capacity.
This brings me to the case at hand. He keeps telling me to get a 9mm that fits my hand well and that is good advice. My concern is that for years I have always heard that 9s do not quit carry enough "punch" and I am used to "umph" of a .357. I want a round that, should I ever have to use my weapon, the bad guy will know that he has been shot immediately.
In your collective opinion, how does a 9mm perform as a defensive weapon. And please do not tell me that if it is good enough for the military or LEO, that it should be good enough for me. Far to much politics in both decisions for me. I have heard that quite a few soldiers carry a .45 ACP because they have way more faith in it. Which brings up that question as well. What about a .40 S&W or .45 ACP? Capacity is all well and good, but almost all confrontations are settled with 2-4 shots fired. And shot placement is far for important than "spray and pray" tactics.
I await your verdicts.
This brings me to the case at hand. He keeps telling me to get a 9mm that fits my hand well and that is good advice. My concern is that for years I have always heard that 9s do not quit carry enough "punch" and I am used to "umph" of a .357. I want a round that, should I ever have to use my weapon, the bad guy will know that he has been shot immediately.
In your collective opinion, how does a 9mm perform as a defensive weapon. And please do not tell me that if it is good enough for the military or LEO, that it should be good enough for me. Far to much politics in both decisions for me. I have heard that quite a few soldiers carry a .45 ACP because they have way more faith in it. Which brings up that question as well. What about a .40 S&W or .45 ACP? Capacity is all well and good, but almost all confrontations are settled with 2-4 shots fired. And shot placement is far for important than "spray and pray" tactics.
I await your verdicts.