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(09-04-2015, 06:51 AM)Dutz Wrote: ROB LEATHAM RESPONSE:
"To be clear, my answer was based on subtle phrasing difference of the question originally. It was self defense and range training. Later changed to self defense and self defense training after the survey. As I told Bill, I chose .40 as it is the most versatile for competition and basic range training for me. As a cartridge in general it is the worst design in the history of mankind. As the question now stands, all about self defense and training for it, I would have answered with .45."
This comment to me just reeks of stupidity. If it is the worst cartridge design in history, how can it also be the most versitile for competition and basic range training? In my opinion the most versitile for competition or basic range training would be the 9mm, out of the ones on the list. If I have to pull a handgun in defense, I want a .40 S&W or a .45 ACP. To me basic range training would include how to handle reloads, learning to sight in the pistol, learning speed drills, etc. The 9mm is good for that due to the light recoil in a service sized pistol. In a fire fight, I want one of the other 2 because they hit harder regardless of what the FBI thinks. Once one has the basics down they can train with those in a larger caliber pistol. I actually learned the basics on my grandfather's old .22 LR revolver before he moved me up to a "real" pistol caliber using his old S&W Model 27.
(09-04-2015, 06:51 AM)Dutz Wrote: ROB LEATHAM RESPONSE:
"To be clear, my answer was based on subtle phrasing difference of the question originally. It was self defense and range training. Later changed to self defense and self defense training after the survey. As I told Bill, I chose .40 as it is the most versatile for competition and basic range training for me. As a cartridge in general it is the worst design in the history of mankind. As the question now stands, all about self defense and training for it, I would have answered with .45."
This comment to me just reeks of stupidity. If it is the worst cartridge design in history, how can it also be the most versitile for competition and basic range training? In my opinion the most versitile for competition or basic range training would be the 9mm, out of the ones on the list. If I have to pull a handgun in defense, I want a .40 S&W or a .45 ACP. To me basic range training would include how to handle reloads, learning to sight in the pistol, learning speed drills, etc. The 9mm is good for that due to the light recoil in a service sized pistol. In a fire fight, I want one of the other 2 because they hit harder regardless of what the FBI thinks. Once one has the basics down they can train with those in a larger caliber pistol. I actually learned the basics on my grandfather's old .22 LR revolver before he moved me up to a "real" pistol caliber using his old S&W Model 27.
"To be clear, my answer was based on subtle phrasing difference of the question originally. It was self defense and range training. Later changed to self defense and self defense training after the survey. As I told Bill, I chose .40 as it is the most versatile for competition and basic range training for me. As a cartridge in general it is the worst design in the history of mankind. As the question now stands, all about self defense and training for it, I would have answered with .45."
This comment to me just reeks of stupidity. If it is the worst cartridge design in history, how can it also be the most versitile for competition and basic range training? In my opinion the most versitile for competition or basic range training would be the 9mm, out of the ones on the list. If I have to pull a handgun in defense, I want a .40 S&W or a .45 ACP. To me basic range training would include how to handle reloads, learning to sight in the pistol, learning speed drills, etc. The 9mm is good for that due to the light recoil in a service sized pistol. In a fire fight, I want one of the other 2 because they hit harder regardless of what the FBI thinks. Once one has the basics down they can train with those in a larger caliber pistol. I actually learned the basics on my grandfather's old .22 LR revolver before he moved me up to a "real" pistol caliber using his old S&W Model 27.