Nutczak
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Since eachof thecalibers you mentionedhas both it's own strong and weak points, and they are actually quite similar in terminal ballistics with each other, especiallywith today's quality ammo choices, I feel capacity is more important than caliber right now.
I started with a 38/357 6-shot revolver,and a .25 Auto BUG andcarriedthem bothconcealed when I lived in FL, I added a .41 Mag. to the mix, andthat was uncarryable IMO, and my most recent is a .40 XDm that I absolutely love.
I just need some more range time with it to get used to the snappiness of the muzzle. When I go out and about, I think "I sure am good with this revolver, but will 6 shots be enough for any situation that I may find myself in?" then I remember that I am able to put all 17 rounds into center of mass with my .40, and I end up carrying that because I have almost triple the capacity of my revolver.
Find what fits your hand best, see what works best for you for Open-Carry and concealed, and see which you are the most accurate with, then determine what kind of safety you want, and how many rounds you feel is best for any defensive situation that you mayfind yourself inwithout needing to do a reload in a high-stress situation.
I looked at many glocks, I really like glocks.. I always wanted a Glock for some reason, But they did not feel right in my hands, then I picked up an XDm, and it feels more natural to me, I didnot like any1911's that I tried because the beavertail safety takes a conscience effort for me to depress it fully, That bothered me. The beavertail safety on the XDm felt like it was not even there, and it fit me best.
You may be totally opposite and find a Glock a better fit, go out and shoot at a range that rents, or shoot with people that have the pistols you are interested in to see which works best for you.
Just do not like make, model, or caliber decide for you, find what feels best and has the features that you feel are most important.
Since eachof thecalibers you mentionedhas both it's own strong and weak points, and they are actually quite similar in terminal ballistics with each other, especiallywith today's quality ammo choices, I feel capacity is more important than caliber right now.
I started with a 38/357 6-shot revolver,and a .25 Auto BUG andcarriedthem bothconcealed when I lived in FL, I added a .41 Mag. to the mix, andthat was uncarryable IMO, and my most recent is a .40 XDm that I absolutely love.
I just need some more range time with it to get used to the snappiness of the muzzle. When I go out and about, I think "I sure am good with this revolver, but will 6 shots be enough for any situation that I may find myself in?" then I remember that I am able to put all 17 rounds into center of mass with my .40, and I end up carrying that because I have almost triple the capacity of my revolver.
Find what fits your hand best, see what works best for you for Open-Carry and concealed, and see which you are the most accurate with, then determine what kind of safety you want, and how many rounds you feel is best for any defensive situation that you mayfind yourself inwithout needing to do a reload in a high-stress situation.
I looked at many glocks, I really like glocks.. I always wanted a Glock for some reason, But they did not feel right in my hands, then I picked up an XDm, and it feels more natural to me, I didnot like any1911's that I tried because the beavertail safety takes a conscience effort for me to depress it fully, That bothered me. The beavertail safety on the XDm felt like it was not even there, and it fit me best.
You may be totally opposite and find a Glock a better fit, go out and shoot at a range that rents, or shoot with people that have the pistols you are interested in to see which works best for you.
Just do not like make, model, or caliber decide for you, find what feels best and has the features that you feel are most important.
