9 or 45?
- Thread starter GTN
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Shadow2
6.5 Creedmoor
My thoughts, go with your gut. There is a reason you feel the way you do. Sounds to me you prefer the 9mm or you wouldn't contemplate getting rid of the 45. I've come to realize I don't love the .45 ... I love the 1911, I could be just as happy with one in 9mm. The .45 is classic and the reason why I got one, I really do enjoy how a 200 grain with light load feels.
I can honestly say I have never regretted anything I have gotten rid of. Selling because you need money is one thing, selling when you don't need the money is your brain telling you, you don't want or need it. If your pistols arnt rare then selling and replacing will be no big deal down the road.
I've been on a less is more kick for a while now. I find it makes for more enjoyable range trips.
Are you a Shooter? Collector? Enthusiast? or Utilitarian?
This is how I categorize it. A shooter buys a gun to go to the range too shoot, the gun choice doesn't matter they just want too buy ammo in bulk and shoot. Collectors some just need to have one of everything or focus on an aspect like time periods or design. It can sit in the safe they just like having it value could also be a motivation. An Enthusiast will have a focused goal and learn everything they can to achieve that goal. They will get the best equipment thier budget will allow in reaching that goal. The Utilitarian buys what's useful and practical to get the job done be it personal protection, hunting ect.
These categories can easily over lap, A hunting enthusiast for example will get the best hunting rifle money can buy. Someone whose focuses on personal protection can even be an enthusiast, they get the glock but it will be tuned up. You get the idea.
I can honestly say I have never regretted anything I have gotten rid of. Selling because you need money is one thing, selling when you don't need the money is your brain telling you, you don't want or need it. If your pistols arnt rare then selling and replacing will be no big deal down the road.
I've been on a less is more kick for a while now. I find it makes for more enjoyable range trips.
Are you a Shooter? Collector? Enthusiast? or Utilitarian?
This is how I categorize it. A shooter buys a gun to go to the range too shoot, the gun choice doesn't matter they just want too buy ammo in bulk and shoot. Collectors some just need to have one of everything or focus on an aspect like time periods or design. It can sit in the safe they just like having it value could also be a motivation. An Enthusiast will have a focused goal and learn everything they can to achieve that goal. They will get the best equipment thier budget will allow in reaching that goal. The Utilitarian buys what's useful and practical to get the job done be it personal protection, hunting ect.
These categories can easily over lap, A hunting enthusiast for example will get the best hunting rifle money can buy. Someone whose focuses on personal protection can even be an enthusiast, they get the glock but it will be tuned up. You get the idea.
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Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
Best post ever!
I find myself to be in the Utilitarian category. I can't stand having crap I don't need. I've gotten rid of a bunch of calibers I don't need anymore. I dumped my 12 gauge, .223, and 7.62x39.
Next on my list is the .45Acp. I'm giving that pistol to a family member that wants it.
All I'm keeping is 9mm for pistols and a Carbine and .308 for rifles.
I am definitely an "Enthusiast" I want to maintain a small collection of firearms and related gear that represent the best of their category without a lot of extraneous overlap or unnecessary fluff. I traded an impulse buy P226 Legion for a Shield and PPQ for example. One expensive range toy for two guns that fill two more practical roles that are both nevertheless tops in their respective categories.
GTN
.308 Win
Definitely Utilitarian.
The more I think about selling the 45's the more I think it would be a long road to do. It's not just the 2 pistols. It's also ammo, reloading components and equipment.
The more I think about selling the 45's the more I think it would be a long road to do. It's not just the 2 pistols. It's also ammo, reloading components and equipment.
Livefree
22lr
GLOCK G23 40 cal there I said it!! The ultimate fighting weapon....just ask Hitchock
Harry Hood
.223 Rem
GLOCK G23 40 cal there I said it!! The ultimate fighting weapon....just ask Hitchock
G22 Gen4
JosERW
.40 S&W
The fact we're in NY (10 round limit) kind of takes away one of the primary advantages of having a 9mm.
Phazer
.450/400 Nitro Ex
But that's only temporary. Such a restriction will only last as long as the government has legitimacy. There could come a time when such regulations will be moot.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
I don't agree with that. A 9mm's velocity will penetrate hard barriers that the slower .45 going at 800 fps will not.
Robin
.475 A&M Magnum
Well GT, if I were ever to be caught up in such a conundrum as yours, I would cut and run. In this case that would mean selling all the 9mm and .45 stuff, all of it. May take a loss in the outset but further ahead down the road by consolidating your assets and getting good with one caliber that will satisfy all your shooting needs, a Colt Delta Elite 10mm.
Robin
Robin
Bananabandit
.338 Win Mag
Id pick 9mm...but own both.
Mr. terzmo
.308 Win
I carry either a 357 wheel gun or 40 depending on weather. I think the two are the best for carry and getting out of trouble.