I certainly expect to hear from guys with a totally different opinion,
and this is not trying to debate any cartridge choices, as theres dozens of viable cartridges,
no I'm simply pointing out what I've seen ,
and that is that basically full size semi auto pistols seem to be,
consistently easier to master and consistently hit with,
than the much smaller and more easily concealed pocket pistols many people think of as ideal for concealed carry use.
Ive been to the local pistol range several times in recent weeks,
now obviously your opinion may differ,
but I see strong trends at times watching closely and when I can,
helping the newer shooters make choices,
people make choices based on their past experiences,
(or total lack of experience in many cases)
but you might be amazed at what some actual hands-on,
practice can do to change your outlook.
I generally start out new handgun shooters with a 22lr ,
until they get the basics on safety and sight alignment, and firearm operation, skills.
I noticed a very similar result, many people now have decided they want a new handgun,for home defense or concealed carry use.
many initially, are looking at the smaller and more easily concealed handguns in 380 acp and 9mm,and 22lr
like a PPK, S&W M & P/c , beretta bobcat, etc,
until they try those pistols and in many cases find them hard to place shots consistently and accurately.
theres zero doubt ease of concealment is a strong enticement in many peoples minds
but I almost always find the people that go that route, or own those handguns,
rarely practice and many even when not under high stress emotional loads
,can't hit squat even at 7-10 yards with the smaller handguns they own.
I think this range time , prior to making a choice,
in the handgun they purchase, for many of my neighbors ,
opened several peoples eyes to the difference in the choices,
they make before purchasing a defensive handgun.
https://www.pewpewtactical.com/best-compact-9mm-handguns/
https://www.gunstocarry.com/best-9mm-handgun/
I have a couple of my neighbors and their wives who recently decided to purchase defensive handguns ,
I've let many try several, varying from the small and easy to conceal to the full-size pistols,
I found that most of the people find they shoot much more accurately,
with full size pistols the GLOCK pistols in 9mm, 45acp are used,
and liked quite well, as is the EAA witness.
yes these are larger and heavier and less easily concealed,
but they work, and if called on they are demonstrated to be more consistently accurate,
and faster to accurately place shots on a target's vitals
https://us.glock.com/en/pistols/g21-gen4
KEEP IN MIND!
MANY commonly carried handguns ,
especially the smaller versions in smaller calibers,
are TOTALLY INCAPABLE of stopping a determined attacker ,
with only randomly placed shots ,
and that fact has has been understood for decades ,
If your just firing off shots rapidly in the threats general direction,
rather than precisely placing your individual shots,
your very unlikely to achieve the desired result.
only critically placed shots to the vitals on a determined attacker,
and multiple hits are likely to be quickly effective
https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/15617
https://www.impactguns.com/Semi-Aut...teel-Full-Size-10-Rd-Mag-741566104978-999158/
the EAA WITNESS is an EXCELLENT VALUE in a REASONABLY PRICED DOUBLE ACTION 45 ACP PISTOL,
there are hundreds of effective potential choices,
but ask yourself, if defending my family and my lifes dependent on how effectively I can defend myself with my pistol of choice,
is my choice made more on the effectiveness or ease of the tools use or of concealment,
Id strongly suggest concealment take lower priority if the tool you choose won,t get the job done fast and effectively,
under most conditions, you've made the wrong choice
the FBI has determined that a pistol or rifle projectile that will consistently exceed at least 12" of penetration, but not exceed about 18" of penetration in ballistic gel to produce the desired results on a human target without having a huge potential for producing external damage well beyond the intended target once it passed through that target.
S&W 1006 10mm
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personally I've come to see the 357 mag, 10mm and 41 mag as about the ideal compromise in power potential range, accuracy, penetration and accuracy in controllable size and concealable handguns , provided the correct ammos used in a quality handgun of course, in the ideal world you want the ability to rapidly and repeatedly and accurately place your shots out to a reasonable distance, that means excessive recoil is to be avoided, of course your skill and practice level effects your choice and ability to do that.
and this is not trying to debate any cartridge choices, as theres dozens of viable cartridges,
no I'm simply pointing out what I've seen ,
and that is that basically full size semi auto pistols seem to be,
consistently easier to master and consistently hit with,
than the much smaller and more easily concealed pocket pistols many people think of as ideal for concealed carry use.
Ive been to the local pistol range several times in recent weeks,
now obviously your opinion may differ,
but I see strong trends at times watching closely and when I can,
helping the newer shooters make choices,
people make choices based on their past experiences,
(or total lack of experience in many cases)
but you might be amazed at what some actual hands-on,
practice can do to change your outlook.
I generally start out new handgun shooters with a 22lr ,
until they get the basics on safety and sight alignment, and firearm operation, skills.
I noticed a very similar result, many people now have decided they want a new handgun,for home defense or concealed carry use.
many initially, are looking at the smaller and more easily concealed handguns in 380 acp and 9mm,and 22lr
like a PPK, S&W M & P/c , beretta bobcat, etc,
until they try those pistols and in many cases find them hard to place shots consistently and accurately.
theres zero doubt ease of concealment is a strong enticement in many peoples minds
but I almost always find the people that go that route, or own those handguns,
rarely practice and many even when not under high stress emotional loads
,can't hit squat even at 7-10 yards with the smaller handguns they own.
I think this range time , prior to making a choice,
in the handgun they purchase, for many of my neighbors ,
opened several peoples eyes to the difference in the choices,
they make before purchasing a defensive handgun.
https://www.pewpewtactical.com/best-compact-9mm-handguns/
https://www.gunstocarry.com/best-9mm-handgun/
I have a couple of my neighbors and their wives who recently decided to purchase defensive handguns ,
I've let many try several, varying from the small and easy to conceal to the full-size pistols,
I found that most of the people find they shoot much more accurately,
with full size pistols the GLOCK pistols in 9mm, 45acp are used,
and liked quite well, as is the EAA witness.
yes these are larger and heavier and less easily concealed,
but they work, and if called on they are demonstrated to be more consistently accurate,
and faster to accurately place shots on a target's vitals
https://us.glock.com/en/pistols/g21-gen4
KEEP IN MIND!
MANY commonly carried handguns ,
especially the smaller versions in smaller calibers,
are TOTALLY INCAPABLE of stopping a determined attacker ,
with only randomly placed shots ,
and that fact has has been understood for decades ,
If your just firing off shots rapidly in the threats general direction,
rather than precisely placing your individual shots,
your very unlikely to achieve the desired result.
only critically placed shots to the vitals on a determined attacker,
and multiple hits are likely to be quickly effective
https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/15617
https://www.impactguns.com/Semi-Aut...teel-Full-Size-10-Rd-Mag-741566104978-999158/
the EAA WITNESS is an EXCELLENT VALUE in a REASONABLY PRICED DOUBLE ACTION 45 ACP PISTOL,
there are hundreds of effective potential choices,
but ask yourself, if defending my family and my lifes dependent on how effectively I can defend myself with my pistol of choice,
is my choice made more on the effectiveness or ease of the tools use or of concealment,
Id strongly suggest concealment take lower priority if the tool you choose won,t get the job done fast and effectively,
under most conditions, you've made the wrong choice
S&W 1006 10mm
10mm Auto Self-Defense Ammo Ballistic Gel Tests - LuckyGunner.com Labs
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.38 Special and .357 Magnum Self-Defense Ammo Ballistics Test - LuckyGunner.com Labs
We conducted ballistics gelatin tests for 38 self-defense revolver loads in 38 Special and 357 Magnum. Here are the full results along with photos and video
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10mm vs. .41 magnum for Bears
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