[sixgunsblazing]

SpecOps use suppressed 22's for small animals and lights.

They use suppressed 9mm and .45's for human targets

[PonchoV8]

Ouch!

[hurryinhoosier62]

sixgun,

I know a couple of former Special Ops types that would contend differently. The suppressed S & W M39 of the Vietnam era was nicknamed the "Hush Puppy" due to its
primary useage of silencing guard dogs. It's a 9mm. The suppressed Mark IIs don't have much range (50-75ft) due to the suppressors. They're made for "up close" work, if you know what I mean.

[David Brown]

I am not a gun expert by any means, but I think the rounds you fire have a lot to do with stopping ability. I carry a Kimber Solo 9mm loaded with hollow-point ammo, and have a full size S/W 9mm with a laser sight loaded with the same in the house. The Kimber fits fine in my pocket. When I bought the Kimber, it said to use ONLY high quality 124 or 147 grain hollow-point ammo for proper operation. And were they right. It constantly jams on cheaper, lighter loads, but works perfectly otherwise.

I practice with the S/W, but the Kimber is for carry and only fires a few rounds at the range.

[T A 70]

Originally Posted by David Brown

I am not a gun expert by any means, but I think the rounds you fire have a lot to do with stopping ability. I carry a Kimber Solo 9mm loaded with hollow-point ammo, and have a full size S/W 9mm with a laser sight loaded with the same in the house. The Kimber fits fine in my pocket. When I bought the Kimber, it said to use ONLY high quality 124 or 147 grain hollow-point ammo for proper operation. And were they right. It constantly jams on cheaper, lighter loads, but works perfectly otherwise.

I practice with the S/W, but the Kimber is for carry and only fires a few rounds at the range.

X2 on the Kimber. By far the best trigger of any gun I own(1911). But very picky about ammo as you said. One thing, you do have to send 1500 rounds or more down range through them before they become more tolerant of different ammo. And that is what upsets people about Kimbers...but, once broken in, I haven't come across a more accurate and ideal trigger than the Kimber...yet..but I'm working on it! lol

[Nomadac]

Best ammo for self defense. I suggest anyone that is new to CCW and firearms do research in magazines that specialize in handguns, i.e. Handguns, Guns & Ammo, etc. and various gun forums, not to mention firearm instructors, etc. even on the web you can find lots of information.

Almost every issue of firearm magazines have articles about the latest and greatest in ammo. In addition to ammo, practice, practice, practice is key as even with the best ammo a miss with good ammo is less effective than a hit with target ammo.

I highly recommend firearms training for anyone that has not had experience in the past. You can never learn too much if you are going to carry a firearm for self defense. Knowing the law is another important area, as to when you can shoot to defend your self, what is behind what you are going to shoot at , as the bullet will keep on going if you don't hit your target and even if you do the ammo could continue on after it exited the attacker.

Having Liability insurance, such as an Umbrella Policy is also a good idea, as many criminals shot may try to sue or their family if they were killed, so this is another issue to be addressed if you are going to carry. Or hitting any innocent person if you missed the attacker.

There is more to just buying a firearm and holster and carrying a weapon for self defense.

[Mattman]

Two of my favorites are my black powder .44 and my S&W Performance Shop .44 Mag