TrickyDick
Member
I know this may sound redundant, since there's a similar thread. However, I have zero interest in .40 s&w simply for logistical/ reloading reasons.
As of now, I carry a Springfield XDs subcompact in 9mm. I bought it for my wife to carry, but I didn't care to carry my full size 1911 anymore, so kinda jacked it from her since she didn't really carry at all.
Now I'd like her to carry More often, if not all the time.
I've been browsing in the market for a new CCW, and have settled on the shield.
My only hiccup is the caliber.
I like the larger .45acp for it's mass and power. Plus, it's only 1 less round than the 9mm. My only concern would be the snappiness from such a short barrel.
The 9mm is a bit smaller and has that extra round, and is cheaper to shoot, and probably wouldn't be so snappy.
So, I would like to hear some first hand experience with each caliber for that model. I appreciate people's opinions, but if you have never shot either, I'd appreciate if you could spare me from speculation and criticism for not picking another model or caliber. Thank you.
As of now, I carry a Springfield XDs subcompact in 9mm. I bought it for my wife to carry, but I didn't care to carry my full size 1911 anymore, so kinda jacked it from her since she didn't really carry at all.
Now I'd like her to carry More often, if not all the time.
I've been browsing in the market for a new CCW, and have settled on the shield.
My only hiccup is the caliber.
I like the larger .45acp for it's mass and power. Plus, it's only 1 less round than the 9mm. My only concern would be the snappiness from such a short barrel.
The 9mm is a bit smaller and has that extra round, and is cheaper to shoot, and probably wouldn't be so snappy.
So, I would like to hear some first hand experience with each caliber for that model. I appreciate people's opinions, but if you have never shot either, I'd appreciate if you could spare me from speculation and criticism for not picking another model or caliber. Thank you.