Trey Veston
Member
We all know the various studies that tell us that "most" defensive situations involve around 2-3 shots fired to neutralize the threat. Also, "most" situations involving self-defense involve 1-2 aggressors at distances of 3-5 yards or less.
Hence the popular belief that a small pistol with a capacity of six rounds and minute of bad guy was adequate for self defense.
Numerous 9mm pistols have been popular the past couple of decades with a capacity of seven rounds or so for CCW.
Then Sig came out with the P365 which offered 10 rounds in the same size or less than similar pistols with 7 rounds of capacity. It sold like hot cakes. Then Springfield Armory came along with the Hellcat with 11 rounds. It is now in great demand.
But, I still see people saying that six, or seven, or eight rounds is plenty for self defense. The Shield, Glock 43, Walther PPS, etc. still sell well.
Heck, lots of folks still carry 5-shot J-frames and feel completely confident.
I have always liked to be prepared for the "what if" scenarios and was uncomfortable with less than 10 rounds of ammo capacity. Hence, I now carry a P365 with a 12-round magazine in the same space formerly occupied by a 6-shot XDS 40.
So, capacity matters to me. I am confident in the weapon platform and the comfort it offers.
Since there is much clamor for Glock, S&W, and Ruger to come out with pistols similar to the P365 and Hellcat in terms of size and capacity, it seems that there is a substantial demand for increased capacity.
My question is, how much does capacity figure into your decision for a carry weapon?
Hence the popular belief that a small pistol with a capacity of six rounds and minute of bad guy was adequate for self defense.
Numerous 9mm pistols have been popular the past couple of decades with a capacity of seven rounds or so for CCW.
Then Sig came out with the P365 which offered 10 rounds in the same size or less than similar pistols with 7 rounds of capacity. It sold like hot cakes. Then Springfield Armory came along with the Hellcat with 11 rounds. It is now in great demand.
But, I still see people saying that six, or seven, or eight rounds is plenty for self defense. The Shield, Glock 43, Walther PPS, etc. still sell well.
Heck, lots of folks still carry 5-shot J-frames and feel completely confident.
I have always liked to be prepared for the "what if" scenarios and was uncomfortable with less than 10 rounds of ammo capacity. Hence, I now carry a P365 with a 12-round magazine in the same space formerly occupied by a 6-shot XDS 40.
So, capacity matters to me. I am confident in the weapon platform and the comfort it offers.
Since there is much clamor for Glock, S&W, and Ruger to come out with pistols similar to the P365 and Hellcat in terms of size and capacity, it seems that there is a substantial demand for increased capacity.
My question is, how much does capacity figure into your decision for a carry weapon?