I should probably amend my response. There's no doubt but that over a lifetime, I've shot more .22LR rounds than anything else. However, I currently shoot more 9mm than .22LR.
Which caliber do you shoot the most?
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mikebsr
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I shoot mostly .38 spec. And .357 mag. Also close second would be .22 all my handguns except one (.380) are either .357. .38. Or .22. The .380 is a WW2 1934 Beretta which is a bring back from Italy after the war, Beautiful gun.
Ed Ames
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.45, spread across several cartridges (ACP, colt, .454, .460, etc.).
Runner up: .22lr.
Runner up: .22lr.
Corpral_Agarn
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I shoot .40 cal the most because that's what my competition piece is chambered for.
If I knew then what I know now, I would have started with at 9mm.
But now I have one of each for the same model
If I knew then what I know now, I would have started with at 9mm.
But now I have one of each for the same model
Sav .250
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Sav 99F, pre-mil, in 250 cal.
Hammer059
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I can't believe I forgot to add 7.62x39 and 7.62x54r to the poll!
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I shot at least a thousand of 9mm a year.
GBExpat
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Other.
Currently, it is .32-20 ... bitten by The .32-20 Bug so I am working up loads (backyard range) and looking for nice .32-20 firearms to acquire.
In the past ~2 months, to the original Colt Army Special 4" (my late grandfather's) I have added two 5" Colt Police Positive Specials, a 6" S&W Model 1905 Hand Ejector and a Marlin Model 27-S Pump-Action rifle.
Yes, I am enjoying myself.
Currently, it is .32-20 ... bitten by The .32-20 Bug so I am working up loads (backyard range) and looking for nice .32-20 firearms to acquire.
In the past ~2 months, to the original Colt Army Special 4" (my late grandfather's) I have added two 5" Colt Police Positive Specials, a 6" S&W Model 1905 Hand Ejector and a Marlin Model 27-S Pump-Action rifle.
Yes, I am enjoying myself.
ClickClickD'oh
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9mm, 5.56, 12ga in descending order
bikerdoc
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I vote 45 but 9mm and 357 come in a close second.
hamp sandwich
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9mm and 40 are probably a close tie for me.
Saw-Bones
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Two Toss Ups.
Handgun: .45ACP & .40SW - I carried and used a 1911A1 in the Corps and as a leo-detective. In 1998 a patient let me “steal” his Glock 27. From that time on I found myself carrying it more and more. The .40SW gives up very little to the .45ACP and the G-27 is a great platform for it.
Rifle: 7.62x39 & 5.56x45 - I carried and used the AK-47 in the Corps and went to the 5.56x45 as a civilian because I preferred the AR-15 platform. I recently acquired a 7.62 upper for my AR and I am now using it more than the 5.56
Shotgun: 12 gauge in almost infinite variations. No toss up.
Handgun: .45ACP & .40SW - I carried and used a 1911A1 in the Corps and as a leo-detective. In 1998 a patient let me “steal” his Glock 27. From that time on I found myself carrying it more and more. The .40SW gives up very little to the .45ACP and the G-27 is a great platform for it.
Rifle: 7.62x39 & 5.56x45 - I carried and used the AK-47 in the Corps and went to the 5.56x45 as a civilian because I preferred the AR-15 platform. I recently acquired a 7.62 upper for my AR and I am now using it more than the 5.56
Shotgun: 12 gauge in almost infinite variations. No toss up.
Hammer059
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Aghh! I forgot 12ga too! Sorry to all you clay pigeon shooters!
wally
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It used to be .22lr but now that .22lr is a PITA to find in any worthwhile quantity and costs about as much as I can reload 9mm, its 9mm I shoot the most now.
NINEX19
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Years ago, I would have said 9mm, but since I started reloading a few years ago, I would say .357 Mag/.38 Spl.
I hate chasing cases. Especially in grass.
I hate chasing cases. Especially in grass.
Magnuumpwr
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5.56 is our recreational caliber since 22 lr has become a PITA to find at a decent price as of lately.
Black Knight
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9mm mostly. We are required to qualify at least twice a year with our duty weapons. The 9mm Beretta is our duty pistol and the one I shoot the most.
Tinpig
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.30-06
I'm feeding two Springfield M1s, a Remington 1917, a Springfield 1903 and a Remington 03A3. The bolt-actions I load for, the Garands get HXP.
Tinpig
I'm feeding two Springfield M1s, a Remington 1917, a Springfield 1903 and a Remington 03A3. The bolt-actions I load for, the Garands get HXP.
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gamestalker
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Can't really say, I shoot about as much high powered rifle, as I do handgun, and various calibers of each. It just depends on my mood I guess.
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Hammer059
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I'm a little surprised that so far .22lr is tied with 45acp. I'd have thought the cost of the 45 would be a hindrance. I guess it is a very popular caliber, though...
Hondo 60
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One of my favorite childhood memories are the tv shows of the mid 1960s.
If memory serves me correctly Joe Friday carried a snubnose .38 (Dragnet)
I believe Pete Malloy & Jim Reed also carried 38s (Adam 12)
My first handgun was a .38 special snubnose.
I've always called it my Dick Tracy
I kinda got that one dialed in - I roll my own ammo & have it pretty darn accurate.
If memory serves me correctly Joe Friday carried a snubnose .38 (Dragnet)
I believe Pete Malloy & Jim Reed also carried 38s (Adam 12)
My first handgun was a .38 special snubnose.
I've always called it my Dick Tracy
I kinda got that one dialed in - I roll my own ammo & have it pretty darn accurate.
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