Quote Originally Posted by El_Squid
Call me old fashioned, but I am still a firm believer in the 45. I'll take the knock-down power of the trusty 45 over the penetration of a 9 any day, especially if you load up with Hyrdo-shocks. My favorite mix is alternating ball ammo with Hydro-shocks, so I have the optimum load at least 50% of the time. When I score a hit, I want them to fall down, not just punch a hole through them.
don't blame ya there squid, I have a .357 too that I love due to raw power, but it's too damn big to carry. - this 9 is a very small gun, and real easily concealed. I love 45's