Unless "to quote Ted Nugent" one has Corbon loads in the 9's they really suck as life saving weapon. They just do not have the "square load" to coin an old black powder shotgun phrase to do what needs doing.

The old American Rifleman printed an entire analysis of handgun loads and the FBI collected data on police shootings to stop crime with one shot were that the old 38 Special loaded with the FBI load, which is the 158 gr. semi wadcutter was what stopped most human criminals with one round expended. They surpassed the 10 mm Eagles, 44 Magnums and even the 38's big brother the 357 Magnum which is allot of noise.

I would think a military man would know better than to have a 9 mm in any form. The now decade old 40 Smith & Wesson is a much better tool and in those Rugers are simply a lovely package if you have to go semi auto. I still maintain though the 38 revolver is superior as those critters never have hang fires or jams. They just shoot when you need them and with 5 shots it should have given you one to spare with 4 thugs.

PS: Baseball bats beating on criminals..............I demand Congressional hearings and Pig Nose Waxman to tax baseball and to have background checks on all bats, with serial numbers and a special carry permit from your local police for every T ball 5 year old as those bats are deadly.
*Satire for liberals reading this.

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I shot a friend's XD9, they are really nice.  It was very accurate and felt great in my hands.  For all those big gun people, a 9 is a fabulous cary weapon.  You are responsible for all of your rounds.  Overpenetration is a bigger issue with a 45, even if you use hollow points.  I have a 9, not the XD, and I chose it for that reason, plus I like to practice and the 40 and 45 are a much more pricy round.  The XD9 is a great weapon.  I am a little sorry I have my beretta, but I figured there are a million of mine (92F) and if I ever need a part I can always find one.

I wish more people realized that their safety is their responsability.

To quote famous people:

"You go to war with the army (9mm) you have, not the army (.45) you want."

"First rule of a gunfight, bring a gun."

Ask a veterinarian the caliber of the humane killer they keep to put down horses--it's .22.  It's all about knowing the right spot.   Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.

The media is so biased against gun owners it is unreal. Very madening.

I say use what you have... Better to have a .22 than nothing. I have a S&W .380 Sigma w/ Hydrashock. I would like another like a compact .45 but don't have the $ for that right now. My wife has a NAA very compact .32 auto (really neat gun if you have seen one). We also have full size Ruger 45 & 9mm but those are big for concealed carry but are good for in the car or by the bed.

Also, I have been shot w/ a .22 during a breakin to my apartment in college. Trust me when I say I don't think a robber would be too encouraged in continuing his plan after getting hit w/even a .22. All you care about at that point is where is the ambulance.