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When choosing a firearm for hunting (handgun or rifle), I'll choose a caliber and then pick a firearm in that caliber. For CCH, I choose the weapon that fits my carry needs and then pick the caliber based on what is offered for that firearm. For my 3 primary CCH firearms, my reasons were as follows:
Sig P239 SAS -- Choices were 40 S&W, 357 Sig, and 9mm. I chose the 40 S&W. Regardless of caliber, there was no size change in the firearms so to me it only made sense to go with the 40. While I find the 357 Sig an interesting cartridge, I have no experience with it and ammo is not as readily available over the counter as either the 40 or the 9. While modern 9mm ammo is an effective defense cartridge, the P239 is heavy enough to make it comfortable to shoot with the 40 so go for the larger, heavier bullet.
Kahr PM9 -- Choices were 9mm or 40 S&W. Went with the 9mm as most reports of malfunctions for this particular firearm were centered around the 40. Minimal problems reported with the 9. Also, this is a very lightweight firearm and I felt that the 40 would be a little snappier than necessary in what was predominately a secondary or pocket carry firearm.
Ruger LCP -- Only choice was 380 so that's what I got. This gun only weighs 11.95 ounces fully loaded with 7 Remington 102 gr. Golden Sabers making it an excellent choice for those times that "nothing else fits".
Hoss
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Kahr PM-9 / Sig P-245 / Para NiteHawg / Walther PPK / Beretta Tomcat / Ruger LCP
BDA 380 / Taurus 85 / Kel-Tec PF-9 / Am. Derringer 357 / Sig Sauer 239 SAS / Walther PPS .40
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