rmarcustrucker

.357 because I thought .44 was overkill...no pun intended.

Rmac58

Life's a compromise, so I picked up a .357 magnum, three incher. Cost of rounds, .38 specials, and the stopping power of HP .357's.
Oh, and a revolver so I can rely on it.

buckeyeLCPL

First pistol I bought was a Rossi snub nose .357, mostly because cash was an issue (although its a darn fine reliable revolver). Carried it for a while, didn't have any second thoughts about it being able to get the job done. And I could buy cheaper .38's for practice.

However I have always loved 1911's. The pistol served this country well for most of the 20th century, so its definately good enough for me. So once I got the cash together I bought one, which is what I now carry, in .45 of course. I can shoot it accurately, and it carries well with the right rig.

I've always been of the mindset of carry as much gun as you can comfortably. Besides, as Boris the Blade says "Weight is a sign of reliability, and if it doesn't work, you can always hit them with it."

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falcon1

My problem is that, depending on wardrobe necessities, I have more than one EDC. My primary, though, would be Glock Model 30 in .45ACP, and I can truly say that the caliber dictated the choice of the Model 30, not the other way around.

I am accustomed to carrying .45ACP from my military days, and I trust it. I trust other caliber/cartridge combinations too, but .45ACP seems always to be the harbor to which I return.

stormbringerr

9mm 147gr hst easy to control,not much recoil,cost of ammo,high accuracy,an excellent defensive round.

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Tally XD

.45ACP is my choice.

Used it in the Army, it is a tried and true caliber, easy to shoot, less chances of over-penetration and because its an All American tradition!

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bps3040

I have to pocket carry. I wear a "Docker " type shorts for work and the PM9 printed to much...and the Kel tec.....my buddy has nothing but problems. So 642 revolver...always goes bang and in 3 months no customer, or fellow employee or John butt head on the street has noticed. I am sold...and after 1300 dry fires and 5oo rounds< i feel like I Can hit what I am aiming at....love this gun for its intended purpose. Up close and way personal

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Cthulhu

9mm: Can shoot a lot, relatively cheap.

I'd prefer .45ACP. I can afford 9mm.

-JT

1911packer

.45ACP because that is what the 1911 was designed for. Fill the 1911 with HST +P rounds and I feel that I have the most going for me in a concealable firearm.

I'm not going to carry a lesser round because cheaper ammo lets me practice more.

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goldshellback

First EDC was .45, primarly for the history of the caliber. Later got a 9mm....liked it but the 9mm wasn't what I felt comfortable with. I carry a .40 now, compromise between capacity and size. I'm now getting ready to go back to the .45, it's still the best caliber for me. the .40 is good and I like it. the 9mm is OK and will do the job, but for me I'm going back to the .45 ...... the .40 and 9mm will still have thier place with me.

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