FBI is switching back to 9mm handguns.
- Thread starter Dexter Morgan
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The .40 fleet is reaching near lifespan already.
New guns need to be procured - so prior to that the FBI actually conducted a study of ammo.
In the long run, the switch will save money - both in ammo $ savings and in maintenance/replacement.
Granted many agents guns are near pristine - many are also trashed.
So the latest FBI research suggests that 9mm, .40 S&W and .45ACP in a FBI approved hollow point all have the same effect on a human body.
Because the 9mm has more capacity and is easier to shoot well, they are now saying that the 9mm is the best pistol for police work and self defence.
I guess we can look forward to every police force in North America switching to 9mm and the public following their lead.
Because the 9mm has more capacity and is easier to shoot well, they are now saying that the 9mm is the best pistol for police work and self defence.
I guess we can look forward to every police force in North America switching to 9mm and the public following their lead.
The report stated when using premium ammunition there is no significant difference in wound channel damage from 35 to 45 caliber handguns
This process began years ago. The switch to 9mm, both organizational and public, is closer to completion than inception.
TacticalTeacher
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If you shoot and own 9mm yer #### will fall of! 
Sorry I just cannot control myself. I am a cheapskate shooter and .22lR & 9mm have to work for me. Having worked for the government at different levels reminds me that the accountants and lawyers have the final say..
The rest of us just have to sit back and watch. We cannot change what the FBI and militaries are selecting but we can select and buy what we want. And that's a good thing. Now the rest of you get out and practice more!
Ha ha ha ha
Cheers and keep helping them noobs out there.
Barney
Sorry I just cannot control myself. I am a cheapskate shooter and .22lR & 9mm have to work for me. Having worked for the government at different levels reminds me that the accountants and lawyers have the final say.
. The rest of us just have to sit back and watch. We cannot change what the FBI and militaries are selecting but we can select and buy what we want. And that's a good thing. Now the rest of you get out and practice more!
Ha ha ha ha
Cheers and keep helping them noobs out there.
Barney
But of course that applies only to the new high tech bullets which are both scarce and very expensive in Canada.
If you are relying on ball ammo, the old "bigger is better" rule still applies. The .45 still rules!
But of course that applies only to the new high tech bullets which are both scarce and very expensive in Canada.
If you are relying on ball ammo, the old "bigger is better" rule still applies. The .45 still rules!
Well .357 hp bullets are available and the .357mag has a better record than the .45acp ball historically when it comes to one shot kills. I would go with 200ge LSWC if I thought I needed a gun to defend myself and had to use the 45acp. All of which is moot since the need and use of handguns to defend ones life doesn't exist in Canada. Just ask Allan Rock and the Lineral/NDP types. The local police will protect you.
Take Care
Bob
As far as I'm concerned, the .45 continues to exist solely because of the 1911.
It's not a particularly great round.
It's not a particularly great round.
Would you expect any less from cgn?
I especially love when people that don't know what they're talking about post like it's gospel, and then argue with those that most likely know exactly what they're posting.
This is how we do.
