Seeking Caliber Choice Advice

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So I just got my RPAL at the end of June, and since then I've purchased 3 handguns (2x 9mms, and 1x .45ACP). Unfortunately being in Ontario, I don't expect to receive any of them until at least the fall, so most likely around when the freeze would possibly take effect, leaving me without the opportunity to try them out before deciding on what else I would like to purchase while there is still time.

I was thinking it might make sense to pick up another in .45ACP just to keep the ammo requirements simple at 2 calibers. Or would it make sense to have something in a different caliber like .40SW, 10mm, etc? Just wondering what the thoughts of those with experience are?

I don't think I would want anything in .22LR as I don't see a real benefit to it other than cost savings on ammo, and realistically I probably won't be a frequent enough shooter for that savings to outweigh the cost of the gun. Also I am not really interested in revolvers, so my caliber choices would be limited to what I can find in semi-auto pistols.

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Greg
 
get a 22 anyway. incase this a long battle, you may only get to play with what you have for a bit. Plus if you need to change your mind, look at 22 action shooting. Its fun.

45 is great so is the 9mm. A revolver in 38/357 is also a good choice, specially if you want to shoot 100 yrds and clink steel.
 
Imo you'd be stupid to not get a 22lr. 50 rounds of 9mm is $20+, 50rds of 22lr can be had for 1/4 that price. A $500 gun would be paid for in like 34 boxes of ammo, which is only 1700 rounds, and it is VERY EASY to go through 200-300 rounds in a day at the range when you're shooting a semi auto with 10 round mags...
 
I also bought my first 22, after 15 years of center fire only, probably should have done it sooner.

My only other suggestions is a 357 mag, that was my first restricted and still done regret it.
 
So what do you see as an actual benefit of a larger calibre versus the 22lr? Get the .22 it is just a matter of a slightly smaller hole in a piece of paper for 25% of the cost.
 
I agree that a nice 357 revolver would be a good addition.

A 22 might be good just to have eg to learn with, if you shoot high volume and want something cost effective, if you bring others to the range with you, have any recoil sensitivities…. Some clubs do fun competitions with 22s. I do not get to the range as much as i’d like so when I do, I almost never bring a 22 though. But they are not that expensive just to have.
 
A .22 is nice if ever you want to introduce a new shooter. Once you discover steel it's also a great time to plink away and hear that satisfying ping sound. You can do that with bigger stuff too but so many more pings for your dollar.
I recently bought a Glock 44 and it's a neat little gun. Eats everything. Not super accurate though - get a Ruger Mark II or newer for that. The Ruger feels more like a proprietary target pistol whereas the Glock feels more like, well, a Glock. No extra charge for awesome description! lol
 
gburdzin said:
Thanks, that is interesting...

So if I was only able to get 1 more gun, you guys think .22LR would be the best choice then?
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Nothing wrong with a .22 Semi . I picked up a FN 502 in the spring and I'm sitting at 3000 rnds through it so far. It's a fun gun I enjoy plinking away at steel just as much as 9mm or 45 and it's a lot easier on the wallet shooting 500 rounds of 22 than 300 45's or 9mm
 
Gindryden said:
So what do you see as an actual benefit of a larger calibre versus the 22lr? Get the .22 it is just a matter of a slightly smaller hole in a piece of paper for 25% of the cost.
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Good point...I guess the only real benefit of the larger caliber in Canada would be in a SHTF scenario lol
 
I bought a .22 conversion kit for one of my 9mm. Saves the hassle of buying and registering another gun. I’d have bought a .45 if ammo wasn’t 80 cents a pop now. Nothing more satisfying than emptying a mag from a fnx 45 tactical, but not much more expensive at the same time lol.

there are some really killer 10mm options out there now but also super expensive to shoot. A nice .357 revolver would be cool to have but how much would you really shoot if if you’re into semi autos more…there’s only so much time and money for ammo.
 
gburdzin said:
Good point...I guess the only real benefit of the larger caliber in Canada would be in a SHTF scenario lol
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There's other advantages, such as the ability to shoot in IPSC etc, as a lot of competitions don't allow 22lr.

But the 22lr also has advantages beyond cost - lack of recoil is better for learning to shoot accurately for instance.
 
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Get a .38/357 Revolver, a good one.

BTW, every time I take my .22 out, I shoot CF way better afterwards.
 
With the handgun ban coming in the fall , a 22 handgun should be in your future if you already have 9mm and 45 . Stay away from the single action 22s , and go for a semi , or a double action revolver. Just my opinion .
 
gburdzin said:
Good point...I guess the only real benefit of the larger caliber in Canada would be in a SHTF scenario lol
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Exactly and even though the likelihood of that is minimal, you have guns to fill the scenario no matter how remote, but I am betting that you will really enjoy the carefree cost of shooting .22 compared to the others.

I used to ride motorcycles competitively (motocross) and always remember a quote from an older rider who excelled in the sport when he was asked what the best accessories a person should buy for their bike to make them a better rider. He said the best accessory is gas, so you can practice more, because that is the only thing that will make you better.

Unless you have a free limit on what you can pay for ammo then the .22 will make you a better shooter because you will be able to shoot it more. Get one that is similar and compliments the guns you already have.
 
Get a $200 .22 semi from marstar, if for no other reason than if you bring out new shooters you teach them the basics on the .22 before trusting them not to drop your hand cannons, especially female new shooters that may not expect the recoil. You might also be surprised at how much fun a 22 semi is to plink with.

As for another center fire, go to sfrc or reliable gun right now (online) and order a new 686 4.2" while they have a few that just came in. Best .357 you will see before the freeze takes effect. You're welcome.
 
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