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??????? Ahh no, bought before the price crunch.
God’s Caliber
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Jesus you guys lol first I read or watched a John Browning doc on why he was working on at the time, and he was developing something for Luger. But the army was specific about 45. And years later he developed the double stack 9 at FN with no government influence.
Second I teach Muay Thai boxing and Krav Maga. So this has nothing to do with “how delicate” my hands are, but I find it humorous that whenever anyone mentions another caliber other than “God’s caliber” most members on here get their panties in a bunch.
I have an old Argentinian Colt 45 and an Old Army 45LC. I don’t have much ammo on either so I shoot 9 more. Is there a problem with that? I also live in a restricted state so I gotta work with what I got.
Second I teach Muay Thai boxing and Krav Maga. So this has nothing to do with “how delicate” my hands are, but I find it humorous that whenever anyone mentions another caliber other than “God’s caliber” most members on here get their panties in a bunch.
I have an old Argentinian Colt 45 and an Old Army 45LC. I don’t have much ammo on either so I shoot 9 more. Is there a problem with that? I also live in a restricted state so I gotta work with what I got.
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Hahaha this subject always stirs up controversy. Everyone has their reasons for the caliber they prefer. Next you'll see mathematical statistical ballistic comparisons... I say get one in every caliber. I personally prefer .45 ACP and I'll tell you why. While employed as a DEA agent for over twenty years I spent A LOT of time at the range. At the time, agents were issued .40 cal but could use 9mm or .45 if they desired. Steel targets were often part of the course of fire during training. There were many times where the 9mm guys had trouble knocking over the plate on flip ups where the .40 and .45 guys had no trouble at all on the same set up. This is obviously not the end all ballistic comparison lol. Just a real world example that I observed. Also, it makes sense to me that a bigger hole makes the juice run out of your adversary more rapidly. Now calm down fellas, these are just my opinions. They don't mean ****. Just like yours lol.
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I feel same way . I shoot a lot of plates and the occasional bowling pin . 9 mm has trouble knocking down plates or flipping plates on a dueling tree . Most bowling pin matches don't allow 9 mm due to ricochets . 45 also makes a bigger hole . But , I don't worry about other people's choices . I use 9mm quite often for punching paper . A whole lot of addicts swear " God's Caliber " is 38 Super . Own what ever you enjoy .
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The 1911 HAD to be in 45 cal, the Europeans already perfected the 9mm, we had to go 1 better.Didn’t John Browning intend to create the 1911 to be in 9mm but the US Gov asked for 45? so...real talk—shouldn’t God’s caliber be 9mm?
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Nah, 50AE is the real king. it's a shame we don't have a 1911 in that...This 'God's Caliber' nonsense is just that. Besides, I thought 10mm was king? I'll show myself out...
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I don't think the 1911 design could handle that monster.
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Well there is 50GI
How about 50GI?
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Actually a lot of us are trying to figure out your rather strange detachment to any known or published history of JMB and the 1911.
1) JMB never worked for Luger,
2) Never worked for Mauser who built a lot of the Lugers.
Much later in his life he did work with FN who then produced his last design, commonly known as the Browning High Power in 9mm.
Don't care what you teach, no one brought up "delicate hands". Someone with a good skill set and a good 1911 can reach quote a bit farther in distance then martial arts.
Try working with some history for a change.
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Mickey Fowler used 454 for handgun hunting in Africa. You ought to see what's in his place.
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Meh.....don't ban him/her.
Let's enjoy the carnage of when @Kevin Rohrer jumps in the ring and settles this matter.
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It happens when you're old and grumpy.
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I resemble that remark, but did not coin the phrase. I just pass it along to the less well-educated. 😎Meh.....don't ban him/her.
Let's enjoy the carnage of when @Kevin Rohrer jumps in the ring and settles this matter.
As for most of the comments here, they look to be tongue-in-cheek, but others misunderstood the jokes and got their panties in a bunch. Relax guys, we all have the same interest here.
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