caliber comparism

**den9** · September 19th, 2006, 02:15 PM

can any1 compare calibers for me, like recoil, accuracy, velocity, size
9mm,.357,.40,.45

**k4137895** · September 19th, 2006, 05:47 PM

Check the link below, it may help to answer your questions.

http://www.genitron.com/Ammunition/Ammo.html

**den9** · September 19th, 2006, 07:02 PM

thanks that was helpful, is glocks 9x19 a regular 9mm bullet? and does the glock .45 is that 45acp or gap

**jdlv4_0** · September 19th, 2006, 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by den9

thanks that was helpful, is glocks 9x19 a regular 9mm bullet? and does the glock .45 is that 45acp or gap

9x19 = 9mm Parabellum=Standard 9mm
9mm Kurtz=.380=9mm short (kurtz in English)
Glocks can come in either ACP or GAP, pending on model, as well as .40, .357 SIG, and 10mm. TopGLOCK.com has a good chart for the Glock models and calibers
.357 sig is a .40 case necked down to a 9mm slug
.40 is a shorter 10mm

Confused yet?

.38spcl and .357mag are the same diameter. .357 being the actual diameter.

**aubie515** · September 19th, 2006, 07:45 PM

I would not recommend purchasing a 45GAP...sales are in the toilet on that caliber...don't waste your money on it.

IMO, you need to stick to something basic 9mm, 40 S&W, or 45ACP. I wouldn't even recommend a 357Sig for you...you seem to be new to the game and you need to buy something that you can find ammo for at walmart.

Also, narrow down your search and stick to 3 choices for manufacturer and caliber. Always remember to KISS.

**jdlv4_0** · September 19th, 2006, 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by aubie515

I would not recommend purchasing a 45GAP...sales are in the toilet on that caliber...don't waste your money on it.

IMO, you need to stick to something basic 9mm, 40 S&W, or 45ACP. I wouldn't even recommend a 357Sig for you...you seem to be new to the game and you need to buy something that you can find ammo for at walmart.

Also, narrow down your search and stick to 3 choices for manufacturer and caliber. Always remember to KISS.

This is probably the best advice for a new shooter, pending on your firearms related experience you may actually want to start with a revolver. Also 9x19 also = 9mm Luger

**LittleRedToyota** · September 19th, 2006, 10:51 PM

personally, i would suggest starting with a 9mm...the ammo is considerably cheaper and that will allow you to shoot more. shooting a lot (along with good instruction or at least research into proper technique) is key to becoming proficient at shooting.

**den9** · September 19th, 2006, 11:25 PM

dont worry i still have 2 years left to decide what handgun i want. i definetly dont want a revolver for a primary gun. i think i want a 9mm glock and a 45 hk. then if i get a revolver i want a smith and wesson 357 snubby

**aubie515** · September 19th, 2006, 11:27 PM

Glocks are alright, but you will be disappointed with it's accuracy...if you want a polymer pistol...go Steyr, M&P, XD, HK. Glocks might have been the original polymer pistol, but the other companies have refined their polymer pistols.