anyone like tic tacs

[zixxer]

I do

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Meh. If you're looking for an inexpensive 9mm pistol, I recommend CZ or a Springfield XD. Also, keep in mind that resale on quality guns is very good, and you will lose the money you save versus, say, a Glock or Sig when it comes time to resell your gun.

 

[zixxer]

Originally posted by: DonVito
Meh. If you're looking for an inexpensive 9mm pistol, I recommend CZ or a Springfield XD. Also, keep in mind that resale on quality guns is very good, and you will lose the money you save versus, say, a Glock or Sig when it comes time to resell your gun.

im buying this used.. I think she wants like $300 maybe?

 

[OdiN]

You can get a new Springfield XD for not much more. Good gun.

Of course...if you are buying one of those special no serial number ones....go for it.

 

[zixxer]

Originally posted by: OdiN
You can get a new Springfield XD for not much more. Good gun.

Of course...if you are buying one of those special no serial number ones....go for it.

hmm... I kind of don't like the full composite look/feel

 

[zixxer]

Originally posted by: armatron

Originally posted by: OdiN
You can get a new Springfield XD for not much more. Good gun.

Of course...if you are buying one of those special no serial number ones....go for it.

hmm... I kind of don't like the full composite look/feel

okay.. and what is the benefits/downsides to 9mm, .357 and .40?

 

[MrBond]

Originally posted by: armatron

okay.. and what is the benefits/downsides to 9mm, .357 and .40?

If you're talking about 357sig, it's expensive to shoot. If this is your first handgun (and you're not buying something in a real caliber like .45), you might as well get 9mm since it's the cheapest among the three.

 

[BustaBust]

Turned 21 not to long ago and I know this seems 'video-gamish', but I kind of wanted a desert eagle and some kind of 9mm with a silencer.

As for why I chose those, especially with the silencer, I have no idea.
I do know that the 9mm is ideal and the ammo is cheap(?)
As for the Desert E, I don't know, but I think it would be fun to go out somewhere in a field and obliterate small targets at free throw range 😉

Any recommendations? Only concealed weapons.........My friend gave me an AK! 🙂

 

[MrBond]

Originally posted by: BustaBust
Turned 21 not to long ago and I know this seems 'video-gamish', but I kind of wanted a desert eagle and some kind of 9mm with a silencer.

As for why I chose those, especially with the silencer, I have no idea.
I do know that the 9mm is ideal and the ammo is cheap(?)
As for the Desert E, I don't know, but I think it would be fun to go out somewhere in a field and obliterate small targets and free throw range 😉

Any recommendations? Only concealed weapons.........My friend gave me an AK! 🙂

First of all:

For the cost of owning a surpressed weapon, you could easily buy two nice handguns. I don't know the exact requirements, but I'm pretty sure you need a $300 tax stamp just to buy the silencer - then of course you have to buy the silencer after that.

Second of all, the Desert Eagle is a horrible, horrible handgun. It jams if you limp-wrist it (which you probably will if you don't fire handguns very often), is heavy, and ammunition is expensive. It's probably the worst choice for a handgun ever. I can't see any reason to own one, because most gun owners "in the know" will think you just wasted money buying it. I guess you could impress idiots and people who's only firearms experience comes from video games though.

As for "9mm is ideal" - the advantages include low price and recoil, plus you can get fairly high capacity magazines. If you're buying one for personal protection, I personally think there's better calibers out there.

So here's what I'd reccomend to a first-time handgun owner.

First of all, take a firearms safety course.

Secondly, go to a range that rents guns and try a few to see what you like.

9mm or .40 caliber: Springfield XD.

45ACP: Springfield Full-Sized or Champion 1911.

 

[zixxer]

Originally posted by: MrBond

Originally posted by: BustaBust
Turned 21 not to long ago and I know this seems 'video-gamish', but I kind of wanted a desert eagle and some kind of 9mm with a silencer.

As for why I chose those, especially with the silencer, I have no idea.
I do know that the 9mm is ideal and the ammo is cheap(?)
As for the Desert E, I don't know, but I think it would be fun to go out somewhere in a field and obliterate small targets and free throw range 😉

Any recommendations? Only concealed weapons.........My friend gave me an AK! 🙂

First of all:

For the cost of owning a surpressed weapon, you could easily buy two nice handguns. I don't know the exact requirements, but I'm pretty sure you need a $300 tax stamp just to buy the silencer - then of course you have to buy the silencer after that.

Second of all, the Desert Eagle is a horrible, horrible handgun. It jams if you limp-wrist it (which you probably will if you don't fire handguns very often), is heavy, and ammunition is expensive. It's probably the worst choice for a handgun ever. I can't see any reason to own one, because most gun owners "in the know" will think you just wasted money buying it. I guess you could impress idiots and people who's only firearms experience comes from video games though.

As for "9mm is ideal" - the advantages include low price and recoil, plus you can get fairly high capacity magazines. If you're buying one for personal protection, I personally think there's better calibers out there.

So here's what I'd reccomend to a first-time handgun owner.

First of all, take a firearms safety course.

Secondly, go to a range that rents guns and try a few to see what you like.

9mm or .40 caliber: Springfield XD.

45ACP: Springfield Full-Sized or Champion 1911.

What is the price difference between 9mm and .40 rounds? I'll be target shooting and personal protection.

 

[zixxer]

Originally posted by: armatron

Originally posted by: MrBond

Originally posted by: BustaBust
Turned 21 not to long ago and I know this seems 'video-gamish', but I kind of wanted a desert eagle and some kind of 9mm with a silencer.

As for why I chose those, especially with the silencer, I have no idea.
I do know that the 9mm is ideal and the ammo is cheap(?)
As for the Desert E, I don't know, but I think it would be fun to go out somewhere in a field and obliterate small targets and free throw range 😉

Any recommendations? Only concealed weapons.........My friend gave me an AK! 🙂

First of all:

For the cost of owning a surpressed weapon, you could easily buy two nice handguns. I don't know the exact requirements, but I'm pretty sure you need a $300 tax stamp just to buy the silencer - then of course you have to buy the silencer after that.

Second of all, the Desert Eagle is a horrible, horrible handgun. It jams if you limp-wrist it (which you probably will if you don't fire handguns very often), is heavy, and ammunition is expensive. It's probably the worst choice for a handgun ever. I can't see any reason to own one, because most gun owners "in the know" will think you just wasted money buying it. I guess you could impress idiots and people who's only firearms experience comes from video games though.

As for "9mm is ideal" - the advantages include low price and recoil, plus you can get fairly high capacity magazines. If you're buying one for personal protection, I personally think there's better calibers out there.

So here's what I'd reccomend to a first-time handgun owner.

First of all, take a firearms safety course.

Secondly, go to a range that rents guns and try a few to see what you like.

9mm or .40 caliber: Springfield XD.

45ACP: Springfield Full-Sized or Champion 1911.

What is the price difference between 9mm and .40 rounds? I'll be target shooting and personal protection.

 

[Rubycon]

Silencer is illegal. Get caught with this and welcome to hell.

 

[K1052]

Originally posted by: armatron

Originally posted by: armatron

Originally posted by: MrBond

Originally posted by: BustaBust
Turned 21 not to long ago and I know this seems 'video-gamish', but I kind of wanted a desert eagle and some kind of 9mm with a silencer.

As for why I chose those, especially with the silencer, I have no idea.
I do know that the 9mm is ideal and the ammo is cheap(?)
As for the Desert E, I don't know, but I think it would be fun to go out somewhere in a field and obliterate small targets and free throw range 😉

Any recommendations? Only concealed weapons.........My friend gave me an AK! 🙂

First of all:

For the cost of owning a surpressed weapon, you could easily buy two nice handguns. I don't know the exact requirements, but I'm pretty sure you need a $300 tax stamp just to buy the silencer - then of course you have to buy the silencer after that.

Second of all, the Desert Eagle is a horrible, horrible handgun. It jams if you limp-wrist it (which you probably will if you don't fire handguns very often), is heavy, and ammunition is expensive. It's probably the worst choice for a handgun ever. I can't see any reason to own one, because most gun owners "in the know" will think you just wasted money buying it. I guess you could impress idiots and people who's only firearms experience comes from video games though.

As for "9mm is ideal" - the advantages include low price and recoil, plus you can get fairly high capacity magazines. If you're buying one for personal protection, I personally think there's better calibers out there.

So here's what I'd reccomend to a first-time handgun owner.

First of all, take a firearms safety course.

Secondly, go to a range that rents guns and try a few to see what you like.

9mm or .40 caliber: Springfield XD.

45ACP: Springfield Full-Sized or Champion 1911.

What is the price difference between 9mm and .40 rounds? I'll be target shooting and personal protection.

Generally a few dollars more a box at retail, less when bought wholesale (depending on manufacturer and type).

They make a fine wheelgun but please stay away from the S&W autoloaders.

Used CZ, Tanfoglio(CZ clone sold under the EEA Witness name) or Ruger for your price range.

 

[xeno2060]

Originally posted by: C6FT7
Silencer is illegal. Get caught with this and welcome to hell.

Stop posting, You're an Idiot.

 

[Rebasxer]

Is handgun ownership 21 yrs old across the board or do certain states have it 18?

 

[K1052]

Originally posted by: Rebasxer
Is handgun ownership 21 yrs old across the board or do certain states have it 18?

Varies by state.

 

[poopaskoopa]

Originally posted by: armatron

Originally posted by: armatron

Originally posted by: MrBond

Originally posted by: BustaBust
Turned 21 not to long ago and I know this seems 'video-gamish', but I kind of wanted a desert eagle and some kind of 9mm with a silencer.

As for why I chose those, especially with the silencer, I have no idea.
I do know that the 9mm is ideal and the ammo is cheap(?)
As for the Desert E, I don't know, but I think it would be fun to go out somewhere in a field and obliterate small targets and free throw range 😉

Any recommendations? Only concealed weapons.........My friend gave me an AK! 🙂

First of all:

For the cost of owning a surpressed weapon, you could easily buy two nice handguns. I don't know the exact requirements, but I'm pretty sure you need a $300 tax stamp just to buy the silencer - then of course you have to buy the silencer after that.

Second of all, the Desert Eagle is a horrible, horrible handgun. It jams if you limp-wrist it (which you probably will if you don't fire handguns very often), is heavy, and ammunition is expensive. It's probably the worst choice for a handgun ever. I can't see any reason to own one, because most gun owners "in the know" will think you just wasted money buying it. I guess you could impress idiots and people who's only firearms experience comes from video games though.

As for "9mm is ideal" - the advantages include low price and recoil, plus you can get fairly high capacity magazines. If you're buying one for personal protection, I personally think there's better calibers out there.

So here's what I'd reccomend to a first-time handgun owner.

First of all, take a firearms safety course.

Secondly, go to a range that rents guns and try a few to see what you like.

9mm or .40 caliber: Springfield XD.

45ACP: Springfield Full-Sized or Champion 1911.

What is the price difference between 9mm and .40 rounds? I'll be target shooting and personal protection.

Wal-mart sells 100 rounds of 9mm for $10.96, and 100 rounds of .40 for 16.96, if I remember correctly. FMJ rounds.

 

[JLGatsby]

Originally posted by: poopaskoopa

Originally posted by: armatron

Originally posted by: armatron

Originally posted by: MrBond

Originally posted by: BustaBust
Turned 21 not to long ago and I know this seems 'video-gamish', but I kind of wanted a desert eagle and some kind of 9mm with a silencer.

As for why I chose those, especially with the silencer, I have no idea.
I do know that the 9mm is ideal and the ammo is cheap(?)
As for the Desert E, I don't know, but I think it would be fun to go out somewhere in a field and obliterate small targets and free throw range 😉

Any recommendations? Only concealed weapons.........My friend gave me an AK! 🙂

First of all:

For the cost of owning a surpressed weapon, you could easily buy two nice handguns. I don't know the exact requirements, but I'm pretty sure you need a $300 tax stamp just to buy the silencer - then of course you have to buy the silencer after that.

Second of all, the Desert Eagle is a horrible, horrible handgun. It jams if you limp-wrist it (which you probably will if you don't fire handguns very often), is heavy, and ammunition is expensive. It's probably the worst choice for a handgun ever. I can't see any reason to own one, because most gun owners "in the know" will think you just wasted money buying it. I guess you could impress idiots and people who's only firearms experience comes from video games though.

As for "9mm is ideal" - the advantages include low price and recoil, plus you can get fairly high capacity magazines. If you're buying one for personal protection, I personally think there's better calibers out there.

So here's what I'd reccomend to a first-time handgun owner.

First of all, take a firearms safety course.

Secondly, go to a range that rents guns and try a few to see what you like.

9mm or .40 caliber: Springfield XD.

45ACP: Springfield Full-Sized or Champion 1911.

What is the price difference between 9mm and .40 rounds? I'll be target shooting and personal protection.

Wal-mart sells 100 rounds of 9mm for $10.96, and 100 rounds of .40 for 16.96, if I remember correctly. FMJ rounds.

Holy effing crap. Walmart selling ammunition too? I couldn't believe it when I first heard they sold computers. Now ammunition? What's next, cars and planes? "Buy your gyrocopter at Walmart!"

 

[zixxer]

Originally posted by: poopaskoopa

Originally posted by: armatron

Originally posted by: armatron

Originally posted by: MrBond

Originally posted by: BustaBust
Turned 21 not to long ago and I know this seems 'video-gamish', but I kind of wanted a desert eagle and some kind of 9mm with a silencer.

As for why I chose those, especially with the silencer, I have no idea.
I do know that the 9mm is ideal and the ammo is cheap(?)
As for the Desert E, I don't know, but I think it would be fun to go out somewhere in a field and obliterate small targets and free throw range 😉

Any recommendations? Only concealed weapons.........My friend gave me an AK! 🙂

First of all:

For the cost of owning a surpressed weapon, you could easily buy two nice handguns. I don't know the exact requirements, but I'm pretty sure you need a $300 tax stamp just to buy the silencer - then of course you have to buy the silencer after that.

Second of all, the Desert Eagle is a horrible, horrible handgun. It jams if you limp-wrist it (which you probably will if you don't fire handguns very often), is heavy, and ammunition is expensive. It's probably the worst choice for a handgun ever. I can't see any reason to own one, because most gun owners "in the know" will think you just wasted money buying it. I guess you could impress idiots and people who's only firearms experience comes from video games though.

As for "9mm is ideal" - the advantages include low price and recoil, plus you can get fairly high capacity magazines. If you're buying one for personal protection, I personally think there's better calibers out there.

So here's what I'd reccomend to a first-time handgun owner.

First of all, take a firearms safety course.

Secondly, go to a range that rents guns and try a few to see what you like.

9mm or .40 caliber: Springfield XD.

45ACP: Springfield Full-Sized or Champion 1911.

What is the price difference between 9mm and .40 rounds? I'll be target shooting and personal protection.

Wal-mart sells 100 rounds of 9mm for $10.96, and 100 rounds of .40 for 16.96, if I remember correctly. FMJ rounds.

that's a pretty significant difference.


a 9mm would stop someone robbing/trying to kill me right???

 

[Specop 007]

First off, its 200 bucks for the ATF fees to own a silencer/full auto. Secondly, it depends on states. Some states prohibit the ownership of various Class 3 items (Suppresors, full auto, DD) so check state laws first.

I wouldnt do a S&W autoloader unless it was the 1911, which is very, very cherry IMO. There wheel guns are nice though.

Cost of ammo depends. 9mm/45 is cheap because you can get surplus. Which makes it really cheap. If your interested in reloading ammo prices become a moot point as reloading sufficiently cuts down the cost of shooting.

If you really want to check prices look at http://midwayusa.com/ and compare prices.
9mm Gold dots runs around 12 bucks for a box of 20
.40 is around 15 for a box of 20.

As for a Desert Eagle, theres MUCH better firearms for the money. The only one I want is the .44 Magnum but they no longer make it, and .44 doesnt run well in auto loaders anyways.......

 

[JLGatsby]

Originally posted by: armatron

Originally posted by: poopaskoopa

Originally posted by: armatron

Originally posted by: armatron

Originally posted by: MrBond

Originally posted by: BustaBust
Turned 21 not to long ago and I know this seems 'video-gamish', but I kind of wanted a desert eagle and some kind of 9mm with a silencer.

As for why I chose those, especially with the silencer, I have no idea.
I do know that the 9mm is ideal and the ammo is cheap(?)
As for the Desert E, I don't know, but I think it would be fun to go out somewhere in a field and obliterate small targets and free throw range 😉

Any recommendations? Only concealed weapons.........My friend gave me an AK! 🙂

First of all:

For the cost of owning a surpressed weapon, you could easily buy two nice handguns. I don't know the exact requirements, but I'm pretty sure you need a $300 tax stamp just to buy the silencer - then of course you have to buy the silencer after that.

Second of all, the Desert Eagle is a horrible, horrible handgun. It jams if you limp-wrist it (which you probably will if you don't fire handguns very often), is heavy, and ammunition is expensive. It's probably the worst choice for a handgun ever. I can't see any reason to own one, because most gun owners "in the know" will think you just wasted money buying it. I guess you could impress idiots and people who's only firearms experience comes from video games though.

As for "9mm is ideal" - the advantages include low price and recoil, plus you can get fairly high capacity magazines. If you're buying one for personal protection, I personally think there's better calibers out there.

So here's what I'd reccomend to a first-time handgun owner.

First of all, take a firearms safety course.

Secondly, go to a range that rents guns and try a few to see what you like.

9mm or .40 caliber: Springfield XD.

45ACP: Springfield Full-Sized or Champion 1911.

What is the price difference between 9mm and .40 rounds? I'll be target shooting and personal protection.

Wal-mart sells 100 rounds of 9mm for $10.96, and 100 rounds of .40 for 16.96, if I remember correctly. FMJ rounds.

that's a pretty significant difference.


a 9mm would stop someone robbing/trying to kill me right???

Any bullet will stop an intruder. However, the larger the caliber, the bigger the mess. A powerful enough gun will not only enter the intruder's body, but exit it and make a mess on the wall, possibly even going through the wall and into your neighbor's house (if you have a .50 action express or something like that.)

 

[cressida]

I would recommend a 9mm as a first handgun if you want a decent kick and cheap ammo.
Here is my list:
CZ 75
XD-9 (which is just like a glock but with more safety features)

I own a glock 17 but it's not a beginner gun.

 

[cressida]

Originally posted by: JLGatsby

Originally posted by: armatron

Originally posted by: poopaskoopa

Originally posted by: armatron

Originally posted by: armatron

Originally posted by: MrBond

Originally posted by: BustaBust
Turned 21 not to long ago and I know this seems 'video-gamish', but I kind of wanted a desert eagle and some kind of 9mm with a silencer.

As for why I chose those, especially with the silencer, I have no idea.
I do know that the 9mm is ideal and the ammo is cheap(?)
As for the Desert E, I don't know, but I think it would be fun to go out somewhere in a field and obliterate small targets and free throw range 😉

Any recommendations? Only concealed weapons.........My friend gave me an AK! 🙂

First of all:

For the cost of owning a surpressed weapon, you could easily buy two nice handguns. I don't know the exact requirements, but I'm pretty sure you need a $300 tax stamp just to buy the silencer - then of course you have to buy the silencer after that.

Second of all, the Desert Eagle is a horrible, horrible handgun. It jams if you limp-wrist it (which you probably will if you don't fire handguns very often), is heavy, and ammunition is expensive. It's probably the worst choice for a handgun ever. I can't see any reason to own one, because most gun owners "in the know" will think you just wasted money buying it. I guess you could impress idiots and people who's only firearms experience comes from video games though.

As for "9mm is ideal" - the advantages include low price and recoil, plus you can get fairly high capacity magazines. If you're buying one for personal protection, I personally think there's better calibers out there.

So here's what I'd reccomend to a first-time handgun owner.

First of all, take a firearms safety course.

Secondly, go to a range that rents guns and try a few to see what you like.

9mm or .40 caliber: Springfield XD.

45ACP: Springfield Full-Sized or Champion 1911.

What is the price difference between 9mm and .40 rounds? I'll be target shooting and personal protection.

Wal-mart sells 100 rounds of 9mm for $10.96, and 100 rounds of .40 for 16.96, if I remember correctly. FMJ rounds.

that's a pretty significant difference.


a 9mm would stop someone robbing/trying to kill me right???

Any bullet will stop an intruder. However, the larger the caliber, the bigger the mess. A powerful enough gun will not only enter the intruder's body, but exit it and make a mess on the wall, possibly even going through the wall and into your neighbor's house (if you have a .50 action express or something like that.)

A 9mm may not kill someone at first but if you want to have a better chance at stopping then buy a shotgun or buy hollow points 160 grams+

 

[Rebasxer]

Originally posted by: JLGatsby

Originally posted by: armatron

Originally posted by: poopaskoopa

Originally posted by: armatron

Originally posted by: armatron

Originally posted by: MrBond

Originally posted by: BustaBust
Turned 21 not to long ago and I know this seems 'video-gamish', but I kind of wanted a desert eagle and some kind of 9mm with a silencer.

As for why I chose those, especially with the silencer, I have no idea.
I do know that the 9mm is ideal and the ammo is cheap(?)
As for the Desert E, I don't know, but I think it would be fun to go out somewhere in a field and obliterate small targets and free throw range 😉

Any recommendations? Only concealed weapons.........My friend gave me an AK! 🙂

First of all:

For the cost of owning a surpressed weapon, you could easily buy two nice handguns. I don't know the exact requirements, but I'm pretty sure you need a $300 tax stamp just to buy the silencer - then of course you have to buy the silencer after that.

Second of all, the Desert Eagle is a horrible, horrible handgun. It jams if you limp-wrist it (which you probably will if you don't fire handguns very often), is heavy, and ammunition is expensive. It's probably the worst choice for a handgun ever. I can't see any reason to own one, because most gun owners "in the know" will think you just wasted money buying it. I guess you could impress idiots and people who's only firearms experience comes from video games though.

As for "9mm is ideal" - the advantages include low price and recoil, plus you can get fairly high capacity magazines. If you're buying one for personal protection, I personally think there's better calibers out there.

So here's what I'd reccomend to a first-time handgun owner.

First of all, take a firearms safety course.

Secondly, go to a range that rents guns and try a few to see what you like.

9mm or .40 caliber: Springfield XD.

45ACP: Springfield Full-Sized or Champion 1911.

What is the price difference between 9mm and .40 rounds? I'll be target shooting and personal protection.

Wal-mart sells 100 rounds of 9mm for $10.96, and 100 rounds of .40 for 16.96, if I remember correctly. FMJ rounds.

that's a pretty significant difference.


a 9mm would stop someone robbing/trying to kill me right???

Any bullet will stop an intruder. However, the larger the caliber, the bigger the mess. A powerful enough gun will not only enter the intruder's body, but exit it and make a mess on the wall, possibly even going through the wall and into your neighbor's house (if you have a .50 action express or something like that.)

Well It'll also depends on the type of ammo, as hollowpoint 9mm rounds do a lot more damage than a .40, IIRC. I remeber seeing seeing a video where someone shot a watermelon with a 45 and 9mm hollow tips and the 45 blew the back out but the hollows shreded the thing. I could have this backwards though, correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[K1052]

Originally posted by: cressida

Originally posted by: JLGatsby

Originally posted by: armatron

Originally posted by: poopaskoopa

Originally posted by: armatron

Originally posted by: armatron

Originally posted by: MrBond

Originally posted by: BustaBust
Turned 21 not to long ago and I know this seems 'video-gamish', but I kind of wanted a desert eagle and some kind of 9mm with a silencer.

As for why I chose those, especially with the silencer, I have no idea.
I do know that the 9mm is ideal and the ammo is cheap(?)
As for the Desert E, I don't know, but I think it would be fun to go out somewhere in a field and obliterate small targets and free throw range 😉

Any recommendations? Only concealed weapons.........My friend gave me an AK! 🙂

First of all:

For the cost of owning a surpressed weapon, you could easily buy two nice handguns. I don't know the exact requirements, but I'm pretty sure you need a $300 tax stamp just to buy the silencer - then of course you have to buy the silencer after that.

Second of all, the Desert Eagle is a horrible, horrible handgun. It jams if you limp-wrist it (which you probably will if you don't fire handguns very often), is heavy, and ammunition is expensive. It's probably the worst choice for a handgun ever. I can't see any reason to own one, because most gun owners "in the know" will think you just wasted money buying it. I guess you could impress idiots and people who's only firearms experience comes from video games though.

As for "9mm is ideal" - the advantages include low price and recoil, plus you can get fairly high capacity magazines. If you're buying one for personal protection, I personally think there's better calibers out there.

So here's what I'd reccomend to a first-time handgun owner.

First of all, take a firearms safety course.

Secondly, go to a range that rents guns and try a few to see what you like.

9mm or .40 caliber: Springfield XD.

45ACP: Springfield Full-Sized or Champion 1911.

What is the price difference between 9mm and .40 rounds? I'll be target shooting and personal protection.

Wal-mart sells 100 rounds of 9mm for $10.96, and 100 rounds of .40 for 16.96, if I remember correctly. FMJ rounds.

that's a pretty significant difference.


a 9mm would stop someone robbing/trying to kill me right???

Any bullet will stop an intruder. However, the larger the caliber, the bigger the mess. A powerful enough gun will not only enter the intruder's body, but exit it and make a mess on the wall, possibly even going through the wall and into your neighbor's house (if you have a .50 action express or something like that.)

A 9mm may not kill someone at first but if you want to have a better chance at stopping then buy a shotgun or buy hollow points 160 grams+

The Winchester Ranger 127-grain +P+ is about as good as it gets for factory 9mm ammunition (provided your pistol can take the pressure and you can locate the ammo).