Bruj Wrote:im not a huge fan of 9mm. glock or not. i prefer something with a little more punch. hence, why i pack a .45 colt commander.
Compare the muzzle energy of a 125 grain 9mm from a Glock 17L (or a Beretta 92-FS) with the 230 grain bullet from a Colt Commander:
The 125 grain bullet from the Glock/Beretta has a muzzle velocity of 1100 FPS, which gives it a muzzle energy of 336 Foot/Pounds.
The 230 grain bullet fired from a Colt commander has a muzzle velocity of around 750 FPS, which gives it a muzzle energy of 287 Foot/Pounds.
In this situation, the 9mm has considerably more "punch."
Ballistically, the 9mm falls in between the 38 Special and the 357 Magnum.
Quote:sure, its only 7 blammos (if you have 1 round chambered),
You're talking about the Officers Model, not the Colt Commander. The Officers Model has a standard six-round magazine, which -- with a loaded chamber -- will give you seven shots.
The Colt Commander carries the standard seven-round 1911 magazine, which -- with a loaded chamber -- will give you eight shots.
There are also eight and ten round magazines available for the 1911/Commander.
Quote:but thats more than enough for 1 or 2 incidents. as long as you have good aim that is..
That depends on how many assailants there are doesn't it?
Quote:i firmly believe that people who need a gun with more than a half dozen bullets, should go to a shooting range more often and practice their aim. =P
That's good advice no matter what the cartridge capacity of one's firearm.
Quote:unless you are in the military or a cop i guess...now im just rambling. and bringing up old posts. im bored, what can i say? =P
A lot of practise is good advice ESPECIALLY if one happens to be a cop. Cops, as a rule, don't practise, and that's why the overwhelming majority of them are lousy shots.
Did I say lousy? When it comes to shooting, the overwhelming majority of cops stink to high heaven!
Ken V.