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From: jkh@jade.UUCP
Newsgroups: mod.rec.guns
Subject: 9mm vs. .45 automatics
Message-ID: <791@jade.BERKELEY.EDU>
Date: Thu, 5-Jun-86 22:54:15 EDT
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Posted: Thu Jun  5 22:54:15 1986
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Author: ihnp4!houxm!hou2d!fannin@ucbvax

Article: 6:4

I am on the verge of purchasing my first handgun and I need
some advice. The models which seem the most appealing are the
Colt and S&W .45 automatics, and the Browning and Beritta 9mm
autos.  Some of the information I am looking for includes:

1) quality of handguns- (tendencies to jam, quality of
                        workmanship, ease of operation)
2) relative performance between the .45 and 9mm
   calibers
3) pricing and future value-(i.e. is the Browning worth the price?)
4) cost and availability of ammo for these guns

In the interest of avoiding another "The .45 will blow off an
arm" debate, I ask that the more emotionally enthusiastic
owners of these guns try to keep a more objective view, but I
would like some help in choosing what might be a family
heirloom.  Any advice in this area would be greatly
appreciated.

	David Fannin