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From: jkh@jade.UUCP
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Subject: Re: 9mm vs. .45 automatics
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Date: Mon, 9-Jun-86 17:37:41 EDT
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Article: 6:9

RE:9mm vs 45

Ideally, you should shoot all of the guns that you have under
consideration and see which feels best. 
The stopping power debate will never end.
I suggest that you read *Hatcher's Notebook* in that regard.

You might also take a good look at the HK P7-M8.  For carrying,
it is very close to the ideal 9mm Pb, especially with Glaser Safety
Slugs for ammunition.  It all depends on what you expect to
be using the pistol for.  I personally think that the Browning
P-35 and Beretta 92 are too big for carrying, although they
are nice military sidearms. The new Gloob pistol may be of
interest, but I haven't seen a sample or shot one.

If you choose  the .45 caliber, the Colt Commander ( aluminum frame )
is decent for a carrying gun.

Jon Kaplowitz
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