tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post8784391008043495995..comments2024-03-28T06:11:55.879-06:00Comments on The Michael Bane Blog: The Incredible Shrinking Self-Defense CaliberMichael Banehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16630187848984050478noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-34950070764192793762014-02-13T13:10:15.642-07:002014-02-13T13:10:15.642-07:00Hi Michael,
Here is some breaking news from CA 9 C...Hi Michael,<br />Here is some breaking news from CA 9 Circuit court of appeals that is a huge deal. Needless to say I'm very excited about this.<br /><br />Court strikes California law limiting concealed weapons<br /><br /><br />http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Court-strikes-California-law-limiting-concealed-5232386.php<br />Sheepdog1968http://thehighroad.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-90687287282243295362014-02-13T12:10:54.940-07:002014-02-13T12:10:54.940-07:00And the .380 guys make similar comparisons and mak...And the .380 guys make similar comparisons and make the same argument why their caliber is OK versus the 9mm. Will the .25 guys be next to challenge the .380?<br /><br />Life MemberAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-15054230538869872762014-02-13T10:57:41.940-07:002014-02-13T10:57:41.940-07:00Simple solution... own a few of eachSimple solution... own a few of eachDamDochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02416171095469427375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-77062024990170701782014-02-13T10:56:58.788-07:002014-02-13T10:56:58.788-07:00amenamenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-46818379900206362232014-02-12T18:13:52.231-07:002014-02-12T18:13:52.231-07:00ANNND you can cast wide meplat bullets to hand loa...ANNND you can cast wide meplat bullets to hand load your brass, for a revolver....just sayin'......Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04344025777391078857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-53206266524668296672014-02-12T18:03:53.668-07:002014-02-12T18:03:53.668-07:0045 vs 9: the debate will go on forever. I don'...45 vs 9: the debate will go on forever. I don't think it really matters. Consider the graveyards of the Axis and Allies in northern France. Therein lies thousands slain by both calibers.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474580244868535609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-10091803042148971682014-02-12T12:19:35.565-07:002014-02-12T12:19:35.565-07:00That should read "when the chips are down.&qu...That should read "when the chips are down." Fat fingers and little phones can make for amusing entries.Bill Lesternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-44166233030708219722014-02-12T12:15:15.828-07:002014-02-12T12:15:15.828-07:00While I've not been one to be hidebound when i...While I've not been one to be hidebound when it comes to cartridge selection, the 9 x 19 will never replace the .45 as my defensive round of choice simply due to the era in which we live of chronic ammo shortage. The Nine needs the highest quality hollowpoints to maintain it's recently earned reputation as an effective fight stopper. Unfortunately such ammo is often hard to find and quiteBill Lesternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-53707343157165599372014-02-12T12:06:37.133-07:002014-02-12T12:06:37.133-07:00I should also point out that there have been times...I should also point out that there have been times in my life when becuase of specific circumstances the only firearm I had was a 22 rifle. I still slept soundly and felt I could take care of myself if I needed to.<br /><br />Most folks should spend more time training with the tools they own rather than looking for new firearms.sheepdog1968http://thehighroad.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-7772357791429444712014-02-12T12:03:39.829-07:002014-02-12T12:03:39.829-07:00I think people should choose the caliber (within r...I think people should choose the caliber (within reason) that they are comfortable with. Being more confident with a particular firearm and caliber I think is more important than the caliber itself.<br /><br />In a few classes I've taken, I didn't get a chance to get a good zero prior to the class. It annoyed me the whole class and I didn't feel as good about my performance. HavingSheepdog1968http://thehighroad.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-4387430271220799412014-02-12T11:14:33.683-07:002014-02-12T11:14:33.683-07:00My Dad is a cop in FL. He always told me you keep ...My Dad is a cop in FL. He always told me you keep firing until the threat is down. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-50422251815168576552014-02-12T09:06:00.093-07:002014-02-12T09:06:00.093-07:00Well, an important thing to remember, is no matter...Well, an important thing to remember, is no matter how much he pretends, Ayoob is not a lawyer.<br /><br />The other thing to remember, is JMB designed the 38 super for civilian use - and it's still a magnificent caliber, with a mild recoil, despite some impressive potential ballistics - and the same capacity as a 9MM. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-662972060310971412014-02-12T06:10:50.016-07:002014-02-12T06:10:50.016-07:00Massad Ayoob used to write.. If you shot a guy mor...Massad Ayoob used to write.. If you shot a guy more than twice.. The judge will say you tried to kill them, rather than just stop them.. and that could get you into trouble..Tomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-91112992989744333492014-02-12T05:38:43.955-07:002014-02-12T05:38:43.955-07:00So, what's the point where the falling "c...So, what's the point where the falling "caliber" curve meets the rising "shots on target" curve? That point where shots on target becomes less important than caliber/"power."Or have I just opened another "can-o-wurmz"?Bob Tinsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12925965417241048148noreply@blogger.com