What handgun caliber(s) do you carry for self defense?

[TGO David]

I think the most shocking thing -- to me at least -- is the lack of popularity for the .40SW round in this poll. If I were to have guessed I would have predicted that the .40SW would have been more popular than the 9mm.

Interesting.

[Guest eyebedam]

.40sw here & 380acp

[nightrunner]

looks like .38spl. and .380acp are staying pretty close to each other. most likely are the back-up guns. i really thought that more carried .38s than .380s

[DWARREN123]

40 S&W only, 2 platforms, GLOCK 23 and 27.

[Guest gunslinger707]

I carry either a .38 a .45ACP or 9mm Depending on the mood i'm in !

[Guest dwrd]

40 S&W only, 2 platforms, GLOCK 23 and 27.

Same setup for me.

[gunsablazin]

I carry the biggest pistol I can dress around, usually a Glock 22, there is something comforting to me about 16 rds. of .40 on tap. When I need to be more discreet an old S&W 649 Bodygaurd in .38 spl. fits the bill nicely. My favorite pistol for shooting is a full size 1911 in .45, but to me it is too heavy to carry all day especially at work. It is my opinion that cartridges below .38 spl. +P are somewhat less than optimum, but that the real world difference between 9mm, .40 and .45 with good ammunition are not that great and you should carry what you shoot the best. That's my two cents, I don't mind if you disagree.

[Guest nraforlife]

.38 .357 .40 and .45 .40 is carry

[Warbird]

Currently a 9 or a .40. I have carried just about every carry pistol round at one time or other, except .32. I don't remember ever owning a .32.

Occasionally I carry an old HK .380. A great little gun, the HK4. They were the first pistol made by HK. It is very similar in design to the Walther PP.

[Guest tjbert47]

40SW

[R1100R]

9mm and 45ACP

[Guest 2HOW]

.40 and .45ACP:death:

[Guest db99wj]

Those that answered "Other not listed" which ones in particular?

[Guest DrBoomBoom]

Mostly 9mm, often .32ACP, sometimes .44spl, .38spl, and .45ACP. Also, within the last year, .22lr stingers in deep concealment.

[Guest MrsS]

.380 for me.

[Guest darkstar]

.357 Sig, and sometimes 9mm (when I want more rounds). Also .38 Special +P in the J-frame BUG

[Guest dotsun]

Euro weenie round fo me.

[towerclimber37]

I generally carry 9mm, sometimes .45, sometimes there's no telling WHAT you'll find.

[Guest Boomhower]

.380 herb, with a little 9 spice to kick it up a notch.....BAM!!

[Guest demetrius316]

45. acp here but when im feeling really good i carry the 50.cal

[Guest CleanSeries80]

.45 acp only. govt model as a primary carry and a Comabt Commander for a bug. being able to use the same mags for both guns was a big plus for me

[BigPoppa]

Very respectable showing for the much maligned .380 cartridge. I'm glad to see that, because I believe it's a decent SD round.

[Guest jackdog]

mostly S&W.40 but I also carry.380 bug. at times 9mm 357 mag also.

[Tacblack]

380 and 38 mostly I prefer a 9mm but currently don't have one. Been watching here mostly for a 9mm replacement.

[Smith]

9mm Walther P99 and very seldom my hi-power in 40 S&W or 357 SIG with the conversion barrel.