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Very intersting read there.

I still guess I am confused. I am an avid hunter except for this year....

I look for leathality (may or may not be a real word but I like it) of the weapon of choice. For hunting I use a multiture of rifles, 270, 30:06, 25:06 depending upon the game.

I went with .45 thinking that it would be a all around reliable option, if I was forced to shoot through a door, windshield, car door or a large person or multiple large people, a .45 would inflict more damage than a 9mm or .40 or smaller calibers. I hate to say it this way but if I am forced to use a firearm instead of my mind to get out of a bad situation then the other person/persons probably should be killed.

I do not believe in hesitation but I also dont think you shoot the guy who egged your car..etc.

So in closing the .45 should be the superior all around round over the 9mm and .40 inflicting more damage. I dont expect to see someone fall to thier feet or fly across the room from the shot. Never shot a deer with a 30:06 with 180 grain ultrashocks that didnt move a little after the shot.

Yes this is my carry gun, I like the Galco Matrix snap over the belt holsters and extra mag holsters. If I need to remove the CCW and holster I can at once without exposing the trigger. I am a fairly competent shooter, have taken a few combat handgun courses and believe the only way to get better at anything is with practice. The cocked and locked does make me a little nervous but as with anyting you get better with time and again practice.

I am really enjoying this site, lots of info and lucky for me good info for the wife as well.

My baby eagle in .40 was to hard to conceal so I went looking for another reliable solid carry gun, I am in the process of see how all PP ammo works through the gun and as unpopular as Carbon is its working well at this point.

I was confused by an earlier statement about knockdown power and handguns? can someone elaborate?

Thanks for the info guys, i've never carrier a gun with a cocked back hammer and a round in teh chamber. my baby eagle I carry hot but with the hammer down and the safety on.

I know its a good gun and I got a great deal on it, sitting here with me now.

Thanks again for the info,.

First post, surpised I didnt find this forum sooner.

Lots of great info but couldnt find what I was looking for so,

I have a Colt Defender in .45, was wondering how those who have this firearm carry? This is a SAO firearm so you either carry it hot or not. You eiter have one in the chamber with the hammer back and safety on or a dead stick until you cycle the chamber.

I love the size and knock down power of this firearm and also have a .40 Baby Eaglr I carry. the Defender is a lot smaller and easier to conceal.

Any information is appreciated.

Paul