CONCEALED CARRY LIFE: BEST HANDGUN CALIBER

About this video

Colion discusses his personal journey through various concealed carry calibers and shares his perspective on the long-debated topic of caliber selection for self-defense. He argues that the practical differences between common defensive calibers (9mm, .40, .45) are marginal, and that caliber choice ultimately comes down to personal preference based on individual research and comfort level. Colion acknowledges that while larger calibers may theoretically offer better stopping power, factors like capacity and shootability make the decision highly personal rather than objectively clear-cut.

Key takeaways

• Colion believes the performance differences between 9mm, .40, and .45 calibers are relatively marginal in real-world defensive scenarios
• According to Colion, caliber selection should be based on personal preference informed by research, rather than trying to find one objectively ‘best’ option
• Colion suggests that shooters should consider the trade-offs between stopping power, capacity, and their own shooting comfort when selecting a carry caliber

Episode details: published April 26, 2012 · 4:18 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Colion Noir’s legal commentary reflects his positions and teaching, attributed to him — it is not legal advice. His defensive-incident breakdowns are his analysis of reported incidents, attributed to him.

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