Best Gun Caliber For Self Defense-Cartridge Highlights .380 9mm .40 .45 10mm Weapons Education

[@armedrebellion47]

For me, it's the 357 Sig.

[@WeaponsEducation]

I was going to discuss the .357 SIG. I'll do a separate video on that awesome round.

[@armedrebellion47]

@WeaponsEducation 😎😎

[@frank-the-tank75]

@@WeaponsEducation Can't wait for your video on it. Maybe could you also talk about the .38 special? Curious regarding your knowledge and opinion on revolver rounds.

[@timrobinson6573]

This is the only answer.

[@russellweber3466]

Can you get deals for buying .357 sig ammo in bulk?

[@SOTA-368]

You can use a 45cal, with a 135 grain lehigh extreme penetrator round. it moves at 1400 to 1500 fps (underwood brand). It will go through winshield, not lose any material and retain it's full shape. It creates a wound channel 2 x hollow point.

[@WeaponsEducation]

Great input, thanks

[@Swampytheroot]

Have you done or seen that done? I ask because the mass and diameter is suspect. I install armored glass and hybrid panels to stop things like that in banks and government buildings

[@donaviaetheridge5609]

10mm is the best of all!!

[@WeaponsEducation]

The 10mm is one perfect semi-auto round!

[@GunSam]

I have studied this stuff for years. Seems like the Goldilocks cartridge that does a little bit of everything, power tweaked down just enough to run reliably for most people but tends to stop threats a little better than some cartridges - is the .40 S&W. I am typing this at 3 minutes into your video, so I am not sure what your answer will be, but that's what my studies have shown.

[@WeaponsEducation]

The .40 Cal is an awesome round , thanks

[@JohnPublic-dk7zd]

We're seniors, and have gotten lighter and lighter over the years...today our carry is .25acp, but a recently acquired .32acp is subject to replace that...caliber means nothing if you left it at home, or in the car...awareness, avoiding bad areas, having a sedate lifestyle, we'll be fine...

[@434sbmrchevy]

Right on, 10mm, stagger the mag 1st fmj,hollow point, fmj, hollow point

[@JWMR1951]

Nice video Tom. At 73 yrs old I'm not capable of handling some of the larger calibers anymore. So I carry a Glock45 because of the ability to conceal it rather easily, but mainly because of the 17 round capacity.

[@WeaponsEducation]

You are a young man! Great comment on the capacity.

[@mbenjamin292]

I am so glad your still kicking wow you just poped on my feed. I was following you for years and you left I couldn't find you I am 58 now time flies my friend and my memory is shot to hell in a hand basket.your to kool.😊Tom I love my 45s with super spicy rounds.I aim for the stomach and always the kick is 2 inches higher I have ben shooting for 40 years now.😊I have and carry the exact same 380 you are showing also.

[@WeaponsEducation]

I'm glad you found me. I never left or stopped making videos. As a gun channel we get erased from peoples feed. Great comment. Thanks.

[@longhaul007]

I carry 2 extra mags one with jhp and one with fmj.

[@WeaponsEducation]

Great idea, thanks

[@ShortbusMooner]

.38 is my carry, it's my personal maximum.. Hope you had a Wonderful Thanksgiving, and Wishes for a Very Merry Christmas!! 🙏🏻✝️🙏🏻

[@WeaponsEducation]

I am Thankful for my Life, my Family and President Trump saving us.

[@nicholasroberts9618]

357Sig is the way and the best!

[@jimbo3214]

I use to carry 9mm in the summer and 40 cal. in the winter. Lately I fine myself carrying 40 cal. all year around. Love the 40 cal.

[@dexternorman6283]

Salute 🫡 too u I totally agree 👍 I love 40S&W my favorite carry round

[@Robnord1]

Nice overall comparison Tom. I prefer a little more energy than 380 or 9mm also. 40 SW for my home defense or battle belt gun, and 357Mag revolvers for EDC. If I think vehicles or body armor may be an issue I'll pull out my AR SBR in 7.62x39. It penetrates well and is effective as a flashbang device also.

[@WeaponsEducation]

Excellent input as always. Thanks!

[@Gbody_Klown]

Here's the answer... the one you can afford legally and financially 👍🏾I haven't heard anyone say "oh it's just a .380 I'm good" but me personally I carry a g27

[@WeaponsEducation]

A G27 is a serious pistol, great choice, thanks!

[@douglasphillips24]

Shot most handgun calibers and far as carry I've settled with the Glock 26 Gen 5 MOS to carry with flush 10 rd mag and 15 or 17 rd backup mag. Only because I shoot it better than all others even fullsize . Hitting what I'm aiming at and concealment is my top concerns.

[@WeaponsEducation]

Great input, thanks

[@beverlymichael5830]

Nice review. Beautiful collection here

[@WeaponsEducation]

I have not done something like this in a while. Thanks

[@Aarons-Animals]

I always enjoy your videos, Tom. Usually I carry a 9mm and occasionally a 30 Super Carry. However I too live in Florida and since the weather has cooled down I might swap to my S&W 10mm. Take care partner and stay safe!

[@WeaponsEducation]

Thanks for the comment!

[@Narsuitus]

I use 25acp, 380acp, 9mm, 38 special, 357 magnum, 45acp. They are all good for self-defense. I use FMJ on 25 and 380 in low threat levels. I use FMJ or JHP for 9mm and 45 in medium threat levels. I use semi-jacketed for 38 special in medium threat levels. I use hard-cast lead for 357 magnum in high treat levels.

[@64samsky]

Good to see you again, Tom.

[@rudy52350]

Another very good vid Tom , thanks ...

[@mr.redneck2715]

Tom, the important thing is good guys carrying, as you know the caliber is not that important. If every good guy (not just permit holders) had a 9 my family wud be safe. Thanks for the video, Don

[@WeaponsEducation]

After this election, I feel great things as far as awareness to the 2nd Amendment. More people will carry and take it serious. Great comment!

[@coltthank2654]

I carry a machete and Molotov cocktails 😂

[@jimcooney9019]

great information thanks for sharing

[@WeaponsEducation]

You are welcome. It took me 4 hours to get this done. The videos are fun.

[@motog1115]

160 grain .40 cal wins for me.

[@elvisperez1610]

Awesome video like always tom i have a question what about a 38 super or 5.7, you think those rounds are good to carry?

[@seanmiley6294]

I like the .357s (Magnum & Sig) G9 external HP solid copper rounds. Great for car doors and windshields without too much over penetration.

[@charlesmack615]

I have a 1911 Sig Sauer Emperor Fast Back Carry. I really like this gun . I really like how it shoots. I used to Carry a Colt officers model with hollow points, but for some reason the hollow points used to stove pipe on occasions. Would they do the same in the Sig?

[@dominickg.5053]

Glock 23 .40 cal for me

[@WeaponsEducation]

The .40 cal is a perfect round, thanks

[@tahertz8544]

In a revolver it should be 327 Federal magnum. And it also should be 380 357 sig and 10 mm America's rounds. But I think it's actually going to settle at 380 9 mm & 10 mm.

[@WeaponsEducation]

Thanks for your input.

[@wlldwilliams454]

45acp ,asked a lot of people who have been shot. The most humble guys i know all been shot with 45acps. All the 9mm guys still popping off at the mouth.

[@leonardjanda6181]

Glock 357 sig

[@WeaponsEducation]

@WeaponsEducation 0 seconds ago I was going to discuss the .357 SIG. I'll do a separate video on that awesome round.

[@rossincognito273]

357sig

[@WeaponsEducation]

I was going to discuss the .357 SIG. I'll do a separate video on that awesome round.

[@rossincognito273]

@ very nice I look forward to it

[@kevinrichardson8859]

Please do a video on 357sig

[@64samsky]

357Sig on my hip, 10mm in the console.

[@redhawk44]

357 sig for me 125gr speer gold dot I also carry 90gr xtreme defender from underwood and sometimes I carry my glock g20

[@tahertz8544]

I have a Springfield XDM elite and 3.8 inch barrel and it is fabulous 10 mm all the way for the win. The whole too much recall is horse crap and the technology of the guns have caught up to the caliber.

[@WeaponsEducation]

That is a perfect pistol. I understand it is hard to get now.

[@tahertz8544]

@@WeaponsEducation yes it is and I'm lucky enough to be in Washington state and have got it before the commies took over.

[@fromthefarmvideos6411]

As I get older, for me the one I can operate and control.. Caliber comes third..

[@WeaponsEducation]

great comment, thanks

[@Swampytheroot]

Boss, I use all of these calibers. Your numbers, are 'unusual.' 1100fps with 240 ft/lb from a 380? 500+ ft/lb from a 9mm? Holy Jayzus! That's full power 357Sig energy launching a .355" projectile which is the same size as 380 & 9mm. I use a lot of Underwood. Less Double Tap (because the velocities are usually lower than advertised and vary pretty wildly) and less Buffalo Bore because I only use their hardcast loads. Liked. Already subscribed. I carry a P365 or P229 357Sig for warm weather, clothing dictated. A LCPII when I have to wear something near formal/dress. A Springfield Tactical with a 460 Rowland conversion when heavy clothing is appropriate to conceal it.

[@WeaponsEducation]

I said the numbers were ballpark. I also said ammo makes a "massive" difference, Here is your 500 ft/lb from a 9mm btw (115 gr) Underwood JHP +P+ 1,400 ft/s 501 ft⋅lbf The .380 I mentioned is accurate also. Listen to my words! I'll do videos on it, Thanks

[@Swampytheroot]

@WeaponsEducation the numbers are absurdly high with the best barrels at maximum length with the ammo you state.

[@WeaponsEducation]

@@Swampytheroot Talk to Underwood, that is right on the box.

[@WeaponsEducation]

underwoodammo.com/9mm-luger-p-115gr.-sporting-jacketed-hollow-point-hunting-self-defense-ammo/

[@buyaj7693]

10mm is the best mm with 357sig close behind

[@moisesborja8]

What about a 38 super +p

[@rogerwood5228]

357sig is the most optimal and in my opinion best cartridge for self defense use.

[@Stepper4jesus]

S&w m&p 2.0 9mm for me

[@motog1115]

Light weight .40 hollow points is king. Best of all worlds in my eyes. Unless you must carry a micro compact gun. Full size? 40

[@princeofpickles9765]

G27 GEN 3 or a G30 SF 💪🏽🔥...anyone of these perfect for self defense 😊

[@xTEXAS.357x]

For me it’s the .357 Magnum!

[@gunpolygamist]

IT'S THE 10MM HANDS DOWN SECOND IS GOD'S CALIBER 45ACP

[@12c40]

357 sig

[@ryanranard5187]

9mm for me

[@434sbmrchevy]

I belive you wrong 9mm on the ft lbs I believe it's more to 290 to 390 ft lbs

[@WeaponsEducation]

(115 gr) Underwood JHP +P+ 1,400 ft/s 501 ft⋅lbf

[@WeaponsEducation]

Yes, in general you are correct, thanks for that.

[@ru2yaz33]

10mm, 357 Sig, and 9mm...

[@garrettlundy3959]

Better get two gun in each caliber 🤷‍♂️

[@WeaponsEducation]

? what does that mean?

[@koonjar]

9MM PRIDE !!

[@marktelep5856]

I would never use FMJ for self-defense because of the risk of ricochet, over-penetration, and less energy transfer!

[@MarineBiker]

P07 124+P XTP

[@WeaponsEducation]

Smart choice

[@dexternorman6283]

Amazing video salute 🫡that delta elite is beautiful

[@WeaponsEducation]

Thanks, that was my first gun along with a S & W 686 .357 Mag