What is the Best Carry Round?

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In this video, Eric answers a question we get all the time, "What is the Best Carry Round?" The answer may surprise you.
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[@freestaircaseabortions6233]

Glad you mentioned 40 cal. It was all the rage when I turned 21 so my first gun was a m&p40c. Then not too long after that the fbi went back to 9mm and 40 has been getting roasted ever since, but it doesn't change the fact that cops were consistently dropping people FAST with it for years.

[@TerminalM193]

I feel like the huge disconnect made with its public consensus is due to a severe lack of knowledge on the cartridge design and application. It's a phenomenal and proven round, when matched with the proper tool. The vast majority of people aren't carrying around a full size / barrel length pistol. Instead they want to throw the 40 through tiny little 3"-4" barrels which severely handicap the cartridge design. It's crazy how just half an inch or full inch will take a below par end result and place itself among one of the most devastating and consistent designs to date.

[@quickET1968]

I actually really like .40 simply for the fact you can get used .40 cal pistols cheap

[@benscratchin7017]

@@quickET1968 - That's because so many police departments stopped issuing that caliber pistol.

[@MrFixItGa]

I carry .40 S & W It was the second pistol I bought. I got a deal on it I couldn't pass up. I've been carrying it and shooting with it for 3 years now. Works fine for me.

[@williamrunner6718]

Good round but the prices went up quite a bit on those.

[@wtfwhereami]

@@williamrunner6718 my local shop has dirt cheap reloads, but I have noticed the prices of factory ammo going up.

[@tamir3071]

@the dude you ain’t killing anything with a keltec 😭😂

[@valleyhomeinspectors3839]

Do you know why you got a deal on it? Haha.

[@Keithjmcc]

I carry 40. +p extreme penetrator for the woods and about 30 hallow point options for every day. Also I was able to find it during the pandemic.

[@whoc4r3s117]

Whatever you carry consistency is key.

[@christopherbishop4927]

AGREED I carry.....380acp and up to 10mm

[@dariusszolnicki7585]

Absolutely I own two of the same carry gun

[@JoeyJoJoJr0]

I've always said the "best" gun/ammo is the one you can always hit the target with.

[@whoc4r3s117]

The best carry gun is the one you have on you. Accuracy is obviously important as well. But if your real accurate with your say 1911 but it’s home in the safe it doesn’t do you any good.

[@zebulonbare326]

The round where you can put the most rounds, accurately on target, with the best consistency. Training is more important than what you carry.

[@celticviking577]

Well it seems as if .22lr is the ideal round for me 🤣

[@JohnLloydScharf]

The one you carry. I would say the 350 ft/lb in small carry weapons is optimum and more of the 9mm fit in that range. Train all you want, but my range I trust is 21 feet or less. A man's got to know his limitations. I am 71, but even at 38 years old, I'd stick with that range, which requires no practice; FOR ME.

[@JohnLloydScharf]

A .44 mag or .357 have the fewest rounds needed per self-defense. I carry .357 and three speedloaders.

[@faust167]

@@celticviking577 You laugh, but take a look at the Demonstrated Concepts LLC channel and his use of what he calls the "cheek pistol".

[@matthewgriffith6817]

@@celticviking577 hit someone in the forehead with it

[@davidhill537]

Proficiency is paramount, IMO. Hits with a .22 are better than misses with a .45!

[@nathanhollis8496]

^^^^ he's right ya know

[@OrdinaryAmerican]

.45 is the easiest handgun caliber to fire. Change my mind.

[@nobama3468]

that is called shot placement, I love the 45 but your right, you have to be able to make the head shot.

[@bobjames2312]

@Ordinary American firing, and accurately hitting the target, are 2 roads of the same highway. I can fire a .44, doesn't mean I'm accurate with it

[@Serahpin]

@@OrdinaryAmerican Too heavy for me. I prefer 9mm. Lighter gun and recoil.

[@thatkajunguy8029]

40 S&W is what's in my handgun and reload, I've been carrying it for almost 30 years

[@warrenrosen132]

Ditto, glock27

[@bw9538]

In my opinion the best option is what you practice with the most and can occasionally use your defensive rounds with so you can have confidence that they cycle properly and that you will have experience with how much recoil they produce compared to your practice rounds.

[@FL-Kman]

9mm for the hoods 10mm for the woods

[@burtonkephart6239]

357 for woods by good rhyme

[@ApolloPerez-gt9ft]

This comment sounds familiar, I think I heard it from an other video.

[@thorfinthorfin3010]

I worked in a morgue for years. 357 magnum 125gr SJHP was the undisputed King of 1 shot stops by far. I saw 22 shorts do the job also sometimes. I carry a Glock 22 because I am good with it and have thousands of rounds put aside. Be good with what you carry.

[@TerminalM193]

That's a very specific and more fringe cartridge design, especially with being able to narrow the caliber down to an exacting weight and design.... The local gangs have a 357 sponsor or something? Also, while we're on the subject, I've always wanted to ask a mortician but never had the opportunity about rifle round ballistic trauma, specifically the 5.56 cartridge. Have you seen enough examples to formulate your own opinion and if so, did a specific bullet design stand out? I know a lot of law enforcement like to use Speers bonded softpoint but I've also seen a few reports showing that simple 55g M193 to be as brutal, if not more so..... What about green tip 62g?

[@agonzgonzalez7748]

Imma take a guess and say those were police shootings, a lot of departments used to carry 357 magnum revolvers before the change over to semi automatics.

[@TerminalM193]

@@agonzgonzalez7748 You know what, that actually makes perfect sense, I didn't even think of that!

[@wtfwhereami]

I carry .40sw, and I also shoot a lot of .40 ammo. As stated previously in the comments, just use what you can shoot with proficiency. Practice is key here.

[@edbaranowski1958]

There are advantages and disadvantages to every round depending on the gun you are using, but for availability and reliability I like 9mm. But a 38 special is a really nice round for pocket revolvers. Shoot what you know and what you are comfortable is good advice. I recently picked up a Girsan Regard Gen 4 and it shoots great.

[@joshualemaster9328]

I watched ballistic videos for years. Barrel length. I put so much thought and time into it. Now I carry #1 HST 124 standard pressure. #2 Gold dot 124 standard pressure. #3 124 grain punch. I carry and use the punch the most as it is cost effective.

[@ch0wned]

Gold Dot, excellent. Have you taken a look at the new Winchester America Ready line? The expansion is fierce. Right up there with Speer.

[@joshualemaster9328]

I have not.

[@rockyourfaceoff2]

I remember that series

[@unashamedly1776]

My same choices, all solid

[@stevenkennedy4130]

I'm a big fan of the 180 grain, Speer Gold Dot myself. I carry a Kahr Arms CW 40. Thanks for the share!!

[@hunterhess8433]

Whatever you shoot the best, and feel most comfortable and confident with.

[@tgrif04]

Agree 100%. If you cannot hit your target, what ever you are using is mute.

[@Jesus_is_otw]

Perhaps the Speer gold dot HP Luger +P 9mm 124gr is the best.

[@rodneyalaking8241]

Ah, I like it. The NYPD load. Over 400 ft lbs of energy and expands very well. Feeds reliably as well.

[@3gunshooter60]

Totally agree with you Eric. Carry what you can Shoot proficiently so you will Shoot more to get better shot placement. Use good self defense ammo. Simple

[@valleyhomeinspectors3839]

9mm that expands well and is reliable in your pistol.

[@williamrunner6718]

Yes sir!

[@frawdulent]

9mm fanboy. Might as well just carry 22lr.

[@williamrunner6718]

@@frawdulent hahaha! You mean a bb gun! haha

[@officialdirtmcgurt]

Yeah, hard pass, 9mm doesn’t seat well in my .40S&W.

[@williamrunner6718]

@@officialdirtmcgurt I actually also have a Glock 27, a 40 but with a replacement 9mm barrel.

[@joeyhardin1288]

Thanks. My first thought was, the defensive round that shoots best in my weapon. God Bless and stay safe.

[@Duckleet-Website]

My arm guard duty pistol is a 40 caliber I carry 40 caliber as my concealed carry I carry what I train with

[@nickromanov6698]

My go to is a basic Glock 32. I just can't shake my love for the .357 Sig.

[@knottyash9908]

I love the 357 sig for its flat shooting and penetration quality’s. I’ve used it on raccoons , rabid dogs and injured deer and rarely had to use more than one shot. With a quick barrel change I can use the more common less expensive 40 s&w. Reloading for a 357 sig can be difficult though if you roll your own ammunition. I carry a fnx 45 in the winter when winter clothing makes concealing a full size 45 easier.

[@natejackson4791]

Long time follower here, this topic has been beaten into dust here on this channel. The answer given, carry what you can afford and shoot well, answers the question. Eric i hope this finalize the subject and van be laid to rest. God bless and thank you for all you have done for our community.

[@5jjt]

No, because new shooters come in the fold. It has to repeat.

[@natejackson4791]

@@5jjt IV8888 has an enormous catalog and if the newbie wants they can do a search.

[@Pennconst101]

7.62x39. Heavy, sure but it gets the job done.

[@2stroke438]

54r, got that obrez mosin in my trenchcoat

[@linkbond08]

I bought a m&p 40 some time ago, then bought a 9mm barrel because shooting 9 is cheaper. Then a 357sig barrel because it's got more bang. I used 9mm for plinking and 357 and 40 for defence and hunting. After all that I bought a reloading kit for 357sig and never looked back, I can go down and load cheap soft subsonic rounds for plinking or go way up and load really hot hunting rounds. My self defence are factory loads for legal reasons, and those are 357sig 125gr Remington Golden Saber bonded.

[@archangelmichael1978]

I'm gonna say 9mm, hands down. Period. 1 - Common caliber. 2 - Capacity. 3 - Advances in ammo tech.

[@midtwnscott]

The best round to carry is the one that works best for you. Great video and excellent advice!

[@jazzman5598]

Great vid Eric. Thanks

[@kennebearsarms]

It's the same thing with cameras, what's the best camera. The best camera is the one you have with you. You gave great advice in this video.

[@arshaw150]

I agree 100% that you should go with what you’re comfortable with and that you can shoot accurately. My carry gun is a 380 acp. Is it the most powerful? No, but I can consistently hit what I’m aiming at and that’s what truly matters.

[@robertfritz9916]

Right answer. Good job.

[@robertmiller2831]

This is why I am looking at a .38 for Concealed Carry. The key word is Concealed. I am not rebuilding my wardrobe around trying to conceal a firearm.

[@tysonfromm5397]

Get a ruger lcr in 357 mag. Can still carry 38SP if you want but you’d be surprised how easy light-mid load 357 can be. I also have a kimber k6s 3in for appendix carry. Love them equally honestly and I carry both when the wardrobe permits. I struggle to pocket carry without printing if the material is too thin.

[@robertmiller2831]

@@tysonfromm5397 I’ll check it out. I am new to firearms so any advice is appreciated.

[@officialdirtmcgurt]

*Asking the real questions, about time you addressed it.* Edit: also That Swollen Pickle Hat is awesome

[@MrPoserina]

The one that fits the gun that you carry, duh! 😂

[@rafael502]

A 9mm kills the body, but a 45ACP kills the soul

[@RTS907]

I heard that a 9mm blows the lung 🫁 out of the body! 😂

[@bobjames2312]

Take advantage of range rentals to fire different calibers and platforms. Log your performance with each caliber in a range journal. Which ever you are able to handle comfortably, and fire accurately, is going to be the best caliber for you. Then take advantage of resources to research ballistic data and performance on defensive rounds. Once you acquire that defensive round you find appealing, make sure to cycle xxx rounds, at least 200 minimum, with no malfunctions, before you commit to carry it Great video IV8888

[@dukefanshawe6815]

10mm+P+ in a desert Eagle because I'm a fallout fan. In reality 9mm+P in a glock 17,19,or 26. My grandpa carried a browning 25Acp in his back pocket.

[@fpscanada3862]

@Muslims against Degeneration what about the baby deagle? lool. idek if that is made by magnum research though

[@dukefanshawe6815]

@Muslims against Degeneration In the videogame series Fallout the 10mm pistol is modeled after the Desert Eagle. It was a joke. That is why I put a more serious answer after.

[@jamiecollett8840]

I've switched to regular old Winchester white box hollow points as my carry round. It's cheap enough that I can train with them too. It's not as sexy as the boutique ammo's but it gets the job done and I have the advantage of being able to train with it.

[@RegularGunGuy]

John Browning made 9.8mm and 9.65mm for a reason. If he would have finished the Browning High Power it would be closer to 40s&w. 165 HP will always work. Take that 9mm boys.

[@jakerook6248]

I carry whatever cartridge matches my attire and situation on any given day 😉 Love my 9mm BRG, but I more than trust my .22lr ever since I saw a .22 ricochet off of a rock when I was a kid (20yd or so, back yard distance) and still have enough power to do a full pass through on the meaty part of my cousins calf 😳👍 practice with what you have, and carry what you practice with and trust 🤙

[@leeadams5941]

When a .22 enters the body, the round acts like the ball in a pin ball machine, it goes anywhere and everywhere...thats why its deadly, and I would also believe your mistaken on the .40 Smith, the .45 acp had put down many more in its time...its hard for a 9mm to put down first round somebody chewing khat but a .45 general will..

[@stephenedwards5038]

Hey Lee! How do you know about qat?? I got a good chuckle from your post!! I lived in Yemen for a good while in another life.. actually participated in a few khat chews... "Chatted out" was a common phrase in our daily lives.

[@stephenedwards5038]

And that was supposed to be "khatted out, not chatted out.

[@leeadams5941]

@@stephenedwards5038 23 years in the USMC and I got familiar with it and what would put somebody on it down..

[@mountainview540]

I would love to see some edc set up's. What you are around the farm, city carry, pocket carry. Both you and Chad, what works for you could help lots of new people on the edc journey

[@JAT_4321]

Carry the same gun all the time in a good kydex holster on your belt. Train from the same holster and the same gun all the time from concealment. You should shoot your carry gun way more than your other guns.

[@Nearsightedfarseer]

I love .45 ACP simply because my Glock 21 is one of the few pistols that feels good in my large hands. But if I'm trying to be discreet I grab my Shield Plus. Almost always have the LCP II on me. You should have multiple favorite rounds imo.

[@rvnerd7671]

Well said, Sir. The best rd. to carry is the one you know the be most about.

[@bryanduchane2371]

The 30 super carry has my attention a bit... Not enough to buy a new gun, but do like the idea.

[@ch0wned]

.38 +P

[@andyd2960]

I like the idea too. I wish they would have taken advantage of the advantage they gave themselves. All they did was chamber a 9mm frame in 30sc. Make a gun as thin as possible.

[@FrednDeeDee]

I have always been a revolver user my Ruger 357 snubby shoot 158 grain semi jacketed hollow points well and even 38 Special wad cutters and semi-wadcutters for having fun at the range. Practice for accuracy and safety. My Sweetie Pie carries a 38 Special and enjoys the smaller sized revolver with a snub-nosed barrel.

[@FOX1RR]

GREAT answer Houdini, I mean Eric. Everyone was expecting you to pick a caliber, gun brand, bullet make and grain and powder weight..... But you escaped the drama of the debate and gave the best answer! For me, 9mm or a 38 super would be my smallest Caliber of choice, though I don't own a 38 Super. I also prefer 45 ACP, and 10 mm as an excellent choice for me, but its not for everyone! I am not recoil sensitive, so 44 magnum and down in a handgun is fine as well as hot 45 long colt! If it was a Zombie apocalypse then I'm carrying 454 Casull!!! Make sure they are double dead!

[@jackbauer9077]

That’s a tough question to throw at someone. I think 9mm is the Standard, but others will work and others are even better if you can handle them. I vote carry something/what you like as long as it’s not rim fire, and practice with that gun often (I shoot weekly, but least go put 250-500 rounds thru it every other month and practice and shoot fair amt of your carry ammo and know where your gun hits with the round you carry for defense. I carry HK USP compact 9mm and CR920 daily. And when it’s hot I’m drop the HK down to truck gun and carry two cr920’s one with red dot and one with out. I like to have a backup/mainly carry a second gun just to carry new toys or other favorites and put in rotation, but I make sure that the HK and the CR920 are my main pews for defense. 100% reliable and I know where and how the shoot and are tack drivers for me.

[@sieve5]

In terms of 9mm vs .45acp, garand thumb answered that question. 9mm +p 147 grain is better than the .45 equivalent from the same brand.

[@frawdulent]

9mm will never outperform .45acp or .40sw. Period. Saying it’s “better” means nothing. You might think it’s better, but it’s not. Never has been, never will be. Keep drinking the 9mm kool-aid.

[@thetg2117]

my carry round is the 9mm liberty civil defense round, out of my Springfield hellcat. now for my 2 cents, very similar to Eric's. the best carry round is the largest caliber you can put on target in a rapid manner. with caveats for price and availability. the liberty civil defense round is pricey and can be hard to find. but since I have the internet it's always available to me. also, i dont mind the cost, can't put a price tag on my family's life.

[@oldguy3378]

Federal Shorty 12-ga buckshot, for the Shockwave under your coat. Winter is coming!

[@rom14141]

Pi is my favorite carry round. (PS...It's funny how the .357 SIG and 5.7x28 get little mention for carry rounds from their fan base. I also find it ironic how price per round is a major factor to some people but they'll buy coffee all week long at a Starbucks and never complain about the price, or buy a tricked-out Gucci gun with a $2000 optic on it but say 9mm or .22LR is the best because of ammo price. Carry what you want, do as you see fit, but let's not overlook this fact... we wouldn't be having this discussion without Pi.)

[@robertatkins272]

.460 Rowland in a FNX 45. 15+1 of nearly 44 mag power. Go for maximum deviation.

[@dominiclupico1152]

Great content and advice, back to common sense solutions dismissing the "one size fits all" line of thought.

[@CWHolleman]

Considering all of the excellent choices in micro/sub compact 9mm firearms these days... I've gotta go with some form of 9mm hollow point (+p whatever you please.)

[@ericzeigler8669]

I replaced all of my Black Talon ammo years ago after reading a Gun Tests report on stopping power. It was well written and based in science. At that time CorBon ammunition took top honors and that's what I bought. I'm not sure if any newer ammo can stack up to CorBon for self defense.

[@Matt-md5yt]

Either a 9mm or 45acp I would rock when I get my first mag fed, I own a .22 revolver though

[@bobafeet1234]

For a compact light everyday carry, I really like my S&W Model 340PD with .38 +Ps. Yes, it does shoot .357s too, but your hand will be totally numb after two shots! If compactness and weight were not issues, I would go with anything .40. Just my 2¢.

[@BrandonCountee]

Have a 605 poly with +P HP and .357

[@charlesreediii5083]

The best carry round is the 30-06. Seriously the .380, 9mm, 10mm with critical defense rounds are all great. What ever is most comfortable is the one you should use.

[@rackpull772]

I appendix carry a Remington 783

[@davidwiechecki9205]

In handguns, Lehigh Defense Extreme Defense loaded by Underwod Ammo. After that any name brand hollowpoint. Then flat point ammo. And, finally ball ammo. Eric and Tim(MAC)have done vids on Extreme Defense and Extreme Penetrators together and separately.

[@TacticalPeace]

I run the extreme defense in my 92c fired around a dozen boxes without an issue over the past few years. The MAC video sold me on them

[@c.m.b.4868]

I'm best with 38 Special, but lately have been going out of my way to get more comfortable with 9mm. I've always been more comfortable with revolvers, but am trying to change that now.

[@CookbookAdventures]

Great advise sir.

[@bobborlog1677]

For me I shoot my g17 gen3 9mm best so it's what I use. Sometimes in summer I'll switch to the g42 380

[@lens7859]

As long as you carry every day you are ahead of the game. In the summer I may put my Ruger LCP Max in my pocket, in the winter I may have my Smith 686 with 357 under my coat owb, and most of the time it’s my SIG 365 appendix. Get it , don’t make excuses because of the situation, carry based on the situation.

[@JohnFondren]

Here's my personal thoughts. When it comes to handgun calibers, there are tons of options. There's .22 LR, .25 ACP, .32 ACP, .380, 9mm, .38 Special, .357 Sig, .40 S&W, 10mm Auto, .44 magnum, .50 AE, and .500 S&W magnum. However when it comes to calibers, there are really only four of these calibers that I feel are going to be readily available for self-defense in any given situation. Those calibers are .380, 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP. I'm gonna focus on those calibers because those are the most common. Let's look at the pros and cons of each. I'll start with .380. The .380 shines when it is having the ability to put it into micro pistols and is super controllable. It however lacks in capacity and hit force. The 9mm shines when it comes to capacity, ease of control, and gun options. It however lacks in hit force when compared to other calibers. The .40 S&W shines when it comes to hit force. It however lacks when it comes to ease of control. The .45 ACP is great when it comes to gun options and hit force. However it is lacking in capacity. This is a hard choice, but I can already eliminate two of the calibers from the list and that would be .380 and .45 ACP. To me not having proper capacity and hit force when I shoot at my target is important. That being said, it's a close race between 9mm and .40 S&W. The gun options, ease of control, and capacity for 9mm is just incredible. However, I do want my target to go down when I shoot it, and 9mm is definitely not the most powerful even with proper shot placement. The .40 S&W is awesome when it comes to hit force. It however is definitely not nearly controllable as a 9mm. It's a hard decision, but at the end of the day, I choose .40 S&W. It may not have the capacity or ease of control that the 9mm has, but it does have enough control and it's hit force capability is excellent. What are your thoughts?

[@MysticalLlama]

.45 acp end of discussion

[@michaelwishon5848]

50 BMG

[@antlerking69]

Absolutely

[@charliejones3083]

Best answer to that question I ever heard.

[@paulphillips9789]

Don’t care if you carry a rock. Whatever you need to feel safe, and comfortable with. It is all about making it back home regardless of what you used to accomplish that goal.

[@rottiesrule5285]

agreed sir...good answer..a sharp stick is fine if it does the job...

[@trevorj.8401]

I love the 10mm! Currently carrying S&W M&P 10mm and defense ammo in town is $2.00 a round across the board for all calibers. I'll admit the 9mm is like 20-30 cents cheaper but not for HST's they're too poud. Ball ammo for the 10mm at my LGS is roughly 35 cents a round So I carry 10mm because it's not that much different in price anymore.

[@russellridge8623]

Get some Underwood 10 mm Xtreme Defenders. Run at least 100 and if no problems carry. Used them in 3 10mm for six years.

[@gabrielchavarria22]

10mm. Specifically, Liberty Civil Defense 60gr. Specs: 2400fps @780fpe with massive fragmentation and 38% reduced recoil. Light, powerful, doesn't over-penetrate. Need I say more?

[@ROOSTER333]

Adolf Hitler- " 10mm is Zhe best millimeter!"

[@jasonlopez4855]

Liberty ammo in 9,mm with 50gr. 3,000 fps smoking fast I got boxes still From 5 years ago. I would like a 10mm some day.

[@gabrielchavarria22]

@@jasonlopez4855 I have Liberty Civil Defense in my 9mm Beretta right now, and I love it. But it's not 3000fps, It flies at 2100fps; let's not exaggerate. Still impressive though, at 540fpe. This brand makes the best self defense ammo for both 9mm and 10mm, hands down.

[@charlesgiles4447]

I was a long time 45 acp guy then I started to shoot competitions and I ended up migrating towards 9 mm. I carry a Glock 19 and Sig 365 XL

[@wheelguns4wheelmen802]

I will say a 9-round .22 lr snubbie as a back-up gun with the new Federal Punch (or even some of the hot CCI rounds that have been around forever) isn't really that bad of an idea. I wouldn't use it as a primary, but if I'm going to my BUG, I'm likely engaging at close range, and the Federal Punch .22 will penetrate just fine at point blank and the added capacity over the .38 Spl is maybe worth the tradeoff.

[@JAT_4321]

Your “backup gun” should be a rifle. If you need two handguns, you’ve been killed by the first one or you aren’t simply throwing an extra mag in your pocket

[@wheelguns4wheelmen802]

@@JAT_4321 you ever been in a fight? Ever wrestled something away from someone? Could be your primary has gone over the side of a bridge and your spare mag is worthless. Not saying it’s likely (as using a gun in self defense is itself rare), but I could definitely envision scenarios in which a BUG could be handy.

[@loganrobinson2935]

The bravery of this man to make this video leaves me astonished lol

[@southbound141]

I love this topic. I was watching a live with James Yeager. Someone asked him what is your favorite type of battle rifle and his response was the one in my hand I thought that was the coolest thing I ever heard because it’s true.

[@iacorrigan4115]

RIP James

[@billsmith8739]

The best gun/carry round is the one that you are most proficient with and can shoot well. I know people that carry 22Mag to 44Mag. But I would stay with the most common rounds. Like 380, 9mm, 40 S&W. 30 Super Carry, 45 ACP and 10mm are good also but pricey if you shoot a lot. Wheel guns 38 specials +P and 357 Mag are good also.

[@evilassaultweaponeer]

The answer is Federal HST 9mm 124gr+P, with the corresponding Speer Gold Dot in close second, other weights of those two in third, some Hornady loads in fourth, and Winchester and Remington options off the table.

[@RTS907]

I like your first answer !

[@badgerservices9665]

A clip with at least 8 slugs of 32ACP full metal jacketed wadcutter hollow point is the best self defence hunting round for your fully semi automatic pump action duty concealed carry AK15 style rifled lever action smooth bore glock revolver. Unless you prefer a +P Smith n Weston, then go for something like a Magnum 22LR (Long Range).

[@The_Hi_Life]

😂 I concur completely.

[@ShiftyKen08]

I love my Glock 43X with Shied Arms magazines loaded with 90 grain Underwood produced LeHigh Xtreme Defenders.

[@mikepell9847]

My favorites are Hornady Underwood for my go-to round Federal HST

[@ThatMDubyaGuy]

That .32 Auto or S&W Long that you can shoot, and have on you, is 100% better than anything you can't actually carry and leave at home or in the car.

[@chickensandwich1589]

So buy a 9x19mm and carry it.

[@ThatMDubyaGuy]

@@chickensandwich1589 You obviously missed the point. But how about buying a used .40 which is the same size as the omm, and less expensive. And probably still too large to carry 24/7.

[@jason200912]

And a bb gun is better than nothing because you can bluff your way out. Still doesn't change that you wasted your money and handicapped yourself at the same price of a better option

[@chickensandwich1589]

@@ThatMDubyaGuy I didn't miss it, just don't think it's the right way to go about the problem. (make the right choice the first time) Just my opinion.

[@ThatMDubyaGuy]

@@chickensandwich1589 Right choice? That requires an opinion, not facts. Fact is that there are places that even a G26 for example are a challenge at best to carry and something smaller is the only option. And at a certain point, a hole is a hole, is a hole. And that 9mm is still in the glovebox.

[@jgichnoo]

This reminds me of a long while back you talked on your channel about a guy who did a 20 or so year study on ballistics of cartridges and their stopping power. Can't remember for the life of me what that book was though or the guy who wrote it. Any info on this book?

[@BufordT-ji6zg]

.357 Like blowing out a birthday candle. RIP Barry

[@mikewilliams8151]

I carry FS 1911. 3 mags with HP and 2 mags fmj. All in 230 grain. Carry HP in gun and one spare magazine HP and 1 fmj mag in mag pouch. On the bottom of mag of HP have a piece of tape. HP great for not barrier but when have to shoot through car door, window fmj. Not easy to transfer from HP to fmj in stress. But have always trained for it. Best way, is go to a firearm range that rents firearms and see which one is best for yourself.

[@sethatkerson3403]

I’ve been saying this for years. Who cares what anyone else is shooting, what can you afford to shoot and practice with and what are you comfortable with shooting accurately. Carry that.

[@TerminalM193]

For 9mm it's COMPLETELY dependent on barrel length. Luckily with today's modern cartridge design we've been able to make heavy for caliber rounds actually take the cake in short barrel platforms like your shield plus, hellcat, g43. Alot of people go with the 147g HST but I personally like a round that will penetrate more reliably and go with the Winchester 147g Ranger T-Series. Soft shooting compared to most defensive rounds, flat shooting and very accurate. That changes though when I carry my full size Walther pdp or glock 17. With all the real world data and testing done across all forms of government & private made reports the answer that shines most is the 124g Speer Gold Dot. Amazing barrier control, great through glass, extremely consistent expansion and penetration.

[@Excalibur01]

Whatever works consistently in your carry gun

[@peters303]

Sound advice 🇺🇸💪🏼 Perhaps your opinion on this matter related to 9mm ammunition type / choice I carry +P+ 127gr For stopping characteristics mainly, however in light of many terror attacks employing drive-by shooting tactics, would you say this specific type of ammunition will penetrate the car door / skin and find it's targets? Did some research on a few channels however not 100% clear as yet. Appreciate your views, thanks for your service 💪🏼🇺🇸

[@2Atreehugger]

My favorite carry rounds was the green and yellow box of Remington JHP (9mm & 45ACP) they came in 50 round boxes and were relatively inexpensive

[@abstractapproach634]

Thanks for specificity ! Mind if I ask what blaster you find likes those cartridges best?

[@2Atreehugger]

@@abstractapproach634 Glock 30 SF, Glock 19, sig P365, smith & Wesson shield 9mm

[@22640cal]

I wish more people knew about 30 super carry. It’s pretty interesting

[@matortiz2322]

Between Hornady constantly making PRC and creedmoor cartridges for rifles, and pistol ammo being priced so crazy it's fair to say most people aren't trying to adopt new guns if they can buy ammo in store why should they buy something less common and possibly more expensive with less performance it's a big reason I won't carry 380 it's not worth the price to get less performance

[@22640cal]

@@matortiz2322 I get your point for sure... but the whole community moans and groans about the companies not innovating, but when they do they always say exactly the same old things. People just love their AR and Glock clones lol

[@jacobkindiger4593]

i prefer 45-70 as my edc round. seems to have the “it factor” when it comes to knockdown power.

[@jerrys5764]

Love 40 cal and 9mm. That’s why I have 40 cal Glock with 9mm conversion barrels for SHTF 9mm stock pile. I still stock pile 40cal but I have more 9mm😉

[@cat2972]

.38. And a revolver. No failure to feed or stove pipes also easy to control

[@charlyRoot]

Critical Defense, FMJ, Critical Defense, FMJ, Critical… Just a stupid idea I had because I was short on non-FMJ. They more I thought about it, the more I liked it. You can negate the back stop problem with the “fore stop” solution.

[@chriscosby2459]

I have carried 9mm, 40 S&W, and .357 Mag. The .40 S&W is a good compromise of capacity and knock down power. The .357 Mag is a great defense round and you can practice with .38 Special ammo.

[@velvetjones1856]

9mm 124 gr Hornady Critical Defense works for me.

[@raider762]

A pistol that is comfortable in your hands with a trigger you like. Something you can connect with the target and goes bang every time when asked.

[@nicks3742]

Well said.

[@cheesenoodles8316]

Excellent

[@wizardofahhhs759]

I found that the best carry round for me is 12ga. 00buckshot, preferably out of an 870.