Favorite Pistol Caliber

[Sprue]

Choosing only one, what center fire caliber do you shoot the most?

My favorite would be shooting a 38 spl 158 gr SWC in revolver or rifle. They're also very economical to shoot yet versatile. I doubt I'll ever make a trip to the range without taking one with me.

I do enjoy various other larger calibers but shooting 38's out of one of the 357 revolvers is popular around here.

[Guesser]

I shoot 32 caliber revolvers most often; 32-20, 32 Short Colt, 32 S&W, 32 S&W Long, 32 Magnum, and 327 Magnum.

[Shooter6br]

I enjoy he 32 mag in a Ruger sp101. Fun to reload,cheap on powder and lead.

[exile]

I don't know that I have a favorite caliber right now, maybe .44 special, but I sure am glad to see such a positive response on the .32's, since I have an SP-101 in .327 Federal I have not shot much (yet). Good to hear.

exile

[405]

Not listed in the poll so lumped in "Other". 44-40. So easy to load and fits handguns, carbines, rifles and muskets. :)

[Bullshop]

Ruger first model single six 22 ccm. I am pretty sure I have the only one ever made.
BIC/BS

[exile]

Bullshop, was that a factory gun? Not saying I don't believe you, that is just pretty interesting. How about a picture? Take care.

exile

[454PB]

"Other" is out in front right now.......probably because you didn't include the 454 Casull!

[Hickory]

I voted for the 44mag only because the 32 was not on the list.

[2ndAmendmentNut]

45 Colt. I like it the most, and shoot it the most.

I have shot all 9 of the above listed calibers, and quite a few others. I am currently loading and casting for 5 of the above calibers. I like all 9 and see a suitable role for each. The 45Colt makes its way to the range almost every trip, usually in a SA Ruger frame.

[fecmech]

The .357 is my overall favorite, I have 2 rifles and 3 pistols in that or .38 spl cal. I think it is probably the most versatile cartridge out there. It does everything well from light target to medium game.

[Sprue]

"Other" is out in front right now.......probably because you didn't include the 454 Casull!

Yep could be, but I've never witnessed anyone at my Range shooting the Big Bores endlessly, much less an all day long shooting session. I frequent my range often.

So you're saying that you shoot your 454 Cal more than any other as implied in the Poll caption? If you're shooting lead boolits I would like go visit your fun spot.

None the less, an interesting Poll - I think.

Merry Christmas

[wiljen]

45-70 in the Contender / BFR

[Bret4207]

I'm with the other 32 aficionados. 32 S+W Long and 32-20 are my favorites.

[StarMetal]

45 Colt and 45 acp. Lately though I've been shoot much much more 30 Luger.

Joe

[adkpete]

I shoot my model 10 S&W in .38 special most often

[use enough gun]

45/70 in my BFR, it's an amazing handgun. Dave

[Kraschenbirn]

While I shoot a lot of .38s and .45 ACPs, I guess I'd have to call the .44 Spl my current "favorite" 'cause my two favorite all around handguns are a S&W M24 and a Ruger OM Vaquero.

Bill

[jhrosier]

It changes from year to year, but I chose the .44 Mag as I seem to spend more time with it lately. I have a number of options, but prefer the single action revolver over any other type of handgun.

The weight and balance of the single action .44 is well suited to controlling recoil but the weight is not excessive, as I have found with the .357 Mag.

The loads can go from mild to wild to suit the intended use. I'm more than a little impressed with the 310 gr boolits that I have been working with recently.

Even through the current shortages, I have been able to find good amounts of fired brass. There are still a lot more folks shooting the .44 than are handloading for it.

Jack

[imashooter2]

Like trying to choose between your children...

[Mk42gunner]

Another vote for "other". The .32 Magnum has a small appetite for powder and lead.


Robert

[Charlie Sometimes]

Another vote for the 45 Colt (in a single action of course- Ruger Blackhawk preferably)!
45 ACP would be 2nd, followed by 38 Spl (both in revolvers).

38 S&W is equal to 38 Spl in quantities fired.

Never show up to a fight with anything less than a 45 if at all possible, and make every shot count once the fight has begun.

[cavemike]

Here is another vote for other. I am seriously enamored with the .41 magnum, either from a Marlin 1894 or a Ruger Blackhawk.

Mike

[2muchstuf]

Tough call between .38 from one of my .357s and .45acp.
I love em all but I guess the .38 is sent downrange the most.
Not so hard on the lead stockpile either.
2

[454PB]

Yep could be, but I've never witnessed anyone at my Range shooting the Big Bores endlessly, much less an all day long shooting session. I frequent my range often.

So you're saying that you shoot your 454 Cal more than any other as implied in the Poll caption? If you're shooting lead boolits I would like go visit your fun spot.

None the less, an interesting Poll - I think.

Merry Christmas

I had my tongue planted in my cheek when I posted this.

Yes, it's not unusual for me to fire 200 rounds per trip. I've probably gone through a ton of lead over the years just through my .454's, and I own 4 of them.

I will admit that I don't personally know anyone else in my area that shoots one, and many times I get an audience while shooting them at the range I belong to.

[RSOJim]

I've got an old model 19 smith 6 inch that shoots 38s with just about any boolit sized .359 over a healthy dose of unique. Its just about always in my range bag. I have made some stupid accurate shots with it. All were accidents though. Jim

[MT Gianni]

Right now nine gets shot the most. 124 gr pb and 3.5 gr powder. The hole in the target is the same size as a 357.

[missionary5155]

Good evening
41 Magnum! Or 414 Super mag

[Heavy lead]

I voted for the 45 Colt, but almost pulled the trigger on the 45 acp. I shoot 5 of the 9 listed plus a couple more. They're all good. Wouldn't want to be without any of them.
Really have come to like the 41 magnum of late, especially in a Smith.

[zardoz]

I cast and shoot everything on the list, with the exception of 45 Colt.

I always come back to the 45ACP for some reason.

[Bullshop Junior]

45 Colt
I have a Ruger convertible, so I shoot some ACPs, but shoot the Colts more.

[dualsport]

.41 AE, in my opinion a brilliant development, but alas, dead as a doornail, which leaves me with .357 mag, for it's versatility.

[badgeredd]

Like trying to choose between your children...

Agreed!!!!!

Odd that no one even mentioned the good old 22. I always have one out when I am just plinking and have done a fair amount of bunny hunting with one. BUT a favorite...can't do it...:bigsmyl2:

OOPS DUMMY...note to self...centerfire, dummy!!!!

Edd

[SPRINGFIELDM141972]

Again, one of those questions that once you answer you feel like you cheated on another caliber. I do believe a man can love more than one woma... in mean caliber.

Everett

[AZ-Stew]

This would have been post #22 to this thread if I hadn't gotten interrupted last evening.

I also take a .22 Smith revolver with me to the range. I use it as a warmup to re-train my trigger finger to remember whatever it forgot since the last session. But since you said "centerfire"...

I like the .32 H&R Magnum in my Smiths, and I usually take 586 Smith in .357, almost always with .38 Special-level loads in .357 brass. I like the .44 Magnum and find the .44 Special more "average" than "Special" (I know, sacrilege), but my "go-to" revolver is the .41 Magnum with a Keith boolit at 900 fps. Lots o' penetration and certainly enough diameter to do the job.

I'm not a fan of auto-pistols because I hate chasing brass.

Regards,

Stew

[Shiloh]

.45 ACP and .38 Special, .22LR One or more of these goes with me EVERYTIME I go to the range. I love 'em but the poll only allows one pick.

Shiloh

[Oldtimer]

Me too about the .45 acp. Got 4 different guns in this cal. Also have a stainless .22 Ruger slab side, with a red dot scope. It's a fun piece to shoot. Probably need to add .22 to the list. I voted .45 ACP. Bob

[Intel6]

10mm!!! most definitly.

Great loads in my 610 revolver and lots of firepower in my Glock 20's.

I cast my own LBT 200 gr WFN's with GC's and those doing 1,200 fps out of a Glock 20 with 19 more behind it is a lot of firepower.

Neal in AZ

[August]

Another bigoted, straight-walled-centric, limited perspective view of pistol cartridges.

If it hasn't got a bottle neck, it ain't squat.

38-40 for cowboy cavorting. 357 Sig for motorcycle cavorting.

Heathens!

[Three-Fifty-Seven]

I send mostly 38 Spl down the barrel, but some are loaded in 357 mag cases . . . thinking of getting a 44 mag Alaskan to cc! Also shoot a fair amount of 22 lr . . .

[exile]

August, I am a fan of the .357 Sig as well, my first choice for a defensive caliber, but I don't shoot it much because I am tired of chasing the brass. Great caliber though.

exile

[Big Country]

45 Colt

[HORNET]

No .41 mag, no .38 Super, sheesh.....Other it is.

[August]

August, I am a fan of the .357 Sig as well, my first choice for a defensive caliber, but I don't shoot it much because I am tired of chasing the brass. Great caliber though.

exile

I'd chase it, if I could figure out where the heck it goes. Seriously!

[Sprue]

Being the fact that the Poll question is asking what caliber / round you put down range, the most..... I find it interesting that no one at all has voted for the 380 or 40 cal. In my locale 'round here, all the brass to be picked up is either 9mm or 40 and lots of it. 380 brass is found, seldom.

I know that factory 380 ammo is scarce so thats possibly a good indicator according to the Poll or then, is it.

Again, the Poll question is: What round do you send down range - most ?

Its not a question of choice (no reason to get nervous ;) ) although I know the thread Title may be a little misleading if you don't read closely.

I love all my toys equally too, but here, 38 Spl goes down range more than any other cal.

Merry Christmas and a Healthy, Prosperous New Year !

[Charlie Sometimes]

I got to admit that I read it correctly and began my answer correctly, then got off track.
I edited my post to reflect that change- thanks for the attitude adjustment, Sprue! :grin:

[swheeler]

twenty two rimfire

[.30/30 Guy]

.270 max in a RPM Sportsman

[41MagGuy]

.41 Mag., I`ve got 2 SAs, 1 DA and 1 levergun in that caliber.

[ph4570]

Other -- 10mm from SW 1006

[watkibe]

I shoot my SP101 3" 357 magnum the most because that's my carry gun. I load to 2 different levels for practice, sort of a hot 38+P and a true full out magnum.

[Hubertus]

One more for other here.
I second the .357 SIG.

As strange as it sounds that's the pistol caliber I really shoot the most.
But as August and exile said - chasing brass is no fun, better take a broom to the range.

Hubertus

[dromia]

Voted other, I'm a big fan of the .455" Webley round.

Big boolits are best. :grin:

Least favourite is the 9mm Parabellum, nasty little round. :evil:

[Southern Son]

I would love to say 44WCF, 38WCF, something classy like that, but i don't even own one. I got a 7mmTCU, but the 38 Special wins, hands down.

[19112TAP]

.32 H&R Mag Ruger Bisley

[Tazman1602]

.........I'm a pistol snob. IS there any other than .45acp?

I have .22, .25, .380, 9mm, .38, .357, .44 special too.....the .25 is a joke but it is cute and CHROME.............

If I had more brass the .44 special would run a really close second...I just have too many .45's I've built.

Art

[Tazman1602]

Like trying to choose between your children...

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! NOW THAT'S FUNNY!!!!!

Art

[kingstrider]

Every time I go to the range I bring one of my .44s along so make mine a .44 magnum.

[Kuato]

Another vote for the Venerable 10MM!!!!
Loaded with 200gr XTP @ 1200fps runs in at 630 fpe! Paired up with a 1911 platform, my Delta Elite is a perfect combination! I can load it down to equal 40 Short & Weak, or load it up to be on par with the classic light 41 Magnum! Plus, it's a semi auto. Whats not to like??

[jdgabbard]

Well, 357mag... But 7.62x25 comes in at a VERY close second. Its probably one of the most under rated rounds out there...

[dukenukum]

.45 ACP is what I shoot the most but a close second is a tie between my .357 and my 7.62 Nagant.

[shdwlkr]

I can't answer this question as I shoot all my pistols pretty much the same amount so don't have one that I shoot most. Unless you consider the 22 lr caliber which I don't as it is for hunting and tin can shooting.
With the current shortage of everything I shoot a lot less than I used to and if everything had to be put in one caliber I am not sure which I would choose as some work in pistol and rifle and some are just plain make large holes. So it would most likely depend on which one I grabbed at the moment.

[txpete]

I like them all but there is just something special about launching the 358429's out of my redhawk.
pete
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/txpete/DSCF2562.jpg

[Bucks Owin]

Ruger BH .45 Colt. It can plink with little recoil (my 12 yr old loves it with cowboy loads) or surpass the .44 mag for hunting. Pretty versatile IMO. Another fine choice would be the .357 mag, fine accuracy in a good gun, mine's a 6" M19, and can do 90% of what a handgun is good for while being frugal with the powder and lead.... JMO...Dennis (Wheelgunner, but will someday get a new fangled self-loader in .45 ACP)

[ktw]

45 Colt
but 32 H&R, 38 Special and 45ACP are not far behind.

-ktw

[corvette8n]

9X18 Makarov

[45r]

45 colt

[pmeisel]

I note with 235 votes in -- although 45 acp leads -- it is about 60% revolver calibers, 25% semi-auto calibers, 15% other. Interesting.

[357maximum]

I note with 235 votes in -- although 45 acp leads -- it is about 60% revolver calibers, 25% semi-auto calibers, 15% other. Interesting.

My reasoning for this: Maybe some here are like me and hate trying to locate their precious brass when they are done banging away at the range. I shoot an over under at the trap/skeet/clays range for the same reason....I do not lose none of my old style AA hulls that way.

I voted 38spcl, but the 38spcl , 357mag and 357max are all too close to really pick a true winner at this house. For the first time in alot of years I can make the following statement............there are no longer any semi-auto CF handguns that live in my house. I sold/traded off all the brass losers and have went back to revolvers/singleshots exclusively. Did I mention I hate losing brass?;-)

[Whitworth]

I'd have to say .475 Linebaugh -- it's what I shoot the most. But ask me in a couple of months and the .500 Linebaugh may suplant the .475 (I just got my .500 and I am still get acquainted with it).

[COOLBARRELBILL]

9mm is my favorite

[9.3X62AL]

Welcome to the board, CoolBarrelBill.

I'm late to this party, and the question is a conflicted one for this here mid-caliber addict. What caliber gets carried the most--what caliber gets shot the most--which caliber is most useful--which one is easiest to make accurate?

Despite my affection for the 32s, the 357 Magnum wins out for all-around favorite. There is almost always a can of emptied 357 brass laying around, waiting to be tumbled and refilled. The caliber just does so many things so darn well.

[Marvin S]

Okay Ill bite, but this one is tough. It will probably be the 38 special. But like many others the 45LC and 44mag is sure fun as well as all the 32s.

[exile]

I continue to be amazed at the popularity of the .32's in this poll. I have some .32 H & R cast boolit loads made up if the weather would clear up enough to get to the farm. (I'm probably repeating myself, but what the heck.)

exile

[Longrange]

Hard to pick just one, however I carry my Sig 1911 in .45 and it gets shot everytime I go to the range which is every other weekend. My GP-100 gets a work out most of the time as well. I also am shoting my FN 5.7 alot. Too many choices not enough time to shoot them all.

[smilie=w:

[bart55]

shoot the 38sp most with 148gr wc cast from a lee six cavity tl . It is always one of the 38 's that goes with me to the range . Although I also shoot up a mountain of 45lc,44sp 44 mag 9mm and all the 32's I guess i love them all but that 38 always goes with me .

[Daveb]

Wow! This one really stirred em up-huh! Can't really say I have a favorite but I shoot most of them. I guess which ever one is the newest at the time. Just bought a Braztech M92 in 357 magnum and I own a S&W 586 so I guess 357 is my favorite--right now. I also like the 44 magnum very much-- then there's the 44 special----45 Colt----the 45 ACP-----9mm-----32 magnum--------Oh well!!

[Range Gypsy]

I voted "other" because there was no 44-40 on the list.
It is the caliber I shoot the most. I have two single action revolvers, 2 marlin 94's, and a combo12ga/44-40 ( that I carried hunting all fall)

[Sprue]

Wow! This one really stirred em up-huh! Can't really say I have a favorite but I shoot most of them. I guess which ever one is the newest at the time. Just bought a Braztech M92 in 357 magnum and I own a S&W 586 so I guess 357 is my favorite--right now. I also like the 44 magnum very much-- then there's the 44 special----45 Colt----the 45 ACP-----9mm-----32 magnum--------Oh well!!




Being the fact that the Poll question is asking what caliber / round you put down range, the most..... I find it interesting that no one at all has voted for the 380 or 40 cal. In my locale 'round here, all the brass to be picked up is either 9mm or 40 and lots of it. 380 brass is found, seldom.

I know that factory 380 ammo is scarce so thats possibly a good indicator according to the Poll or then, is it.

Again, the Poll question is: What round do you send down range - most ?

Its not a question of choice (no reason to get nervous ;) ) although I know the thread Title may be a little misleading if you don't read closely.

I love all my toys equally too, but here, 38 Spl goes down range more than any other cal.

Merry Christmas and a Healthy, Prosperous New Year !

Re-read the initial Poll Question :veryconfu

:bigsmyl2:

[Rattlesnake Charlie]

Ahhhhhh, to stir the pot.

I notice I was the first to select .380. It was my selection not because I would select it first for a gunfight, but because it is the one I always have on me. If I would be heading for a gunfight, I would take my 12 ga.

As for my first choice of pistol calibers, it would be 10 mm.

Happy New Year to All!

[bisleyfan41]

Seems the "other" category is 2nd only to the 45ACP.
That's where I voted for the 41 mag.
Probably a few other 41 votes there as well.

[Marvin S]

The 38/357 should have been lumped together along with the 44/44mag. Then look at the numbers. But man look at the people that like the 32mag, no wonder I can't get any new brass.

[BOOM BOOM]

HI,
I would be hard pressed to give up shooting any of my three favorites 22, 357. or 44.
I shoot at least 1,000 out of each every year.
But this economy may change that for me.

[sqlbullet]

I own 2 centerfire handguns. A 10mm EAA Witness, and a 10mm EAA Witness Elite Match.

However, I will be adding another to the stable soon. A 10mm Fortis Bren Ten when they are released at the end of January.

When I come across the right one, I will be adding a S&W 1076 as well, and someday I will probably also have a 2011 frame built up in 10mm.

So, for me, it is...10mm.

[canyon-ghost]

There's 32-20, 32 Mag, 7mmTCU (beat that for other) and 41 Mag now, 22 Hornet last but not least. All in handguns!

[chesterwin]

I voted .357 mag. although more than half it's diet is .38's. Have and enjoy a lot of the other calibers as well. It's a shame this is center fire only in the poll because with the economy I find myself shooting .22 more than anything these days.

[PepperBuddha]

10mm in my Delta Elite...

[Johnw...ski]

.45 ACP for me.

[rugerdude]

I had to vote .44 Mag. I don't always shoot "magnum" loads in mine, but I do shoot that cartridge more than others.

.38 Special is a very close second and I acquired a little Arminius HW3 chambered in .32 S&W Long that is an absolute blast to shoot! It just hasn't been shot much due to a shortage of components for me to load!:(

[vinceb]

.38 spl . i have an old clark ppc gun i will probably have buried with me .

[flint45]

my favorite is .45 auto rim. second is .45 colt my s&w 625 is the most accurate handgun i own all boolits i have tried in it have shot well also ihave a 1917 smith that loves the auto rim.

[Jayhem]

For reloading I would choose something like the .357/.38.

For target shooting I'd choose the .45 ACP in a target 1911 model.

For self defense hands down the .40 S&W with high capacity mags.

[oldhickory]

I had to vote, "other". How do you decide between .22rf, .38spl, .44spl, .44mag, .45auto, and .45Colt? I have all of the above and don't think I could do without any of them!

[ebg3]

I love them all! Had to vote for .40 because I shoot so much of it per year. Outside of competition, I'm in .44 mag mode right now...next will be .357, then who knows? Maybe .475.

[Sprue]

I had to vote, "other". How do you decide between .22rf, .38spl, .44spl, .44mag, .45auto, and .45Colt? I have all of the above and don't think I could do without any of them!

Re-read the question - it has nothing to do with making 'any' decisions.

You don't have one caliber that you shoot more than any other? Thats what the Poll is looking for, nothing apprehensive.

See Post #1 (http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showpost.php?p=745431&postcount=1)

See Post #45 (http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showpost.php?p=747201&postcount=45)

[winelover]

Big or small, I like e'm all. ;) The one I use the most would be the 44 Magnum. Besides 22 LR, it's my only other 2 gun combination.

Winelover:Fire:

[kir_kenix]

I voted .45 ACP because I almost always bring one to the range with me and put a few rounds down range. Close second would have to be .38 spc too, I always put a cylinder of 3 thru my j-frame, in addition to whatever else I've brought out.

Actually, so far this new year 22 hornet and .45 colt are the current centerfire winners, but It'll even out a bit more when it warms up a few degrees.

[Lloyd Smale]

everyone knows the 44 mag is the best dammed sixgun caliber ever invented. Followed closely by the 38 special and 45acp. All you 45 colt guys have been reading to many gun magazines! ;)

[Bass Ackward]

Love the one your with. (Or have shells for)

[pmeisel]

Love the one your with. (Or have shells for)

Yeah baby! Kudos to the great Stephen Stills and the late Billy Preston, who didn't even know they were talking shooting at the time!

[AKsoldier]

.45 ACP here. I wish the Army would go back to that caliber and the 1911.

[KCSO]

I can't do it! I just can't! My carry gun is a 1911 and for social work I wouldn't be without one, but for fun it's 32's. I am even thinking of rebarreling my old M10 to 32 H and R.

[223tenx]

Hey Sprue, Where is the range you shoot? I shoot at an FOP range and they have CCW classes once a month. That's the only time I see 380 brass on the ground.

[Jkrice]

I shoot either 9 mm, .44 Colt, or 1851 Navy.

[collyer]

I like the 44 mag. I have 2 ruger redhawks with 7 1/2 barrels. Well actully one the other one is my wife's, Henry lever action 44 mag and a Taurus 4 in barrel. I have loaded some loads that are very freindly and my wife enjoys shooting them.














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[.357]

guess, though a close second is the .45 acp

[Bullshop Junior]

After buying a DA 357, I changed my mind. Mt favorite now is my Ruger Security six 357 mag.

[Gunslinger1911]

I have to go "other".

I have a 4" Smith 500.
With a 325g "almost full wadcutter" mold (huuuuuuge meplat), 8-10 g Trail Boss, maybe 800 fps - (have to drag out the chrono!).

Now thats FUN - big holes, plenty of weight to smack solid targets, easy on the recoil.

Eats through a pot of alloy casting a bunch though !


On the more normal side, I'd have to go 45 Colt; 4" S&W 25, 4" Anaconda, 4 5/8 Blackhawk, Win 94, and an EMF 1860 Henry _ oh yea, an American Arms derringer - OUCH!

[DLCTEX]

I voted for the 45ACP. but this week it's the 480 Ruger since my mould finally came and I can afford to shoot it. I really like it. Plenty of power and not abusive in the Tarus Raging Bull.

[evan price]

I voted for .38 Special. With 158 SWCs they shoot great. Very economical, doesn't beat your hand or the gun up, did I mention that they are cheap to load? Fun fun fun with all sorts of wheelguns. Same bullet in .357 a little more powder, just as much fun.

They should add .38 and .357 together.

[10 ga]

I like my .45 ACP Colt 1911 best, fun, historical (it was my grandfathers pistol, late 20s manufacture) easy to reload, and the kids (children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews etc...) think it is way cool. Usually start them on the .22LR Ruger Bearcat as it is nice and small SA revolver and fun too. That is my second favorite handgun. 10 ga

[MDC]

i'm in the othr category too, 32 H&R followed by 41Mag

[WallyM3]

I thought I'd already weighed in on this one (if I have..., drat, I forgot what I was going to say).

.41 Magnum/Special.

[a.squibload]

44mag, have several. It can be loaded hot or mild, light or heavy, and 44spl leaves a grease ring
in the 44mag cylinders!
I do have one 44spl revolver though. I like my 2" Smith 29 but the Bulldog is easier to conceal...

[shdwlkr]

a.squibload
It could be because the 44 spl case is short in a magnum cylinder. I prefer the 44 special as it slams my hand less than the magnum and it does everything that I want a large caliber pistol to do and with my 255 grain bullets it is just fun.

[a.squibload]

That's what I mean, you can load the mag cases to spl parameters,
and not have the extra grease to clean out of the cylinders.

Or load 'em hot and shoot bricks. POOOF!

[johnmerry]

45 Colt. I like it the most, and shoot it the most.

I have shot all 9 of the above listed calibers, and quite a few others. I am currently loading and casting for 5 of the above calibers. I like all 9 and see a suitable role for each. The 45Colt makes its way to the range almost every trip, usually in a SA Ruger frame.

I agree with you about the .45 Colt and ruger single actions they always go with me. I shot the Blackhawks and Super Blackhawks for years then I shot a Bisley. Things changed

[johnmerry]

I am a rather bigoted shooter. All I shoot is ruger bisleys in 45 colt I love 325gr keith with a gas check between 1200 and 1500 fps

[taminsong]

357mag for me, 158grns in 38 spl was so nice in the range. I just don't understand it, but I got a lot of chances to own a 1911 but did not take it. I love my 6" GP100!

Next is a 44mag. If I get lucky maybe I can find a SW Model 29 6" barrel.

[Just1Mor]

Any pistol is good with me but the funnest to go out and hammer through rounds without a ton of recoil is my Colt Delta Elite 10mm 155 gm RN with 5 Grn of red dot. Super cheap 1000+ fps and with a comp barely any barrel rise. killer for me:)

[azcruiser]

What ever one i have that day could be my 357 max Dan Wesson 44mag in my 629 or 10mm/40 sw in my 610 or 45 acp in my 645 or 38.357 in my colt phyton and 686 but most of the time it's 4.5 gr bullseye and any bullet in my 1911

[bearcove]

Original post asks? What do you shoot the most?

38 Special

But I like my 454 more.

[lefty_red]

I'm in other, 41 Magnum!

Jerry

[Muddy Creek Sam]

No place for 36 cal.

Sam :D

[home in oz]

I shoot several.

[Rangefinder]

I'm in the .40 category--only because there isn't a slot for .451 RB. :D It's about a toss-up which one sees more lead pass down the tube, but I like the 1851 Navy more.

[ISME]

I shoot 44mag the most but I reload more 9mm than anything. I rarely shoot 9mm but my wife bought 3 new 9mm's this year so I spend most of my time reloading for her.
It could be worse, she could not like shooting.

[badbob454]

Like trying to choose between your children...

i agree but ... the 454 casull is my favorite , because my second favorite is the 45 colt , and they both shoot out of the same gun ...:-P my ruger super redhawk

[troy_mclure]

5.7x28mm!

[Shooter6br]

Smith 657 41 mag of course. Follow by 45ACP Sig

[oldhickory]

Re-read the question - it has nothing to do with making 'any' decisions.

You don't have one caliber that you shoot more than any other? Thats what the Poll is looking for, nothing apprehensive.

See Post #1 (http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showpost.php?p=745431&postcount=1)

See Post #45 (http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showpost.php?p=747201&postcount=45)

Wasn't trying to be apprehensive, Sprue. I guess it would have to be the .44mag, my 4" 629-3 to be exact.

[Down South]

Straw Purchase? I would think a relative could buy the gun for you especially a long gun even if you were standing in the background and from a different state. Most long gun purchases are easy. I'm from Louisiana but I can buy a long gun over the counter here in Texas. Ca is really a PITA ain't it? I'm glad I'm not a resident there.

[NoZombies]

Looking at the results, I think Ken has been voting every day.











:kidding:

[a.squibload]

I shoot 44mag the most but I reload more 9mm than anything. I rarely shoot 9mm but my wife bought 3 new 9mm's this year so I spend most of my time reloading for her.
It could be worse, she could not like shooting.

At the least she could pull the lever for you now and then.

[Ironrangenate]

My vote is the old. 45 colt. Just saying 45 colt brings a warm feeling. Historic, and hits hard.

[hicard]

Since I got my Lipsey 44 Special, I'd have to say 44 special.

[*Paladin*]

.45 Auto is my favorite. Easy to load for, brass lasts FOREVER and it's what my 1911's are chambered in...

[Lively Boy]

I'm in the 32 crowd i like my little H&R 732 in 32 s&w long then i'll say 38/357 the 32 is just plain fun to shoot and load

[steg]

+1with imashooter2, but would probably have to go with .38 specials in my security six .38/.357

[rbrbrb6]

41 Special, 41 Mag or 414 Supermag. I am a 41 fan through and through.

[AaronJ]

45 auto all the way.

[Jim]

I voted on this right after it came out, but did not post. Just came back to see the results. Interesting. I have one of each of the two top favorites.

[9.3X62AL]

What Jim said. The very low numbers for 38 Special and 357 Magnum are kinda surprising, but the favor of the 45s really isn't. A year later, the 357 still reigns supreme hereabouts, but the 40 S&W is making inroads since I scrounged the Glock 23 in January.

[watkibe]

I didn't pick the 357 mag to be my favorite on the basis of velocity, ballistics, availability, variety of projectiles and/or molds available, etc., although I could have. Somehow, it just sort of happened.
I carry a 3" Ruger SP 101 in 357 mag, I have a 4 1/2" 50th anniversary Blackhawk in 357 mag, and I have a 357 mag barrel for my Handi Rifle. I just shoot the caliber the most, but I have realized that I really like it. It's flexible if you handload, and it does everything I want.
That equals my favorite !

[dualsport]

Dang, I should have read the question! .41 AE is my favorite, but that wasn't the question. I'm changing my vote to .38 Special. That's what I shoot the most.

[seanhagerty]

.45ACP

Only because they dont make a 46!!

[JRMTactical]

.45 'By God'ACP

With an great big second to the venerable .41 Magnum!!!!

Merry Christmas!!

[Old Ironsights]

Choosing only one, what center fire caliber do you shoot the most?

My favorite would be shooting a 38 spl 158 gr SWC in revolver or rifle. They're also very economical to shoot yet versatile. I doubt I'll ever make a trip to the range without taking one with me.

I do enjoy various other larger calibers but shooting 38's out of one of the 357 revolvers is popular around here.

Since I no longer compete IPSC/IDPA I shoot .357 almost exclusively (.32ACP for requal).

When/if I build another 1911 CCO that might change.

[EOD3]

45 Colt! It'll do ANYTHING that needs doing (Ruger or TC anyway) from fluffing a Rabbit to hammering an Elk.

Although I'm partial to a BUNCH of others.

32 H&R, 357 Sig, 357 Mag, 41 Mag--- Oh nevermind, let's just say everything between 32 ACP and 45 Colt. :-D

[Sprue]

This poll is nearly astounding . With the majority of 37 % voting on the Colt leading by a close second, the ACP, I sure would like to live close to your shooting range....... harvesting lead would be very fruitful. The only down side would be a visit to the chiropractor for the next month.

I clearly thought that 357 and 38 would be tops, hands down.

[EOD3]

This poll is nearly astounding . With the majority of 37 % voting on the Colt leading by a close second, the ACP, I sure would like to live close to your shooting range....... harvesting lead would be very fruitful. The only down side would be a visit to the chiropractor for the next month.

I clearly thought that 357 and 38 would be tops, hands down.

Those are for "city people". :redneck:

[bbailey7821]

44 Mag, all the way!

[a.squibload]

... the ACP, I sure would like to live close to your shooting range....... harvesting lead would be very fruitful...

Went shooting yesterday, found a spent 45acp bullet, guess I'm set up for lead for a while... .:bigsmyl2:

[LUCKYDAWG13]

"Other" is out in front right now.......probably because you didn't include the 454 Casull!

YEP: takinWiz:

[wiljen]

45-70 probably makes up a fair portion of the other category too. Knowing how many BFR owners we have here.

[MOshooter]

I have shot my 44 mag the most but the light recoiling 45acp sure is catching up fast

[MO Fugga]

10mm!

Yeah, it ain't quite a .41 mag, but it gets most jobs done.

And can do a lot more than 6 jobs at a time....

[metweezer]

So far, it's just 9mm.

[1bluehorse]

Like trying to choose between your children...

:groner: You're kidding right? THEY'RE GUNS !!!!!!! 45 colt for me by the way.....

[marvelshooter]

I voted .45 auto because in bullseye pistol it is the one cartridge that can be used in both CF and of course the .45 stage. There have been the rare birds who shoot revolvers but that is another story.

[Nuke Boy]

I have tool heads for the dillon for 8 of the listed. 10mm Auto is my other. But I voted

40 S&W. Easy to find brass. And I have had great luck with it in Glocks and an STI

Trojan. 5.5gr Herco, 170gr LEE TC, Lead what ever I can get!:p

[John Ross]

Interesting results! The .40 auto is slightly MORE popular then .357, and the .45 Colt is TEN TIMES more popular than .357?

Not sure what to make of this...

[daschnoz]

I don't really have a favorite. I shoot them all at the range. For CC, I choose the (largest) pistol that best fits depending on season, my attire, and where I'm going.

I pick from 32ACP (Beretta TomCat), 380 (Bersa Thunder), 9mm (EAA Witness) and 45ACP (Sig 220). Although, since both my 9mm and my 45 have full size frames, I have been CC'ing the 45 more often lately.

[JohnH]

I've been trying to figure this one out for over 30 years. I don't see it listed, but a 22 LR auto is hard to beat for sheer fun. I have two currently, a Smith 22A topped with a red dot sight and a German Sport Pistol 1911. The GSP is certainly not the most accurate pistol I've ever fired (prolly more to do with fixed sights and aging eyes) but it is a blast to shoot. I find the 22A to be as accurate as any of the three Ruger MKII's I've owned. I realize that says a lot, but I regulary practice with a 40% hunter pistol silly wet pig swinger at 50 yards and going 10 for 10 on my hind legs is almost monotonous.

As to favorite centerfire, I'm torn between 357 and 45 ACP. I have a Model 19, a 10" octagonal Contender and a Taurus Gaucho. In 45 ACP I've a Taurus Tracker and a RIA 1911. Choice of what I play with hinges more on the particular gun than on a caliber/chambering.

[Mossy Nugget]

Love my 9mm. Ruger LC9. Bought it because factory ammo was cheap. My Feg pa63 is more accurate with cast right now, but I am in some pain after two boxes. With the Ruger, I rarely leave the range without converting every last round to re-loadable brass!

[Pigslayer]

I LOVE MY .45 COLT!!! Had a number of different calibers over the years but the .45 Colt is my favorite. It's the only one I shoot anymore.

[50-170-700 sharps]

My favorite is the 375 JDJ in the Thompson Center Encore (I don't own one yet though). My second favorite would have to be 44 Magnum though. You just have to like Harry Callahan and his "the most powerful handgun in the world". :smile:

[472x1B/A]

I reload all the cal.s listed and shoot them all, BUT the .44 mag is my all time favorite, hands down. (well, really both hands on) Lead cast Keith style 240 gr. swc, Unique, midway brass.Ahhhhhhh

[9.3X62AL]

Looked back at my response from almost 2 years ago.......and the selection remains the same, 357 Magnum. I guess I should add to the prior response that I have more handguns chambered in this caliber than any other--excepting 22 rimfire, which runs even numbers with the 357 (4 examples each).

[Heavy lead]

I'm not going to look at my earlier post, I'm one hundred percent sure it was the 45 Colt. That hasn't changed, got a lot of other favorites, probably the .44 is a close second, with the .41 being 2a.

[coloraydo]

I voted 357 mag, but that includes 38 sp, 357 mag, and the 357 super mag

[gandydancer]

Mine has aways been 45 colt I use a 454 casul with a 45 colt cylinder with 9 grs U NI Q behind a 255 grain keith lead some times a 200 grain ACP bullet just for plinking I have the 454 cylinder but I no longer enjoy getting beat up. been shooting that puppy for over 26 years with some of the hotest loads known to man with 200 grain jacketed (he said jacketd)
105 ft above sea level 2040 ft per second out of a 7.5"bbl the good old days. when my fat butt could take it. GD





PS I have to learn to spell all over again. Dang I'm bad!

[TNFrank]

Since I got into my PX4 Storm in 40S&W and found that the rotary barrel action actually does tame the 40cal "snap" a bit I've started to really like this ctg. I've got a Lee 175gr SWC/TL 2 cavity mold and a set of RCBS carbide dies and 400+ rounds of brass that I'm in the process of reloading. I'd figure as invested in this caliber as I am that it better be my favorite.LOL:guntootsmiley:

[DaveCampbell]

My favorite is the 375 JDJ in the Thompson Center Encore (I don't own one yet though). My second favorite would have to be 44 Magnum though. You just have to like Harry Callahan and his "the most powerful handgun in the world". :smile:

[SIZE="3"
As to the OP, I have and shoot most of the popular calibers, except 9mm and .40 S&W. They're all fun and useful, but the two calibers I carry most are .44 Special (handloaded with 8.0 grains of Unique behind the Lyman 429421) and .45 ACP. Neither has even began to fail me with anything I have asked of them.

YMMV,

Dave[/SIZE]

[Artful]

Choosing only one, what center fire caliber do you shoot the most?


If I have to be honest,:kidding:
I will and vote 9mm - it's what I shoot most these days.

I carry my 45 1911 when out on my new to me [smilie=2:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/rowdyfisk/moto%20crazy/Another%20Dam%20ride%20-%20Gillespie%20Nov%2019th%202011/600_74009642.jpg

[dagger dog]

Another 45 Colt vote.

BUT, that's my latest NEW caliber and handgun.

[Reload3006]

I love them all. But chose the 44mag

[Shooter6br]

I have a Kimber Target II , A Smith 25-2 target 45ACP and a mech tech carbine 45acp Just a nice balanced round. Cheap to shoot and versatile.

[Chakta]

The poll stated "other" however I do like those 1911's shooting .45acp. I also prefer the 10MM (In Glock) even better for CCW. [smilie=s:

[waynem34]

I shoot and reload for all but 1 ,but I must say 45lc is my favorite.A close second would be 38spl.But that's for all day range fun.I love em all.I could easily take deer sized game with the 45lc 255gn.ymmv

[white eagle]

it use to be 45 colt now its 48 colt (480 Ruger)

[lbaize3]

Like Waynem34, I shoot and reload for all of the calibers listed. In fact I also have a long gun for all the calibers listed, except the .380. I have a fondness for each and every caliber, but the 45 Colt is the one I simply enjoy shooting the most. There are others that are more accurate (My S&W 610 10mm) and more powerful (Taurus Raging Bull .454 or .480) or that kick less (S&W Model 10 .38 spl), but the 45 Colt is the one I go to. Loads from Trail Boss to 7.5 grains of Universal Clays, pushing a 250 grain RNFP will take care of anything I could need it for in Southeast Texas.

[Wolfer]

I shoot 32 hr,45 acp,44 spl,45 colt,rem 44 cap and ball, but the one that I shoot the most,like the most is the 45 colt. It is the most accurate and the most fun to shoot of any handgun I own. Several deer and coyotes have fell to it along with rabbits and grouse. I like that it doesn't tear the small game up too bad but still does a decent job on deer. It probably doesn't hurt that it's packaged in my favorite revolver, a ruger NV with 7-1/2" barrel. I shoot a 255 at around 1000' fps and its pleasant to shoot but still feels powerful.

[Van]

.380 acp.

[Artful]

When I was young, I loved .44 mag. Then .41 mag. Still love .45 acp. But as I get older, eyesight worsens, less arm muscles, I am prefering the lowly .380 and .38 special. But even stiff .380 now seems a bit harsh. Getting old sucks.

Yep - I'm with ya

[rr2241tx]

I voted .45 Colt, which is strange since I don't own a single firearm chambered in .45 Colt. But, after going completely off the deep end with .454 Casull and .460 S&W which were both so expensive to shoot I started using homebrew .45 Colt as a reduced power practice load, to my astonishment I discovered that for most of my actual handgun shooting applications .45 Colt is just dandy. I may have to break down and buy an actual .45 Colt revolver one of these days.

[captaint]

Silly as it sounds, my Walther PPKS in 380 is not that much fun to shoot - recoil wise. I'd much rather shoot my 1911's. They just don't seem quite as "snappy". The 1911's are a more comfortable push... I'm shooting light charges of Red Dot and 200 gr boolits, though. enjoy Mike

[hiram1]

45apc lead 200 gr.

[DIRT Farmer]

I dident take the poll, not enough choices, presently 177 to 54, but am working on a 58 flinter. My answer would be the one in my hand, except for the Egyption 9mm that jams and shoots inproved cylinder on its best days.

[big dale]

I guess I would have to say 44 Mag since I have had this thing about Super Blackhawks for the past 35 years or so. Before that it was the 41 Mag for about 15 years. I don't shoot all that many full mag loads anymore but still enjoy the ones I do. Most of mine are mid-range with Herco.

Have fun with this stuff.

Big Dale

[Sture]

I shoot my model 10 S&W in .38 special most often

+1
That is the gun i shoot most with to!

/S

[Max Brand]

Old 1911 guy here, the "real" ones only come in 45acp.

[Gunslinger1911]

Carry: 45 Officers ACP - shoot this one a bunch in case I ever have to use it -

Clay targ, pop cans, just goofing around - 45 Colt (S&W 25, Ruger BH, Anaconda, Win Trapper, American Arms derringer

[TJF1]

What ever one that in my hand.
I like all of them.

[quilbilly]

32-20, followed distantly by 41 mag

[bfuller14]

Other, in order,
45/70 BFR
500 S&W
50 AE

[Bullet Caster]

Has to be Colt .45 for me with .45ACP in close second and 9mm in last. I not only get to shoot the .45LC in my pistol, but my rifle is chambered in .45LC. That way I can get one bird with two stones. BC

[429421Cowboy]

.44 mag, not much Special brass so i load Special level loads in mag brass for most stuff. When i had my .45 Colt that was what shot, now all i have is a .44 so that's what i shoot.

[joec]

Has to be Colt .45 for me with .45ACP in close second and 9mm in last. I not only get to shoot the .45LC in my pistol, but my rifle is chambered in .45LC. That way I can get one bird with two stones. BC

I'm with you also as my only rifle is 45 Colt also though I have 3 - 45 colt Uberti pistols. I carry a 45 ACP and use a Taurus 92 for target shooting in 9mm.

[Junior1942]

Make a poll of "Favorite Centerfire Deer Hunting Pistols."

[larryp]

My favorite pistol is a 3rd generation Colt SAA in .44 Special. Mine has a 5 1/2 barrel and a set of Wollf springs in it. I usually shoot 7.5 gr of Unique behind an Oregon Trail 240 gr. swc. For me the .44 Special is my favorite all around pistol caliber.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v712/lwrnc1963/ColtSAA001.jpg

[Combat Diver]

Other................41 Remington Magnum

Smith Model 57/58/657
Ruger Blackhawk
TC Conternder
Marlin 1894S


CD

[joec]

Now I carry a 1911 Compact in 45 ACP so I picked it. However I have 3 favorites counting the 45 ACP. My favorite for fun is the 45 Colt and my backup is 9mm for SD.

[hicard]

44 special and 45 acp for me, in that order.

[Rockchucker]

I love all my single action revolvers, however the 45 colt is my most recent purchase so I'll choose it.

[gray wolf]

I don't have the ability to shoot to many pistols-- so 2 weeks ago I would have said the 45 ACP. But after getting a chance to shoot the Ruger bisly hunter 44 Mag.
I think I am in love, what a nice firearm.

Sam

[Twinkiethekid]

45 acp!

[Wal']

Just a noob here, but my most liked is the 9mm because it was such a pain in the a**se to get a load that worked. [smilie=b:

All the other pistol calibre's .38/44/45 etc have a list a mile long of recommendations that are found here & many other sites that work well.

But the 9mm that's a doosy. :roll:

Have just recently set up to cast my own, haven't started as yet, winter snow is just around the corner. :lol:

Also decided to change powders & with the new cast boolits on the way, the fun I guess is about to start all over again, getting a load that works. :lovebooli

[Moonie]

Just thought about a line from "The Blues Brothers" we have both kinds of pistol cartridges, colt and acp...

[slugthrower]

I'm in for 45 acp , followed by 9 x 18 mac and 7.62 x 25

[makicjf]

I love both of my rugers, but they both have 45 acp cylinders as well. The great thing, in my mind about the 45 colt in the ruger Blackhawk platform is it can be loaded for rabbits up to Bison or Bear. I like the 45 acp and the 1911, but find the 45 colt in the ruger a great comfort.

[Lefthandshooter]

Where is the .22LR choice?

[paul h]

Tough one to vote for as I shoot 357 mag the most, but my favorite caliber is the 480.

[45FP]

I shoot 357 mag allot, but the 45 acp has been my favorite since the early 90's.

[bearcove]

I like the ones that start with a .

[Vernon Hayes]

44 mag for me but probably going to change since I just adopted a new 357 Bisely Vaquero.

[StrawHat]

As much as I enjoy my 45 long Colt revolvers, the one that always go out the door with me is the 4" N frame chambered for the 45 ACP, so that cartidge will get my vote. It is also the cartridge that I shoot most frequently, as I have several revolvers chambered for it. Try as I might, I have never been able to develop the "warm and fuzzies" for an self-loader, but that is a topic for another thread.

[David2011]

Being that the question was for which one is shot the most, it's hands down .40 S&W because that's my competition pistol's caliber. Almost all IPSC Limited shooters use .40 for logistical reasons. .45 ACP is my favorite and if it weren't for the logistical issues with IPSC/USPSA Limited there would probably be a lot of people shooting .45. Its recoil is less snappy so followup is faster and bullet holes are WAY easier to see on the run but you can only get 15 rounds in the magazine (assuming the typical 2011 style guns) so on many stages it would require an additional mag change.

Shooting for fun I go for .45 ACP, .45 Colt, .44 Mag and .38s in a .357.

David

[gwpercle]

I'm tired of being treated like some red headed step child. Your poll is discriminating against lovers of th 41. There must be some law that prohibits discrimination based on caliber.

My favorite pistol round is the 41 Smith & Wesson Magnum and I'm proud of it.
Heck I even own a model 58 S & W, that most people bad mouth about being good for nothing. But I like it.

Unrepentant sinner.....gary

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

44 Mag for me.
although I really like 41 Mag, 45 colt, and now the 500 S&W Mag.
But the 44 Mag is what brought me to reload my own ammo.
and to swaging as well.
swaging brought me to casting...strange as that may be.
Jon

[offshore44]

The Family shoots, probably, 10 rounds of 45 ACP for every round of "other". I am really starting to like my Ruger Super Blackhawk though. That .44 is pretty versatile. Now if I had a single shot rifle in .44 to go with it...

[daddyseal]

9x18 Makarov, because of my awesome CZ82

[Wayne Smith]

I didn't vote because it changes. Lately the 45ACP because I'm breaking in my first one and have put in excess of 500 rds down range with it. From 9mmMak to 32-20 to 38/357 to 40S&W to 41LC to 44Mag to 45ACP all are loaded for and shot. The 7.62x25 largely shoots surplus, but I do load for it as well.

Literally my favorite is the one or two I have with me at the time.

[daniel lawecki]

44mag then 45 colt

[Gliden07]

I own a couple wheel guns .22 and a .357, 3-9mm's, 2-Semiauto .22's and the pride of my little collection my Kimber Classic Custom .45. I love to shoot that gun when I draw that wepon it feels like an extention of my arm!! The gun truly shoots awesome!!!

[Ironnewt]

I practice with my .45 and .22, the most but I like them big holes that the .45 makes!

[Silvercreek Farmer]

Suprised the 44 mag bar isn't a little bigger. I havn't touched my 223 or 9mm since I started casting for my 44 mags.

[Nocturnal Stumblebutt]

My favorite would be shooting a 38 spl 158 gr SWC in revolver or rifle. They're also very economical to shoot yet versatile. I doubt I'll ever make a trip to the range without taking one with me.

I do enjoy various other larger calibers but shooting 38's out of one of the 357 revolvers is popular around here.

I whole heartedly agree. I was surprised to see how big a fav both 45 acp and 45 lc are, I wonder if those are favorite calibers or if its just that favorite guns are chambered in those calibers

[No_1]

Isn't 41 Mag at the bottom of the list? :drinks:


I'm tired of being treated like some red headed step child. Your poll is discriminating against lovers of th 41. There must be some law that prohibits discrimination based on caliber.

My favorite pistol round is the 41 Smith & Wesson Magnum and I'm proud of it.
Heck I even own a model 58 S & W, that most people bad mouth about being good for nothing. But I like it.

Unrepentant sinner.....gary

[fcvan]

Like one of the early posters, I did not vote. Favorite caliber? For years it has been the .41 mag, but it is not the caliber I shoot the most, I just like the performance of that cartridge. I have shot a lot of .40 through my Glock as that was my issue weapon with our version of SWAT. I have 9mm conversion barrels for the Glocks and they are tack drivers in 9mm as well. I enjoy shooting.380 as its a challenge to shoot the little guns accurately and quickly. I like the challenge. For shooting semi automatics, I prefer my 1911 in .45 because it packs a wallop and the thumb size brass is easy to find on the ground. When it comes to wheel guns, rapid fire close quarters drills are still fun with a K frame and you don't have to chase brass. For slow fire with big wallop I like my Vaquero in either 38-40 or 45 Colt. If I could get a Vaquero in .41 Mag I would own one in a heartbeat. I should just break down and get a BlackHawk with a 6 1/2" barrel. On second thought, I'm going back to vote for .41 mag. Frank

[tward]

Mine is 38 Special. Tim

[Petrol & Powder]

Wow, difficult to pick just one but I'll say 9mm only because it's cheap & fun. 38 Special is a real close second choice! The bigger handguns cartridges are cool and I have owned/shot more than my fair share; but for just plain ol fun I always come back to something around .355" - .357" ! There are some really cool guns chambered for the 9mm Luger and the economy of that little case is hard to beat. In the 38 Special catagory, I can reload the cases until they split and that means a little brass goes a long way. I generallly lose the 9mm casings long before I wear them out. The .45 ACP results don't surprise me, that cartridge has a lot going for it. I miss my 45 Colt Blackhawk, got rid of it before my reloading days and wish I'd held onto it now.

[wolf3006]

My 45/70 TC, Lots of fun!!!!

[marlin39a]

My one and only would have to be 45ACP. With cast bullets all day long.

[danielk]

I love my 45 acp and I love the big holes the 200 gr swc put in the targets!!!

[Gibson]

Affirmation that I'm in the right place :)

I debated the .45 Colt and the .45 ACP, finally voted for .45 Colt. And those two are as of now at the top of the list.

Strange too, as I really love to shoot the .357, .44, and .500 magnum, however the two above came to mind immediately. . .

[farmerjim]

I like all of them, but the 9mm is just so cheep to reload.

[Sprue]

Isn't 41 Mag at the bottom of the list? :drinks:
Hummmm...... now how did that happen...... magic..... just plain magic it is.

[badboyparamedic]

45 acp

[Sprue]

Hummmm...... now how did that happen...... magic..... just plain magic it is.
Oh yeah. I can't believe that this Thread is over 3 years old now. How 'bout Term Limits:drinks:

[waksupi]

No problem at all posting in old topics. Better that, than have new related ones scattered in every year or so.

[RugerFan]

.41 mag. Love my Black Hawks!

[JLDickmon]

I voted "other"

.32 H&R Mag

[alamogunr]

I voted this poll quite a while ago but never commented. I've forgotten how I voted but suspect that it was .45 ACP since I have more handguns in this cartridge than the others, but since I like most big bore revolvers I would have to say that .44(both Spec. and Mag.), .45 Colt(.454 Casull is a .45 Colt Mag) and .475 L. are favorites also.

I am surprised that .40 is not more popular here. Most of the brass I find at the range is .40S&W. I hardly ever shoot the one I have.

There is no way I could leave out the .357 bores since I load a lot of these and have a .357 carry gun. It is an old police trade in that I had modified to a DAO by bobbing the hammer and an action job. It is a round butt with Pachmayr grip and 3" bbl.

The comment that it is like "choosing one of your children" is right on target.

[chsparkman]

I love my Vaquero in .45 Colt, but I just got a Bisley in .44 special. As soon as I make some boolits for it, it might move to #1. We'll see.

[o6Patient]

44 mag does it all. My 454 can be a bit much without reduced loads in some situations (but I do love it).

[bucklind2]

I would never have admitted this till recently, but I purchased a Springfield XD 45 6 months ago and my Glock 22 now stays at home. How did this happen? :(

[callekniven]

10mm Auto

[10x]

you left out the 22 rimfire...

[MT Chambers]

I voted "other" because my FA .454 Casull is just the bees' knees, followed closely by my .44 Mag.