I'm getting 3 new handgun permits shortly (currently own a 9mm Sig P226 and a 0.45 ACP Kimber) and intend to get at least one 'small' gun. One item I've been wondering is if there are any calibers that are not easy to find and/or calibers that are uniquely expensive. I really don't want to get a little gun only to find that getting ammo for it is a pain. Also, in addition to the 'little' gun, I intend to get a 22 of some flavor for cheaper ammo.
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Calibers I've considered (please comment if you've experienced problems finding ammo for these OR if you find that the ammo is rare enough to result in high pricetags):
9mm and 45 ACP --- no worries here and I can't imagine ever having problems with these
22 LR --- sounds like an easy one as well; is this usually sold in 500 lots and up?
22 Magnum --- ? no idea... is this a specialty item or normal? one of the little guns I've looked at can take this
380 ACP --- ? used in a Walther PPS I'm looking at
454 // ?? -- the calibers used in the high power S&W guns (revolvers)
50 -- as used in the Desert Eagle
(please comment on any other caliber you own that is not listed above and your experience in finding ammo and/or the cost of it)
Ideally, of my next 3 guns, I'd get a mini or subcompact gun, a new full size semi-auto, and perhaps a high caliber semi or revolver. I just want to avoid getting a gun with hard to find and/or super expensive ammo.
Thanks again in advance.
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Calibers I've considered (please comment if you've experienced problems finding ammo for these OR if you find that the ammo is rare enough to result in high pricetags):
9mm and 45 ACP --- no worries here and I can't imagine ever having problems with these
22 LR --- sounds like an easy one as well; is this usually sold in 500 lots and up?
22 Magnum --- ? no idea... is this a specialty item or normal? one of the little guns I've looked at can take this
380 ACP --- ? used in a Walther PPS I'm looking at
454 // ?? -- the calibers used in the high power S&W guns (revolvers)
50 -- as used in the Desert Eagle
(please comment on any other caliber you own that is not listed above and your experience in finding ammo and/or the cost of it)
Ideally, of my next 3 guns, I'd get a mini or subcompact gun, a new full size semi-auto, and perhaps a high caliber semi or revolver. I just want to avoid getting a gun with hard to find and/or super expensive ammo.
Thanks again in advance.