Also consider which ammo seems to be more well kept in stock wherever you are. And how much you can carry with easily.
There is always plenty of both.
Sold all my 45 cal and kept the .357’s. For 20yd practice you can use .38 and the ladies like that too. If I were a cop and had to choose one or the other I’d pick a .45.
SHTF it’s .357 all the way. Combination Rifle, pistol and .38 capable it can’t be beat.
I’m not a gun fanatic by any measure. I just view them as tools and have no loyalty to any brand or caliber. That being said...I carried (and used) a Berretta 9mm in the service. It kills just fine. What I liked best about it was it never ever jammed and was easy to put multiple shots very close together. Another good feature is that the ammo is light, making it easy to carry lots of extra. I’ve also fired a lot of .40 caliber at the range but never used it in combat. I like it a lot.
I’ve fired .45 ACP but not enough to really have an opinion on it. People seem to love them, so I imagine there’s something there.
Don’t forget if you’re shooting the .357 the same gun can also shoot .38 Cal, and plus P ammo.
Don’t forget if you’re shooting the .357 the same gun can also shoot .38 Cal, and plus P ammo.