What caliber is big enough?

About this episode

The episode discusses the suitability of different calibers for everyday carry guns, focusing on the popular 9mm caliber.

This episode is a 14-minute discussion on what caliber you should be using for your everyday carry gun. The most popular caliber right now is 9mm, but is that best for everyone? I don't think so and here's why.

People in this episode

Host: Skip Coryell

Topics covered

• caliber selection
• everyday carry
• self-defense
• firearms
• gun safety

Keywords

• caliber
• everyday carry
• 9mm
• self-defense
• firearms

Mentioned in this episode

Products: 9mm

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