I change my gun mindset more often than a guy dating twin sisters....

Because Its Cool = Original Sterling Mk6 9mm Carbine, Springfield Armory imported FAL, Steyr AUG, Bushmaster ACR, Sig556 Patrol Swat

I'm selling all of these. I simply don't have time to enjoy "fun guns". When I have time to go to the range I need to be shooting something I'll actually use.

I'm massively downsizing my gun collection to only those guns that I actually use and that serve a purpose.

In fact, over the past month I've sold off the majority of my collection. I'm actually down to the handful of guns I routinely use now. It feels great too.

Its hard to beat a piston AR or FN Scar and Glock 9mm.

Man that FAL would be sweet!

They're really nice rifles.

I THINK I've already answered this, but My advanced age leaves me unsure, so here goes.

1. Contact out to 25 yards = Beretta PX4 Strom 9mm Pistol using P9HST3 ammo and 20 round mags.
2. 15-50 yards (Maybe 75) = Beretta CX4 Storm 9mm Carbine using P9HST3 ammo and 20 round mags. (Same mags as the Pistol)
3. 25 yards out to about 200 or so = AR15A3 .223
4. 100 yards and out = Remington 600 Mohawk .308.

MY backup choice for 9mm loads would be Remington Golden Saber 124 Grain +P ammo in either bonded (preferred) or non bonded, but I think each would work for NON BARRIER penetration. I have carried Golden Sabers before and like them.

ok skunk in the form of your last list
1. 0-10 yards = Springfield XD mod2 .45 acp 9+1 rounds
1.5 0-10 yards = ruger LCP 7+1 .380
2. 0-20ish yards = springfield XD .45acp 13+1 rounds
2.5 0-50 yards AR style 12 guage 5+1 rounds
3. 0-100 yards = ar15 in 9mm 32 rouds
4. 0-200 yards = ar15 piston 5.56 30 rounds
5. 50-500 yards = mossberg ATR .308 3+1 rounds

range toys that I would still depend on if needed.
taurus 1911 8+1 rounds .45 acp
tanfoglio elite match 14+1 rounds .40
hipoint carbine 10+1 rounds 9mm
savage 93r17 10 rounds .17hmr
savage bmag 8 rounds .17wsm
rossi rio grande 6 rounds 45-70 gov.

hmmm I think I need more firearms.

I am sure that those of you that read my above post noticed a distinct lack of the vaunted 45acp. ONE reason for this is that my current "Favorite" 45 is the Springrield Armory SDX. BUT the last time I shot it, after about 50 rounds it had my "You're Number one" finger hurting so bad I couldn't even grip it correctly. Now my 45 Colt 1991A1 is a different story.

The Other, and I guess main reason is that I have a 9mm pistol AND carbine that uses the same magazine. THAT to me is worth a lot. No worries about grabbing the wrong one PLUS for most purposes (Mine anyway) the 9mm loading I am using will get the job done adequately. NO handgun round is a guaranteed ONE SHOT STOP. It's all a trade off, one in which you MUST stack the odds in YOUR favor. Due to my age, eyesight and not shooting as much as I would like/should, I just do better with the 9mm at the ranges I specified in my above post.

There are a lot of good reasons for using the gun you do best with, no matter the caliber.

I have 45Acp HK handguns, but don't really use them for anything. I've given up on the 9 vs 45 debate. I shoot 9mm better; they're easier to carry and conceal, and the ammo is lighter and cheaper...plus higher capacity mags.

For me the debate is over. I have 9 and 45, but I use 9.

YUP, me as well Gary. I reckon my NEXT favorite 9mm Is my (antique ) Sig P225 single stack 9mm. Now I DO like that gun!

Deep Concealment = N/A
EDC = Glock 19
Home Defense = Remington 870
Night Stand = Smith & Wesson Model 10 for wife, Glock 19 for me
"Truck" Gun = N/A
Red Dawn / NOKO Invasion = Palmetto State based AR-15 with upgraded internals.
Small Game Hunting = Ruger 10/22
Big Game Hunting = Remington 700 ADL 30/06, Browning Micro A Bolt 7mm/08 (for hunting in the blind)
Wing Hunting = L C Smith double (12,16 or 20 gauge depending)
Target Practice = Ruger MkII Slabside, AR-15
Competition (also name the sport) = N/A
Because Its Cool = N/A

I like reloading 45 so I went with that for my go to cal. but I agree with todays ammo it is a mute point.