Was thinking about the usual, SHTF scenario and it seems like it would make the most sense if everyone in your party/group had the same caliber firearms. Going one step further it would seem even better it they all had the same type or model that way you have parts and magazines that can interchange. As far as caliber I figure 9x19 is probably close to the most prolific when you figure in private ownership and military usage but .40 S&W is also well represented and as far as Law Enforcement goes it might well be the most used. So taking those statements into effect, in order to be as well prepared as possible I was thinking you should be able to take advantage of either caliber should you come into a stash, government stockpile, police armory, etc.
Now does that mean my group needs Glock 17 and 22 pistols? I guess it could but I was thinking more along the lines of everyone have a G22/23 and a conversion barrel in 9x19. I've got a Lone Wolf 40-9 barrel for my G35 and it works great. I do have both .40 and 9x19 mags to go with either barrel but have heard that a lot of folks use their .40 mags with 9mm ammo with no problems. Some have reported random failures to feed but it seems more a factor of conversion barrel you are using more than anything else.
Cost wise it seems more practical than having a two pistols especially if your gun will run 100% with the same mags for both calibers. Does this seem logical/practical or am I over thinking it and just going with one caliber should be good enough? TIA
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