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Why .40?
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I like .40, and have a shit load of ammo. I might just buy a 9mm, though.Originally posted by GE View PostComment
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I'll take 9mm over .40 simply because of higher capacity. I sold my Shield 40 2 yrs ago and don't regret it.Comment
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Is it a P30L by chance? If so, I offer unlimited use of Magnus OR DonSVO butt hole for any 72hr (continuous) period of your choice.Originally posted by 32vfromhell View PostComment
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Agreed. Modern ammunition has equalized the strength and weaknesses between 9mm and .40 S&W.Originally posted by ram57ta View PostComment
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40 has always been odd to me. You get the recoil of more powerful rounds just not the power. There is a reason even the military went to 9mm. And if you are in bear country, 40 won’t be enough. I have 9mm and 45 autos and magnum revolvers. If I need power in a semi auto, I’d go 10mm.Originally posted by Jose View PostComment
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For me it's simple... caliber consolidation mainly, but .40 was decided on due to USPSA rules stating to make major outside of Open division (Limited where I spent a ton of time) you had to use at least a 10mm/.40 cal projectile. It was arbitrary, but also at the time (still the rule now) where 9mm major (major = projectile weight in grains x fps must be at least 165K) was pretty dangerous due to powder choices and shoddy reloading.Originally posted by GE View Post
Now that I really don't shoot limited anymore, I'd consider converting to 9mm but I've already got a ton for .40 including brass, etc. Also if I go back to shooting single stack, the one I have is a .40 so I can shoot either 8+1 major or 10+1 minor in the same gun, no other gun offers that versatility. And if you want plinking ammo, I'd wager my .40 minor loads are way easier to shoot than the 9mm.
All that said, unless you shoot competitively, there's really not that good of a reason to use .40 over 9mm.Originally posted by stevoComment
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Finally found one. Anyone still local and an FFL dealer?Comment
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