CCW's

[Gtracer]

Opens your options if you start reloading 40.

Granted, G29 is probably my next purchase, but it's a little on the thick side if you carry IWB. Could do a G27 or G23, or go to something else like a Shield, M&Pc, etc. A lot more options in 40 vs 10mm and less reloading change (assumption...I don't reload).

I actually thought about it last night and figured, that I can, it would probably be cheaper overall (dies, primers, brass VS. Factory ammo all the time) but then, how much am I shooting it.


How often do you go to the range with your CCW and shoot? I am not LEO/Mil so this is a factor. I assume maybe no more than once a month.


Edit: the only cost savings over chosing .40 is I already have the dies, granted they will have to be adjusted quite a bit to accomodate .40, it can be done.

Any other caliber would require small pistol primers, bullets and dies. Another note is that the .401 bullets I do load in my 10mm are 180/200gr bullets, those would be a bit too much for a .40

Ah, decisions, decisions, decisions....

[Chuck]

Same except case and primer

Opens your options if you start reloading 40.

Granted, G29 is probably my next purchase, but it's a little on the thick side if you carry IWB. Could do a G27 or G23, or go to something else like a Shield, M&Pc, etc. A lot more options in 40 vs 10mm and less reloading change (assumption...I don't reload).

[Gtracer]

You reload 10mm...how much would you have to change to reload 40 S&W? I know the brass is shorter, but the bullet itself is the same, isn't it?

Same except case and primer

[Chuck]

You reload 10mm...how much would you have to change to reload 40 S&W? I know the brass is shorter, but the bullet itself is the same, isn't it?

[Gtracer]

I am a bit far out for you to shoot mine. I use an outdoor range in Caddo.

I have the xds 9mm and XD sub compact in .40 for side by side comparison

Ah, brought back memories there

Not too far at all, if I am ever that way or plan too, I will shoot you a PM and see if you are around.

<---Loves some Hybrid from the river and used to hunt dove next to the train tracks

Yup I actually like my wife's Taurus TCP too

Forgot about Taurus

[2165 Turbo Rail]

Yup I actually like my wife's Taurus TCP too

[Gtracer]

It is not a fun gun at all you're right

yeah, you made a point though (intended or not) that a CCW should not be fun and I am probably going to shoot it less than any others I have...

[black2002ls]

Irving 75060

I am a bit far out for you to shoot mine. I use an outdoor range in Caddo.

I have the xds 9mm and XD sub compact in .40 for side by side comparison

[2165 Turbo Rail]

It is not a fun gun at all you're right

[Gtracer]

Where do you live?

Irving 75060

[Gtracer]

I like my ruger LCP because it's small and light I know it's only a 380 but it's better than nothing

This is true however, from the little feedback I have read, the LCP and Bodyguard have 8lb triggers (exaggerated I am sure) which is why I threw them in there, but have not really considered them.

I know you dont want a 2lb trigger on your CCW but I also dont want to get a cramp just from firing a single mag (exaggerated for sure)

[black2002ls]

x2 especially on the accuracy note

Guess I will just have to handle a XDs, Shield and a G29 to really get a feel.

<---doesnt know (friends) anyone who own's one

Where do you live?

[2165 Turbo Rail]

I like my ruger LCP because it's small and light I know it's only a 380 but it's better than nothing

[Gtracer]

Thanks for the input

x2 especially on the accuracy note

Guess I will just have to handle a XDs, Shield and a G29 to really get a feel.

<---doesnt know (friends) anyone who own's one

[black2002ls]

I shot well, just didn't shoot as accurate as the shield out of the box (loaner guns). I'm 6'4 and have bigger hands, and the shield also felt better in my hand.

I also have a S&W Chief's Special in 9mm, that is very similar to the shield in size, but the shield was thinner and lighter, and shot just as well as a the full metal frame gun.

Thanks for the input