Get out of .40?

[STEEL CORE]

I recently got a 9mm G-26 to train with as I carry either the G-27 0r 23.
Practice ammo is a few dollars cheaper. But after a few weeks of consideration and putting that plan into effect, I said "aw the heck with it", put the 9mm G-26 in the glove box, and will let the ol lady use it, and went back to the .40 g-23/27 series I trust and am used to.

 

[tdoom15]

I can put quicker hits ON target with a 9mm PPS than I can with a full frame glock 22.

There is no evidence anywhere to indicate .40 will put down a human any faster than 9mm. Where .40 has the slight edge is through intermediate barriers...but like others have said...Mag capacity, shootability, cost to train, etc far outweighs any pro the .40sw round has.

 

[4sarge]

I'd keep the 40 and buy another small frame if the situation dictated

 

[beevans]

I understand what your saying. I used to be die hard 40, and for good reason it is a great round. I ended up buying a smaller 9mm to carry because I was struggling with shooting smaller 40s well also not enjoying it much therefore not shooting as much. That was years ago and I haven't looked back. Now all I shoot is mostly 9mm and I shoot my carry gun more which is good cause I need the practice. I still have a 40 but it mostly sits around.

I can feel myself slowly moving this direction, too. Haven't struggled too much with shooting the .40, but after shooting a couple smoother 9mm's and even .45's, I'm thinking about making a change.

 

[mrp010]

I owned XDs in 9mm, .40, and .45. Of course the 9mm was the easiest shooter. Next the .45 and way behind those the .40.

I have shoot other .40's and I don't think I will ever own another. The increase in stopping power over the 9mm is not worth the increase in recoil imho.

 

[VN Vet]

To me the best pocket pistol is a .380. My favorite is the Sig Sauer P230. I like the fixed barrels and the blow back design. For me, this pistol with most any ammo is dead on accurate. No pun intended.

Since many, if not most situations that will need you to pull your handgun is within 25 feet, believe me a head shot with a .380 will be good enough.

Vv

 

[Jake46184]

IMO, both .40 S&W and .357 Sig were answers to a problem that didn't exist. A market demand that wasn't there. For capacity, stopping power and concealability, 9mm is the clear winner for EDC. For those in the "I need more knock-down power than a 9mm can provide" camp, the .45 ACP is unmatched for availability and effectiveness. .40/.357 is too close to 9mm (we're talking grains here, folks) to make the increased weight to carry, and the slightly fewer capacity, worth the trade.

I can't find a good reason for .40 or .357 to exist. Besides, they're dirty and loud. Outside of kids wanting to look and sound cool at a public range, neither is desirable. Yes, get out of .40 and go up or down.

 

[9mmfan]

The .357 was invented back in the 1930's. It was meant to give the state troopers more effective power over the then commonly used 38 special. It was carried for many years my state and county agencies. The 40 S & W is nothing but a weak 10 mm. If you want more power than a 9mm, either the 45 ACP or the a fore mentioned 10 mm (yes, I own a G20).



Edit: yes, the 357 magnum.

 

[Jake46184]

The .357 was invented back in the 1930's. .

Actually, the .357 SIG was invented about 20 years ago. Perhaps you were talking about .357 magnum and revolvers.

 

[handgun]

kahr mk40?? would be a nice pocket gun :-)

 

[itsgreg]

just picked up a springfield XD-40 at the Lagrange show today for $375. used but less then 100 rounds through it.

 

[D ron]

I also have a 40 XD SC but has been relegated to the safe in favor of the LCR in warmer weather. I can't speak from years of shooting but I started out in 40 and am just stupid and stubborn enough to stay put.