i rock a 9x18 as my main carry weapon. i havent had any issues with it being to under-powered yet
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No love for the .40
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I have no delusions that I would be able to.
It's pretty simple.....some people can't handle the recoil of a .40. We call them pinky lifting tea sippers.
I've noticed that as well. It's like "oh yeah, my 9mm +p+++++++ is just as equal as your standard .40 pal!"
But then when you point out the advanced ballistics that .40s also have, they get quiet and then it's the old "well...your recoil is snappier than mine!".
I LOVE the .357 Sig! Kinda' like a .357 Magnum "Wheelgun" in a lighter, flatter "Package"...
See Above Comment by me...also, IF you are willing to "Shop Around", you can find .357 Sig ammo for the Same Price as the .40 S&W Stuff...just gotta' "Surf" some, and we ALL like THAT, right? What's NOT to like--"Stopping Power" like the LEGENDARY .357 Magnum in a "Handier" Package?....mikey357
Yep. For as comparatively weak as all commonly used defensive handgun rounds are in contrast to a decent long gun, I'll take extra capacity and cheaper ammo with the 9MM over the .40 which I find less enjoyable to shoot anyhow. There's nothing really punishing about it. I think I can handle firing the awesome stopping-knock-down-flesh-disintegrating power of the almighty .40 S&W or whatever the gun rags are selling you guys this week. Different strokes and all that crap. Nothing against the round or people who use it. Just not for me.
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I made my choice with caliber based upon platform and the performance I could get out of the pistol and caliber. So I ended up with 1911 in .45 and snubbie revolver in .357 magnum. My back-up is a NAA Blackjack in 22mag that is pretty wicked for it's small size when loaded with Hornady Critical Defense.
Protective Measures had it right, focus on what works for you. A gun on your person that you have confidence in is better than the cool gun left at home.
That is why I don't use .40. I feel or think that I am inherently inaccurate with the round so I don't use it.
If power in a semi auto is what you want some of you guys need to shoot my converted Range Officer in .460 Rowland. It is a pistol you can carry, it holds 8 + 1 and it has the power of a approximately a .44 magnum. I use it now b/c it makes my old 1006 10mm look like a pansy. It is costly to practice with though so it is a back-up during hunting trips and a companion to
my Colt Python when I'm taking a "walk" in the "woods".
Find what works for you and get really proficient with it. Afterwards, worry about getting the cool stuff and trying out new guns and calibers.
Protective Measures had it right, focus on what works for you. A gun on your person that you have confidence in is better than the cool gun left at home.
That is why I don't use .40. I feel or think that I am inherently inaccurate with the round so I don't use it.
If power in a semi auto is what you want some of you guys need to shoot my converted Range Officer in .460 Rowland. It is a pistol you can carry, it holds 8 + 1 and it has the power of a approximately a .44 magnum. I use it now b/c it makes my old 1006 10mm look like a pansy. It is costly to practice with though so it is a back-up during hunting trips and a companion to
my Colt Python when I'm taking a "walk" in the "woods".
Find what works for you and get really proficient with it. Afterwards, worry about getting the cool stuff and trying out new guns and calibers.
