Pistols Cal .40 - Why They Are So Hated?

[lftd&pwrstrok'n]

You should all hate the .40, particularly the Gen 3 or 4 G22. And, at a great sacrifice to myself, I will take it off one of y'all's hands...

Seriously though, I need a G22 to make this Roni thing work

 

[GFB]

I don't hate the .40 just don't feel the need to add another caliber.
Have wondered why so many 9mm pistols also have a .40 version.
If so many manufacturers feel both calibers need to be produced
figured that was a sign somebody must be buying .40 versions.
I'd hate to buy one then have the new .41 come out and have
to start the whole cycle over again.

I just bought a 41 but nothing new about it.

 

[Dirty J]

Useless? That’s a overly dramatized statement. LOL

Not useless if you've already got one...

But anyone that buys a new one today... probably didn't make an educated buy.

 

[OttoMan]

And ALL the .40cal guns are like:

 

[Barbwire]

I still carry and shoot a .40 M&P Compact bought off a good member here. I carry my M&P 2.0 9MM Compact more. I feel safe with either gun.

 

[OttoMan]

I do love my S&W 40 as well. Listen to the pistols guys: lol

 

[CTS Tactical]

I have shot a lot of 9mm .40 and .45. I cannot tell much of any difference in recoil in those three. 380 in an LCP is snappier than any of them. The idea that .40 S&W has too much recoil is just laughable to me.

 

[OttoMan]

I have shot a lot of 9mm .40 and .45. I cannot tell much of any difference in recoil in those three. 380 in an LCP is snappier than any of them. The idea that .40 S&W has too much recoil is just laughable to me.

Pretty cool. (I will PM you with some questions that I have!)

 

[Ken Ford]

Realistically there’s nothing “wrong” with the caliber, for myself and others I’ve talked to, it’s more a logistics issue. 9mm HP technology and development has made huge strides in the past decade, beating 45 and coming close to .40 in ballistics and terminal energy transfer. So basically you get more rounds with 9mm, similar performance and a few rounds more in capacity.. not to mention drastic recoil reduction from the .40

That discounts any ability of ammo manufactures of improving except the mighty 9mm, and also defies all logic.

 

[CardsFan]

I shot .40 Cal for years and still have several pistols. I was issued a 40 for 20 years. I'm much older now and realize my eye sight is going and im more sensitive to recoil. I have switched to the 9 mm. Ballistics seem to be close to me. Plus I like the extra bullets per mag. I think its personal preference.

I can relate to this. Glock 27 was edc for many years, and then I noticed my accuracy went to hell with it, and another identical G27 as well. I am getting older and losing enough strength (and vision) to really notice that it's harder for me to accurately control the .40 in a sub-compact platform.

I started exploring 9mm realm after researching modern ballistics results several years ago. 9mm has improved so much over the years I don't have any qualms with it as a SD round. Bought a Gen4 G17, and more recently a G19 Gen 5, and I am much more accurate with both now days. And I also like having 16 rounds of HST in the G19.

On the other hand, for "night stand" weapons, I prefer 45 APC