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.40 S&W vs. 9mm
Posted by CajunZ81 on 1/28/11 at 9:54 pm00
I just got my concealed carry permit here in GA and i'm going to buy a subcompact on Monday or Tuesday. I'm getting the Springfield XD Subcompact 9mm or .40 and can't decide which one to get. I have a 1911 9mm and an H&K USP .40 already but need to get an IWB carry piece. Any suggestions??
I don't think there is much debate in regard to bringing the heat. That being said, the 9 will give you greater capacity and the less snappy recoil might allow faster more accurate follow up shots. It is really a personal preference. I prefer 9 fwiw.
With modern ammo the difference between 9 and 40 is mag capacity period.
ETA:
Starting at post #17 on why 9mm vs. .40 is pointless:
New Duty Weapon and Why.
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ETA:
Starting at post #17 on why 9mm vs. .40 is pointless:
New Duty Weapon and Why.
Linkback to Tigerdroppings approved on that site for what it is worth.
This post was edited on 1/28 at 11:45 pm
re: .40 S&W vs. 9mmPosted by coloradoBengal on 1/28/11 at 11:47 pm to Five0
quote:This ^^^ is what's up.
With modern ammo the difference between 9 and 40 is mag capacity period.
Edit:
As long as we're nominating weapons, my favorite 9mm...
My comfort carry ...
This post was edited on 1/28 at 11:57 pm
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re: .40 S&W vs. 9mmPosted by CaptainsWafer on 1/29/11 at 8:13 am to CajunZ81
Another reason why the argument is moot is that if you were forced to use your weapon, you won't be shooting someone just once (at least I know I won't). I'm going to throw as much lead at someone as i can I my life depended on it.
That's also another reason why mag capacity might be important too.
That's also another reason why mag capacity might be important too.
re: .40 S&W vs. 9mmPosted by Uncle JackD on 1/29/11 at 8:34 am to MoreOrLes
I've actually been thinking of trading my xd .40 for a 9mm, mostly bc of ammo costs.
re: .40 S&W vs. 9mmPosted by gptigers on 1/31/11 at 12:12 am to Uncle JackD
FWIW, I personally carry a HK USP Compact in .40 and I'll never carry a 9mm for the following reason: a buddy had to engage a bad guy with his 9mm M9 (in Iraq) and the bad guy would not go down...the velocity of the 9mm was to high so the rounds went right through him. Possibly the fact that we were shooting FMJ ammo and not expandable hollow-points might also have contributed. Additional reason is that i already had a .40 SIG P226 when I was looking for my CC pistol and i wanted to keep the logistics of sustaining my ammo count easier.
I agree that shot placement does count but you've got to practice A LOT in order to get your reflexive fire accuracy very tight. Unfortunately i have found that only the military and law enforcement have the budget to shoot that much (i know i don't).
I agree that shot placement does count but you've got to practice A LOT in order to get your reflexive fire accuracy very tight. Unfortunately i have found that only the military and law enforcement have the budget to shoot that much (i know i don't).
re: .40 S&W vs. 9mmPosted by Uncle JackD on 1/31/11 at 12:21 am to gptigers
quote:I promise you, if you nail someone with a few rds of hollow point, they will go down, if your any sort of a half decent shot.
Possibly the fact that we were shooting FMJ ammo and not expandable hollow-points
re: .40 S&W vs. 9mmPosted by Tigah in the ATL on 1/31/11 at 6:14 am to CajunZ81
The 9mm ammo that will act like a .40 (like CorBon) will kick about like a .40. The 9 just gives you more options for reduced recoil.
re: .40 S&W vs. 9mmPosted by Tigah in the ATL on 1/31/11 at 6:17 am to gptigers
quote:That is absolutely the case. 9mm is about ammo selection. Ball ammo is awful for it.
. Possibly the fact that we were shooting FMJ ammo and not expandable hollow-points might also have contributed.
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