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.40 or 9mm
Posted on 6/13/11 at 9:13 am
Posted on 6/13/11 at 9:13 am
So I'm buying a new handgun for that will be a CCW. I can't decide between that Walther PPS .40 or 9mm. What says the OT? 
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Posted on 6/13/11 at 9:15 am to LSUGBFTL
9, search the outdoor board and you will see many arguments on this and the troof why 9 wins.
and i dont hink i would carry a pps concealed, too big.
and i dont hink i would carry a pps concealed, too big.
This post was edited on 6/13/11 at 9:17 am
Posted on 6/13/11 at 9:17 am to LSUGBFTL
Springfield Subcompact 9mm. Best CCW IMO.
Posted on 6/13/11 at 9:17 am to LSUGBFTL
Not a fan of .40. Either go up to .45 or stick with 9. That's just me though. The outdoor board is a much better place for answers.
Posted on 6/13/11 at 9:17 am to LSUGBFTL
9mm is cheaper to shoot. just don't be a bitch and buy both....
just kidding. I have a .40 and a 9mm. Will shoot both, but shoot the 9mm more. Carry the .40 more often though.
just kidding. I have a .40 and a 9mm. Will shoot both, but shoot the 9mm more. Carry the .40 more often though.
Posted on 6/13/11 at 9:18 am to deathvalleygrassmmmm
quote:why do you carry the one you dont shoot often?
Will shoot both, but shoot the 9mm more. Carry the .40 more often though.
Posted on 6/13/11 at 9:20 am to CarRamrod
I carry it concealed ramrod, I'm 6'1" 145 and I don't have any issue with it. You sure you aren't confusing it with the ppk?
On another note how is brpd? I dropped my packet off the other day to test even though I already have a score.
On another note how is brpd? I dropped my packet off the other day to test even though I already have a score.
Posted on 6/13/11 at 9:21 am to LSUGBFTL
I have both .9 in my truck and the .40 for the house in case the 12ga doesn't work
Posted on 6/13/11 at 9:22 am to cast away
.357 Sig FTW
Posted on 6/13/11 at 9:24 am to burgeman
yea i just dont like anything even that size on me. i usually just put my LCP in my front pocket. I do like the look of the PPS though. if that size fits you i would recommend the kel tec pf 9. probably half the price of the pps.
i dont know anything about brpd.
i dont know anything about brpd.
Posted on 6/13/11 at 9:24 am to burgeman
Yeah the PPS is the same length as the Springfield and 7.6oz heavier.
This post was edited on 6/13/11 at 9:25 am
Posted on 6/13/11 at 9:25 am to LSUGBFTL
.40
Posted on 6/13/11 at 9:28 am to HeadSlash
I like the 40 cause of the recoil which makes it fun to shoot compared to a nine.
It is a challenge to pop off a whole clip quickly with a 40, but thats the fun.
It is a challenge to pop off a whole clip quickly with a 40, but thats the fun.
Posted on 6/13/11 at 9:28 am to LSUGBFTL
I'm 6'2", and I have kinda big hands, I went with a Glock 17 9mm and I love it. It's perfect for me
eta: Go on youtube and you can watch videos of people shooting different models to get an idea.
eta: Go on youtube and you can watch videos of people shooting different models to get an idea.
This post was edited on 6/13/11 at 9:29 am
Posted on 6/13/11 at 9:30 am to Stingray
Springfield .40 subcompact here. The 9 has less recoil but I like the .40 better.
Posted on 6/13/11 at 9:31 am to LSUGBFTL
No clear answer, many opinions and variables, including the performance of different rounds/loads in both calibers.
Basically .40 is supposed to be the perfect balance between expansion and penetration, but some say it does neither well.
The 9 is small, but in addition to other benefits from its smaller size (capacity, weight, recoil) it also tends to penetrate better although possibly with less expansion.
I own two .40s, I like .40 although I can see the basis for preferring 9. Ultimately IMO the differences are negligible and go with what you like.
Basically .40 is supposed to be the perfect balance between expansion and penetration, but some say it does neither well.
The 9 is small, but in addition to other benefits from its smaller size (capacity, weight, recoil) it also tends to penetrate better although possibly with less expansion.
I own two .40s, I like .40 although I can see the basis for preferring 9. Ultimately IMO the differences are negligible and go with what you like.
Posted on 6/13/11 at 9:32 am to Stingray
quote:
I like the 40 cause of the recoil which makes it fun to shoot compared to a nine. It is a challenge to pop off a whole clip quickly with a 40, but thats the fun.
who would want it to be difficult to unload a whole clip on their CCW?
Posted on 6/13/11 at 9:32 am to CarRamrod
quote:
why do you carry the one you dont shoot often?
Where in my post did I say I don't shoot the .40 often? All I said is that I shoot the 9mm more than the .40. When I go to the range I will shoot about 100 rounds out of the .40 versus 250-200 out of the 9mm.
Posted on 6/13/11 at 9:34 am to LSUGBFTL
Got a Sig P250 .45 cal and love it, use it as CCW all the time, BR Police Supply has the 511 holster shirt and I have no problems at all. I do have the full size P250 not the compact.
Good thing about this weapon is its convertible,
9mm, 357, .40 and .45
Good thing about this weapon is its convertible,
9mm, 357, .40 and .45
This post was edited on 6/13/11 at 9:37 am
Posted on 6/13/11 at 9:34 am to LSUGBFTL
I like the 40, but the 9mm has better options for CCW, smaller framed guns.
Both will get the job done with a well placed bullet.
Both will get the job done with a well placed bullet.
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