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.40 S&W vs. 9mm
Posted on 1/28/11 at 9:54 pm
Posted on 1/28/11 at 9:54 pm
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??
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Posted on 1/28/11 at 10:02 pm to CajunZ81
"The Judge" When you just dont feel like waiting on courts.
Posted on 1/28/11 at 10:06 pm to Cadello
My dad and brother-in-law each just bought one of those. Pretty sick handgun.
Posted on 1/28/11 at 10:20 pm to CajunZ81
cc a judge? good luck.
Glock 23 or 19. I would get a G19 and G30 (45) keep out the middle man. But I own a G22 (40) so what am I talking about.
G19 soon to come for me and maybe G30.
Glock 23 or 19. I would get a G19 and G30 (45) keep out the middle man. But I own a G22 (40) so what am I talking about.
G19 soon to come for me and maybe G30.
Posted on 1/28/11 at 10:34 pm to Crawdaddy
I used to own a G23 but I traded it + more money fr the H&K. My dad is a HUGE glock freak but i can't stand them. I hate the grip angles and the way they feel.
Posted on 1/28/11 at 10:46 pm to CajunZ81
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.
Posted on 1/28/11 at 11:10 pm to Athanatos
I have to agree with the 9mm on a very small frame. Less recoil and easier to shoot a second round.
Posted on 1/28/11 at 11:38 pm to NimbleCat
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.
Linkback to Tigerdroppings approved on that site for what it is worth.
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 1/28/11 at 11:45 pm
Posted on 1/28/11 at 11:41 pm to Five0
How do you figure?
Posted 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 1/28/11 at 11:57 pm
Posted on 1/28/11 at 11:47 pm to Athanatos
quote:
How do you figure?
Lot of firearms knowledge there. Also quite a few LA LEOs I've been trying to lure over to this board. If you register list me as referrer and I'll get you approved quickly.
Posted on 1/29/11 at 7:44 am to Five0
I'd just assume to have the 9mm for already mentioned reasons and the ammo is cheaper.
Posted 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.
Posted on 1/29/11 at 8:20 am to CajunZ81
Look at the Colt Night Defender.45.
Posted 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.
Posted 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).
Posted 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
Posted on 1/31/11 at 12:34 am to CajunZ81
My friend has the .40 compact you're talking about. It's awesome and recoil is low. It will knock a MF'er over.
Posted 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.
Posted 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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