Bought my first .40 S&W. How'd I do?

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Hello all, I never thought I buy a .40 S&W caliber handgun, but that came to an end today. First off I have nothing against the .40 S&W, just thought I didn't need another caliber, as I have .380's, 9mm'ers, .38's/.357s, .45 acp's and even a 5.7x28mm. I have now added the .40 S&W to my handgun caliber selection. Anyway, I was in one of my toy stores eyeing a pistol I had seen many times while in there, so I finally asked to handle it, and liked the feel of it. So I asked the owner of this Mom & Pop gun store, (they know me well) what they could do on the price. Owner said he had, had it a while and dropped the price $50, so I dived in and bought it, along with a set dies, bullets to reload with. I'm now an owner of a like new STEYR M40 pistol, included 2 mags, w/case, and it cost $380+tax. That didn't include the extra's I bought. So how'd I do?
Great Deal.:D
Good Deal. :)
Fair Price. :scrutiny:
So So Deal. :(
A little high, but didn't get hurt. :banghead:
Got hosed. :cuss:
 
That sounds like a great deal. If I ever come across one and the grip suits me, I'll be in the buying mood.
 
I really do like my M40. It's what I carry on hikes and feel it's up to the hottest .40 S&W commercially available as it's quite a stout pistol (with a fully supported chamber). I was fotunate enough to buy mine as CDNN was selling them for incredibly cheap NIB, far less than the MSRP. I believe I paid less than $300 for mine, about the best deal I've ever stumbled upon for any commerically produced firearm.

This is one of those types of pistols that tends to continually grow on you.
 
Though I haven't reloaded yet for .40, owning a small reloading setup means I'd want to do just what you did if ever I should buy one in that caliber -- get the dies at the same time. I actually have a fair amount of .40 brass (a few pounds that is, not thousands and thousands), scavenged from a state range I used to frequent. Being able to reload means your costs per shot are a fraction of what they'd be if you were dependent on factory ammo ...

Good score!

timothy
 
excellent buy!! I have one as well as an M357A1- the newer version. I actually prefer the older grip style a little better. Recoil with the M40 is the same as my Glock 19 in 9mm.

the Steyr prices have been going up lately, haven't seen one under 400 for awhile now. enjoy!!!

I chopped the butt on mine about 3/4 inch to take the shorter S40 mags, capacity is 10 rds vs. 12 for M40 mags


 
I have one as well. Great shooter and wonderful ergonomics. Tricky finding a holster to handle that trigger guard. I had an S model in .40 as well. The larger M handles the recoil much better. Your price is great also. Yours is just like mine and actually is 2 generations old. The newer ones have a slightly different grip design and I believe hold one more round. The newer ones start around $480.
 
I would rate it superior to the Glock. Most gun folks only buy big name stuff which is mistake if one knows what they're looking at. $380 for like new second-hand one is good price.
 
Not too keen on their appearances, but I hear great things about build quality and reliability. The price you got it for makes me jealous, so congrats on a great buy!
 
You did good. Steyrs are the most under-rated polymer handle guns made (they have a steel subframe). In fact, design-wise I think the M and MA1 series pistols are the best polymers ever made.
 
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You did good. Steyrs are the most under-rated polymer handle guns made (they have a steel subframe). In fact, design-wise I think the M and MA1 series pistols are the best polymers ever made.
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i've never shot one, but by the pictures it appears to me they might have the best ergonomics of all polymer pistols...from a revolver guy's point of view.
 
Actually, before I bought my M40 from CDNN, I was skeptical of all the reports I was reading about the excellent ergonomics, as the handle appeared awkward to hold.

It was only after I received it did I realize just how wrong I was. It is the most comfortable polymer pistol I've yet to own. It really does feel almost as if I'm somehow "cheating" when shooting with my M40 as the recoil has none of the snap that I've experienced with other pistols chambered for that cartridge.
I'm a fan of the Glock 23, but the recoil between the two with the loads is quite different.

My only gripe is the lack of support as Steyr lost their importer a while back, but I understand that might have changed recently.
 
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if you google BT guide rods you'll find a guy that makes steel guide rods to replace the stock plastic ones. with that installed the 40 is pretty sweet to shoot in this pistol (little extra weight up front) the 9mm M9 version of this pistol is really soft shooting compared to any other polymer 9 I've shot
 
Sounds like I did good. I got to shoot this weekend and liked the feel of it. BTW is there any place to get recoil springs from? LM
 
This is one of those types of pistols that tends to continually grow on you.
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Fitting because their slogan for it was: "The more you draw it, the more you are drawn to it" :D
 
Breacher, you should get a commission.

I didn't know anyone offered a non-captured spring guide rods with new springs. Now I do... $43 later.
 
you're welcome, I think.....

BT also sells a guide rod that enables Steyr owners to use cheaper Glock recoil springs in their Steyrs. Also check out the the delrin striker spring cups he sells if you have any creep in your trigger. makes a good Steyr trigger even better.

and no, I don't have any affiliation or receive any commission......
 
breacher, I went to the BT web site and ordered a new Sti-Tite rod with spring, and was supprized that there was no spring difference for 9mm or .40 S&W. LM
 
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