Most reliable .40?

[dodging230grainers]

I'm in the market for a .40, and was wondering what you guys would recommend. I saw a black FN Hi-Power in .40SW at a gun show last week for $420 and was tempted to buy it. How do those shoot?

Also, pics of the .40 you recommend are encouraged

 

[freediver]

I have a Glock 23 and a FN hi-power in 40 and both have been very reliable with the edge for me going to the hi-power, it's heavier and holds a few less rounds but boy can it shoot. I have numerous 1911's and other firearms but the HP is an absolute piece of work! and the hi-power is very easy to conceal if that is a concern.

 

[Vex]

Sig P229.

 

[freedom and guns]

 

[Surefire]

Any alloy Sig (P226, P229, P239)

 

[Werewolf]

For Carry:
Sig P226 Full Size
Sig P229 Mid Size

For Fun and Great Accuracy:
CZ-75B

 

[orionengnr]

1st choice: HK P7 M10 ($2000 and up)
2nd choice: Glock G-23 ($400 and up)

Yes, I have owned both. I still own the Glock...

 

[jdl357]

sig 229

 

[.40-.45]

my xd-40 service has never let me down!!!!

 

[Lebben-B]

My 229 is a rock solid performer. For a poly pistol, the XD is hard to beat (especially given it's price point.)

Mike

 

[gandog56]

Heck, I got to put in a word for my Ruger KP944DC. It takes any cheapo ammo I put in it and asks me for more.

 

[real_name]

I'm not sure if there is such a thing as a 'most reliable .40', I imagine that quite a few will all be as reliable as each other. But you may find from your question which brands/types aren't reliable by their omission.

I can vouch for my Taurus 24/7 .40. Goes bang, hits the mark and loves all ammo. About the only thing it doesn't do is clean itself.
Also comes with a lifetime warranty.
Did I mention it's easy to find a cheap one? Seems Taurus gained a bad reputation in the past and old prejudices are hard to shake off so many retailers discount these guns.
A good deal all round.

 

[lyricsdad]

My p99 has been 100 percent reliable never had one misfire, jam, etc... great pistol

 

[Chupacabra]

H&K makes a pretty damn reliable pistol.

USP40 compact!

I've had mine for nearly five years and have put thousands of rounds through it. Not a single malfunction of any kind.

EVER.

 

[gudel]

Most reliable 40?

There's absolutely positively NO question about it:

 

[10-Ring]

I've owned a few 40's...a Para P16-40, a Glock 23, a USPc 40, & a Beretta 96 and I must say, they were all 100% reliable w/ a variety of diff't ammo. Out of the bunch, my fave was the 96 tho.

 

[AlaskaErik]

Both my HK USP Compact 40 and Glock 23 have never had any type of failures. If you are LE/FD/military, you can get a new Glock 23 for under $400.00. The HK will set you back hundreds more.

 

[evan price]

Question is, is anyone professno' enuf fo a Glock Fotay?

Sig 239 in .40 great for carry.

 

[Srigs]

The one that works for you every time. A reliable gun for someone else may not be reliable for you.

My S&W 40VE is 100% reliable with over 2500 rounds through it.

 

[Ala Dan]

Take Your Pick

Glocks, Springers, or SIG's*~!

*Footnote: Classic P-series SIG's

 

[Ermac]

My little hand nuke - Glock 27

over 700 rounds of all different kinds....no failures of any kind

 

[SingleStack]

No contest here....Springfield XD 40. I recently bought the 'Tactical' model with teh 5" barrel and love it. I've owned Glocks and think the XD is superior in many ways; including price.

Try and rent several guns at a range so that you can 'test drive' several makes and models before you decide.

 

[shooter 7]

beretta 96 DAO. no hammer spur or decock lever. none needed. revolver like performance, pull trigger waaaay back & it goes bang every time.

 

[Black Majik]

Glock 23. As long as it doesn't kB.

 

[ezypikns]

H&K USP .40 Full Size.....

is the best I've had.