What do you prefer, 9mm or 40 caliber ?
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Harley Quinn
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I have both
I like to practice with the 9mm and "carry the 40, or not". I believe if you are going to shoot a lot, buy a 9mm and shoot the thing until you get very good. Ammo is less and the recoil is not that much different.
The Glock 17 and the 22 are mine and, I use them. I bought a 17 slide to go with my 17L, that is a good combination. I also have a 6" barrel to shoot in my 22 when I want extra. (extra, can mean accuracy or hitting power).
If you reload and want to dial it in for the "extra" it is there. But not a biggie as a general rule.
The 124 nato is good for the 9mm, the 165 is a good one for the 40, IMHO.
HQ
I like to practice with the 9mm and "carry the 40, or not". I believe if you are going to shoot a lot, buy a 9mm and shoot the thing until you get very good. Ammo is less and the recoil is not that much different.
The Glock 17 and the 22 are mine and, I use them. I bought a 17 slide to go with my 17L, that is a good combination. I also have a 6" barrel to shoot in my 22 when I want extra. (extra, can mean accuracy or hitting power).
If you reload and want to dial it in for the "extra" it is there. But not a biggie as a general rule.
The 124 nato is good for the 9mm, the 165 is a good one for the 40, IMHO.
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bpisler
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I prefer the 9 for many of the reasons stated
in the previous posts but it wouldn't bug me
to carry a 40 or 45.
in the previous posts but it wouldn't bug me
to carry a 40 or 45.
"Hardly a pistol for CCW, but one that should prove fun to shoot."
Blacklabman:
Your 10mm G20 will be a blast to shoot. But don't discount its use for CCW. While the G20/G21 are admittedly large-framed guns, they can be concealed with the right holster and clothes combo.
You might want to check GT's 10Ring or 10mmTalk.com, as the subject of G20 and related concealed-carry issues has been dicussed at length before. Many are happy with some form of IWB holster during warmer weather, like a SideArmor.
Blacklabman:
Your 10mm G20 will be a blast to shoot.
But don't discount its use for CCW. While the G20/G21 are admittedly large-framed guns, they can be concealed with the right holster and clothes combo. You might want to check GT's 10Ring or 10mmTalk.com, as the subject of G20 and related concealed-carry issues has been dicussed at length before. Many are happy with some form of IWB holster during warmer weather, like a SideArmor.
The Lone Haranguer
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I strongly prefer the 9mm in subcompact guns like the mini-Glocks and the Kahr PM series due to lighter recoil. I do have a .40-caliber mini-Glock (27), but I got this because it was a smoking deal and they didn't have a 26 , not because of the cartridge. In larger service-sized guns the .40 is just fine. However, I still prefer the 9mm due to lower cost, which equates to more shooting time.
denfoote
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I'm a 9mm kind of guy.
Judging from the number of platforms I have for launching the cartridge!!
I have three 45's, two 40's, and one 7.62X25. The rest are nines of some stripe or another!! In fact, I have all three of the major 9mm flavors: 9X19, 9X18, and 9X17!! The only ones I don't have are the exotics like the 9X23!!! Even my wheelguns are nines, well sort of: .38spl/.357mag!!
Judging from the number of platforms I have for launching the cartridge!!
I have three 45's, two 40's, and one 7.62X25. The rest are nines of some stripe or another!! In fact, I have all three of the major 9mm flavors: 9X19, 9X18, and 9X17!! The only ones I don't have are the exotics like the 9X23!!! Even my wheelguns are nines, well sort of: .38spl/.357mag!!
10-Ring
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I have owned several 40 cal pistols in the past and was never really able to warm up to them...I prefer the 45 acp and the 9mm
So, I prefer the 9mm because I can shoot it faster, keep my rounds on target and the ammo is cheap enough to keep me practicing on a regular basis.
So, I prefer the 9mm because I can shoot it faster, keep my rounds on target and the ammo is cheap enough to keep me practicing on a regular basis.
03Shadowbob
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I really like my 9mm because of the feel, weight and confidence in it. I don't have a 40 but would love to buy one. As far as HD, I rely on the .45 and 12gauge but wouldn't hesitate to use the 9mm. I have personally seen more than one person not make it out alive when shot with a 9mm but then again I have also seen someone get shot 12 or 13 times with a 9mm and he was still fighting all the way to the hospital...granted he was a crackhead and all lit up on the stuff.
bpisler
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There are plenty of effective 9mm loads to pick
from,if a person can't find one he's not looking
very hard.BTW it's not hard to find crappy
loads in any caliber including 40S&W.
from,if a person can't find one he's not looking
very hard.BTW it's not hard to find crappy
loads in any caliber including 40S&W.
gandog56
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My Ruger KP944D shoots much tighter groups than my Ruger KP89D. 40 S&W hands down.
karz10
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So, as a newbie of sorts about to buy one of these, was leaning toward the 9mm for cost of ammo to practice more, so far shot them well, possibility have to hand it to the wife and let her practice and use if the SHTF, since i'm also getting a SG for the house, and may buy a second HG at some point, let me ask you guys something...
If you had a 9 MM, was faced w/ imminent danger, let's say someone rushing you in your house w/ a weapon and you had clear line to fire, how would that play out, how many rounds would you estimate you might burst before assessing the situation? (let's assume you're using the 'best' available round for SD in the 9, probably a hollow point of your choice, etc.)
Now, for those that prefer another round .40 S&W, .45acp, whatever, same scenario, what is the perceived distance in stopping power?
I'm gonna take a class and all that, esp for ccw, maybe they'll address the particulars of deadly force to this level of detail but maybe not, so thought I'd ask since that seems to be a point of controversy here on that subject
Regards,
Karz
If you had a 9 MM, was faced w/ imminent danger, let's say someone rushing you in your house w/ a weapon and you had clear line to fire, how would that play out, how many rounds would you estimate you might burst before assessing the situation? (let's assume you're using the 'best' available round for SD in the 9, probably a hollow point of your choice, etc.)
Now, for those that prefer another round .40 S&W, .45acp, whatever, same scenario, what is the perceived distance in stopping power?
I'm gonna take a class and all that, esp for ccw, maybe they'll address the particulars of deadly force to this level of detail but maybe not, so thought I'd ask since that seems to be a point of controversy here on that subject
Regards,
Karz
Stretchman
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I prefer the 9mm over the .40 for a couple of reasons. Firstly, the average defensive shooting is going to require a more manageable weapon, and I feel that the 9 is just that. Disliked the .40 when I fired it. Also, the .40 has a tendency to beat up the frame of any handgun, something the 9mm doesn't do. It's also easy enough to duplicate the similar characteristics of the .357 out of a 9mm, while the .40 uses the same format as the 10mm lite.
If I were a cop on patrol, I would probably want the .40 instead, but the dynamics of the confrontation are different. The major difference is the fact that Police aren't going to let someone they're shooting at escape. I would love for someone I had to shoot disengage, and consider it a moral victory. So a criminal is more apt to stop the fight sooner if he realizes an opportunity to flee. Plus, Police are issued firearms for the most part, and ammo, which of course is more expensive.
Plus, 9mms are fast. They fly downrange, which is a consideration ( believe it or not ) in the dynamics of a real world confrontation. May facilitate finding cover in a situation where you aren't cornered, or can E&E. ( Escape and Evade )
Choices. There are lots of them. Lastly, the 9mm is an acceptable duty carry weapon for security personnel, and I qualified with it when I had my Statewide Firearms license. So, not only am I familiar with it, but I can demonstrate that I have been professionally trained in it's usage. May be a big help in the event that I ever have to stand tall before the man.
And I just prefer the feel of it. I think it gives me a better chance of survival. Maybe because it gives the other guy one too. I don't know. Shoot to stop. Disengage and de-escalate. Because you can.
Stretch
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If I were a cop on patrol, I would probably want the .40 instead, but the dynamics of the confrontation are different. The major difference is the fact that Police aren't going to let someone they're shooting at escape. I would love for someone I had to shoot disengage, and consider it a moral victory. So a criminal is more apt to stop the fight sooner if he realizes an opportunity to flee. Plus, Police are issued firearms for the most part, and ammo, which of course is more expensive.
Plus, 9mms are fast. They fly downrange, which is a consideration ( believe it or not ) in the dynamics of a real world confrontation. May facilitate finding cover in a situation where you aren't cornered, or can E&E. ( Escape and Evade )
Choices. There are lots of them. Lastly, the 9mm is an acceptable duty carry weapon for security personnel, and I qualified with it when I had my Statewide Firearms license. So, not only am I familiar with it, but I can demonstrate that I have been professionally trained in it's usage. May be a big help in the event that I ever have to stand tall before the man.
And I just prefer the feel of it. I think it gives me a better chance of survival. Maybe because it gives the other guy one too. I don't know. Shoot to stop. Disengage and de-escalate. Because you can.
Stretch
Quit cigs 4W 2D 19h 55m ago. So far saved $184.97, 1,233 cigs not smoked and counting ...
Autolycus
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Way to ressurect an old thread.
I myself prefer the .40 S&W over the 9mm. My chosen carry guns (when I move to a free state) only lose 1 round capacity when choosing a .40 over 9mm. I feel the ballistics are better than the 9mm. I am a fan of bigger bullets and I like a lot of them. To me the .40 was the perfect middleground between 9mm and .45 ACP.
I myself prefer the .40 S&W over the 9mm. My chosen carry guns (when I move to a free state) only lose 1 round capacity when choosing a .40 over 9mm. I feel the ballistics are better than the 9mm. I am a fan of bigger bullets and I like a lot of them. To me the .40 was the perfect middleground between 9mm and .45 ACP.
gunmn74
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Love the 40
I have a Firestar M-40 and it shoots as good as my Kimber Custom 45.
I want as much punch for the size as I can get. If the little gun did'nt
weigh 30 oz. then a 9mm might be the way to go. I now pocket carry
a .38 J-frame (15 oz.) now that is "snappy".
I have a Firestar M-40 and it shoots as good as my Kimber Custom 45.
I want as much punch for the size as I can get. If the little gun did'nt
weigh 30 oz. then a 9mm might be the way to go. I now pocket carry
a .38 J-frame (15 oz.) now that is "snappy".
Todesengel
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.40 and .45 
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9mm.
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