Which .40 NOT a S&W, Beretta, BHP, or Glock

JDR said:

Ditto the HK USP40 which I used to have and wish I still had. I’m glad I still have my Sig P226/40.

I would also include the Walther PPQ and P99 AS in .40S&W

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I have owned like 5 or 6 P99 A/S models in 9mm over the years. In 9mm, recoil is not bad. But, they do have a bit more felt recoil than most other 9mms. I wouldn't want ne in 40.

The PX4 in 40 and the Beretta 96 are my two favorite 40s.

1KPerDay said:

P226. The p229 is good too and was purpose built for the .40 but I have ever liked them. The grip is too thick and short for my taste.

H&K USP is another good one.

Or if you want the cream of the crop, the FN Forty-Nine.

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I had a P-229 Classic that I sold. Same reason, grip was way too fat. A friend has a P-226 that I like a lot for a full size pistol. P-30 is a nice one also if you like the funky decocker. I like the Sig controls better. I have two P-239's I like them so much. USP grip reminds me of a 2x4 but if someone gave me one I'm sure I could learn to love it. I like the HK45 but you don't get to choose 9 or 40.

I really love my SIG P229. Before March of this year they had gotten pretty inexpensive on the used market but I have no idea what they go for these days.

My favorite .40 S&W I ever owned...



Would buy another in a heartbeat, but they are rare and going for more than I'm willing to spend.

Redcoat3340 said:

Looking for 1 more .40 to add to BHP, PX4, and S&W.

Prefer DA/SA but would consider a striker fired. Wadda ya think?

Price would be a consideration and so is used (most of my pistols were purchased used).

Don't need a carry gun, prefer "full size." What's a nice under-rated 40s&w for a range toy?

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What you have excluded, pretty much leaves HK, SiG, and CZ, or clones/copies of said pistols.

Shipwreck: said:

I have owned like 5 or 6 P99 A/S models in 9mm over the years. In 9mm, recoil is not bad. But, they do have a bit more felt recoil than most other 9mms. I wouldn't want one in 40

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The Walther P99 AS is one of those guns that I just like to shoot regardless of whether it’s 9mm or .40S&W. The forty has more felt recoil than the niner but recoil is no big deal for me. If I find another nice used one at a good price it’s coming home with me and I don’t care what caliber it is.

I really like my FN FNX .40 and my non railed frame P229. The FNX was a night stand gun that I paid $425.00 for last year. The 229 was bought new in 94-95.

Bill

HK P2000 if you can find one. If not, a VP 40.

A Hi Point or a Ruger P series.

I have a few.... you can't go wrong with a Beretta, BHP, or S&W.

Cz Shadow 2 ticks all of the boxes that you mentioned.
Cz Ao1-ld.
FHN Fns40 long slide. (Dirt cheap if any are left)
Dan Wesson Dwx.

The Glock 35 is one of the best pistols ever made. I'd reconsider Glock. Especially for a range toy. Add some Warren Sevigny Comp sights,a Dawson mag well, and Dawson mag extensions, and you have a pistol that rocks USPSA limited, against $5000+ 2011's every weekend.

Same with HK, SIG, and GLOCK.

While I don't have any experience with them if I were looking for a DA/SA .40 I would probably look at the Sigs. I have been lusting after a P-229 for a while. Before Covid I was very tempted by the LEO trade ins that CDNN seemed to constantly have. What held me back is I don't really need one & trying to make sure Mama & the kids are taken care of. Sometimes being responsible isn't a lot of fun. I have a Ruger P94 that meets your criteria. It is the only DA/SA pistol I have owned so I don't really have anything to compare the trigger to. If you were to get one of those I would suggest looking for the decocker only version. I just don't like slide mounted safeties though it might not really matter much for a range gun.

Redcoat3340 said:

Looking for 1 more .40 to add to BHP, PX4, and S&W.

Prefer DA/SA but would consider a striker fired. Wadda ya think?

Price would be a consideration and so is used (most of my pistols were purchased used).

Don't need a carry gun, prefer "full size." What's a nice under-rated 40s&w for a range toy?

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I think the Taurus TH40 would be the ticket. I bought one to be an inexpensive nightstand gun and it quickly became one of my favorite range toys.

I would suggest looking at the Bersa TPR or the discontinued Thunder Pro HC. Budget priced but outstanding build and reliability.

XDM 40.

P229

CZ 40

XDM 4.5 10mm.

I shoot 40sw out of my unmodified 10mm XDM.

A real unicorn if you can find one, would be a CZ40B. I had one, was a joy to shoot, best CZ trigger out of the box I have ever pulled!

A Ruger SR40 is striker fired and would fill the bill.

SIG P229 or Steyr M40

I’m happy with my current .40s:

H&K USP


Walther P99


I waited years to get the Walther but really like it. It’s one of those guns that, to me at least, feels a little odd in the hand when you’re dry firing at home, but feels great when shooting.

I owned a P226 in .357 and .40 that worked well , too, and would have no hesitation to recommend that, too.

Eaa Witness Elite Match in .40. SA trigger. Best out of the box SA tigger im my opinion.

I am rather fond of my 229R.