numaone
Member
First, this isn't a debate about .40 caliber ballistics vs. another type.
I just purchased a new Sig P226 (.40). Don't worry, pics will be up as soon as I get it. Paid <$800 out the door with 2 mags, so I'm happy with that.
That being said, my baby needs to be fed. Within the .40 cal range, what should I look for. I'm thinking about buying a case of 180 gr American Eagle to practice with. 1000 rds for $380 to my door. Then I was thinking about the Hydra-Shock 180 gr for SD when I ccw it.
But what's the big difference between the 180, 165, 155 gr bullets. I am looking for a no nonsense explanation please! I don't care how many jugs of water it can shoot though, but how it feels when you shoot it, and why you chose one brand over the other and one weight over another.
Anecdotal evidence is welcome, as is reasonable prices to be paid to buy it. I haven't shot this caliber before, so any advice is welcome as is other suggestions on what to buy (.40 caliber wise)
Thanks
I just purchased a new Sig P226 (.40). Don't worry, pics will be up as soon as I get it. Paid <$800 out the door with 2 mags, so I'm happy with that.
That being said, my baby needs to be fed. Within the .40 cal range, what should I look for. I'm thinking about buying a case of 180 gr American Eagle to practice with. 1000 rds for $380 to my door. Then I was thinking about the Hydra-Shock 180 gr for SD when I ccw it.
But what's the big difference between the 180, 165, 155 gr bullets. I am looking for a no nonsense explanation please! I don't care how many jugs of water it can shoot though, but how it feels when you shoot it, and why you chose one brand over the other and one weight over another.
Anecdotal evidence is welcome, as is reasonable prices to be paid to buy it. I haven't shot this caliber before, so any advice is welcome as is other suggestions on what to buy (.40 caliber wise)
Thanks