busy_squirrel
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I like my .40! 3.5" barrel and about 1.5 lbs unloaded make it great for CC.
Last week I put a magazine of 8 rounds in a 2" group at 25 yards. That works for me! (Usually I get 8 rds in a hole the size of my hand, but I'm a smaller guy so that's not to bad.)
I was under the impression that .40s had a little better penetration than a .45 but obviously narrower wound channel. Doesn't matter as long as it stops the BG and doesn't hit a friendly.
Some say the .45 has less recoil. I THINK they mean less felt recoil because it's exerted over a longer time. The .40 is kinda snappy, but you can get used to it like any other recoil. Guess it depends on what feels right. Go to a range, and rent a few styles at $4 a gun until you find a model you like.
Last week I put a magazine of 8 rounds in a 2" group at 25 yards. That works for me! (Usually I get 8 rds in a hole the size of my hand, but I'm a smaller guy so that's not to bad.)
I was under the impression that .40s had a little better penetration than a .45 but obviously narrower wound channel. Doesn't matter as long as it stops the BG and doesn't hit a friendly.
Some say the .45 has less recoil. I THINK they mean less felt recoil because it's exerted over a longer time. The .40 is kinda snappy, but you can get used to it like any other recoil. Guess it depends on what feels right. Go to a range, and rent a few styles at $4 a gun until you find a model you like.
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