Corner Pocket
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For a while now I've been looking at various 9mm semiautos that are available. I've just about settled on getting the Ruger SR9, having handled a few of them at gun shows and I really like the look and feel of it. However, I've also read some stuff about the .40s from various manufacturers that are out there. I've not handled any .40s yet and have never shot one... (I have shot a couple of 9mm.)
I had mainly been leaning toward a 9mm in anticipation that my wife would occasionally do some shooting with it. But as we've talked more about it, she would likely be shooting it very little, as she simply isn't "into guns" as much as I initially had thought. So my idea of getting a 9mm (to have a bit less recoil for her to deal with) has pretty much become a moot point.
Having said that, what advice would you care to offer as to which of these two calibers is the best choice? FWIW, whatever I end up buying will probably become one of my concealed carry guns, taking its turn with a .357 wheelie and a .45 semi. Any insight, word of wisdom, note of caution, or whatever is welcomed. Thanks!
Corner Pocket
I had mainly been leaning toward a 9mm in anticipation that my wife would occasionally do some shooting with it. But as we've talked more about it, she would likely be shooting it very little, as she simply isn't "into guns" as much as I initially had thought. So my idea of getting a 9mm (to have a bit less recoil for her to deal with) has pretty much become a moot point.
Having said that, what advice would you care to offer as to which of these two calibers is the best choice? FWIW, whatever I end up buying will probably become one of my concealed carry guns, taking its turn with a .357 wheelie and a .45 semi. Any insight, word of wisdom, note of caution, or whatever is welcomed. Thanks!
Corner Pocket