I have read many comments regarding the .40 caliber. Some say it's an answer to a question that was never asked. In other words, either go with a 9mm (for capacity) or a .45 for large caliber size.
I'm NOT claiming that the .40 is superior to any caliber... but here's why I have chosen this caliber..
1. If asked in the same gun platform...would you choose .380 or .32? Most I think would choose the larger caliber...given the same size platform. Which got me thinking... G23 or G19... I chose the larger caliber in the exact same size platform.
2. The 9mm has less recoil. But with +P SD ammo, the recoil is about the same. What people compare is 9mm target ammo with the .40. But what they need to compare is 9mm +P that they are most likely carrying for self-defense.
3. The 9mm is cheaper than .40. True. About $3 more for a box of 100 (of WWB at Walmart). If a person practiced with 400 rounds per month...I seriously doubt that the $12 extra dollars is going to break the bank. Even if we were to double that...say 800 rounds of practice a month.. that a difference of about $24.
4. The .40 has the power close that to .45 in the more concealable platform of a 9mm. There's also the greater capacity than the .45 at approximately the same power.
5. With the .40, you practice with the same load (target practice and self-defense ammo) have the same power levels. This makes sense. I question the practice of using regular 9mm loads for practice, then carrying +p for self defense.
Again, this is not to say that the .40 is superior to any caliber. But I figure those who carry the .40 need the reminder.
I'm NOT claiming that the .40 is superior to any caliber... but here's why I have chosen this caliber..
1. If asked in the same gun platform...would you choose .380 or .32? Most I think would choose the larger caliber...given the same size platform. Which got me thinking... G23 or G19... I chose the larger caliber in the exact same size platform.
2. The 9mm has less recoil. But with +P SD ammo, the recoil is about the same. What people compare is 9mm target ammo with the .40. But what they need to compare is 9mm +P that they are most likely carrying for self-defense.
3. The 9mm is cheaper than .40. True. About $3 more for a box of 100 (of WWB at Walmart). If a person practiced with 400 rounds per month...I seriously doubt that the $12 extra dollars is going to break the bank. Even if we were to double that...say 800 rounds of practice a month.. that a difference of about $24.
4. The .40 has the power close that to .45 in the more concealable platform of a 9mm. There's also the greater capacity than the .45 at approximately the same power.
5. With the .40, you practice with the same load (target practice and self-defense ammo) have the same power levels. This makes sense. I question the practice of using regular 9mm loads for practice, then carrying +p for self defense.
Again, this is not to say that the .40 is superior to any caliber. But I figure those who carry the .40 need the reminder.