Do I really "need" a .40S&W/.357SIG???

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Or better put, need to add another caliber to my collection?

I've collected quite a number of firearms over the last few years and it's almost getting to be unpractical to have so many. I sometimes have to ask myself is it a "need" or a "want". I won't go into all my firearms but will list all calibers I own.

.22LR
.38 special
.357MAG
9mm
.45ACP

.223WIN
.30-30
.308
.30-06

12gauge
20gauge

Do I really "need" anything else? Some tell me I should "step up" to the .40SW. When I'm not carrying a wheelgun I usally go with a SIG239 9mm.
Yeah I know we've been over the .40SW vs. 9mm over and over I don't want to go there. I'm already convinced 9mm is just fine.

I went to a gun show this weekend and saw a very nice model 29. I had to ask myself what I would use it for? :confused: Sure it would be fun to shoot now and than but that's about it. BUT I WANTED IT! :eek: I held off and bought another .357MAG instead. (buyers guilt) :p

I read through the "if you could only have x number of guns" threads all the time. But what about limited calibers? I'm pretty confident my list covers just about everything I would need to shoot. (hunting & selfdefense) pretty darn effectively.

Do we need the .357SIG? The 300WSM? 17hmr??
Our am I just stuck in the past? :confused:
 
I see no advantage in buying a .40 cal or .357Sig auto. Additionally I have heard of too many problems with those calibers.

You seem to have the bases covered but an early Smith Model 29 .44 magnum revolver is fun to have.

Get rid of the 20 gauge while you are at it. Try to decide on whether to keep the .308 or .30-06. If you have a Garand, ditch the .308.
 
Why get rid of anything... I'd just keep what you have and not add anything further, if you feel you are getting to the point of haveing too much.
 
I suspect that we don't need a lot of the rounds available.
So long as the first line out of the sellers mouth is, "it's almost as good as.....but without the ...... " , Something is lacking and we are accepting a compromise, which by definition, pleases neither party to the discussion.


Sam
 
My theory is that if you get every possible caliber then if you come across ammo you always have something to shoot it with. :neener:

After all variaty is the spice of life.

Gotta have it.
 
It seems to me one caliber per weapon type is best.

Multiple guns with interchangeable ammo is most prudent. In a hurry, you don't want to grab the wrong ammo box. In a SHTF, chances are you can only count on your ammo stash anyway.

My personal choice is: 9x19 for pistols and 7.62mm for rifles. (I think shotguns are lame. :cool: )
 
+1 on the DON'T SELL ANYTING!!!! Geez, if I took out everything I wanted and only left what I needed, my safe would be a real lonely place. Absolutely nothing wrong with collecting for the sake of wanting something. :evil:

Oh and there's nothing wrong with having every handgun caliber. I own and shoot 40S&W and 357 Sig. I shoot USPCA using 40 S&W sometimes. If the cost of the 357 Sig was less then what it is I'd shoot it more. Then again, I'm one of those gotta have one of everything guys. So far I've accumulated 22, 38, 357, 357 Sig, 40 S&W, 45 and 50 S&W. Not all handgun calibers are covered, but I'll get there! ;)
 
My two pet pistol calibers are .40s&w and 10mm auto. I don't see a "need" for anything beyond that. I enjoy shooting and practicing with 9mm, but prefer the .40 for carry. Personally I have no use for .45acp. But, I do like the feel of the Sig P220st and might own one one day. Only you can decide if you "need" it or not.
 
None of us really "need" anything more then a .357 and a 12gage.

We have all had (or will have) times in our life when all we could do is buy what we needed (like gas, food, and rent), never what we wanted.

If you are at a place in your life where you can buy stuff you want, then I say go get it. If you don't like it then go sell or trade it.

Life is too short to stress on this stuff like having too many calibers (assuming the bills are getting paid).

Think you want to try a 40 S&W or .357sig? Go get one and try it. Who knows, it could end up being your favorite firearm.

Anyway, that is my opinion on the matter.... :D
 
No NEED for a S&W 500. Are you kidding???? What if your walking down the street and a polar bear decides it wants to maul you! Is a pesky 357 going to stop it as it's in blood lust mode? Maybe, maybe not. Why take the chance. :p

Oh and it conceals perfectly. I just take my Fubu pants and pull them up off of my butt and cinch them with a good belt, attach my over the shoulder holster to the belt, put on a 3xl sweat shirt and a heavy jacket to make sure I don't pattern it when I sit down or something. So what if I look out of place in the summer. I'm safe! :cool: Not to mention it works wonders on my weight problem. Now if I can just figure out a way to stay away from a Heat Stroke, I'm all set!
 
Wow, I've just been here a few days but between this thread and other's I've never seen such dislike for the .40S&W. I've got two of them, both are Para P-16s. One is a Limited model and the other is a plain jane job that I built up into a full race gun, (I couldn't get hi cap mags for the .38 Super back then).

Both guns are quite reliable and reasonably accurate. Both are easy to load for but the Limited model is a bit ammo picky if you are looking for tiny groups. Still the 40 knocks over big steel with more authority than the super or any 9MM.

I've got a P-13 that is my carry gun but I wouldn't hesitate to carry the Limited gun. I have Dawson mag extensions on some of my mags so you'd get 20 round plus one in the pipe. Living up north, I appreciate the larger frontal diameter of the 40 over the 9MM and the heavier bullet weight. While the 10MM is a fine caliber, it's not for everybody. Thats why it has not enjoyed much poularity with law enforcement the way the .40S&W has. The 40 typically comes in a higher capacity gun than the .45, yet by Evan Marshall's studies it has proven to be pretty much the 45's equal for one shot stops. Certainly there is no magic buller and shot placement is everything, far more important that caliber or velocity.

I think the .40 is one of life's very few comprimises that gives a win/win situation. .45 stopping power, high capacity, or fairly small carry guns. What's not to like?

That being said, I love the old .45ACP.
 
Here are somethings that you can never have too much of: 1) Money, 2) Fun, and 3) Guns. Anyone who thinks he has too much of either or all of these 3 things must have a screw loose!!!! :neener: Your question, like most options in our lives, is one that can only be answered by you. Your question should be more in the way of which maker to go with! :cool:
 
YES ..........yes you do!!!!!

NOW STOP SCREWING AROUND AND GET IT DONE :evil:

have a nice day!
 
I personally have sold all my 40's and 357 sigs and 10mm's because I realized that the 9mm and 45 acp can do about anything you could want a self defense auto cartridge to do.
Pat
 
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Try this, works great, practically invisible.
 

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Um, I hope that 500 doesn't have an AD seeing where the thing is pointed Myself! I think the word I'm thinking of is Eunich. :eek:
 
YES ..........yes you do!!!!!

NOW STOP SCREWING AROUND AND GET IT DONE

have a nice day!



Dissregard my earlier post....this was the answer I was looking for.

Thanks .40-.45
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no problem!!! :)
 
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