Would like to try a .40

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I have 9mm and .45s. I would like to get into a .40. I have heard the .40 is more of a snap up on recoil vs. a push back like the .45. What would be a good pistol to get into in a carry piece that alreadys tames the snappy recoil a little???
 
I love my glock g23 and beretta 9000sf both great for carry the glock is lighter but the beretta is more accurate and fits my hand better
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My Sig P229 in 40 S&W is accurate with very manageable recoil, especially with Hogue grips installed, plus you can convert to 357 Sig later with just a barrel change (several 40 S&W pistols offer this capability).

You can get a Sig certified pre-owned (CPO) P229 for $450 to $550 which puts them about the price of a Glock or XD.

I find the Springfield XD 45 ACP has more recoil and the 9mm SC XD has about the same.

You might try going to a range that rents guns and try a few service sized 40 S&W pistols, you will have a different recoil perception with different firearms. I'm personally not a fan of anything smaller than service sized firearms, especially with 40 S&W.
 
Beretta

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I can attest to a Beretta Px4 40cal.. 3800 rounds no jams, no failures, 100% and, like Sigs, SOOOO easy to disassemble, inspect, clean, and re-assemble.

And King Air, how's the view from the best seat in the house? PIC, or right seat?


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I have heard the .40 is more of a snap up on recoil vs. a push back like the .45.
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The CZ 75B in .40 is probably one of the best .40s at taming that "snap"...at least I think so. :)

Even being a full size pistol, it's conceals easily with the right holster.

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Mike
 
And King Air, how's the view from the best seat in the house? PIC, or right seat?
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It's nice! Best seat in the house. Left seat/PIC...single-pilot. :D If I were at home I'd post a couple nice pictures of the view. ;) You know aviatin' too I take it?
 
I tried the 40...I have owned the Para P16-40, USPc 40, Beretta 96 and a Glock 23. SOLD THEM ALL! I put a few 1000 rounds through each thinking I would warm up to the round and never did. If I want to go inexpensive, I'll go 9mm, if I want to go big, I'll go 45 acp and I enjoy shooting both very much.
 
I used to shoot 9Mm oly, then, I wanted something with a bit more power so I went .45. Never did enjoy shooting .45.

I've changed to .40 S&W and am not looking back. I keep my P228 9mm simply because I love it and the P228 is one of the finest guns ever made, BUT all new acquisitions are .40 S&W.
 
I initially dismissed the .40S&W as a basically useless reinvention of the .45ACP 185 gr load in a marginally smaller package.

Then I realized that the sectional density of the 180gr .40 is the same as 230gr .45 and that in the same length barrel the .40 will have 100+ fps more velocity so I became a big fan of the .40S&W in sub 4" guns, given the velocity loss of .45ACP in short barrels.

Have been buying more full sized guns in .40S&W lately since I can pick up all the brass I need for reloading free off the ground at our range. Same is true for 9mm but, the savings reloading 9mm aren't nearly so great.

If you can find a CZ40B its a great gun at a great price.

--wally.
 
What would be a good pistol to get into in a carry piece that alreadys tames the snappy recoil a little???
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There's only two that I can think of that REALLY do this well enough that it's drastically noticeable:
  • H&K (all of the current makes have a recoil buffering system)
  • Beretta PX4 Storm
Both of those are VERY soft .40's IMO.

Jason
 
blackcharlie
"40 is the best for compactness and knock down power in one package"
why?
3" barrel on my Kimber pro carry II .45 . Shoots +P and small thim frame.
 
What would be a good pistol to get into in a carry piece that alreadys tames the snappy recoil a little???
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I can testify that it definitely would not be a Glock. I have a G23 and recoil can be violent with hot .40 loads. Glocks seem to be the worst brand on the market when it comes to to taming recoil. At least, I see more complaints about Glocks and heavy recoil in .40 on various gun blogs.
 
I can testify that it definitely would not be a Glock.
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I completely agree with that statement. Glocks are very light weight guns. That makes them easy to carry but harder on recoil.

For a light weight gun that has reasonable recoil, I recommend the M&P40. It is very comfortable in hand (for most people) and the low barrel axis means that muzzle flip is reduced, relative to some other guns. However, the M&P will not have the comfortable recoil of a heavier gun. Pretty much anything with a heavy all-metal frame/grip will be better for taming harsh recoil. BUT, you want it easy to carry too? That will be a question that only you can answer: when is the gun heavy enough to tame the rough recoil, but still light enough to carry easily? As others have said, I recommend going to the range and testing some of these options out for yourself.
 
What you "heard" and what you experience are two different things. I recommend trying one out to judge for yourself what's the best one for you.

Personally, the .40S&W recoils is very controllable to to me...now a 10mm is another story.
 
My Beretta 96 has never failed me yet!
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so does my glock 35, that actually has less snap then the beretta, in my hands anyway, soo accurate, easy to use, and there isnt a place where parts have to be special ordered, go online with about 300 you can have everything but a slide and frame... go with the glock
 
I have a USP and an XD in 40 and recoil is not an issue. I can really not tell the difference between my 40 and 45. I have not done a side by side comparison but when I squeeze the trigger it goes bang. The only time I notice a difference in recoil is when I shoot my 357 and 44. Some shooters are recoil sensative, I am not.
 
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