Is there any reason NOT to get a 40 S&W? Any guns to avoid?

[Target]

I'm a horder (whoreder) by nature. Its a sickness. Have always wheeled and dealed to feed my hobbies.
Paintball? Sure. I had 18 guns and enough gear to outfit 5 people.
RC car racing. Yep. 2wd buggy 4wd buggy, 2wd truck, 4wd truck 2 or 3 classes of carpet racing cars. not to mention spare parts.
Sold all that stuff and now I'm a gun guy.

I noticed that I had a box of 40 S&W ammo...just in case.
Now I have it stuck in my head i needa pistol to go with it.

Is there any valid reason not to get a 40?
Any guns to avoid due to the power of a 40?
I read som first gen stuff could not handle it.

I fully admit that like buying/ having stuff as much or more than actually using it.

Just thinking that a 40 may not be a bad thing to have around....just in case.

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

My XD40 has been flawless.

 

[MilesTeg]

I have two 40's. The one was my first pistol S&W SD40VE, what a crappy gun. This gun almost tainted me to the caliber. It was heavy snappy and didn't shoot well. Then I got my custom G22 and it is night and day with the caliber. I find it easy to shoot and not snappy. I do think the recoil is more than a 9mm. So let looks at the pro's & con's.

PRO

• More Power than 9mm (if you believe in that)
• Usually more capacity than 45 ACP (not counting our 10 round limit)
• 3 guns in one. Most popular 40S&W guns have aftermarket barrels allowing you to shoot 9mm, 40S&W & 357Sig. This is the reason I went with a G22.
• If you reload the price of 40 almost comes down to 9mm prices.

CON

• Another caliber to buy for, both ammo and reloading supplies.
• More recoil than 9mm.
• Now you will have to build a PCC to go with the new pistol.

 

[Jaywmustang]

Pull the bullets and make 10mm rounds. Then convince yourself to buy a g20. Jk. I think I would look at cost of ammo in my opinion.

On a side note, my gssf coupon came in. I’ll be pistol shopping soon

 

[Deplorable Me]

+1 10mm

 

[Target]

I am not near man enough for a 10mm. I'll leave those for you tough guys.

 

[TopShot]

I've had a M&P 40, I shot it with great success.
My son has a M&P 40 2.0 and M&P 40C 2.0.
He shoots them well.
DO NOT BUY a M&P Shield in 40.
A very hard gun to manage recoil.

 

[Robin]

I like .40's. Got a SIG and have zero complaints.
Robin

 

[dsdmmat]

Grab the new GP100 in 10 mm and shoot the 40s through it

 

[togmaster]

It would be cheaper to sell your box of 40 ammo.

 

[Marine Cpl]

@Edwardteach72

 

[That_FNG]

40 S&W is a dying caliber. It has more kick then 9mm but less power then 10mm.

 

[Blimey]

I’m gonnna. It OP a round of 50 BMG and see how long until he buys a new rifle.

 

[ArmedCorgi]

Grab the new GP100 in 10 mm and shoot the 40s through it

Why did you have to say that? Now I'll need another gun. The spec sheet doesn't mention it but I'm going to assume since it's an auto cartridge it will require moon clips. I'm not a fan of moon clips.

 

[ArmedCorgi]

I am happy with my G23. Fits very nicely in my hand, is concealable, has a very large aftermarket for parts, you can convert it to .22, 9mm and 357sig. It's four guns in one.

 

[Jaywmustang]

I hear u can shoot the 40s&w in the Glock 10mm offerings. Pb do u know anyone with a 40?

 

[Target]

Yes, I can ask to shoot one before I jump in.
I believe he said he has a Beretta 96.

And another of my friends has a M&P 40 although I dont see him often

 

[ArmedCorgi]

Yes, I can ask to shoot one before I jump in.

Don't fear the .40.

 

[Target]

it's more the gun than the caliber.
I traded for an M&P 9mm and dont like it.
Prob would not have done the deal if I tried before I traded.

 

[Twogunwilly]

G23, you're welcome.

 

[ArmedCorgi]

it's more the gun than the caliber.
I traded for an M&P 9mm and dont like it.
Prob would not have done the deal if I tried before I traded.

I think you should consider the Glock 23. It has a lower bore axis than the M&P's and you can get heavier recoil springs to help reduce muzzle flip. It's very comfortable in the hand and as I said has a huge aftermarket to include caliber conversions.

 

[togmaster]

G23, you're welcome.

This. Get the 23 and if you don't dig 40 you can easily switch it to a 9. Plus Glock 23 mags work with 9mm and a few bonus rounds if you know what I mean.

 

[IraIII]

If you want a .40 S&W, I think you should look at some of the police trade in Sig P226 that are out there. I like Sigs DAK trigger, but you can convert to as/da if you wanted to. I bought one of these and am very happy with it.
Condition shown is typical. Please call for information. Used Sig Sauer P226RDAK w/ Rails 40 Pistol Manufacturer SIG Sauer Specifications Weight 825 g Length 180 mm (7.1 in) Barrel length 99 mm (3.9 in) Width

 

[Phauxtoe]

I did have 2 40sw pistols!
I love my Sig P239 and didn't love my Glock 23, (gave it to my brother)!

I cant imagine a Glock in 10mm

 

[Target]

ive never shot a Glock.
When I purchased my first handgun I gripped different ones at the LGS and found the Springfield XD9 fit my hand better.
I was used to 1911 style grip frames on my paintball markers so the Glock felt odd.
That, and they had the 3 extra mag promotion and I found an FFL that would hold it till.my permit came in. The box stores would not store a paid for gun.

The Sig looks intriguing.And $300 is doable.

 

[MilesTeg]

ive never shot a Glock.
When I purchased my first handgun I gripped different ones at the LGS and found the Springfield XD9 fit my hand better.
I was used to 1911 style grip frames on my paintball markers so the Glock felt odd.
That, and they had the 3 extra mag promotion and I found an FFL that would hold it till.my permit came in. The box stores would not store a paid for gun.

The Sig looks intriguing.And $300 is doable.

If you want to shoot a glock 22 let me know we aren't too far apart.

 

[Darth]

I hear u can shoot the 40s&w in the Glock 10mm offerings. Pb do u know anyone with a 40?

You just need a 40 barrel.

I have one for my G20C.

 

[Jaywmustang]

You just need a 40 barrel.

I have one for my G20C.

Is there a 40 barrel for the g40?

 

[Target]

I'm at Runnings playing with their guns.
G23 is a bit short in the grip.
No Sig 226. Sig 320 And 225 on hand.

 

[Jaywmustang]

G22?