there were statements made about the army giving up 9mm because it is not doing the job. The only reason for that is the fact that they can only use FMJ.
The 9mm 40 and 45 acp will always be. However the I do and have seen the use of 40 S&W and 45 acp decline in usage and the 9mm increase, in civilian use and professional use. The main reason is the ammo technology has improved much more with the 9mm then it has in the other calibers.
And the 40 S&W is by no means a toned down 45 acp as was stated earlier it's reallt a toned down 10mm rd because back when this caliber was first produced it was only because full power 10mm was to much to handle for the FBI. So they needed something more agent friendly thus the 40S&W.
Now sense the ammo is much better now days the 9mm is and will be coming back to the FBI and many others.
Wether you are a new shooter or a veteran shooter 9mm offers faster shots and more accurate. The 40S&W has a slower shot placement as does the 45 acp. And a higher miss rate for most officers.I do believe that really may not have anything do with the shooter unless you are a new shooter.
if you do some cking around you will find some very experienced accomplished shooters and trainers switching to 9mm.
And they are very fast and accurate with the 40 and 45 but a little faster and as or more accurate with the 9mm. And you can carry more on board and less weight with most guns.
I've been an avid shooter and carrier of 45 ACP for many many yrs and Iam contemplating the 9mm. I see no reason at this time to feel under gunned with a 9mm with a mag in my gun holding 20+1 rds and I can shoot three to one and land them where I want. Considering I have been shooting 45 acp for 40+ yrs and 9mm for just over a yr. I am no professional but hey thats hard to argue with. I have trained people for 30 + yrs before retiring and a lot of them have recently made the switch also.
I mean think about it Cheaper, faster with better or the same accuracy alot less recoil as 40 or 45.
OH And the NAVY SEALS use 9mm by choice. LOL I had to say that some time during my rant.