I guess everybody here probably already agrees with that though, right? 40 S&W is where the new action is... just like a 10 mm but with less recoil, and BETTER choice of firearms that shoot it. Its the only modern round out there... any dinosaurs here still shoot 9s or 45s... i bet not. people in the know aint gonna do that.
9mm sucks
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riddleofsteel
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I be a dinosaur?
I like .45 and 9mm exclusively in centerfire semi-automatics. I tried the .40 on many occasions, and I just don't like it. The 9 and 45 have been getting the job done for nearly a century now, I see no need to switch calibers. I think the .40 is a "fad" caliber, that will one day loose some of the current popularity. If you want to call me a dinosaur, so be it.
I like .45 and 9mm exclusively in centerfire semi-automatics. I tried the .40 on many occasions, and I just don't like it. The 9 and 45 have been getting the job done for nearly a century now, I see no need to switch calibers. I think the .40 is a "fad" caliber, that will one day loose some of the current popularity. If you want to call me a dinosaur, so be it.
Marko Kloos
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"Those in the know" still seem to do ok with lowly 9mm ball. That includes the GSG9, the SAS, and your colleagues, the SEALs.
STEYR M-357
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357 SIG is a bazzillion times more reliable than the 40 S&W
Mike Irwin
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You, sir, are an idiot.
If anyone really wants to see the depth of "Pretty Boy's" knowledge to gauge if his advice is worth taking, click the "All Posts By Member" tab and kick back for a damned good laugh.
Not as good as the Mall Ninja with his "wall climbing boots" and trauma plate duct taped to his back, but there's the potential.
If anyone really wants to see the depth of "Pretty Boy's" knowledge to gauge if his advice is worth taking, click the "All Posts By Member" tab and kick back for a damned good laugh.
Not as good as the Mall Ninja with his "wall climbing boots" and trauma plate duct taped to his back, but there's the potential.
I'm a dinosaur, too. Got a .45 on my hip right now. On the other hand, I've never been accused of being "in the know," either.
Just a tip for dealing with "expert" sites like TFL. A lot of us (like me) aren't experts, but a lot of us ARE. When dealing with experts, it's always better to ASK them what they think than to TELL them what they think.
Just a tip for dealing with "expert" sites like TFL. A lot of us (like me) aren't experts, but a lot of us ARE. When dealing with experts, it's always better to ASK them what they think than to TELL them what they think.
Mike Irwin
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Canine,
I've no intent of becoming embroiled in a flame war.
Too busy for that. I simply pass judgment, and move on.
In my judgment, Pretty Boy's either a teenager deciding to have some fun, or a troll, but any way you cut it, an idiot.
So, now that I've passed judgment, I'm moving on.
And speaking of Canines, mine want their dinners.
Oh, and thank you for your assessment of my value. I'm getting a swelled head. But that could also be the beer...
I've no intent of becoming embroiled in a flame war.
Too busy for that. I simply pass judgment, and move on.
In my judgment, Pretty Boy's either a teenager deciding to have some fun, or a troll, but any way you cut it, an idiot.
So, now that I've passed judgment, I'm moving on.
And speaking of Canines, mine want their dinners.
Oh, and thank you for your assessment of my value. I'm getting a swelled head. But that could also be the beer...
.40 Isn't For Everybody
I choose the .40 cause I can shoot it as well as any other caliber, its compact size, and it gives me the power I want. But I believe people need to choose the caliber they feel comfortable with and fits their needs.
Don't choose the .40 if it makes you a less effective shooter. The 9mm with good ammo is capable of anything you can reasonably expect from a defense handgun. (The Glock 26 is a good reason why the 9mm will live on) And people choose the .45 because they're not bothered by the bulk and having a big bore gives them a "warm fuzzy feeling".
Those who begrudge the .40 simply because its new or because they feel its a threat to the .45 are the only dinosaurs, not the rounds themselves. All the classic calibers have been updated with better bullet designs and more efficient loadings. The 9mm, .40, ,357, and the .45 will continue to fulfill the needs of every individual shooter.
I choose the .40 cause I can shoot it as well as any other caliber, its compact size, and it gives me the power I want. But I believe people need to choose the caliber they feel comfortable with and fits their needs.
Don't choose the .40 if it makes you a less effective shooter. The 9mm with good ammo is capable of anything you can reasonably expect from a defense handgun. (The Glock 26 is a good reason why the 9mm will live on) And people choose the .45 because they're not bothered by the bulk and having a big bore gives them a "warm fuzzy feeling".
Those who begrudge the .40 simply because its new or because they feel its a threat to the .45 are the only dinosaurs, not the rounds themselves. All the classic calibers have been updated with better bullet designs and more efficient loadings. The 9mm, .40, ,357, and the .45 will continue to fulfill the needs of every individual shooter.
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