Feel the same about the 40S&W as you use to?
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I never thought of that before. Good point. Makes one wonder where the 10mm would be right now if there were no 40. Which is a shame because the 10mm is a great round in its own right. And yes, I'm aware (well aware, actually) of the recoil - but I still don't understand why it's not more popular.
The 40 is a great round too. I've shot a couple. Seems a good compromise between power and control. I don't own a 40; but I'm certainly not opposed to it. I just chose to go with the 10mm Auto.
^with regards to 10mm.
I think it's a simple answer. The popular rounds (especially in service sized pistols) have all had the benefit of widespread police or military use. The 10mm's service career was just a scattered footnote in history, comparable to the .357 Sig.
There are, IMO, two distinct levels of semi-auto cartridge popularity, with one half-way in between. You've got 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 on the top tier for obvious reasons we don't even need to discuss.
You've got all the "standardized" rounds in the lower tier that simply won't ever make it with the big three. 10mm, .357 Sig, .38 Super, .25/.32 ACP, 9x18 Mak, .45 GAP, .50AE and some others with a bit of argument.
In that slim slot right between would be, IMO, the .380 Auto.
The .380 Auto was solidly in the same second-level group just 10-15 years ago before the concealed carry wave that swept this nation and saw a public demand for smallish, concealable pistols. But it has had a meteoric rise due specifically to tiny carry guns. It's a pretty interesting feat for a cartridge that's been around as long as it has.
arizona98tj
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I had absolutely no desire to buy one 10 years ago and I have no desire to do so now.
Yes
10 years ago I hated it, as it had the worst of both worlds of recoil: combining the snap of the 9 with the long push of the 45, with the feel of a twist added for good measure.
Abandoned it and stuck with 9 and .45.
3 years ago picked up a couple of .40s to just round out my range toy bag.
Tried them out and came to realize I can actually hit something with them now.
I still dislike the kick more than the other 2, and still use the other 2 calibers more, but I now feel comfortable enough with it to use it.
in the last 10 years I got rid of a nasty flinch habit a .40 caused in me. Of course, it was the result of it being the first handgun caliber I ever bought and never being able to practice at a distance less than 20 yards. 10 years of shooting other calibers and my control is good enough to handle it now.
Still don't recommend it for new shooters. Still respect its' capabilities. Still don't enjoy shooting it as much as other calibers. But I am now willing to use it and/or carry one. THAT is a HUGE change!
10 years ago I hated it, as it had the worst of both worlds of recoil: combining the snap of the 9 with the long push of the 45, with the feel of a twist added for good measure.
Abandoned it and stuck with 9 and .45.
3 years ago picked up a couple of .40s to just round out my range toy bag.
Tried them out and came to realize I can actually hit something with them now.
I still dislike the kick more than the other 2, and still use the other 2 calibers more, but I now feel comfortable enough with it to use it.
in the last 10 years I got rid of a nasty flinch habit a .40 caused in me. Of course, it was the result of it being the first handgun caliber I ever bought and never being able to practice at a distance less than 20 yards. 10 years of shooting other calibers and my control is good enough to handle it now.
Still don't recommend it for new shooters. Still respect its' capabilities. Still don't enjoy shooting it as much as other calibers. But I am now willing to use it and/or carry one. THAT is a HUGE change!
About 18 years ago, I was handed a Glock 35, six magazines and new leather gear. I had to give up my Wilson Master Grade .45 that I had been carrying for the previous 10 years.
That was my introduction to the .40 and Glock. Carried one on duty ever since. It's a perfectly acceptable combo.
That was my introduction to the .40 and Glock. Carried one on duty ever since. It's a perfectly acceptable combo.
Omaha-BeenGlockin
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Yes---still don't like it
Yes. I like it.
I've been shooting the .40 S&W since it came out.
My first .40 S&W pistol was G22.
I've reloaded thousands upon thousands of .40 S&W ammo.
I have 5 pistols left in .40 S&W but don't get the time to shoot them as much as I once did.
The one that I miss the most is a G24C that I let go many years ago.
My G27 is 18 years old. I started carrying it when I was in LE as an off-duty weapon. I've carried it about 75% of the time during those 18 years.
9+1 rds. of a good 180 gr. JHP in a small package makes for an excellent CCW pistol.
Long live the .40 S&W.
I've been shooting the .40 S&W since it came out.
My first .40 S&W pistol was G22.
I've reloaded thousands upon thousands of .40 S&W ammo.
I have 5 pistols left in .40 S&W but don't get the time to shoot them as much as I once did.
The one that I miss the most is a G24C that I let go many years ago.
My G27 is 18 years old. I started carrying it when I was in LE as an off-duty weapon. I've carried it about 75% of the time during those 18 years.
9+1 rds. of a good 180 gr. JHP in a small package makes for an excellent CCW pistol.
Long live the .40 S&W.
I had Taurus PT740 a few years ago and did not like it. Too much snap from such a small pistol. The 9mm might have been more to my liking in that size gun. After that all I shot in 40 cal was Glocks. They did nothing to make me like 40 cal or even shooting for that matter. Then I bought a FNS40. Now I really like the caliber.
Yes I still feel the same, I thought it was not needed then and I feel the same now. We all know the flawed thinking that brought it about. That has not changed, a hit In the right place from any of the popular handgun ammo will do what it is designed to do. I think some American law enforcement are returning to 9MM.
Beretta686
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My feelings haven't changed at all. There's nothing wrong with 40 S&W, but I don't own one because it doesn't make sense.
I use 9mm for my personal defense guns as it's cheap to shoot and is plenty powerful with good JHPs, so there's no reason to go with a .40. I use a 10mm for a ranch handgun as that has the power for hunting and ability to reachout to 100 meters or so, which a .40 can't provide.
If people like .40, I think it's great. However you get pretty much the same practical perfomace as it in a 9mm for less cost and can carry more ammo. I'm pretty sure nobody out there is dead because they shoot the bad guy with a 9mm, instead of a .40 and that extra umph would have made the difference.
I use 9mm for my personal defense guns as it's cheap to shoot and is plenty powerful with good JHPs, so there's no reason to go with a .40. I use a 10mm for a ranch handgun as that has the power for hunting and ability to reachout to 100 meters or so, which a .40 can't provide.
If people like .40, I think it's great. However you get pretty much the same practical perfomace as it in a 9mm for less cost and can carry more ammo. I'm pretty sure nobody out there is dead because they shoot the bad guy with a 9mm, instead of a .40 and that extra umph would have made the difference.