Hi TunnelRat,
Both are excellent guns. One can't go wrong with either. I guess it would boil down to personal preference.
When the .40 S&W debuted, I was skeptical of its efficacy. It quickly proved itself as formidable cartridge. I've grown to appreciate the .40 S&W as a self-defense cartridge.
I'm more of momentum guy. I don't much look at kinetic energy. I like heavy for caliber bullets. I want bullets to penetrate. The .40 S&W with 180 grain bullets at 1000 FPS has impressive momentum.
I've carried a 1911 with W-W white box 230 grain ball ammo and never felt the least bit vulnerable. After all, the .45 ACP's stellar reputation was created with 230 grain ball ammo at about 850 FPS.
Both are excellent guns. One can't go wrong with either. I guess it would boil down to personal preference.
When the .40 S&W debuted, I was skeptical of its efficacy. It quickly proved itself as formidable cartridge. I've grown to appreciate the .40 S&W as a self-defense cartridge.
I'm more of momentum guy. I don't much look at kinetic energy. I like heavy for caliber bullets. I want bullets to penetrate. The .40 S&W with 180 grain bullets at 1000 FPS has impressive momentum.
I've carried a 1911 with W-W white box 230 grain ball ammo and never felt the least bit vulnerable. After all, the .45 ACP's stellar reputation was created with 230 grain ball ammo at about 850 FPS.