What 40 S&W is comfortable to shoot?

The Glock 22 rates high on my list.

It is one of the most controllable and well behaved handguns I've encountered.

It's heavy enough to handle the hotter .40 loads without trying to jump out of your hand but not so heavy as to discourage someone from carrying it for extended periods of time.

The frame fits my hand well and falls on target with my wrist in it's natural position.
 
I've shot only two .40's--Glock 27 and Glock 22C, the latter which I own.

The G22C is a real joy to shoot--very little recoil, very little muzzle flip. Personally, the gun feels like part of my hand--and I have small hands. I can shoot 180 grs. all day and never get fatigued.

I added the "plug" to mine, and replaced all the mag baseplates with Pearce "grip enhancers"--they fill in the little half-moon hole in the front bottom of the grip...plus it gives me something to wrap the pinkie of my left hand around.

By accident, I found an "almost" new pre-ban hi-cap mag in a local pawn shop ($75)...for peace of mind, I replaced the spring with a new one from Lonewolf.

I can highly recommend the G22C--the 22 series guns are rapidly becoming sidearm of choice for a large percentage of PD's.:p
 
Two days ago, I traded up (way up) from a Kel-Tec p-11 to a Glock 27. I'd been wanting a 40 for some time now, and wasn't 100% confident I wanted a subcompact 40 for fear of the recoil. I have to tell you that this gun is *sweet*. The reason I went with it is that I paid the $10.00 to try out a rental 27 and was expecting it to be too much.

I was truely suprised; with the grip extension installed, it was truely comfortable (downright fun) to shoot. Now all I need is a source for cheap 40 ammo. Give it a whirl. People claim the 40 has more recoil that it does... and I'm a pretty sensetive guy :rolleyes: with regards to recoil that is ;) The G-27's much easier to shoot than my old Kel-Tec 9mm. I think the wider grip may disperse the shock better or something, but it's nice.

Ben
 
Ben,

I bought a case (50's X 10) of Wolf 180 gr. FMJ's online from Ammoman for $6.95 per box--free shipping UPS ground. This is the cheapest I've found .40 S&W anywhere.

I know there's a lot of controversy about Wolf ammo--stinks, dirty, steel casings,etc., etc., etc.--but it is reliable, it's cheap, and it is good practice ammo. I've shot Wolf 9mm through my G26 and Kel-Tec P-11, Wolf .45 through my G36, and Wolf .40 through my G22C. I never had one bit of trouble with Wolf.

When my supply of Wolf runs out, I'll order some more. Good luck with that G27...I used to own one--sold it quick to pay some college bills for one of my kids. My next Glock will be a 27.

:p
 
Between the two pistols I've shot in .40 S&W. The Beretta 8040 and the Glock 35, the 35 is a very smooth pistol to shoot in .40. No problem at all with that snappy round.

markmcj
 
I like the SIG P229/.40, partly because of its ergonomics. The grip is full and fits my somewhat large hands very well even though it is a compact size sidearm. A comfortable grip goes a long way in taming recoil in this cartridge. The heavy slide tends to dampen recoil somewhat as well. I have also found that a Sprinco recoil reduction unit tames the "flip" component of the .40 recoil in this pistol. All in all I have found the SIG P229 in any caliber comfortable to carry and to shoot, but YMMV.
 
I would like to echo Mike's post above. The Sig P229/.40 is a great gun. Tom Givens in his book Fighting Smarter says that this is his carry gun.

Another great .40 caliber gun though is the Glock 22.
 
I have the HKUSP40c, and a G23. Love em both. BUT, if I were forced to choose one over the other, for comfort reasons, it would be my HK. Feels too good in my hand....results aren't bad either!:D

Semper Fi-
JJC
 
I've owned and shot a few 40's (Para P16, G23, USPc40, Beretta 96fs) and the one I liked the best was the 96fs. It was simply the most accurate and the easiest to shoot, for me ;)
 
Beretta Elite series probably handles the .40 S&W better than most handguns. The USP full-size and compensated Glocks are okay but not in the league of the Berettas.
 
What are you going to be utilizing it for? Competition, CCW, Plinking, etc. Based on your response those of us on the thread might be able to help you.
 
Whizz,

The reason I asked depending on what his main interest was a recommendation can then be made. i.e. I wouldnt recommend a Glock 23 for IPSC competition but I would recommend the 22, 24 or the 35. BTW, I mentioned Glock for reference pursoses only.
 
Out of four range rental .40's, I found the Walther P99 to be the most comfortable. The smooth contoured grips are a joy. However, it only came in third in accuracy for me. I shot the HK USP Comp best, followed by the Glock 27.
 
The only .40 I've shot is the Sig 229. With the factory grips it was fine, about what you'd expect. But, with Hogue grips it was like a completely different gun. I know it sounds crazy, but it seemed like over half of the recoil just disappeared. Very easy to shoot.
 
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