Who here finds the .40 hard to shoot well?

My experience with .40's has been good. I don't think they have much recoil at all, but then my primary has been a 3" barreled .357mag. The two guns that I've used in the .40 are a Ruger KP94 and a MkIII HP. The Ruger seemed a little more brutal than the HP. The balance on a HP is just sooo sweet. I prefer the 165gr. variety. Rem Golden Saber and Winchester STX since they are most readily available in my area. The Remington seems best. I shoot American Eagle at the range followed by 40 rounds of "carry" loads. The only other auto's I have had/fired were a HEAVILY modified 1911 .45, a Ruger P90? (in .45), and my old Makrov. The 1911 was way smooth, but that is what you get when you put over $2,500 into a pistol.

YMMV

-Wheelgun
 
The more I shoot with my Steyr M-40, the tighter my groups get.

As for flash and recoil, there is a significant difference from round to round. I keep CorBon 135gr JHP in it for self defense and they are LOUD, harsh-recoiling, big flash and somewhat dirty, but when I run 165gr. FMJ through it it's like a whole different gun (actualy quite plesant).

BTW, djsjd, if you ever decide you don't want that P7M10...gimme a call ;)
 
Sig 229 in 40 cal. is sweet to shoot and does have one loud bang to it.Mine is stainless and has 2000-2200 rounds from is with o9nly 2-3 FFL.
 
Sig 229 in 40 cal. is sweet to shoot and does have one loud bang to it.Mine is stainless and has 2000-2200 rounds from is with only 2-3 ffl.
 
Zundfolge: Since I tried the M10, I've found there's no going back... Highly recommend one if you haven't tried it - but beware, there's a virus that goes along with the P7 series. Kinda like a certain kind of potato chip - you can't stop at just one.
 
I think it's got a lot to do with the gun being used. I shot a .40 H&K USP this last weekend with lead reloads. What a dream. Shot modified weaver style and grouped 6" at 40' on the first clip. These were obviously mild loads. Got my .357 wheel gun out with some hot loads and you could feel the muzzle blast.:rolleyes:
 
djsjd, I've been seen fondling an M13 at a local gun shop on more then one occasion.

If I find an M10 for sale (or any P7 for that matter) and I have the cash, it will be a reflex action for me to buy it...unfortunately (or fortunately if you ask my wife) the likelyhood of me having an extra grand laying around at the exact moment an M10 hits the market somewhere near me is quite slim :(
 
I had pretty much given up on the .40, having traded away two Sigs chambered in 40 cal. Being a big fan of the .45, and owning a compact H&K .45, I decided to try a new H&K .40 Compact. I now enjoy my range time with this pistol as much as my 1911. I guess it's all a matter of how it fits your hand, balance, etc.

The accuracy of this pistol is outstanding, and I love the concealability. As for ammo selection, I get excellent results with Speer Lawman 155 gr. geegee
 
And the Consensus is...There is NONE..

Not surprised...

I've heard so many opinions on this, and am still totally confused as the what the TRUTH is. Dominant one I hear from the .45 ACP camp (and I own one - a Kimber Pro Carry HD), is that .45 is more accurate than the .40.

Now, my Gock 22 was pretty accurate, but my Kimber is a TACK DRIVER, but is DOES have a match grade barrel and trigger, and is about $200 more than a typical Glock. As well, the .45 ACP, with it's SA, will always help you shoot better than a Glock, with it's quasi-DA.

Conclusion, I don't have clue, have seen NO statistical or empirical data to back anything up.

Shoot what you like, and PRACTICE. The bullet will do it's part, if you DO YOURS...

JBB
 
I shoot better with my Sig 229 .40 than my Sig 226 9. I know it is because I have owned it longer and shot the it more. I also did not know that the .40 was supposed to be less accurate. I just went to the range as often I could and kept shooting until I got better.
 
If you are used to the .45 ACP or 9mmX19mm, the .40 S&W may be hard to adjust too. Don't ask me why, but that's what I hear from different folks. Don't expect the .40 S&W to be a pleasant round to shoot from a compact pistol. You can tame the felt recoil at bit by using 135-grain bullets, unless you use Cor-Bon--then feels more like a .357 magnum.
 
I can shoot my 40 very well. I have a 40, 45 acp, and .357 sig all are Glocks and I shoot them all equally well.

The 40 is reportedly not very accurate, and at one time I had a S&W 4006 that was not nearly as accurate as my Glock.....so I guess what brand you shoot might make a difference
 
The glock 27 has a tremendous kick, and is not terribly pleasant to fire on the range, but it does not seem to be any less accurate at 25 yards than anything else I've fired.
 
As far as I can tell I shoot the .40 the same as any other caliber I've shot. I think it's accurate. I 've noticed that different brands or bullet shapes, weights hit in different places on the paper, but I think that goes for all calibers, right? I don't mind shooting it either. I've shot it from a Glock 22, Glock 27, and a Kahr K40.

As I understand it, the gun, barrel, rifling, etc are what determine accuracy. How can a certain caliber be more or less accurate than another?
 
I have an USP9 and an USP40. We tested them side by side, one after the another, and the recoil is about the same with both guns (with 123gr and 170gr FMJ). The 40SW is just as accurate on 25 meter as the 9mm (around/under 2 inch five shot groups). So lack of accuracy with the 40 is a myth IMO.

The felt recoil and "push" largely depends on the gun, the shooting stance and on the ammo. I feel a little more push with the 40, but nothing uncomfortable.
 
If my sister who is 5' 100lbs and my gf who is 5'11" 130lbs and myself 6'1" 155 lbs can all shoot my sw40v with fullpower loads and you can't then you need help.
 
If you can't shoot a .40 straight, it tells me you bought the wrong gun. I bought a Para Ord P1640 and I was shooting two-inch groups the first time out. My wife shoots it almost as well as me. She says she hardly notices any more recoil compared to the three 9mm's we shoot regularly.
 
I don't understand what the fuss is about. I carry a Smith 4013 Tactical, and I don't find it to be difficult to shoot at all. It certainly doesn't recoil sharply, even with the hottest of loads. I do find the .40 Glocks to be slightly unpleasant, but not uncontrollable. Another common misconception is that the .40 is inaccurate. Every one I've shot has been as accurate as I've needed. Certainly accurate enough for my shooting skills;)
 
good shooting 40

i like shooting my 15 shot para. very much .i quit shooting 180gr after blowing up my glock27 three different times.i was using lead back then.now i use 135gr and 165gr plated now with no trouble.it is accurate out to 25yrds.the heavy para likes them.glocks and reloads dont mix.my para seems to like power pistol.
 
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