What's wrong with the 40 S&W?????? - Page 3

edgehill · #21 04-07-2014, 02:07 PM

I carry a Px4 in .40. I also have a M&P9 that I shoot as well. When my wife and I are at the range, she usually shoots the 9 and I shoot the .40, but I do find I'm more accurate with the 9, but that may be because the M&P has a few extra inches, so my sight picture seems to work better.

When I shoot without sights, my accuracy is about the same.

milkmanjoe · #22 04-07-2014, 02:41 PM

Since a gunfight will, unless freakish, last less than a dozen rounds, round count isn't my biggest concern. I have carried Glock 17's back to the Gen 1's, which I still have. though I always preferred a 1911, because I can follow up much more accurately with the heavier gun. I am a bit purist, and and 1911 in .40 cal wouldn't feel right, and feel is real big to me.
So, then, why not .45 GAP?.....cause it is another orphan that was produced without merit. Just is not a need for anything between .45 and 9mm.
Keep it simple, stock your ammo in quantity, practice often, and remember, if ya hit 'em in the gut their natural reaction is to drop what is in their hands.

Snipersnest · #23 04-07-2014, 02:57 PM

How about giving us a little Bio in the New Member Introduction Forum so's we can welcome you aboard?

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Originally Posted by aloreman

Personally the 40 is my favorite round. I carry a shield in a 40 and a g23 in a 40. I also compete with an m&p in a 40. The m&p does have less felt recoil than the g23 and is actually pleasant to fire. Waiting to pick up my trojan in a 40 and cant wait to get my hands on a new ria in 40. Having recently started to dabble with 38 super and 10mm id have to say the 40 isnt that hard to manage

Caleb · #24 04-07-2014, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by milkmanjoe

Since a gunfight will, unless freakish, last less than a dozen rounds, round count isn't my biggest concern. I have carried Glock 17's back to the Gen 1's, which I still have. though I always preferred a 1911, because I can follow up much more accurately with the heavier gun. I am a bit purist, and and 1911 in .40 cal wouldn't feel right, and feel is real big to me.
So, then, why not .45 GAP?.....cause it is another orphan that was produced without merit. Just is not a need for anything between .45 and 9mm.
Keep it simple, stock your ammo in quantity, practice often, and remember, if ya hit 'em in the gut their natural reaction is to drop what is in their hands.

Practice is key.

milkmanjoe · #25 04-07-2014, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by milkmanjoe

Since a gunfight will, unless freakish, last less than a dozen rounds, round count isn't my biggest concern. I have carried Glock 17's back to the Gen 1's, which I still have. though I always preferred a 1911, because I can follow up much more accurately with the heavier gun. I am a bit purist, and and 1911 in .40 cal wouldn't feel right, and feel is real big to me.
So, then, why not .45 GAP?.....cause it is another orphan that was produced without merit. Just is not a need for anything between .45 and 9mm.
Keep it simple, stock your ammo in quantity, practice often, and remember, if ya hit 'em in the gut their natural reaction is to drop what is in their hands.

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Originally Posted by IamCaleb

Practice is key.

Absolutely agreed.....in rifles I shoot .308...period....my kids have a bunch of .22 rifles, I do not shoot them.
In pistols I practice with the G17 as it allows me to pull off 20 plus rounds(extended mags) to try to stay on target. I create fatigue with high cap mags. And some of you that have met me have seen or shot one of my G17's that have the grip reduced to a 1911 shape. Two of them are going to Lane Owens in Texas next month for re-shaping. I try to keep my grip the same.
My SD pistol choice has gone back to a 1911 in .45 full time.
I stock .45, 9mm, 22, .308 and 12 gauge.
I am fairly stupid, so I need the KISS principle. (Keep It Simple, Stupid)