.40cal longevity

[Deavis]

I also have a Gen 2 G-17…. With a stupid amount of rounds on it. You can't kill it.

 

[AlaskinAssasin]

I've fired 20k plus rounds out of my glock 29, 22k out of my glock 23, 12k rounds out of my sti in .40 and have run a ump in 40 for work. Never had an issue. All but the ump have been hand loads. I love the .40.

 

[MichaelH]

So if it takes 3 of 4 follow up shots of 9mm to do the job of one shot of the lessor caliber 40 s&w and the 9mm wears out in twice the number of rounds as the 40, that still makes the 9 wear out fast than the 40.

The internet dork balistics tester consensus is that .40 isn't even close to being that much better than 9. But if you like .40, that's great.

Edit:
"This stopping power conclusion is further supported by a 1992 Ohio police study which found that the 9mm bullet required 2.45 rounds fired to incapacitate an assailant. The .40 S&W, on the other hand, required only 2.36 rounds on average to achieve incapacitation."

9mm vs. .40 S&W: A Comparison | American Firearms

Headstamp-to-Headstamp is our series aimed at helping you grok everything ammo. The debate over the most effective handgun caliber is as old as time itself. In this article, we will compare two of the most popular calibers available today – the 9mm to the .40 S&W.

www.americanfirearms.org

 

[billdeserthills]

So Magna porting really helps lighten recoil. Ask because I'm just seeking and absorbing info.

It does, I have a Desert Eagle 44 mag with a double Magna-port job, unbelievable how fast & controllable follow-up shots are now

 

[Jonnyuma]

65 posts in and not a single person has commented on the .40 being "snappy".

 

[oremike]

But if you like .40, that's great.

I do so stop trying to compel me to change that. You do you, not me.

 

[Idaho44]

Just my personal experience is my G22 'felt' blocky compared to my G17 even with a conversion barrel and I did inadvertently swap the slides once, so yeah the lower frames are the same! I prefer the G23 with the addition of the 9mm and .357 sig options (recommend an adjustable rear sight). 40 in a 10mm 1911 is a sweet shooter (get the 40 mag for it).

 

[MichaelH]

I'm not trying to compel (or even convince) you, oremike, to do anything. I wasn't even arguing the validity of the point that .40 causes more wear on firearms, and I was only mentioning that's A reason often cited for LEAs switching to 9mm. In response, you threw down with some bs folk wisdom about one shot .40 vs. four shot 9mm. I was only calling BS on that folk wisdom based on reading I've done, not trying to force you to do anything. Sure .40 definitely has more "umpfh", so shoot it if you like.

Another article:

9mm versus .40 Smith & Wesson: Which caliber is better for self-defense?

If you shoot a lot and want to shoot better for less money, or if you’re considering using a handgun for personal or home defense, pick up a 9mm handgun and get shooting.

www.militarytimes.com

 

[NU9MM]

As I've heard it said many times in forums. Shoot what you are accurate,comfortable,and confident with.

 

[Pandaz3]

I own a XD40 Service Mod 2 4" and 357 barrel, two XD40 Sub Compacts Mod 2 3", XDS40, XDS40 Mod 2, S&W M&P40C 4" and 3.6" with a 357-conversion barrel and a S&W Shield40 1.0, HK USP40, Taurus G2C in forty, a Charter Arms Pitbull revolver in forty and finally a Hi-Point JCP 40.

I like forties.

Edit: Missed one, Walther PPX 40, I have used the PPX40 and a XD40, and XD357 in courses

 

[NU9MM]

I own a XD40 Service Mod 2 4" and 357 barrel, two XD40 Sub Compacts Mod 2 3", XDS40, XDS40 Mod 2, S&W M&P40C 4" and 3.6" with a 357-conversion barrel and a S&W Shield40 1.0, HK USP40, Taurus G2C in forty, a Charter Arms Pitbull revolver in forty and finally a Hi-Point JCP 40.

I like forties.

Yes you do!!!

 

[coop44]

500 rounds and it's worn out! I'll take it off your hands for cheap!

 

[coop44]

Pussy cats shoot 9, tigers shoot manly calibers.

 

[NU9MM]

I know this question is off topic of my thread but here goes. How has switched from M&P .40 to the Glock 22 or 23 and vise versa. I have M&P 9's but wanting a .40 as well. Had a Glock 22 and traded it for the current full-size M&P 9. Didn't really care for the G22 just felt very blocky and uncomfortable in my hands. M&P's are more ergo friendly for me. But I would imagine I could get comfortable with a Glock with practice. I would prefer the G23 if I got a Glock. But any.40 is hard to find.

 

[Pandaz3]

I know this question is off topic of my thread but here goes. How has switched from M&P .40 to the Glock 22 or 23 and vise versa. I have M&P 9's but wanting a .40 as well. Had a Glock 22 and traded it for the current full-size M&P 9. Didn't really care for the G22 just felt very blocky and uncomfortable in my hands. M&P's are more ergo friendly for me. But I would imagine I could get comfortable with a Glock with practice. I would prefer the G23 if I got a Glock. But any.40 is hard to find.

This place online has a good selection of 40 S&W, I own this model

 

[NU9MM]

This place online has a good selection of 40 S&W, I own this model

Thank you.

 

[NU9MM]

This place online has a good selection of 40 S&W, I own this model

Ok so you got this at Sportman's Warehouse correct?

 

[MichaelH]

Check Keiths and NW Armory too.

Make sure you get a 2nd gen M & P: the triggers on gen 1 were pretty bad.

 

[Alexr4920]

The Glock 22 comes with two 15-round mags, and aftermarket 15-round mags are available for the Glock 23 but it only comes with two 13-round mags), the weight, the barrel length and the length of the sight radius.

 

[NU9MM]

Check Keiths and NW Armory too.

Make sure you get a 2nd gen M & P: the triggers on gen 1 were pretty bad.

I've got two 1st Gen 9's and a 2nd Gen. I just wish mags for the M&P were as readily available as for the Glocks.