9mm or .40

[t1066]

So 800 people viewed this thread and only 65 took the poll. Is this how political polls work, too?

To be fair, I'm probably about 300 of those views....

[Pag23]

I agree with you.

I have a Smith 4006 that's actually comfortable to shoot and easy to rack and operate. My tiny wife shoots it at the range and I have no problems with it, having arthritis.

I did a ton of research on it and it came down to that or a Beretta Cougar in a LGS. Never regretted this...I even carry it sometimes (you saw it at the 2A rally in Harrisburg this year). If you want a 40 with low(er) recoil, look for a metal framed one like those two. They're both solid guns. (or Stoeger Cougar)



But, if anyone wants to make an offer for it (with 5 mags and all of my ammo, about 1500 rounds), I'll listen...I have this pesky AR-15 project that needs finished!

That is a sweet looking SW...

[bripro]

So 800 people viewed this thread and only 65 took the poll.

I think there would be more poll activity if there was a place to check "who gives a crap"

(lighthearted and sarcastic btw)

[scruff]

I think there would be more poll activity if there was a place to check "who gives a crap"

(lighthearted and sarcastic btw)

"Who gives a crap" is exactly how I feel about all of yinz opinions.
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Every year that I qualify, I expect to have the only DA/SA at the range. And if I had to guess, I'd say it's 50% 9mm, 30% .40 S&W, and 20% .45 ACP.

[t1066]

My vote is .357 SIG. Hot and fast, more recoil than 9mm, but less than .40. Ammo can be pricey though.

As far as guns, the P226 and P229 are both great guns and great choices for duty. I have both in multiple calibers and don't remember having any issues with any of them.

Surplus City in Feasterville often has P226 police trade-ins for $350-450 in .40SW. The guns are in decent shape, with mild to moderate holster wear. I don't see any Sigs currently on their website, but they do have Gen4 Glock 22s for $325 w/ 2 mags. That might be a good starter option for you until you have funds to trade up to something better.

Since .40 has fallen out of favor lately, the prices of guns in .40 have come down. Tanner's and Surplus City often have great deals on new and used .40s. While the cost of the gun is lower, .40 ammo is generally a few bucks more than 9mm. I have purchased many firearms in .40 and later picked up a .357 conversion barrel for about $100.

I'm planning on going to Classic Pistol on Friday afternoon to do some shooting. If you're around, you're welcome to join me and try out my various Sigs, Glocks and HKs to help get a feel and narrow down your choices.

I just wanted to publicly thank you. I had a blast.

For those that weren't there, I have pretty much settled on a P 229 in 9mm.

Second choice would be a H&K P2000 in 9mm, and third place would go to a FNS in .40 S&W, which I found to be easier for me to shoot than the 9mm version.

[scruff]

I just wanted to publicly thank you. I had a blast.

For those that weren't there, I have pretty much settled on a P 229 in 9mm.

Second choice would be a H&K P2000 in 9mm, and third place would go to a FNS in .40 S&W, which I found to be easier for me to shoot than the 9mm version.

[t1066]

The thing that surprised the heck out of me?

After 27 years, and even with the target at only 5 yards, I still got better than 95% on the paper. And even grouped moderately well.

[PHLJJS]

I just wanted to publicly thank you. I had a blast.

For those that weren't there, I have pretty much settled on a P 229 in 9mm.

Second choice would be a H&K P2000 in 9mm, and third place would go to a FNS in .40 S&W, which I found to be easier for me to shoot than the 9mm version.

You're welcome!!

I too was surprised about how little "rust" you had after almost 3 decades of not shooting. If I could only be that "rusty" after 3 MONTHS of not shooting...

[pa350z]

9mm.

[Justin///M]

I switched from .40 to 9mm for everything a while back. 9mm is just more versatile and prolific.