9mm vs .40cal

gunpaq

I am looking at buying a semiauto for a carry weapon. Have carried a .38 and .357 for years but would like a change over a revolver for carry. Is there any reason why one should not use a 9mm for a carry weapon and is there any significant advantage the .40cal has over the 9mm?

gap1916

Hitting your target is way more important the the size of the round. 9mm has been around for ever. .40 is the new kid on the block. Freedom of choice they both work well.

rg666

If you have shot a 357 you should have no recoil problems with the 40. Bigger is better and capacity & accuracy are about the same for both. For a carry gun I pick the 40 over the 9mm every time.RG

Xracer

9mm has less stopping power than either .38 Special or .367 Mag.Go with the .40.....or even better, .45ACP.[This message has been edited by Xracer (edited 10-30-2001).]

gunpaq

Thanks for the input about this subject.

JustC

The 40 also has more "downrange" stopping power than the .45. At closer range, yes the .45 hits harder, but the .40 penetrates!!!! The .40 is one of the hottest new calibers out there.

BigTex

The .40 is just the baby brother of the 10mm.go for the gusto and get a G-20 10mm.

22WRF

Cartridge Velocity Stopping Power 380Auto/90gr JHP 1050fps 70% 9mm+P/115gr JHP 1350fps 91% 38Spl+P+/110gr JHP 1250fps 83% 40S&W/135gr JHP 1300fps 96% 10mm/150gr JHP 1300fps 90% 45ACP+P/185gr JHP 1150fps 92% GUN*TESTS Magazine Aug. 1996 edition on Handgun Ammunition

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gap1916

22WRF What no stats on the .357 Sig?

gunpaq

Thanks again for the input. Ready for my next question.