Sorry I missed alot, I started the thread and then realized I had papers to write. Anywho, the "40 sucks" comment basically came from a James Yeager video I watched when doing some research on the subject.
Based on my very limited experience with 9mm, I do enjoy the more manageable recoil it has compared with 40SW.
IMHO, the 40 S&W cartridge doesn't "suck." But, you have to go with what you are comfortable with. Nobody can decide that but you.