9mm vs .40

[voodoo304]

The more threads I read on gun suggestions, the more I see how people recommend these hi-cap pistols. Then at the end over half of them say "but I always have a (insert favorite snub nose revolver) in my pocket".
Don't discredit the great gun you already have. While I do own and enjoy a G19, my daily carry is a LCR .357.
As some have already mentioned learn to reload. It's now cheaper to shoot 357/38 than it is store bought 9mm.
If its just a choice of 9 vs 40, I vote 9mm. Less recoil, faster follow up shots, and last but not least, because James Yeager carries a G19!
Good luck in your search.

 

[richieray]

i like 40 over 9 as carry weapon because bigger bullets make bigger holes

 

[strokin7.3]

How is the trigger pull on the sr9c?

Phenomenal. By far the best trigger on any striker fired gun I've ever held

 

[LANShark42]

Pull on the full size is nice. Feels very crisp. I think it's around 6-7 lbs. I believe the trigger on the compact is lighter.

I've put almost 300 rounds through my SR9c. i REALLY like it. Hickok45 has some really good things to say about it in his videos. I think the trigger pull on the SR9c is about 5.5 lbs. Another benefit is that is comes with a 17 round mag (that IMHO, makes it feel like the full size SR9) as well as the shorter 10 round mag.

if you shoot a lot, you might look for an SR40c. .40 seems to have a higher availability these days. Of course, that might vary by location.

 

[BRILEY]

I've personally carried a S&W .40 for the past two years, I really like the gun don't get me wrong, however it's a little heavier than I'd like! Price of ammo (and availability) is definatly something to consider, which is exactly why I recently made the switch to the Gen4 Glock 19 which, so far I absolutley love!

So for me, someone that's carried a .40 everyday for over 2 years now, I'd say go with the 9mm.

 

[countryboyfx4]

If it was between 9mm and 40 i would say 40! I love my Springfield XD and XDM series pistols! My xd 40 that is going on 4 years old has over 5,000 rounds and no issues what so ever! XDM 9 3.8 compact 9mm very nice as well maybe 200 rounds through it! I say 40 because of the high pressure round and it is a good solid reliable round as well as little more power over a 9mm even though ballistic tests are close! I carry a .45ACP because its so small compared to my 9mm and 40 XD's! Yes thats right my baby Springfield XDS is a small powerful and accurate little gun! Look into the Springfield line of guns I think you'll like them!

 

[VERT]

Seems to be a lot of 9mm vs. 40 threads. Just get yourself a Glock 22/23 or a S&W M&P 40 and then buy a 9mm conversion barrel. Problem solved.

 

[dtkw]

Why are you asking? If for home defense? Doesn't matter, no one looking a gun pointing at them with right mind would try anything maybe except saying "Please, don't shoot". Even a little .22 can do a lot of damage at close range. Well, if you can shoot well and comfy with the .40 then go for it. Like mentioned, bigger holes do post a intimidated value.

 

[Justin727]

Why are you asking? If for home defense? Doesn't matter, no one looking a gun pointing at them with right mind would try anything maybe except saying "Please, don't shoot". Even a little .22 can do a lot of damage at close range. Well, if you can shoot well and comfy with the .40 then go for it. Like mentioned, bigger holes do post a intimidated value.

My intention is to carry this weapon but would be readily available in a home defense situation.

 

[Justin727]

Seems to be a lot of 9mm vs. 40 threads. Just get yourself a Glock 22/23 or a S&W M&P 40 and then buy a 9mm conversion barrel. Problem solved.

I was thinking a glock 26 or 27 because I am pretty think so concealing a 19/22/23 would be difficult. Although now I am considering something else because the 26/27 does not have a rail underneath it.

 

[Justin727]

If it was between 9mm and 40 i would say 40! I love my Springfield XD and XDM series pistols! My xd 40 that is going on 4 years old has over 5,000 rounds and no issues what so ever! XDM 9 3.8 compact 9mm very nice as well maybe 200 rounds through it! I say 40 because of the high pressure round and it is a good solid reliable round as well as little more power over a 9mm even though ballistic tests are close! I carry a .45ACP because its so small compared to my 9mm and 40 XD's! Yes thats right my baby Springfield XDS is a small powerful and accurate little gun! Look into the Springfield line of guns I think you'll like them!

I'll definately check them out! Thanks for the advice!

 

[Justin727]

The more threads I read on gun suggestions, the more I see how people recommend these hi-cap pistols. Then at the end over half of them say "but I always have a (insert favorite snub nose revolver) in my pocket".
Don't discredit the great gun you already have. While I do own and enjoy a G19, my daily carry is a LCR .357.
As some have already mentioned learn to reload. It's now cheaper to shoot 357/38 than it is store bought 9mm.
If its just a choice of 9 vs 40, I vote 9mm. Less recoil, faster follow up shots, and last but not least, because James Yeager carries a G19!
Good luck in your search.

I will say I love my S&W Airweight!! I love that it slides right in my pocket. No worries about it. It will be there and it will function no question! Its so small and conveinient.

 

[VERT]

I was thinking a glock 26 or 27 because I am pretty think so concealing a 19/22/23 would be difficult. Although now I am considering something else because the 26/27 does not have a rail underneath it.

Glock 26/27 is the same width as a Glock 19/23. So carry is not all that different. You already have the small carry gun covered with the J-frame. The mid sized Glocks are very shootable while still being small enough to carry. I personally carry a G23 and a j-frame. The 9mm conversion barrels work well. 9mm at the range, .40 for carry.

As a lefty you owe it to yourself to look at the M&P line as well.

 

[Pinchaser]

There is little stopping power difference between 9mm and 40 s&w. 9mm is less expensive and .40 is usually very dirty. The choice is simple for me.

 

[00Buck]

9mm if you are going to shoot alot and dont reload. 40 if you dont plan on shooting much but want a good personal defense round. In reality both rounds are good, choose what fits and feels the best to you.

 

[Justin727]

Glock 26/27 is the same width as a Glock 19/23. So carry is not all that different. You already have the small carry gun covered with the J-frame. The mid sized Glocks are very shootable while still being small enough to carry. I personally carry a G23 and a j-frame. The 9mm conversion barrels work well. 9mm at the range, .40 for carry.

As a lefty you owe it to yourself to look at the M&P line as well.

My concern was the length of the grip being difficult to conceal but you are right I got that covered with my J frame. Just curious, why do you say as a lefty I should look at the M&P's? I acutally just bought my father an M&P9c for Christmas! We took it to the range and I was pretty impressed.

 

[Pinchaser]

As a lefty you owe it to yourself to look at the M&P line as well.

Please expand on this. I know little of the M&P's and I am a lefty. Why would I want to consider them? Thanks.

 

[Justin727]

There is little stopping power difference between 9mm and 40 s&w. 9mm is less expensive and .40 is usually very dirty. The choice is simple for me.

Makes sense to me. I think I am sold on the 9mm

 

[VERT]

Please expand on this. I know little of the M&P's and I am a lefty. Why would I want to consider them? Thanks.

Reversible mag release and ambidextrose slide stop. Gotta go with a Gen 4 glock to be able to switch the mag release.

 

[Grunt]

I have a S & W Shield in .40 caliber. I do enjoy the caliber size, but am thinking of going back to a 9 mil just to have more rounds in the magazine. Currently I only have a 6 round and 7 round magazine, and its not a lot when getting overran by a horde of Obama voters.

I liked the video of the Springfield XDM with 19 rounds in the magazine. I would trust the 9 mm round to be a show stopper for bad guys; just ask Trayvon Martin in Florida. He took a 9 through the heart and it stopped him from killing a citizen.

During combat in Iraq, an American soldier was moving through a battlefield with heavy smoke, with his 9 mm Beretta at the ready. All of a sudden 3 Iraqi bad guys accidentally ran right into him and they were one behind the other. He fired one shot into the lead bad guy and it went through all 3 of them. I can't remember if they were all killed or not.