BehindBlueI's
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- Oct 3, 2012
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The same caveat as with any other brand swap. I have a 9mm barrel and magazine for my G27 (.40). I've heeding the warning to not just change out the barrel and use if for possible combat. The reason? The 9mm case is a little smaller in diameter than the .40 (.357 vs .40.) I've never had a failure to eject with the switched barrel but the extractor could slip off the 9mm rim because it's sized for the .40. You don't want that when you're trying to defend yourself. It's great for practive but if I wanted to convert full time to the 9mm I'd change out the recoil spring and extractor.Wow, so many replies in such a short period. Thanks for all the info!
I have been eyeing the M&P. 40 because I heard you can turn it into a 9mm by simply buying a barrel and clip. Any thoughts on that idea? Thanks again everyone!
My main goal for my second gun is for home defense.
Seems like too many people don't like the .40 caliber.. Why is that? When I bought my. 40 I thought it was the perfect compromise. Between 9mm and.45
My main goal for my second gun is for home defense.
Seems like too many people don't like the .40 caliber.. Why is that? When I bought my. 40 I thought it was the perfect compromise. Between 9mm and.45
I don't understand why there's so much .40 angst. 9mm and .45 are great rounds, but so is the .40.
I don't understand why there's so much .40 angst. 9mm and .45 are great rounds, but so is the .40.
Another nice thing about getting the 9 is that it gives you some versatility if shtf. I dont believe in the inevitable doomsday but its kind of comforting that if i ever have to scavenge i can scavenge multiple very popular calibers.
I will be buying my second handgun within the next few days.
I currently have a Springfield XD. 40 which I use as my carry and home defense weapon.
I will be buying another handgun so I can have one dedicated to be my edc, and the other to be my dedicated home defense weapon.
I wanted my next purchase to be in the same caliber to make things more simple when buying ammo, and also the same feeling when firing both guns.
I recently started considering 9mm because of the increased capacity.
I am interested to hear what you have to say should I. Stick with. 40 or should I invest in a 9mm.
Thanks!