Suggestions for .40 S&W Sidearm

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I currently have a Walther P99 in .40 S&W QA among a few others. I love the pistol. However, I am thinking about just going to one pistol.

I am looking for informative and constructive input on on a solid, comfortable, reliable, and almost indestructible semi auto pistol in .40 S&W that will see a lot of rounds go through it (2,000 plus per year) in the next few years.

Any advice and actual experience would be appreciated.
 
2000 rounds a year is not much for a modern pistol, I shot less than seven hundred rounds each of my gun and they didn't show any wear. Anyhow if you want lite weight and solid performance, may be take a look at those USP. CZ is a steel gun and can take extrame abuse so as the Glock. XD 40 is a very good gun but parts can be nightmare.

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What about the M&P40? I like mine much better than either of the two Glocks I owned, although since I've only owned it a few months I can't speak to it's long-term reliabilty. It certainly has the first three of your items, though (solid, comfortable, reliable). It seems more ruggedly built than the Glock, with a heavier slide and steel chassis to support the frame rails, but I don't know how that will translate into long-term reliability.
 
I've been shooting the same 2nd gen Glock 22 .40 cal since 1995. To date it has > 30,000 rounds through it. That pistol would be my go to. 'Nuff said.

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I should also mention I have a S&W 4006 and BHP both in .40 but the Glock would still be my "go to".... ;)

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NAA.
 
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The Browning Hi Power does a better job of living up to its name now that they can be had in .40. Interestingly, the standard capacity magazines actually hold 10 rounds.

Realistically, most modern pistols will stand up to 2,000 rounds/year for quite a while.
 
I have 5 dfferent 40s: Sig 226, Glock, CZ75, S&W4006, AMT (small 1911).

I find I prefer the CZ and the 4006. they are solid steel, easy on the hand (heavy) and smooth. Both have had trigger jobs. The Glock and SIG are lighter and would make nice carry guns, but seem more violent in the hand.

Given the small amount of shooting you pln, I can't see durability being an issue with any of them. The SIG is probably the weakest.
 
tjhaile said:
The Browning Hi Power does a better job of living up to its name now that they can be had in .40. Interestingly, the standard capacity magazines actually hold 10 rounds.

Realistically, most modern pistols will stand up to 2,000 rounds/year for quite a while.
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My only experience with a .40cal is the Tanfoglio, a CZ copy. MIne is a Model "L", a five in. gun. The gun is solid as a rock, can be had with a .22LR and a 9MM top end and has polygonial rifling. The latter shoots lead with ease and has yet to show any signs of leading. It is outstanding in the accuracy department. Check with Freedom Ventures on the price of the base model.

The CZ line have standard rifling and I have them in 9MM. These guns are solid as a rock, extrely accurate and will last you your life time and likely your kids.

Take Care

Bob
 
S&W's steel-framed autos are excellent but in recent years they've only been produced in 4" or shorter. I had a 410S in the US and I'd take it over an M&P or GLOCK any day. They're not very lightweight but they are indeed solid, comfortable, reliable, and almost indestructible.

If you can't find a used S&W on the market then I'll go with the crowd and suggest a GLOCK 22 or 23. :)
 
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