9mm vs. .40 S&W
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The difference in price at www.marstar.ca is shown below. 4.6 cents more expensive per bullet (factory ammo) of .40 S&W which translates to $2.30 more per box. Less that that if you reload.
As for the power, they will both go through paper at 25 yards.
The military uses 9mm and the FBI uses .40S&W, LA SWAT teams use 45ACP, it's your preference.
ANW19B3 In Stock 9x19mm Winchester FMJ FP 124grs. Brass Boxer $229.00 1,000 rounds
ANW40A3 In Stock .40 S&W Winchester FMJ FP 180grs. Brass Boxer $275.00 1,000 rounds
As for the power, they will both go through paper at 25 yards.
The military uses 9mm and the FBI uses .40S&W, LA SWAT teams use 45ACP, it's your preference.
ANW19B3 In Stock 9x19mm Winchester FMJ FP 124grs. Brass Boxer $229.00 1,000 rounds
ANW40A3 In Stock .40 S&W Winchester FMJ FP 180grs. Brass Boxer $275.00 1,000 rounds
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I wouldn't say a lot more expensive:
Lets say for argument's sake you shoot 100 rounds a week X 52 times a year.
9mm = $22.90 X 52= $1190.80
.40S&W = $27.50 X 52= $1430.00
or a difference of $231.20 for the year.
Of course, this is only based on the current prices at Marstar without shipping or taxes added. It all boils down to your preference, the .40 guys will tell you to go that way and the 9mm guys will tell you to go that way, if you have friends who shoot maybe some of them will let you go the range with them and try each caliber, don't buy a 9mm if you really want a .40 and don't buy a .40 if what you want is a 10mm. This sport is very addictive, at this time next year you might have one of each or maybe 2 of each or even more. Just ask the guys on here just to see how many of them only own one gun.
Lets say for argument's sake you shoot 100 rounds a week X 52 times a year.
9mm = $22.90 X 52= $1190.80
.40S&W = $27.50 X 52= $1430.00
or a difference of $231.20 for the year.
Of course, this is only based on the current prices at Marstar without shipping or taxes added. It all boils down to your preference, the .40 guys will tell you to go that way and the 9mm guys will tell you to go that way, if you have friends who shoot maybe some of them will let you go the range with them and try each caliber, don't buy a 9mm if you really want a .40 and don't buy a .40 if what you want is a 10mm. This sport is very addictive, at this time next year you might have one of each or maybe 2 of each or even more. Just ask the guys on here just to see how many of them only own one gun.
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9mm is quicker to regain sight picture in rapid fire. Ammo is inexpensive.
.40 packs more of a punch but has more recoil and regaining sight picture is longer.
.45 makes bigger holes and is my personal choice for CCW.
I shoot all 3 and enjoy them all equally.
.40 packs more of a punch but has more recoil and regaining sight picture is longer.
.45 makes bigger holes and is my personal choice for CCW.
I shoot all 3 and enjoy them all equally.
Starting out the 9mm is great. It is the cheapest. That said, I like .40 as well. I have a Glock 22 in .40, Sig P229 SAS in .40, but am picking up a P226 in 9mm as soon as I can. It's all good, choose what you want. Power doesn't matter right now in Kanuckistan, but it will if we work at it. 
Reading not your strong suit, is it?
Lets say for argument's sake you shoot 100 rounds a week X 52 times a year.
9mm = $22.90 X 52= $1190.80
.40S&W = $27.50 X 52= $1430.00
or a difference of $231.20 for the year.
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Damn, if I shot that little, I'd sell my guns. I shoot at least 300 rounds a week and on some weeks 600.
Some say the recoil is tamer in a 40 due to the heavier bullet. I have shot both in competitions and I prefer 9mm for that purpose.
For making holes in paper for fun I'll take my .45[/quote]
If you had read the post you would have noticed it said for argument's sake, which means it was to show the difference in price. And furthermore, I would be willing to bet that a lot of CGN members don't always get out every week to shoot 300 to 600 rounds at the range, a lot of people on here have families to look after, I am sure that not every waking moment is spent at the range. Some of us rural guys that have to drive 25 minutes to get to the range actually also have jobs that we have to work at as well.
Lets say for argument's sake you shoot 100 rounds a week X 52 times a year.
9mm = $22.90 X 52= $1190.80
.40S&W = $27.50 X 52= $1430.00
or a difference of $231.20 for the year.
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Damn, if I shot that little, I'd sell my guns. I shoot at least 300 rounds a week and on some weeks 600.
Some say the recoil is tamer in a 40 due to the heavier bullet. I have shot both in competitions and I prefer 9mm for that purpose.
For making holes in paper for fun I'll take my .45[/quote]
If you had read the post you would have noticed it said for argument's sake, which means it was to show the difference in price. And furthermore, I would be willing to bet that a lot of CGN members don't always get out every week to shoot 300 to 600 rounds at the range, a lot of people on here have families to look after, I am sure that not every waking moment is spent at the range. Some of us rural guys that have to drive 25 minutes to get to the range actually also have jobs that we have to work at as well.
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Yes your quote was for arguements sake. I never said it was wrong. I made a personal statement about myself, so get off your high horse.
I would be willing to bet that alot of CGN members do get out every week to shoot 300 to 600 rounds at the range. I am married have two kids and run a large business. I drive an hour and a half to get to my outdoor range, so your arguement holds no water with me.
I would be willing to bet that alot of CGN members do get out every week to shoot 300 to 600 rounds at the range. I am married have two kids and run a large business. I drive an hour and a half to get to my outdoor range, so your arguement holds no water with me.
MrHarley, sting's post was quite helpful whereas yours did not answer my question at all. Next time please don't bash someone who has gone out of his way to do some research in answering a question. As far as I'm concerned, your post was a waste of time, I'm sorry to be blunt but it's true. Thanks
Reasearch?
I think if you go back and read the posts, the research you were asking for was price and power, and I think you will find that it was my post that showed you the Marstar price, 4string quoted my post.
Sorry to be blunt as you appropriately put it.
I think if you go back and read the posts, the research you were asking for was price and power, and I think you will find that it was my post that showed you the Marstar price, 4string quoted my post.
Sorry to be blunt as you appropriately put it.
Sorry for the misinterpretation
4string, I apologize for misinterpreting your post.
Sorry and best regards,
mrharley
4string, I apologize for misinterpreting your post.
Sorry and best regards,
mrharley
Now that we have hijacked the thread, let's get it back to the topic.
Alot of IPSC shooters will load the .40 cal so that it has less or the same kick as a 9mm. With brass easily available for both, if your handloading then either one would be a good choice.
Alot of IPSC shooters will load the .40 cal so that it has less or the same kick as a 9mm. With brass easily available for both, if your handloading then either one would be a good choice.
I like em all.
While I do prefer the 45 and the 10mm , I do shoot 9mm and .40 as well, if I was new at this I could certainly see how difficult it would be.
While I do prefer the 45 and the 10mm , I do shoot 9mm and .40 as well, if I was new at this I could certainly see how difficult it would be.
