I bet you still have the foot long tags hanging off your mattress.
Do i really want a .40S W handgun??
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I bet you still have the foot long tags hanging off your mattress.
Buy used, try it out. Might cost you $50-$100 in shipping to resell, but maybe not if you find a deal. Buying a 10mm and loading down is a pretty good idea. Brass would have to be purchased though. .40 brass is free at my range.
I bought a np58 when I first started experimenting with different calibers. It was a decent pistol. I paid less than $300 for it, so I did ok on resale there. I lost a bit on reloading components and tools though... I guess I probably saved that by not buying factory ammo though...
Reloads might void warranty, but bad reloads will void your face. As long as you pay attention, there’s no danger in reloading.
I bought a np58 when I first started experimenting with different calibers. It was a decent pistol. I paid less than $300 for it, so I did ok on resale there. I lost a bit on reloading components and tools though... I guess I probably saved that by not buying factory ammo though...
Reloads might void warranty, but bad reloads will void your face. As long as you pay attention, there’s no danger in reloading.
There are chemical markers in production powder that are not in bulk powder.
easyrider604
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Every person is unique. Most people, even LEOs prefer a lighter recoiling cartridge than the .40 S&W. Because their criteria is somewhat different than sports shooters. Some people are not averse to recoil at all. Some look forward to the punishment a .500 or .460 revolver dishes out, or perhaps they just want the bragging rights that comes with badass calibers. The average person would probably prefer the average kicking caliber, which IMO would be a .38 special or 9mm. Most important is that a shooter enjoys shooting his particular caliber choice or choices.
I reload (and cast heads for) 9mm, 40 cal., 38 spl, 38 spl+P, 357 mag, 45 acp. I load as close to maximum or factory specs. Factory specs vary too, but since I don't compete, I don't play games with my reloads. Anyways, this is the range of calibers I am happiest and most comfortable shooting.
The .40 cal in my FNS is snappy and sharp, very controllable but I prefer shooting .40 out of my Ruger P91 alloy framed DA/SA.
.357 mag, 158 grain LSWC over 14.0 -14.5 grain 2400 powder, is the most "punishing" of my calibers. But a .40 in a polymer FNS is nowhere near nasty compared to a full .357 mag in a Ruger GP100, as far as recoil is concerned.
I believe .40 is the best semi-auto caliber in terms of overall "power", accuracy and controllability. YMMV
Anyhows, the above is my reply to why you need to own a .40 semi-auto.
If you are really recoil sensitive and think 9mm in a Glock is too snappy, then get a steel 1911 in 9mm. It is so mild recoil-wise, it's too wimpy, IMO. But on the other hand, you might not like it for that reason. I sold my Norkie NP29, even though I loved its accuracy and reliability. You could get totally reliable 10 round mags for them as well.
I think you have a few chemicals floating around your brain that the rest of us don't.
Yes buy a 40. When you could load more than 10 in a mag 9mm had its advantages. Now I would go for 10 bigger holes on target. Handload to suit your recoil tolerance level. I have a couple of semi autos in 45 and one in 40. Love all three. 9mm meh.. ;0)
Quick answer; No.
Long answer; also No.
The .40S&W is a compromise of the 10mm and offers no real advantage for us North of the 49. The ammo costs more, the guns resell for less and the .40 tends to be a "snappier" cartridge. Personally I prefer the .45 and find it to be the cartridge I am the most accurate with and shoot the best, alas I sold all my .45s for 9s as the cost of ammo is high and a have no desire to go down the rabbit hole of reloading. The 9mm can be some what snappy in a polymer gun (not my experience) but out of all metal blaster its very manageable (not that the 9 is not manageable out of a Tupperware gun). I have gone the route of plenty of cheap and cheerful guns in the past but in the end I decided on fewer but higher quality guns in fewer calibers, YMMV. You can always buy a box of .40 and head to the range and perhaps try some one else's gun to see how it feels.
Long answer; also No.
The .40S&W is a compromise of the 10mm and offers no real advantage for us North of the 49. The ammo costs more, the guns resell for less and the .40 tends to be a "snappier" cartridge. Personally I prefer the .45 and find it to be the cartridge I am the most accurate with and shoot the best, alas I sold all my .45s for 9s as the cost of ammo is high and a have no desire to go down the rabbit hole of reloading. The 9mm can be some what snappy in a polymer gun (not my experience) but out of all metal blaster its very manageable (not that the 9 is not manageable out of a Tupperware gun). I have gone the route of plenty of cheap and cheerful guns in the past but in the end I decided on fewer but higher quality guns in fewer calibers, YMMV. You can always buy a box of .40 and head to the range and perhaps try some one else's gun to see how it feels.
easyrider604
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Its funny because i got into reloading mostly for .45ACP since its so fun lol. I dont really mind the more expensive ammo and gun reselling for less because i will never shoot as much .40 as anything else unless i end up loving it. Its mostly for novelty i want to have a .40 handgun. Anyway my idea is mostly done. I will try it one i get my hand the right gun for the right price. Im in no hurry so i look around for the best deal.
Well I certainly married the opposite of the homely woman. And I am in the market for a new .45, 9mm is just not the same.
I used to carry a .40 for work, and I got a deal on ammo...so I was definitely on board with the .40S&W. Now those things are no longer true...
Buy a .40 if it appeals to you and shoot it when you find a sale on ammo [or you reload for it]. However I would have to say that the 9mm makes more sense for casual/sport shooters in many ways...cost to shoot, ease of shooting, etc.
I'll just add that I have a 9mm conversion barrel for my 40M&P, and just got a deal on a 9mm X-Change kit for my P226. There's going to be considerably more 9mm in my future...
Buy a .40 if it appeals to you and shoot it when you find a sale on ammo [or you reload for it]. However I would have to say that the 9mm makes more sense for casual/sport shooters in many ways...cost to shoot, ease of shooting, etc.
I'll just add that I have a 9mm conversion barrel for my 40M&P, and just got a deal on a 9mm X-Change kit for my P226. There's going to be considerably more 9mm in my future...
