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Do i really want a .40S W handgun??
- Thread starter Ced1942
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If you want one and you can afford it then go for it . and buy the Norinco if you want . I have shot 357 44 9mm 40 45 etc etc. the 9mm is nothing to shoot . I find the 40 quite snappy. I have never owned one but with practice I know I would master one if I owned one . I love shooting the 45 ACP caliber . the boom and I don't find it snappy at all . go for it brother .
LOVE my 40 !! Even my little 5'2" wife has no problem with the 40. While some find them snappy, we don't, as I guess we are not recoil sensitive like a lot of people. Will NEVER give it up,as don't follow crowds or trends. Shoot everything, find what you like and run with it. IMHO
Big JD-From the hills
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I have had in the past a .226 in .40s&w, it was alright but the double action first shot was always a bit of a pita. now I'm after a striker fired .40s&w, but the p320 grip just isn't the same as my old 226. I'm thinking the s&w 2.0 Is the way to go for .40?? Glocks dont fit my hands either.
Have you thought about a Jericho? Really nice pistol with the best of CZ's design, and Tanfoglio innards, it has a sweet DA trigger, and a great SA trigger.
.40 wasn't even on my radar but then SFRC had a Norc NP58 on sale (all in with shipping and tax $258) so figured at that price I'd give it a try
I bought a pail of .45 brass; turned out only the top couple of inches was .45; the rest was .40. I too bought a NP58 from SFRC. Unfortunately, I had a lot of feeding issues; and after doing a lot of ramp work, finally got it to feed 180 gr. FCP TC bullets reliably, but not much else. The pistol was also a bit big for my hand. It was very accurate, and had the nicest finish I have ever seen on a Norinco. I put a set of Uncle Mikes rubber overmoulded grips on it, and it was much better than the originals. I have since upgraded to an IWI steel, full sized Jericho; and it will eat anything and everything.
The transfer has just been initiated so I likely won't have it in my hands until next week. So I'll see how it performs some time after that. I've read some hit and miss things about ammo feeding so hopefully I get a good one. But for the price I figured that even if it needs a little work etc I can't really go wrong.
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you can't shoot a .40S&W as fast as a 9x19mm. That isn't opinion it's a fact via science and has been proven by many. More recoil means slower follow up shots. For plinking it makes no difference. For competing it does, for service use it does.
True, however the Jericho .40 weighs in a 2.6 lbs, the Nork Sig copy weighs in at just a shade over 2; the Jericho, being a CZ clone has a high grip and lower barrel axis than the sig pattern. This pistol is way tamer to shoot than my NP58 was, and is comparable to my NZ85 for both accuracy and speed (I shoot PPC with both).
Big JD-From the hills
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Yeah I bet that big steel frame would soak up recoil no problems. the 226 with its ultra high bore axis wasnt an issue for me as far as muzzle flip. From the striker fired range rentals I have fired(glocks and fn 509 sig320), i really do appreciate the first shot trigger compared to the .226.
Definitely would take the 509 over a block or the 320 if I was after a 9mm
easyrider604
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That’s true. My Ruger P91 40 cal soaks up recoil almost as good as my P89 9mm or P90 45acp.
I think a lot of recoil “feel” depends on the pistol design, weight and ergonomics.
My FNS9 recoil feels almost as much as my FNS40. Note that the FNS 40 is a few ounces heavier than the 9 due to a heavier slide and barrel. The recoil spring on the 40 feels at least 3 lbs heavier than on the 9. Brw, the ergos of the FNS design is as close to perfect for me, which is almost like the 1911s. This ergo thing really is a big deal when it comes to managing recoil.
Recoil management can also be a subjective thing. A guy who has a preconceived notion that the 40 recoil is hard to manage, will find it hard to manage any 40 pistol.
Well if the OP hasn't bought yet why not look at a used M&P in 40. The model was designed around the 40 cal. Used they can be had for $450 - $500. I have one in that price range and with little effort could be persuaded to part with it along with several mags. Noting wrong with the 40cal for plinking and playing the games. Most of us are just out for fun anyway so whether I finish 1st or 15th it matters naught to me or my friends. I have never figured out yet why so many average shooters get so wound up on various guns because (fill in the name) shoots them. Who among as here can honestly say they can out shoot the first or last handgun they bought. Only answer if your wife reads your posts. :>)
To the OP buy what you want and go play with it. .40 cal is as good as the next caliber and it isn't like this is going to be your last handgun purchase. Just doesn't work that way.
Take Care
Bob
ps if you are worried about ammo costs you are in the wrong pastime. They all cost, just some calibers get to the hurt stage faster.
To the OP buy what you want and go play with it. .40 cal is as good as the next caliber and it isn't like this is going to be your last handgun purchase. Just doesn't work that way.
Take Care
Bob
ps if you are worried about ammo costs you are in the wrong pastime. They all cost, just some calibers get to the hurt stage faster.
